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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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Interracial and Intercultural Relationships
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J.A.C.K.: Jewish-American-Chinese Kid
By Jonathan Chao BurnstonThe personal narrative of a young man who is very proud of his diverse background-- Chinese, American, and Jewish.
Date: 07-20-2007 -
The Perfect Recipe
By Heather SubbaHow a Jewish woman and her Nepali husband have come closer through their discovery of each others' cuisines.
Date: 01-03-2008 -
Sikh and Jew: East Meets West
By Daniel KochThe personal narrative of a Jewish man from the Midwestern United States and his wife from an Overseas Indian community in the Far East on how they have made their interfaith marriage last 25 years.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Interfaith Families for Whom I Have Performed a Brit Milah
By Mark RubensteinA personal narrative from a Reform-trained mohel explaining how he performs brits and sharing some unusual stories.
Date: 06-21-2006 -
Marrying Off a Daughter as a Values Clarification Exercise
By Dr. Ruth NemzoffPersonal Narrative about a mother’s efforts to connect with her daughter’s Iranian in-laws before the wedding to prevent an awkward ceremony, and to establish an ongoing relationship.
Date: 06-19-2007 -
Conversion in Israel: New Developments
By Sharon AshleyReprinted news article about an Israeli Supreme Court decision ruling that Jews-by-choice that had Reform and Conservative conversions are recognized as full citizens of Israel, and all legal rights, including the Law of Return, apply to them (the Orth
Date: 07-26-2006 -
Waiting Outside the Promised Land
By Lesley WilliamsPersonal narrative from a black convert to Judaism who is uncomfortable with her synagogue’s focus on Yiddishkei, lack of diversity and subtle racism.
Date: 12-26-2006 -
For Those Who "Don't Look Jewish," the Search for Acceptance Is No Joke
By Johanna GinsbergReprinted news article about the formation of a group of trans-racial Jews to celebrate Jewish holidays and discuss what it means and how it feels to be Jews of color.
Date: 11-20-2006 -
A Conversation with Julia Schulman, Mother of Two Daughters Adopted from China
By Charlotte Honigman-SmithInterview with a woman raising two adopted Chinese-American daughters describing how she converted them to Judaism directly upon their arrival in the states.
Date: 11-05-2006 -
Passover Recipes from the Eclectic Jewish Community in Australia
By Linda MorelReprinted interview with a chef from Australia--where Passover occurs in the autumn--including recipes for red eggs, sherry charoset, and cocoa cream layer cake.
Date: 11-15-2006
