When my husband read an early draft of this essay, he asked, "Why doesn't her partner have to support our daughter? After all, they agreed to raise children as Jews." What does it mean to raise a Jewish child?
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If the Book of Ruth, text customarily studied on Shavuot, were written with today's interfaith couples in mind...
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What are the ethical and spiritual messages in Judaism? What are we supposed to learn? And who is Derek Eretz anyway?
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NEXT: A Division of Birthright Israel Foundation connects Birthright Israel trip alumni and their peers with meaningful Jewish living and learning opportunities nationally, locally and in Israel.
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What were you taught about your LGBTQ heritage? Kick off Boston Pride Week with a retelling of the story of LGBTQ liberation using the Passover Seder model. June 1st, Boston, MA.
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Supporting rabbis and cantors looking to engage interfaith couples and families in their communities and help them make a stronger connection with Judaism.
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A great way for Jewish professionals and volunteers who work with and provide programming for people in interfaith relationships to locate resources and trainings to build more welcome into their Jewish communities; connect with and learn from each other; and publicize and enhance their programs and services.
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Date: 08-07-2009Are you afraid to open your mouth in Jewish settings because you don't know what to say? We can help!
Date: 07-12-2010Information for interfaith families on Shabbat, Sukkot, Shavuot, Tu Bishvat and other Jewish holidays that might be new to you.
Date: 07-10-2009General information about Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, including explanations and translations of the prayers and rituals recited before the Friday evening.
Date: 08-07-2006Reprinted general information about tzimmes, including a brief history of the author’s and Jews’ relationship with this dish, and four recipes for the lovers of sweet, tangy, light, and traditional tzimmes.
Date: 11-20-2006Reprinted profile of chef Jeffrey Nathan describing his vision of modern kosher cuisine and providing several Shavuot (dairy) recipes: Smoked Salmon Cheesecake, Spicy Macaroni and Cheese Kugel, Beet, Pear, and Fennel Salad, and Chocolate
Date: 02-02-2007Personal narrative by a Jew-by-choice who used her Christmas decorations and ornaments to adorn her family’s sukkah, and make it her own, comfortable space.
Date: 11-20-2006The story of Ruth is so often used to show that welcoming "strangers," converts, is ingrained in Jewish text. This test also includes the story of Orpah, however, who turned back and did not join the Jews.
Date: 04-15-2013Personal narrative about how an intermarried family celebrates Shabbat, and how the tradition developed without consciously planning to do it regularly.
Date: 08-07-2006Personal narrative and general information about the connection between Sukkot and Thanksgiving.
Date: 08-01-2012
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