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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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How Kosher Is Christy's Bat Mitzvah?
By Ron Li-PazProfessional advice from the cantor at Valley Outreach Synagogue in California, who says interfaith bar/bat mitzvahs should not require conversions, and the non-Jewish parent should be welcomed.
Date: 07-06-2006 -
Fitting Tribute: An Interfaith Funeral
By Ron Li-PazPersonal narrative from a cantor about how he emphasized the psychological aspects of the Jewish funeral service as he helped an interfaith family cope with the loss of their n
Date: 11-14-2006 -
Providing Comfort to ALL Who Mourn
By Rabbi Michael ZimmermanProfessional view that illustrates the importance of discussing death and dying rituals in interfaith families so that congregations and survivors are prepared to bury and commemorate loved ones. The author also commends Jewish congregations
Date: 07-10-2006 -
Gefilte Fish Con Maduros: A Multicultural Jewish Family
By Aliza HausmanA Dominican-American convert to Judaism discusses people's disbelief over her marriage to a white Jewish man.
Date: 07-21-2008 -
When My Jewish Father Became Involved with a Born-Again Christian
By Tracy BoriskinPersonal narrative by a young woman whose Jewish parents divorced following a financial crisis, and whose father has recently re-married a formerly evangelical Christian woman who cares less about material possessions than his first wife did.
Date: 07-26-2007 -
Performing Interfaith Weddings: An Opportunity
By Rabbi Bruce KaddenProfessional view by a rabbi who performs interfaith weddings because he sees it as an opportunity to bring the couple into the Jewish community.
Date: 08-17-2006 -
Is Judaism Necessarily Insular?
By Rabbi Rachel BarenblatPersonal narrative telling a woman’s thoughts about how to make Judaism less insular and the synagogue environment more welcoming, prompted by the frustration her non-Jewish husband felt at a Conservative Shabbat service.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Interfaith Marriage: Why I Officiate
By Rabbi Michael WeisserProfessional view from a rabbi explaining why he officiates: because Torah tells us to welcome strangers, and because by accepting those interested in Judaism at the time of their weddings, the Jewish community is more likely to re
Date: 08-25-2006 -
Ner Tamid Disaffiliated by Conservative Movement
By Robin FriedmanReprinted news article about a New Jersey synagogue that was "disaffiliated" from the Conservative movement after an investigation showed that the synagogue failed to meet Conservative movement "standards" by accepting p
Date: 11-27-2006 -
Why Social Justice Activities Attract Students from Interfaith Families
By Brianne Kruger NadeauThe personal narrative of a politically active woman of interfaith parents who believes that social justice activities are an entry point for Jews from interfaith families.
Date: 07-20-2007
