When my husband read an early draft of this essay, he asked, "Why doesn't her partner have to support our daughter? After all, they agreed to raise children as Jews." What does it mean to raise a Jewish child?
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If the Book of Ruth, text customarily studied on Shavuot, were written with today's interfaith couples in mind...
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What are the ethical and spiritual messages in Judaism? What are we supposed to learn? And who is Derek Eretz anyway?
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NEXT: A Division of Birthright Israel Foundation connects Birthright Israel trip alumni and their peers with meaningful Jewish living and learning opportunities nationally, locally and in Israel.
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What were you taught about your LGBTQ heritage? Kick off Boston Pride Week with a retelling of the story of LGBTQ liberation using the Passover Seder model. June 1st, Boston, MA.
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Supporting rabbis and cantors looking to engage interfaith couples and families in their communities and help them make a stronger connection with Judaism.
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A great way for Jewish professionals and volunteers who work with and provide programming for people in interfaith relationships to locate resources and trainings to build more welcome into their Jewish communities; connect with and learn from each other; and publicize and enhance their programs and services.
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Check out all the news posts by the G-dcast team! But don't forget to stop by the Network blog (written by InterfaithFamily staff) and the Parenting Blog too!
Go To BlogsLanding page with introduction and table of contents to a guide to Shabbat for newbies.
Date: 08-01-2012An interfaith family discovers the joys of Purim with their young daughters - and figures out proper synagogue etiquette.
Date: 08-01-2012Jews in New Orleans negotiate participating in Mardi Gras, a Catholic holiday, in a Jewish way.
Date: 08-01-2012Reprinted personal narrative about and recipes for hamantashen of all kinds: traditional poppy, easy preserve, and modern chocolate.
Date: 08-01-2012Professional view about the central meaning of the Purim story: intermarriage can produce important non-Jewish allies for Jewish communities.
Date: 08-01-2012Professional advice from the Jewish Outreach Institute about Shavuot and its message that all Jews are Jews-by-choice.
Date: 08-01-2012Personal narrative and general information about the connection between Sukkot and Thanksgiving.
Date: 08-01-2012Personal narrative of a rabbi remembering how shocked his North Carolina Christian neighbors were when his bookish family built a sukkah with nails and drills each Sukkot.
Date: 08-01-2012There aren't many recipes for the holiday of Tisha b'Av, but this article explains both the holiday and one Sephardi dish.
Date: 05-10-2012A quick, easy download to guide you through the Havdalah ritual, complete with audio of each blessing.
Date: 06-26-2011
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