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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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Patrilineal Jews
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The Welcoming Community We Created
By Rachel Baruch YackleyWe created a Jewish community that is welcoming and inclusive of all, and have tips on how you can too.
Date: 11-27-2011 -
MetaMaus: Look Inside a Classic
By Benjamin A. MaronReviewing MetaMaus, an inside look at the making of, and lives that have impacted/been impacted by, Art Spiegelman's Maus.
Date: 11-29-2011 -
Conservative Judaism
An introduction to Conservative Judaism, its practices and beliefs and views on intermarriage and conversion.
Date: 02-01-2012 -
Reconstructionist Judaism
An introduction to Reconstructionist Judaism, its practices and beliefs and views on intermarriage and conversion.
Date: 02-01-2012 -
Renewal Judaism
An introduction to Renewal Judaism, its practices and beliefs and views on intermarriage and conversion.
Date: 02-01-2012 -
Reform Judaism
An introduction to Reform Judaism, its practices and beliefs and views on intermarriage and conversion.
Date: 02-01-2012 -
When Interfaith Meets Same-Sex, Assumptions Get Challenged
By Susan GoldbergWhen one mother in an interfaith, lesbian couple is Jewish, should Judaism's matrilineal descent be taken for granted?
Date: 02-15-2012 -
Same-Sex, Interfaith and Procreating
By Susan GoldbergFor two moms from different religious backgrounds, does the sperm donor's religion make a difference? Should it?
Date: 03-11-2012 -
Equal and Meaningful Learning for Any Jew, Anytime, Anywhere
By Danielle EskowCreating inclusive, welcoming learning opportunities for all of the Jewish community, including interfaith families and patrilineal Jews, should be a priority for this generation.
Date: 04-11-2012 -
Going Under, Letting Go
By Audrey EtlingerWhy a patrilineal Jew decided to formally convert to Judaism (go to the mikveh, go before a beit din) even though she already felt Jewish.
Date: 06-22-2012
