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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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Conversion
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Couple Struggles over Intermarriage
By Julie Gruenbaum FaxThe story of an Episcopalian/Southern Baptist woman and her struggle as her boyfriend asks that she convert to Orthodox Judaism.
Date: 06-07-2007 -
People of the Book: A Review of Embracing Judaism by Simcha Kling, revised by Carl M. Perkins
By Rabbi Helen T. CohnReviews of Embracing Judaism by Simcha Kling, The Jewish Home, A Guide for Jewish Living by Daniel B. Syme, Living A Jewish Life by Anita Diamant with Howard Cooper, and Rabbi Wayne Dosick’s Living Judaism, The Complete G
Date: 01-17-2007 -
Let Us Respect People for Who They Are: A Response to Ed Case
By Rabbi Carl PerkinsProfessional view from Rabbi Carl M. Perkins describing his opinion: that (unconverted) non-Jewish spouses in intermarried couples should be welcomed with open arms by Jewish communities, but still treated as and considered to be non-Jews.
Date: 07-24-2007 -
Star/Crossed: Jewish Stories from an Interfaith Life: Jewish Geography
By Andi RosenthalPersonal narrative by a Jew-by-choice wondering what it is that makes her Jewish.
Date: 11-13-2006 -
Israel's Top Rabbinate Rejects Orthodox Conversions as Well
By Chanan TigayNews article on Israel’s Chief Rabbi’s decision not to recognize most conversions done in the U.S.--including Orthodox conversions.
Date: 11-30-2006 -
Integrating Intermarrieds: Conservative Movement Explores Outreach Approaches
By Don CohenReprinted news article about the Conservative movement’s stance on intermarriage, and their efforts to be more inclusive of interfaith familes.
Date: 07-24-2006 -
When The One We Love Doesn't Walk The Same Spiritual Path
By Nina Amir LaceyThough they came from different religions, they shared a spiritual quest. Now he is Jewish, but not interested in spirituality. She needs the lessons that successful interfaith marriage can teach.
Date: 11-10-2008 -
Population Survey Revives Debate over Best Approach to Intermarriage
By Joe BerkofskyReprinted news article about the debate over Jewish outreach to the intermarried in light of the 2000-2001 National Jewish Population Survey.
Date: 07-31-2006 -
Schorsch: "Patrilineal" OK for Ramah Campers
By Doug ChandlerReprinted news article about a suggestion by Rabbi Ismar Schorsch, chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, to let children of Jewish fathers attend Ramah camps until age 13, at which point they must convert to continue attending.
Date: 11-27-2006 -
In Dreams Begin Responsibility: A Review of Girl Meets God
By Judith Bolton-FasmanReview of Girl Meets God: On the Path to a Spiritual Life by Lauren Winner, a personal memoir about a young woman’s conversion from Judaism to Christianity in search of spirituality and truth.
Date: 01-14-2007
