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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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Dear Dr. Paula: What Issues Do We Need to be Aware of as an Interfaith Couple Adopting a Child?
By Dr. Paula BrodyProfessional view from Dr. Paula Brody about issues to consider for interfaith parents adopting a child.
Date: 06-04-2007 -
Adoption Issue New Battleground for Divisive "Who Is a Jew" Debate
By Dina KraftReprinted news article about a Reform challenge to an Orthodox policy in Israel "that gives Orthodox families the exclusive right among Jews to adopt non-Jewish childeren born in Israel."
Date: 11-06-2006 -
What's in a Name? Maybe Too Much!
By The Jewish Outreach InstituteProfessional view from the Jewish Outreach Institute about the great stress an interfaith family feels when a child is born, and recommends choosing names before the birth and before the pregnancy if possible, to help mitigate that stress whe
Date: 07-18-2006 -
Dear Rabbi: An Adoption and Conversion Question
By Rabbi Bradley Shavit ArtsonGeneral Information about Jewish law’s designation of the religion of a Jewish couple’s adopted baby.
Date: 06-21-2006 -
A Jewish Rainbow: Transcultural and Transracial Adoption
By Shelley Kapneck RosenbergProfessional advice for Jews interested in "transcultural adoption" recommending that parents teach those children about their birth culture.
Date: 11-06-2006 -
I Have to Admit, I'm Glad We Had Girls
By Jim KeenPersonal narrative from an intermarried Presbyterian man who introduced his extended family to Judaism through his girls’ baby-naming ceremonies.
Date: 07-26-2006 -
Dear Dr. Paula: How Will Our Son Feel If He Looks Different from His Father?
By Dr. Paula BrodyProfessional advice from an outreach director for a Catholic man whose son is going to be circumcised.
Date: 06-04-2007 -
A Mother's Pride
By Susan FreudenheimPersonal narrative from the mother of an adopted Asian girl talking about watching her daughter take part in temple services.
Date: 11-20-2006 -
Dispatch from the Institute: A Little Pain Now to Avoid a LOT of Pain Later
By The Jewish Outreach InstituteA professional view affirming the importance of the brit milah, especially for interfaith families. Author says if the circumcision is not performed on the 8th day, and the child then becomes a Bar Mitzvah, he will have to have it at that age in o
Date: 11-14-2006 -
A Review of Adoption and the Jewish Family: Contemporary Perspectives
By Richard ShevitzReview of Shelley Kapnek Rosenberg’s book Adoption and the Jewish Family, which reviewer finds to be helpful, though extremely emotional and subjective.
Date: 11-05-2006
