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Shabbat and Other Holidays

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    The Fourth of July: A Jewish Holiday

    By Rabbi Barbara Aiello

    My parents had seen hatred and cruelty and had been on the receiving end of anti-Semitism. They were forever grateful to live in America.

    Date: 07-08-2010

    A Shabbat Experience For Your Group of Friends

    By InterfaithFamily

    A guide for small groups of interfaith couples and families who want to “do Jewish” and celebrate an interactive Shabbat dinner together.

    Date: 06-28-2010

    Shavuot: The Zeppo Marx of Jewish Holidays

    By J.J. Goldberg

    The most intriguing messages of Shavuot--Intermarriage! Open borders! Socialism!--don't get advertised because they don't follow today's approved script.

    Date: 05-17-2010

    Shavuot: The Basics

    Feast of Weeks? What does that mean? Here's a handy pamphlet to print or email to friends that explains a holiday with special meaning for interfaith families.

    Date: 05-08-2010

    My First Purim

    By Anthony Johnson

    As I laughed at the jokes and yelled at Haman, I realized something--I was fitting in. The folks in that room were as passionate as I was about reconciling their religion with their sexuality. I was at a Jewish event, but I was surrounded by other queers and we were having a blast.

    Date: 02-26-2010

    A Musical Invitation to Shabbat Peace

    By Mimi DuPree

    This album would make a great gift to non-Jewish friends to whom I'd like to introduce some of the wonders of Shabbat.

    Date: 01-04-2010

    Guide to the Synagogue for Interfaith Couples and Families: What Happens at a Synagogue?

    By InterfaithFamily

    New to synagogues? We hope this guide will help you find a good community for your interfaith family.

    Date: 10-30-2009

    Guide to the Synagogue for Interfaith Couples and Families: Glossary

    By InterfaithFamily

    New to synagogues? We hope this guide will help you feel ready to be comfortable at your next Jewish event.

    Date: 10-30-2009

    Beyond the Lulav and the Etrog

    By Jane Larkin

    She didn't celebrate Sukkot growing up, but it's just perfect for her young interfaith family to express gratitude for their garden and nature.

    Date: 09-29-2009

    Jewish Food Cheat Sheet

    By InterfaithFamily

    An alphabetic listing of Jewish dishes and food-related terms to help people new to Jewish families to figure out what's on the table.

    Date: 08-07-2009

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