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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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A Sample Interfaith Wedding Ceremony
By Rabbi Devon A. LernerProfessional view article containing a sample script of a Jewish-Christian co-officiated ceremony, with an emphasis on the Jewish parts but with elements of both.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
10 Questions Non-Jewish Partners in Interfaith Couples Ask
By InterfaithFamilyFrequently asked questions by non-Jewish partners in interfaith couples.
Date: 07-19-2007 -
The I Do's and Don'ts of Intercultural Marriage
By Rebecca R. KahlenbergNews/advice article interviewing experts on intercultural and interfaith relationships on how to bridge differences in couples with partners from different cultures.
Date: 06-18-2007 -
10 Questions Jewish Partners in Interfaith Couples Ask
By InterfaithFamilyFrequently asked questions by Jewish partners in interfaith couples.
Date: 07-19-2007 -
Om-Shalomers Come of Age: Children of Jewish and Hindu Parents Are Emerging as a New Cultural Subset
By Jeremy CaplanA news article about the growing number of Jewish-Hindu intermarriages and the "HinJew" children that such relationships produce.
Date: 06-18-2007 -
Issues Interfaith Families Confront, Plus Six Tips for Couples Considering Intermarriage
By Debbie WhitehillProfessional view describing some of the major issues interfaith couples face, from the religion of future kids to loyalty issues toward their "families of origin". The article also includes six tips for how to address these issues.
Date: 06-15-2007 -
Tips for Inclusive Wedding Ceremonies
By InterfaithFamilyTips for making an interfaith wedding ceremony inclusive of both the Jewish partner and the non-Jewish partner, compiled from contributions to InterfaithFamily.com.
Date: 08-02-2006 -
The Life Cycle of an Interfaith Relationship: Having a Baby
By S. Courtney NathanA 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: 06-21-2006 -
How We Raise Children in Our Chinese-Jewish Family
By Jack BotwinikThe personal narrative of a Jewish man who is married to an Oriental woman and is teaching his children about all of their heritage, speaking to them in Yiddish and Cantonese.
Date: 06-18-2007 -
Drawn Together: R. Crumb's Beloved Aline Kominsky
By Ilana ArazieInterview with Aline Kominsky-Crumb, one-half of the intermarried husband-and-wife adult comic-writing team with Ralph Crumb.
Date: 05-31-2007
