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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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An Israel Encounter: One Couple's Story
By Shira and Thomas JohnsonA trip to Israel with a group of other interfaith couples from Atlanta changed their lives as individuals, as a couple and as a family.
Date: 10-05-2009 -
Through a Parent's Eyes
By Heather SubbaAfter she had a baby, the author's feelings about transmitting Judaism to her child changed.
Date: 02-08-2010 -
The Reel Deal
By Jen JonesA profile of Lacey Schwartz, a documentary filmmaker who has made a movie of her own experience growing up as a biracial Jew.
Date: 07-14-2009 -
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 -
A Tale of Two Immersions
By Debbie BurtonWhen I accompanied my children to their conversion, I felt excluded. Many years later, when I became a Jew, I felt warmly welcomed.
Date: 08-14-2009 -
Drake Graham, Black Jewish Hip Hop Star
By Amos BarshadAn African-American Jewish day school graduate starts to make it big in hip-hop, to the delight of his former day-school classmates--who used to call him names.
Date: 06-14-2010 -
Passover: Sharing the Story
By Heather SubbaSharing the story of Passover with my husband's Hindu family is not so different than what my grandfather was trying to share with our family all those years ago.
Date: 03-15-2010 -
Standing Up and Being Counted
By Debbie BurtonIn college, Debbie's only connection to Judaism was her boyfriend. At her 25th reunion, she was Jewish, and she wanted all her Jewish college classmates to know.
Date: 06-29-2009 -
Rabbi Reuben's Ruminations: Passover: What Should I Know?
By Rabbi Steven Carr ReubenFabulous, friendly rabbi gives the basics of Passover.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Rabbi Reuben's Ruminations: Changing Your Mind After Marriage
By Rabbi Steven Carr ReubenLife is an ongoing experiment. Share your expectations and reactions about every holiday and ritual.
Date: 05-20-2009
