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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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Additional Program Definitions
By InterfaithFamilyAdditional program definitions for an interfaith Jewish wedding.
Date: 09-04-2007 -
My Jewpanese Wedding
By Paul GolinPersonal narrative from a Jewish man about his attempts to include his wife’s Japanese culture in their interfaith wedding, held at a synagogue.
Date: 06-15-2007 -
Marrying Off a Daughter as a Values Clarification Exercise
By Dr. Ruth NemzoffPersonal Narrative about a mother’s efforts to connect with her daughter’s Iranian in-laws before the wedding to prevent an awkward ceremony, and to establish an ongoing relationship.
Date: 06-19-2007 -
Cultural Differences in Wedding Planning
By Melanie HerscovitchWhy is it that Christians and Jews have very different ideas when it comes to such things as place settings, present-giving, food-choices, and most relevant to my present situation, wedding planning?
Date: 04-28-2008 -
Interfaith Weddings I Am Happy To Perform, and Why
By Rabbi David RegenspanProfessional view from a "freelance" Reform rabbi about why he will officiate at some interfaith weddings. He will happily officiate if the non-Jewish partner is a "fellow traveler" who is committed to upholding the religious tra
Date: 08-14-2007 -
Introducing the Parents
By Ed OhalvaPersonal Narrative about a couple who worried that the geographic and education-level differences between their parents might make for awkwardness when they first met, but who ended up pleased with how accepting and mature they all were.
Date: 07-11-2006 -
Common Ground for Jewish-Christian Weddings
By InterfaithFamilyA mixed Jewish-Christian wedding offers many opportunities for the couple to honor both of their traditions.
Date: 08-29-2007 -
A Jewish Mother Sings the Interfaith Wedding Blues
By Pearl Choset SalkinOpinion/Editorial by a Jewish woman who was invited to 5 family weddings, 4 of which were to non-Jews. She wonders what will happen with her own children and how she will respond if they marry non-Jews.
Date: 06-19-2007 -
Beyond the December Dilemma: Writing Wedding Vows
By Howard LovyPersonal narrative in which agnostic and Jew negotiate their wedding vows--she wants no mention of God and he wants a Jewish wedding. They ultimately decide to write their own.
Date: 07-18-2006 -
Performing Interfaith Weddings: An Opportunity
By Rabbi Bruce KaddenProfessional view by a rabbi who performs interfaith weddings because he sees it as an opportunity to bring the couple into the Jewish community.
Date: 08-17-2006
