When my husband read an early draft of this essay, he asked, "Why doesn't her partner have to support our daughter? After all, they agreed to raise children as Jews." What does it mean to raise a Jewish child?
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If the Book of Ruth, text customarily studied on Shavuot, were written with today's interfaith couples in mind...
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What are the ethical and spiritual messages in Judaism? What are we supposed to learn? And who is Derek Eretz anyway?
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NEXT: A Division of Birthright Israel Foundation connects Birthright Israel trip alumni and their peers with meaningful Jewish living and learning opportunities nationally, locally and in Israel.
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What were you taught about your LGBTQ heritage? Kick off Boston Pride Week with a retelling of the story of LGBTQ liberation using the Passover Seder model. June 1st, Boston, MA.
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Supporting rabbis and cantors looking to engage interfaith couples and families in their communities and help them make a stronger connection with Judaism.
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A great way for Jewish professionals and volunteers who work with and provide programming for people in interfaith relationships to locate resources and trainings to build more welcome into their Jewish communities; connect with and learn from each other; and publicize and enhance their programs and services.
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Check out all the news posts by the G-dcast team! But don't forget to stop by the Network blog (written by InterfaithFamily staff) and the Parenting Blog too!
Go To BlogsFrequently asked questions by non-Jewish partners in interfaith couples.
Date: 07-19-2007A professional view from author Anita Diamant on deciding on a birth ceremony that satisfies the needs of both interfaith parents and their families. Plus, a sample ceremony.
Date: 08-01-2012Advice article recommending intermarried parents decide how they will raise their child religiously before the baby is born.
Date: 07-19-2007Professional advice and readings for interfaith couples’ seders, plus ritual additions like adding an artichoke to your seder plate.
Date: 08-04-2006A professional view from a clinical social worker who discusses the religious decision-making process for interfaith parents who are going to have a child.
Date: 06-21-2006Professional advice tips for making the seder more accessible to interfaith partners and families, compiled by InterfaithFamily.com.
Date: 08-07-2006Profile of a Hindu-Jewish interfaith family describing their son’s coming of age ceremonies--first the Thread Ceremony, and four days later, the Bar Mitzvah.
Date: 08-01-2012Reprinted professional advice on how to make a Passover seder, fun, engaging, and spiritual for both kids and adults.
Date: 08-07-2006The personal narrative of a Jewish woman who has mixed feelings when her non-Jewish husband converts.
Date: 06-11-2007Professional view about the need to include and honor non-Jewish relatives at a child’s bar/bat mitzvah ceremony in order to reward and strengthen the family’s Jewish ties with a very positive experience.
Date: 07-18-2006
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