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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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Interfaith Weddings
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The Seven Blessings
By InterfaithFamilyExplanation of the Seven Blessings, a traditional feature of Jewish weddings.
Date: 08-22-2007 -
Guide to Wedding Ceremonies for Interfaith Couples
By InterfaithFamilyA guide with explanations and sample rituals for all aspects of a Jewish interfaith wedding.
Date: 09-04-2007 -
Our Wedding: A Personalized Jewish-Catholic Interfaith Ceremony
By Jenny KelloggA personal narrative from a Catholic woman who planned an interfaith wedding ceremony that integrated aspects of her background, such as the vows, and her Jewish husband’s heritage, such as the ring ceremony.
Date: 07-10-2006 -
A Sample Interfaith Wedding Ceremony
By Rabbi Devon A. LernerProfessional view article containing a sample script of a Jewish-Christian co-officiated ceremony, with an emphasis on the Jewish parts but with elements of both.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
A Catholic Priest's Perspective on Interfaith Marriage
By Reverend Walter H. CueninI would like to offer a few points for reflection based on my thirty years' experience as a priest who has been involved in many interfaith weddings.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
The Jewish Wedding Canopy (Huppah)
By InterfaithFamilyExplanation of the chuppah, the Jewish wedding canopy, and ways to incorporate it into an interfaith wedding ceremony.
Date: 09-04-2007 -
Breaking the Glass
By InterfaithFamilyAn explanation of the ritual of breaking the glass at a Jewish or interfaith wedding.
Date: 08-22-2007 -
The Jewish Marriage Contract (Ketubah)
By InterfaithFamilyExplanation of ketubah, the Jewish marriage contract.
Date: 08-22-2007 -
Tips for Inclusive Wedding Ceremonies
By InterfaithFamilyTips for making an interfaith wedding ceremony inclusive of both the Jewish partner and the non-Jewish partner, compiled from contributions to InterfaithFamily.com.
Date: 08-02-2006 -
Sample Poems, Prayers and Readings
By InterfaithFamilyPoems, prayers and readings for interfaith and Jewish weddings.
Date: 08-22-2007
