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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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Death and Mourning
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Recommended Resources on Death and Mourning
By InterfaithFamilyRecommended websites and books on Jewish death and mourning.
Date: 10-20-2008 -
Songs From Both Sides
By Dan BindschedlerA musical memorial service at his mother's childhood synagogue helped this young musician understand the impact of his childhood in an interfaith family on his spirituality.
Date: 03-08-2010 -
Conducting an Interfaith Funeral
By Susan Esther BarnesA helpful article on designing and leading a respectful funeral for your interfaith family.
Date: 06-13-2011 -
The Role of Faith in the Mourning Process for Those Raised in Interfaith Homes
By Dan BindschedlerWhile grieving and mourning, unexpected places can offer peace, solace and sanctuary for people who were raised in interfaith homes.
Date: 04-07-2011 -
Interfaith Choices: Till Death Do Us Part
By Rabbi Geela Rayzel RaphaelThe tough decisions made at two life cycle events, four months apart, as told by the rabbi who officiated at both the wedding and the funeral.
Date: 03-13-2012 -
Conversion, Shared Spirituality and the Memorial Prayer
By Rabbi Katy Z. AllenAfter the author converted to Judaism, shared experiences and art helped her connect to her mother's spirituality and, ultimately, led to a beautiful and moving funeral.
Date: 07-18-2012 -
Mourner's Kaddish as a Source of Comfort
By Paula RosenbergEach year on the anniversary of her father's death, she feels the strength of the Jewish community supporting her through her grief.
Date: 01-18-2012 -
Brother Born Again: A Review
By Ronnie FriedlandA review of Brother Born Again, a film that explores how a child brought up in a secular Jewish environment turns to Christianity after the traumatic death of his father.
Date: 01-22-2007 -
The Best of InterfaithFamily.com: Our Picks
By InterfaithFamilyCompilation of InterfaithFamily.com's staff's selections for their favorite articles from 1998-2006.
Date: 07-17-2007 -
Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Awkward Moments in Other People's Religious Ceremonies
By Marlena ThompsonReview of books letting you know what to expect and how to behave at religious ceremonies in many different religions.
Date: 09-24-2006
