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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 and Other Holidays
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Beyond the Lulav and the Etrog
By Jane LarkinShe didn't celebrate Sukkot growing up, but it's just perfect for her young interfaith family to express gratitude for their garden and nature.
Date: 09-29-2009 -
Shavuot: The Zeppo Marx of Jewish Holidays
By J.J. GoldbergThe most intriguing messages of Shavuot--Intermarriage! Open borders! Socialism!--don't get advertised because they don't follow today's approved script.
Date: 05-17-2010 -
Shavuot: The Basics
Feast of Weeks? What does that mean? Here's a handy pamphlet to print or email to friends that explains a holiday with special meaning for interfaith families.
Date: 05-08-2010 -
Rosh Hodesh--It's for Everyone
By Diana ZankowskyA minor holiday with special resonance for women provides an opportunity to reach out to all members of the community, including non-Jewish women.
Date: 01-09-2009 -
When You Have Eaten Your Fill, Give Thanks
By Edmon J. RodmanThanksgiving? Yeah, it's a Jewish holiday. It's everyone's holiday!
Date: 11-26-2008 -
Baxter, the Pig Who Wanted to Be Kosher
By Elana RothReview of Laurel Snyder's Baxter, the Pig Who Wanted to Be Kosher. A story about a confused pig - and inclusivity.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Variations on Making Shabbat
By InterfaithFamilyNo two Jews have the same Shabbat rules. As long as you don't work on Shabbat, you're keeping the Sabbath.
Date: 05-20-2009 -
What is Tu Bishvat Anyway?
By InterfaithFamilyExplanation and history of Tu Bishvat, new year of the trees according to the Jewish calendar, and its customs.
Date: 01-05-2011 -
The Fourth of July: A Jewish Holiday
By Rabbi Barbara AielloMy parents had seen hatred and cruelty and had been on the receiving end of anti-Semitism. They were forever grateful to live in America.
Date: 07-08-2010 -
Hamantaschen Recipes
By InterfaithFamilyRecipes for making hamantaschen, a Purim favorite.
Date: 02-24-2011
