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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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Demographic Solutions
By Rabbi Michael BoydenReprinted news article about one rabbi’s plan of action to prevent intermarriage and interfaith marriage in Israel from becoming a serious problem: education, accessibility to conversion, and outreach to the non-Jewish populations of Isreal.
Date: 07-27-2006 -
The Battle for My Soul
By Nick ZallerThe personal narrative of a young man raised in an interfaith family who has chosen Judaism but feels unwelcome by much of the Jewish community since he is a patrilineal Jew.
Date: 08-08-2007 -
In the Mix: Gentile Women And The S Word
By Julie WienerThe author thought that the term shiksa had fallen into disuse, but it's still around.
Date: 04-16-2009 -
Untitled
By Maya GottfriedPersonal narrative from the child of a Jewish father and non-Jewish mother who was exploring Judaism--until an Orthodox rebbetzin informed her she wasn’t Jewish.
Date: 01-18-2007 -
Visiting Israel--a Land I Feel a Strong Bond with, but Where I am not Considered a Jew
By Adam CasePersonal narrative of a young man from an interfaith family describing how his experience visiting Israel was colored by his realization that, as a patrilineal Jew, he is not recognized as Jewish there.
Date: 07-27-2006 -
Intermarriage Has Our Blessing
By Myrna BaronGeneral information about Humanistic Judaism, its doctrine, practices, and lifecycle ceremonies
Date: 11-21-2006 -
Translating Between Two Worlds: An Interview with Rebecca Walker
By Judith Bolton-FasmanProfile of Rebecca Walker, daughter or Alice Walker and Mel Leventhal, and author of her new memoir Black White and Jewish: Autobiography of a Shifting Self.
Date: 02-22-2007 -
Ruth's Inspiration
By Hillel HalkinReprinted opinon piece about two bible stories that provide alternative views of assimilation and accepting converts: the tolerant, welcoming attitude of the story of Ruth, and the xenophobic, defensive attitude of the story of Ezra.
Date: 07-27-2006 -
Reform Conversions on the Increase among Russian Immigrants
By Abigail RadoszkowiczReprinted news article about the increasing popularity of liberal (Reform and Conservative) Jewish conversions and synagogues among Russian Jews in Israel.
Date: 07-27-2006 -
Bloodlines and Birthrights
By Matthew LyonsThe child of an interfaith marriage found a connection to Jewish history in Israel--not a reason to marry a Jew.
Date: 07-01-2008
