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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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Leaving a Jewish Legacy to Our Grandchildren
By Sharon MortonSharing stories, teaching philanthropy, practicing social action, and demonstrating happiness are the keys to sharing Judaism with grandchildren says one grandmother.
Date: 02-13-2013 -
Planning for Passover as an Interfaith Couple
By Marion L. UsherFive tips for planning and preparing for Passover as an interfaith couple.
Date: 03-14-2013 -
History is Not Destiny
By Stacie Garnett-CookOver time, Stacie's opinion on intermarriage evolved.
Date: 04-11-2013 -
Supporting Our Partners: Shifting Perceptions of Raising Jewish Kids
By Edie MuellerWhen my husband read an early draft of this essay, he asked, ''Why doesn't her partner have to support our daughter? After all, they agreed to raise children as Jews.'' What does it mean to raise a Jewish child?
Date: 05-17-2013 -
Conservative Conundrum
By Meri PhillipsGrowing up in a Conservative Jewish family, with intermarried parents, Meri never felt like she fully fit in. Now she's trying to find a religious home for her own family, and is torn by the Conservative movement's attitudes toward intermarriage.
Date: 04-23-2013 -
If the Book of Ruth Were Written Today
By Rabbi Steven J. LebowIf the Book of Ruth, text customarily studied on Shavuot, were written with today's interfaith couples in mind...
Date: 05-13-2013
