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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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Shabbat
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Blessing Over the Shabbat Candles
Video of the blessing said over the Shabbat candles on Friday nights.
Date: 10-25-2011 -
Shabbat Weddings Revisited: The Pro Side for a Change
By Rabbi Dr. Reeve Robert BrennerArguments for Reform rabbis to officiate at weddings on Shabbat. Reprinted from the CCAR.
Date: 05-24-2012 -
Reading About Food and History: 97 Orchard
By Benjamin A. MaronReview of the book 96 Orchard: An Edible History of Five Immigrant Families in One New York Tenement.
Date: 05-24-2012 -
For Every Two Jews, There Are Three Perspectives
By Joy FieldsA humorous look at the many different customs, traditions and practices found in one small Jewish community.
Date: 06-18-2012 -
Celebrating Shabbat at an Italian Summer Camp
By Andrea PigeyA mother's view of her daughters experience at a camp in Italy, and how the staff handled diversity, inclusion and arranged to let her kids celebrate Shabbat.
Date: 08-30-2012 -
From Generation to Generation
By InterfaithFamilyLearn the words to this popular line to sing during Shabbat and holiday Jewish prayer services.
Date: 09-28-2012 -
Priestly Benediction
By InterfaithFamilySaid at many synagogues on Shabbat, at bar and bat mitzvahs, and at homes on friday nights, we have the words and audio so you too can learn this blessing.
Date: 09-28-2012 -
Blessings Before and After the Torah Reading
By InterfaithFamilyLearn the blessings for before and after the Torah reading just got easier with our audio, video and downloadable files.
Date: 09-30-2012 -
Blessing for Putting On Tallit
By InterfaithFamilyLearn the blessing for putting on a tallit with the audio and downloadable file. And watch how to put on a tallis with this video!
Date: 09-30-2012 -
From Terrible Conversation To Intermarriage Realization
By Emily JH KruskolAt a friend's house, a conversation attacking intermarriage becomes a chance to defend her family's choices - and a chance to tell family members she's proud they're Jews.
Date: 10-25-2012
