When my husband read an early draft of this essay, he asked, "Why doesn't her partner have to support our daughter? After all, they agreed to raise children as Jews." What does it mean to raise a Jewish child?
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If the Book of Ruth, text customarily studied on Shavuot, were written with today's interfaith couples in mind...
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What are the ethical and spiritual messages in Judaism? What are we supposed to learn? And who is Derek Eretz anyway?
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What were you taught about your LGBTQ heritage? Kick off Boston Pride Week with a retelling of the story of LGBTQ liberation using the Passover Seder model. June 1st, Boston, MA.
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Supporting rabbis and cantors looking to engage interfaith couples and families in their communities and help them make a stronger connection with Judaism.
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A great way for Jewish professionals and volunteers who work with and provide programming for people in interfaith relationships to locate resources and trainings to build more welcome into their Jewish communities; connect with and learn from each other; and publicize and enhance their programs and services.
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Date: 11-20-2012Since Hanukkah was about spending time together when I was a kid, that's what we're doing with our family now.
Date: 11-29-2012At Christmastime, these righteous and generous partners in our midst are reminded of what they have given up. This year, let us acknowledge their contribution to strengthening our people. Let's remember to say thank you, not to take their involvement for granted.
Date: 12-18-2012After the author converted to Judaism, shared experiences and art helped her connect to her mother's spirituality and, ultimately, led to a beautiful and moving funeral.
Date: 07-18-2012Why a Tu Bishvat seder has a lot to offer for 20- and 30-somethings (and you!).
Date: 01-15-2013How do we talk to teens about religion? About their religious identity? About their parent's conversion?
Date: 01-17-2013Whether intermarried or not, finding a Jewish community can be a great way to connect to your local community and make new friends.
Date: 01-28-2013Behold, the power of a name! What we can learn from the biblical 'ger toshav,' the stranger who dwells among us, when preparing for an interfaith wedding.
Date: 01-29-2013Why 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: 06-22-2012The whole megillah? A look at the scroll (megillah is Hebrew for 'scroll') of Esther, the story that is read on the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Date: 02-21-2012
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