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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Go To BlogsGeneral information about a new Reform program that teaches expecting parents about the Jewish customs of preparing for a baby and raising a young child.
Date: 08-14-2007Opinion piece from a rabbi who says debates for and against bris are irrelevant--it’s an essential part of Jewish tradition.
Date: 06-21-2006Personal narrative by an adopted woman whose Catholic parents ignored her birth mother’s wish that she be raised Jewish, nevertheless, the woman always "felt" Jewish growing up, and continues on a journey to become a learned
Date: 11-06-2006A professional view from a rabbi discussing the origin and character of baby-naming ceremonies for girls (simchat bat), and the relationship between birth ceremonies and "official" Jewish identity.
Date: 06-21-2006The author chose a baby naming ceremony for her daughter to cement her committment to raising her as a Jew.
Date: 04-02-2008Sidebar to Jewish Moms, Chinese Daughters, on interfaith families raising Chinese children.
Date: 11-20-2006Personal narrative by a Jewish woman who is raising her husband’s children from a prior marriage and an adopted daughter from Guatemala, who cannot imagine loving any children--biological or not--more than she loves hers.
Date: 11-05-2006Professional view by rabbi describing why people are choosing Jewish baby ceremonies--some because of the importance of continuing age-old traditions, and others because the Torah requires it.
Date: 07-26-2006The baby-naming was everything she'd hoped: it was fully Jewish and honored her Catholic husband and his family.
Date: 11-25-2009Reprinted news article about Jewish families with adopted Asian children, and how they raise their cihldren with a strong Jewish identity, as well as knowledge and respect for the culture of their birth parents.
Date: 11-20-2006
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