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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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Spirituality
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Standing on Chairs: My Journey as a Hebrew School Teacher
By Morissa S. FregeauI learned, first from my husband and later as a Hebrew school teacher to have patience with questions and tolerance when the answers provoked more questions.
Date: 09-21-2009 -
Bar Mitzvah In An Interfaith Marriage
By David HobermanHis wife, who was raised Catholic, isn't particularly interested in religion, but she loves him so she supported his exploration of Judaism.
Date: 06-22-2009 -
A Welcoming Community No One Can Join
By Rachel FreedenbergA charismatic rabbi reaches out to unaffiliated Jews in Los Angeles with an innovative, open community.
Date: 05-15-2009 -
What's Shabbat All About?
By InterfaithFamilyPart of the Guide to Shabbat for Interfaith Families.
Date: 05-20-2009 -
Not Contagious
By Jennifer JenningsGrowing up Jewish in an interfaith family, she was worried she might catch Christianity. Finally, as a young adult in divinity school, she's learned to relax.
Date: 04-12-2010 -
High Holy Days: the Basics
Our booklet explaining the High Holy Days, what to expect, their customs and traditions, from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Guide to the Synagogue for Interfaith Couples and Families: Glossary
By InterfaithFamilyNew to synagogues? We hope this guide will help you feel ready to be comfortable at your next Jewish event.
Date: 10-30-2009 -
Denominations and the Conversion Process
By InterfaithFamilyWe're not trying to get you to convert--no pressure--this is just a good opportunity to answer questions you might have about conversion to Judaism.
Date: 12-29-2009 -
How Grandparents Can Share Their Jewish Heritage with Interfaith Grandchildren
By Rabbi Barbara AielloHelpful suggestions for grandparents wanting to share their Jewish heritage with grandchildren of interfaith families.
Date: 01-24-2011 -
Growing in Inclusivity
By Miriam Steinberg-EgethSeveral names for our new Saturday morning prayer group got rejected under the rationale of "I don’t think everyone in my family could pronounce that."
Date: 08-01-2012
