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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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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
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Interfaith Families and the High Holidays: Tips on Preventing Marital Tension
By Roberta CalderoneProfessional advice about the need for open communication and compromise about celebrating the High Holidays as an interfaith couple.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Not Your Traditional Rosh Hashanah Recipes
By Linda MorelReprinted general information about a community Kosher cookbook project, and Rosh Hashanah recipes.
Date: 08-03-2006 -
One Grand Lesson of Rosh Hashanah: To Be Our Best
By Rabbi Nina Beth CardinReprinted professional advice excerpt about how we should take advantage of our moments of self-reflection to turn to the ways of God, to be kinder and more giving.
Date: 08-03-2006 -
Breaking Bread--Three Ways
Personal narrative from a Muslim/Christian/Jewish couple discussing the unique way they blend their religious practices during Ramadan and the Jewish High Holidays.
Date: 11-15-2006 -
Yom Kippur Break The Fast Recipes
By Sheilah KaufmanSheila Kaufman shares classic Jewish recipes and video for the Yom Kippur breakfast meal, including an irresistible dairy noodle kugel.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Feliz Año Nuevo, Plus Recipes
By Teresita LevyPersonal narrative by a Catholic woman who became a Jew-by-choice and loves Jewish culture and lifestyle, but has difficulty finding meaning in long High Holiday services. She also includes some Puerto Rican recipes adapt
Date: 08-02-2006 -
A Feast from Jewish Tunisia: Recipes for Rosh Hashanah
By Linda MorelReprinted general information article about Tunisian Jewish history and Rosh Hashanah recipes, excerpted from Saffron Shores by Joyce Goldstein.
Date: 08-02-2006 -
High Holiday Desserts for Vegans, The Lactose-Intolerant, Kosher-Keepers and Other Weirdos
By Linda MorelDairy-free dessert recipes for the High Holidays.
Date: 09-05-2007 -
Sin and Atonement: A Christian Perspective
By Father Philip C. JacobsProfessional advice and general information from a reverend about the Christian understanding of sin and atonement.
Date: 11-15-2006 -
Apples and Chocolate
By Enid WeissPersonal narrative about an intermarried woman who feels sad and lonely when her husband and kids don’t enjoy sharing her Rosh Hashanah traditions until she adapts them for her family’s tastes.
Date: 08-01-2012
