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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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Four Worlds, Four People: Tu Bishvat Seder With Meaning
By Miriam Steinberg-EgethWhy a Tu Bishvat seder has a lot to offer for 20- and 30-somethings (and you!).
Date: 01-15-2013 -
"My Dad Converted" and Other Questions
By Ruth SchapiraHow do we talk to teens about religion? About their religious identity? About their parent's conversion?
Date: 01-17-2013 -
Naming the Stranger: A Defining Interfaith Moment
By Rabbi Geela Rayzel RaphaelBehold, 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: 01-29-2013 -
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 -
The Whole Megillah Video
The 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 -
Family Shabbat Dinner Video
A video showing one family's Friday night Shabbat rituals leading up to the dinner meal.
Date: 01-30-2012 -
The Passover Question Box
By Galit BreenA great way to encourage everyone, young and old, Jewish or not, to participate in your Passover seder.
Date: 03-13-2013 -
Blessings: Immersion in the Mikveh for Conversion
The blessings said when immersing in a mikveh for the purposes of converting to Judaism.
Date: 04-04-2013
