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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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Pregnancy and Birth Ceremonies
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Handling Hesitations over Circumcision: One Couple's Story
By Rabbi Paul H. LevensonProfessional view from a rabbi seeking to debunk the claims of anti-circumcision advocates.
Date: 07-18-2006 -
In This "Opt In, Opt Out" World, It's Hard to Remain a Jew
By Dan PineA personal narrative from a Jewish man married to a non-Jewish woman whose uncircumcised son decided to get a bris at age six.
Date: 05-18-2006 -
Circumcision: A Jewish Inquiry
By Lisa Braver MossOpinion piece explaining the risk, pain, and changing significance of circumcision, and arguing that opposition to the practice is founded in Jewish principles such as "Do not do unto others what is hateful to oneself," and prohibitions aga
Date: 07-18-2006 -
How to Talk to Your Kids about Adoption
By Kathy Ann BrodskyProfessional view from the Director of the Amet Adoption Program and Infertility to Adoption Program giving pointers and guidelines on how and when to tell your kids that they are adopted.
Date: 11-20-2006 -
A Secular Welcoming
By Rabbi Miriam JerrisGeneral information about, and ideas for, Secular Humanistic Jewish birth ceremonies.
Date: 05-18-2007 -
"Why Doesn't God Talk to Us?"
By Brigitte DayanOpinion piece from a managing editor of a Chicago Jewish paper explaining how rituals, like the bris, are what connects people to Judaism, not universal values.
Date: 07-24-2007 -
On The Eighth Day, in Every Generation: A Guide To Brit Milah (Ritual Circumcision)
By Rabbi Bradley Shavit ArtsonProfessional view by a rabbi discussing the advantages of having a Conservative mohel perform the brit milah, as well as the spiritual significance of the ritual.
Date: 07-18-2006 -
"In the Mix": A Rosenblum by Any Other Name...
By Julie WienerA personal narrative from a Jewish woman who kept her Jewish-sounding last name when she married a non-Jew discussing the power--and humor--of Jewish names.
Date: 06-21-2006 -
Choosing Your Child's Name: Finding a Way to Honor the Traditions of Both of Your Families
By Dr. Paula BrodyProfessional view from an outreach director about the tradition of baby naming in Judaism and how to integrate a non-Jewish parents’ heritage into the process.
Date: 07-26-2006 -
Pizza, Noodles and Latkes
By Hedi MolnarPersonal narrative from a Jewish woman who is raising her Chinese daughters Jewish with her Italian-Catholic husband.
Date: 11-20-2006
