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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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Do As I Say, Not as I Do
By Debbie BurtonDebbie is studying for conversion, and thinks her 15-year-old Jewish daughter shouldn't date non-Jews.
Date: 04-23-2009 -
The Only Year We Had a Christmas Tree
By Debbie BurtonHer husband's openness to having a Christmas tree made the difference in her decision to make a Jewish home.
Date: 12-04-2009 -
My Sister Opens Doors For Me
By Justina ColonJustina, who is Catholic, has a close relationship with her sister Paula, who converted to Judaism after her daughter was born.
Date: 11-18-2008 -
My Father, A Self-Hating Jew
By Charlotte GordonHer father never told her that he came from a Jewish family, but it was only one of the many ways he was dishonest.
Date: 09-17-2008 -
Elul and Spiritual Do-Overs
By Marinell JamesIn order to have a meaningful Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, start the month before and take your time to work on yourself.
Date: 08-29-2008 -
At the Crossroads
By Andi RosenthalHer relatives didn't realize that they had invited her to witness their marriage in church on the Day of Atonement.
Date: 10-08-2008 -
Finding My Father
By Paula RosenbergAs Father's Day approaches, the author thinks about her father. This was the first year she said Kaddish for him as a Jew.
Date: 06-19-2009 -
Talking About Religion? Watch Your Language!
By Charlotte GordonThe five children of her parents' interfaith marriage have made different choices, so they have to be careful about how they talk about Judaism and Christianity.
Date: 01-13-2009 -
So, I Married A Rabbi
By Danielle FreniA musical theater actress describes her journey to Judaism and marriage to a rabbi.
Date: 03-24-2008 -
An Empty Nest In A New Tree
By Paula C. YablonskyThough her daughter is in college and they have left their beloved synagogue, Paula and her husband continue to build a Jewish life together.
Date: 11-07-2008
