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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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Turtle Rock, Sammy Spider, and the Word: High Holiday Books for Kids
By Josh BobReviews of books for kids, perfect to read this Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur.
Date: 09-11-2012 -
Cutting and Covenant: How I Decided Whether Or Not To Circumcise My Sons
By Rabbi Julie GreenbergWhen I birthed my first son, less than six months after graduating from rabbinical school, I felt extreme ambivalence about cutting his beautiful body. I knew that our ancestors had enacted this ritual for thousands of years, that it was a ritual sanctified in tradition and embedded in the hearts of Jews through the ages, and that Jewish men had even died because of their marked bodies.
Date: 11-14-2012 -
Eight Nights of Hanukkah Family Time
By Galit BreenSince Hanukkah was about spending time together when I was a kid, that's what we're doing with our family now.
Date: 11-29-2012 -
Hanukkah Parent School Visits
By Joanna BrichettoAll over the country, volunteer parents are visiting their child's classrooms and representing the entire Jewish people in 15 minutes or less. If this is you, here are some suggestions to make your visit educational, fun and positive.
Date: 12-05-2012 -
An Extended Love
By Heather SubbaBeing in an interfaith and intercultural relationship can come with both challenges and rewards, and learning to embrace them can be its own reward.
Date: 01-03-2013 -
Tips for Parents of Children Who Are Intermarrying
By InterfaithFamilyTips for parents of children who are intermarrying, compiled from InterfaithFamily contributors.
Date: 01-08-2013 -
"My Dad Converted" and Other Questions
By Ruth SchapiraHow do we talk to teens about religion? About their religious identity? About their parent's conversion?
Date: 01-17-2013 -
Finding Community As A Young Parent
By Dana HagenbuchWhether intermarried or not, finding a Jewish community can be a great way to connect to your local community and make new friends.
Date: 01-28-2013 -
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 -
Life Lessons of The Purim Superhero
By Stephanie Carey MaronReview of a new children's book, The Purim Superhero.
Date: 02-14-2013
