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By InterfaithFamily
A video explaining the ritual items, layout and features of a synagogue, preparing you for your first visit.
Date: 07-21-2011
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By Rabbi Devon A. Lerner
Professional view article containing a sample script of a Jewish-Christian co-officiated ceremony, with an emphasis on the Jewish parts but with elements of both.
Date: 08-01-2012
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By Laura Thor
Personal narrative from a woman converting to Judaism addressing the similarities and differences between services at a Catholic church and a synagogue.
Date: 01-11-2007
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By Rabbi David Wolpe
Rabbi David Wolpe discusses the fraught concept of Jewish belief and the differences between Judaism and Christianity.
Date: 06-06-2007
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By Sue Fishkoff
A news article discussing non-Jewish mothers raising Jewish children and the disconnection they may feel from their family, sparking a stronger desire to convert to Judaism as well.
Date: 07-24-2007
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By Rabbi Earl A. Grollman
A rabbi’s professional advice FAQ of how to respond and react to news of a Jewish loved one’s death.
Date: 11-14-2006
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By Helen Belitsky
Profile of a Hindu-Jewish interfaith family describing their son’s coming of age ceremonies--first the Thread Ceremony, and four days later, the Bar Mitzvah.
Date: 08-01-2012
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By Rabbi Barbara Penzner
Professional advice for interfaith families on how to appropriately include family in the bar/bat mitzvah service and/or celebration afterward.
Date: 08-01-2012
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By Rabbi Bruce Kadden
An informative article that explains the many differences between Judaism and Christianity, despite their similar history and values.
Date: 06-08-2007
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By Johanna Ginsberg
Reprinted general information article about different ways synagogues of different denominations handle aliyot for bar and bat mitzvahs.
Date: 07-18-2006