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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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The Play-It-Down Jew: Should I Tell People I'm 25% Jewish?
By Rebecca DiLibertoPersonal narrative from the child of interfaith marriage who is often reluctant to reveal her Jewishness.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Life is More Complex than Art
By Jeffrey GroverWriting and acting in a play about interfaith marriage prompted this actor to reflect on his recent divorce.
Date: 04-11-2008 -
Christian Parents, Jewish Kids
By Selma WilliamsProfile of Steve Boudreault and his wife Emily who come from Catholic and Episcopalian backgrounds and are raising their children as Jews.
Date: 05-12-2008 -
Interfaith Marriage--A Blessing In Disguise
By Jane LarkinI derive more connection and fulfillment from Judaism today as one-half of an interfaith couple than I have in the past.
Date: 05-21-2009 -
Ending An Interfaith Relationship
By Rabbi Steven Carr ReubenAdvice from an expert on interfaith marriages about interfaith divorce--seek help and support in parenting together.
Date: 01-13-2010 -
Divorce, Interfaith Style
By Margery Rose-ClappHer divorce was amicable, but she wondered what role religion played in it--especially when her ex-husband seemed less than enthusiastic about taking their daughter to Shabbat services.
Date: 06-08-2009 -
So You Think You Can December Like Us?
By Cassie Havel MorgensternIt's tough to negotiate holidays in an interfaith family. Now try an interfaith couple with two sets of divorced parents.
Date: 12-04-2009 -
I Live in a Two Faith Household
By Margaret WilsonNot all interfaith families are made by marriage--some are created by adoption and affinity.
Date: 01-18-2010 -
The Bat Mitzvah Gift
By Deborah SusserLike most parents, I wanted my daughter to have what I had not. In my case, that meant a sense of being grounded in a particular community and tradition.
Date: 04-19-2010 -
Religion and a House Divided
By Julie WienerDivorce entangles children in inevitable conflicts and forces them to shuttle between two different homes and sometimes, two different religions.
Date: 05-21-2010
