Relationships
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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Articles By Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben
Rabbi Reuben's Ruminations: What Do the Symbols of Passover Mean?
If you're trying to figure out what's going on at the Passover seder, tune in to Rabbi Reuben and learn all about it.
Date: 08-01-2012Rabbi Reuben's Ruminations: Passover: What Should I Know?
Fabulous, friendly rabbi gives the basics of Passover.
Date: 08-01-2012Why Hanukkah?
Hanukkah means dedication, but to what are the Jewish people dedicated? What did the holiday mean in the past, and how does it apply now?
Date: 12-01-2010Rabbi Reuben's Ruminations: Can We Celebrate Easter?
When I was a kid, we used to color Easter eggs at school just in honor of the season, and go on Easter egg hunts. I became a rabbi. Lighten up.
Date: 03-15-2010Rabbi Reuben's Ruminations: Political Issues in an Interfaith Relationship
Disagreements about Israeli policy can sound like attacks on the state's legitimacy, and it's tough to see the world through the eyes of your partner, whose upbringing may have been quite different.
Date: 02-10-2010Rabbi Reuben's Ruminations: Helping Your Children Be Part of the Jewish Community
Raising Jewish children is more about belonging than believing--and it can give them a life-long sense of being connected.
Date: 01-27-2010Ending An Interfaith Relationship
Advice from an expert on interfaith marriages about interfaith divorce--seek help and support in parenting together.
Date: 01-13-2010Rabbi Reuben's Ruminations: How to Develop a Relationship with Your In-laws
It's you and your partner figuring out together how to have a relationship with each other's parents.
Date: 11-27-2009Rabbi Reuben's Ruminations: Creating a Successful Interfaith Relationship
A good marriage is a team. Here are some strategies for making yours work.
Date: 06-17-2009Rabbi Reuben's Ruminations: Changing Your Mind After Marriage
Life is an ongoing experiment. Share your expectations and reactions about every holiday and ritual.
Date: 05-20-2009Rabbi Reuben's Ruminations: Things to Talk About Before Marriage
Discussing religious issues before you get married can help you work out conflicts.
Date: 05-06-2009
