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I Chose a Non-Jew--and the Non-Jew Chose JudaismBy Lyssa Friedman
A personal narrative of a woman whose partner converted to Judaism while she remained conflicted.
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Purim
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Purim: When You Can Throw a Sponge at the Rabbi's Face
By Jim KeenPersonal narrative from a non-Jewish man on the enjoyment his interfaith family gets from Purim.
Date: 02-23-2007 -
Purim Recipes: How Food Can Help a Jewish Girl Land Both a Mensch and a King
By Linda MorelReprinted general information about dating advice, using Queen Esther of the Purim story as a model, also includes recipes for winning a mensch through his/her stomach.
Date: 11-16-2006 -
Facing Interfaith Issues in December and Beyond
By Deborah Fineblum RaubReprinted general information survey of the outreach programs offered to interfaith families in the Boston area.
Date: 08-08-2006 -
On the Shelf: Esther, Cinderella for Real
By Judith Bolton-FasmanReview of a poem called "Esther" by the late Eve Merriam from her volume of poetry called Family Circle.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
My First Purim
By Anthony JohnsonAs I laughed at the jokes and yelled at Haman, I realized something--I was fitting in. The folks in that room were as passionate as I was about reconciling their religion with their sexuality. I was at a Jewish event, but I was surrounded by other queers and we were having a blast.
Date: 02-26-2010 -
Mardi Purim
By Rodger KamenetzJews in New Orleans negotiate participating in Mardi Gras, a Catholic holiday, in a Jewish way.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Hamantaschen Recipes
By InterfaithFamilyRecipes for making hamantaschen, a Purim favorite.
Date: 02-24-2011 -
For Kids: The Story of Purim
By Matt HawkinsA video about the story of Purim, just for children and families!
Date: 02-24-2011 -
For Kids: Hamantaschen
By Matt HawkinsEspecially for children and families, a video about Purim and yummy hamantaschen cookies!
Date: 02-24-2011 -
Purim for Kids
By InterfaithFamilyPurim resources especially for children and families: videos, songs, crafts, and more!
Date: 02-24-2011
