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By Linda Arking
Personal narrative about how one mutli-cultural and multi-faith family celebrates Thanksgiving: with food from each culture, reminiscences about the family’s and recipes’ origins, and lots of talk about thankfulness.
Date: 11-20-2006
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By The Jewish Outreach Institute
Professional advice from the Jewish Outreach Institute about Shavuot and its message that all Jews are Jews-by-choice.
Date: 08-01-2012
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By Joni Schockett
Reprinted general information article about Purim diet and recipes for Hamantashen and lentil dishes in honor of the evil Haman and the legume-loving Esther.
Date: 08-01-2006
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By The Jewish Outreach Institute
Reprinted professional view from the Jewish Outreach Institute about the prayer Jewish parents traditionally say over their children each Shabbat, Friday night, and why this prayer holds particular significance for modern interfaith families.
Date: 08-07-2006
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By Paula Lee Hellman
Personal narrative from a woman describing how her Thanksgiving dinner has changed over the years--in terms of those in attendance and location where it’s held--yet the sentiment of thankfulness and American pride remains the same.
Date: 08-10-2006
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By Rabbi Bruce Kadden
Professional view from a rabbi about the differences between Jewish and Christian interpretations of the ten commandments.
Date: 08-01-2006
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By Rabbi Daniel S. Brenner
Personal narrative of a rabbi remembering how shocked his North Carolina Christian neighbors were when his bookish family built a sukkah with nails and drills each Sukkot.
Date: 08-01-2012
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By InterfaithFamily
An overview of Jewish foodways, including an introduction to keeping kosher, the role of Shabbat and the impact of immigration.
Date: 08-06-2009
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By Linda Morel
Reprinted profile of Faye Levy, author of 14 cookbooks, about her experience with Thanksgiving dinners, why she sees it as a Jewish holiday, and her recipes for Thanksgiving Tzimmes, Spiced Roasted Turkey, Hot Cumin-Tomato Sauce, Challah Stuffing, and
Date: 02-02-2007
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By Linda Morel
Advice from Rabbi Gil Marks about meaningful activities for celebrating Shavuot, including surrounding yourself with nature; eating grains, fruits, and dairy meals; and discussing the meaning of freedom on this holiday when God gave the Ten Commandments.
Date: 04-25-2013