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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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Interview with Suzanne Koven
By Ronnie FriedlandAudio interview with Suzanne Koven, who talks about raising her children Jewish in her interfaith family.
Date: 12-18-2006 -
Lights, Camera, Mazel Tov--How I Officiated a Wedding on MTV
By Rabbi David S. GruberI've officiated at many interfaith weddings, but this was the first one I did on television.
Date: 01-15-2010 -
The Jewish-Catholic Connection
By Julie WienerWhy are so many Jews in interfaith marriages married to Catholics?
Date: 08-06-2008 -
The Reality of Hospitality
By Alex GoldfeinPersonal narrative describing the cultural differences between a Jewish man from southern California and his Hindu wife from Bangalore, India.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Being Honest With Ourselves
By Tim McMahonA Catholic man married to a Jewish woman explains how their decision to raise their children as Jews was based on personal needs--not the wishes of their parents or extended family.
Date: 02-18-2008 -
Where There is Love There is Life: A Hin-Jew Wedding in Texas
By Rabbi David S. GruberHow a co-officiated Jewish/Hindu wedding was beautifully and respectfully orchestrated, including explanations of the ceremony and symbolism.
Date: 01-20-2011 -
A Prayerbook to Welcome Everyone
By Jo Ellen Green KaiserShe got involved in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender synagogue because she loves liturgy--and found a community committed to including her interfaith, straight family.
Date: 11-20-2009 -
My Husband's Food Reeducation, One Knish at a Time
By Sara MasriMy husband is proof that enjoyment of Jewish food can be acquired.
Date: 10-14-2008 -
What Interfaith Families Want from the Established Jewish Community
By Marion L. UsherProfessional view on the meaning of intermarriage and interfaith families for American Jewry: rather than seeing the intermarried as "lost" or a "threat", the author sees them as a pool of "immigrants" who should be hel
Date: 07-31-2006 -
It Can't Happen Here
By Aliza ArztThe daughter and grandaughter of rabbis, she never thought she would fall in love with someone who wasn't Jewish--but she did.
Date: 06-16-2008
