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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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Why Do You Do This?: A Rabbi's Experience with Interfaith Marriage
By Neil KominskyProfessional view of a rabbi’s philosophy about intermarriage and how he responds when a couple asks him to intermarry them.
Date: 08-17-2006 -
What Every Bride Should Know ...
By Cynthia Stern SchlossGeneral information article about the importance of having genetic tests before getting married and before having children. Reprint
Date: 08-11-2006 -
A Prenuptial Agreement for Interfaith Couples: Discussing These Questions Could Prevent Marital Problems Down the Road
By Rabbi Richard SchachetReprinted professional view suggesting that interfaith couples discuss and work out all religious-related matters before the wedding, and document them in a formal prenuptial agreement.
Date: 07-18-2006 -
What's a Wedding without Elephants?
By Zack KushnerPersonal narrative from a Jewish man who married an atheist who grew up on an ashram, explaining the planning and anxieties behind their Jewish ceremony and Indian-themed reception.
Date: 11-14-2006 -
God Loves Love: Why I Officiate and Co-Officiate at Interfaith Marriages
By Rabbi Jacques CukierkornProfessional View of rabbi who believes it is important to have Judaism in a couple’s life at their time of marriage, and that a rabbi’s officiating at their wedding is the best way to link them to Judaism.
Date: 08-25-2006 -
Star Crossed: Rabbis facing loaded question of intermarriage
By Barbara PashAward-winning article on the issue of rabbinic officiation in interfaith marriage in Baltimore's Jewish community.
Date: 05-20-2008 -
Wedding on the Wall
By Allen SalkinNews article about new trends in Jewish wedding contracts. Reprint.
Date: 06-22-2006 -
Bagels, Lox and Easter Ham
By Dana HagenbuchPersonal narrative about a couple that plans to share the Italian and Jewish heritages they each come from.
Date: 07-18-2006 -
Working Out Our Wedding Ceremony Led to Working Out Our Marriage
By Mindy McMahonPersonal narrative article about how a Jewish-Catholic couple, despite opposition from both families, married in a ceremony which worked for everyone.
Date: 08-11-2006 -
Reflections on Marrying Interfaith Couples
By Rabbi Leslie Keiter TannenwaldProfessional view from a rabbi who thinks that performing interfaith marriages helps keep the couple within the Jewish community.
Date: 08-17-2006
