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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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Shabbat and Other Holidays
Sharing Shabbat With My Non-Religious (and Patient) Husband
Personal narrative from a woman who became an observant Jew about how she celebrates Shabbat with her non-religious, non-Jewish husband.
Date: 03-20-2009Rosh Hodesh--It's for Everyone
A minor holiday with special resonance for women provides an opportunity to reach out to all members of the community, including non-Jewish women.
Date: 01-09-2009When You Have Eaten Your Fill, Give Thanks
Thanksgiving? Yeah, it's a Jewish holiday. It's everyone's holiday!
Date: 11-26-2008How to Make Halloween Holy
A holiday that overturns the social order may be a great opportunity to build community and teach children to trust themselves.
Date: 10-29-2008A Sukkah of Our Own
We were proud of our sukkah. Even though it didn't adhere to the rabbis' rules, I knew we had come near the spirit of the law.
Date: 10-21-2008Welcome to My Sukkah! Sorry About the Mess
IFF's former Managing Editor tells you everything you never knew you wanted to know about having fun on Sukkot.
Date: 10-13-2008Fast for the Body, Food for the Spirit
She doesn't enjoy it, but she gets a lot out of fasting on the ninth of Av.
Date: 08-08-2008Sinai At Sea
She was happy to take her recently widowed mother on a cruise, but did it have to be on such a meaningful Jewish holiday?
Date: 06-09-2008Hug Often
A Jewish woman describes her Shabbat practice with her Catholic husband.
Date: 02-29-2008My Father, the Vacuum, and a Wedge of Tembleque for Thanksgiving
Personal narrative from a Puerto Rican woman with ancient Jewish roots who eventually converted to Judaism, recalling the distinctive Thanksgiving dinners of her youth--plus a recipe for the Latin dessert tembleque.
Date: 11-19-2007
