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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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Interdating
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In Prime, Streep's Jewish Mother Frets over Her Son's Interfaith Dating
By Amy KleinInterview with Meryl Streep about her new film Prime, about a mother dealing with her son’s interdating.
Date: 06-18-2007 -
Your Daughter Has Something to Tell You...
By J. SinghPersonal narrative from an Indian-Italian Catholic woman who had to tell her parents she was dating a Jewish girl.
Date: 12-26-2006 -
In Between
By Eric PlinerPersonal narrative by a gay, Jewish man in an interfaith relationship describing how he has learned to see and feel comfortable wtih the grey area between Jew and non-Jew.
Date: 06-06-2007 -
"A Good Muslim Wife"
By Deborah SemelPersonal narrative from a Jewish woman in Turkey dating a Muslim man, and the difficulties they encounter when she tries to prepare the break-fast meal for him during Ramadan.
Date: 09-05-2006 -
Facing the December Dilemma: Guidelines for Interfaith Couples
By Dr. June Andrews HorowitzProfessional view consolidating common concerns facing interfaith families around Christmas and Hanukkah, guidelines for negotiating the December Dilemma, and tips for how to decide the best option for your family.
Date: 08-08-2006 -
Dear Dr. Paula: Confused by My Boyfriend's Family's Religious Christmas
By Dr. Paula BrodyProfessional view "Dear Dr. Paula" article about a Jewish woman’s feelings after visiting her religiously Catholic boyfriend’s parents’ house over Christmas.
Date: 06-14-2007 -
The Jew Who Loved a Nazi
By Alizah SalarioReview of Black Book, a provocative Dutch film about the romance between a Jewish resistance fighter and a Nazi officer.
Date: 04-23-2007 -
Offensively Funny
By Naomi PfeffermanProfile of comedian Sarah Silverman.
Date: 06-18-2007 -
Interfaith Questions Faced by a Jewish-Puerto Rican Couple
By Sheryl SantiagoPersonal narrative from a Jewish woman who married a Puerto Rican non-Jewish man and raised their child Jewish.
Date: 01-25-2007 -
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
