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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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Growing Up in an Interfaith Family
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Mourner's Kaddish as a Source of Comfort
By Paula RosenbergEach year on the anniversary of her father's death, she feels the strength of the Jewish community supporting her through her grief.
Date: 01-18-2012 -
Afros and Yiddish and Soul Food… Oy Vey!
By Allison Foilb and Emily WallenReview of Rain Pryor's one woman show, Fried Chicken and Latkes, about growing up Jewish and Black.
Date: 05-03-2012 -
Bar & Bat Mitzvahs For The Interfaith Family
This beautiful booklet will explain the wonderful milestone marking adulthood, the bar mitzvah (for a boy) or bat mitzvah (for a girl), a life cycle event taking place at the age of 13.
Date: 05-29-2012 -
From Terrible Conversation To Intermarriage Realization
By Emily JH KruskolAt a friend's house, a conversation attacking intermarriage becomes a chance to defend her family's choices - and a chance to tell family members she's proud they're Jews.
Date: 10-25-2012 -
Parenting and the Joy for Jewish
By Rebecca Cynamon-MurphyAn intermarried couple's parenting philosophy, when it comes to religion and finding one's own identity.
Date: 11-07-2012 -
Eight Nights of Hanukkah Family Time
By Galit BreenSince Hanukkah was about spending time together when I was a kid, that's what we're doing with our family now.
Date: 11-29-2012 -
Going Under, Letting Go
By Audrey EtlingerWhy a patrilineal Jew decided to formally convert to Judaism (go to the mikveh, go before a beit din) even though she already felt Jewish.
Date: 06-22-2012 -
My Kosher-For-Passover Easter Dinner
By Marisa Elana JamesWhen two religions share one home, can an Easter dinner feel authentic while also meeting Passover's dietary restrictions?
Date: 02-24-2013 -
Matzo Ball Soup: Flavoring Many Traditions
By Jordyn RozenskyThere are many great mazto ball soup cooks in the family, and none of them are Jewish.
Date: 03-08-2013 -
The Passover Question Box
By Galit BreenA great way to encourage everyone, young and old, Jewish or not, to participate in your Passover seder.
Date: 03-13-2013
