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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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Synagogues and the Jewish Community
A Welcoming Community No One Can Join
A charismatic rabbi reaches out to unaffiliated Jews in Los Angeles with an innovative, open community.
Date: 05-15-2009Generations Apart On Intermarriage
The death of former Guyanan president Janet Jagan prompted thoughts about the generational differences in the experiences of Jewish women in interfaith marriages.
Date: 05-14-2009The Human Face of Intermarriage: A Rabbi's Pastoral Reflections
A Reform Rabbi has hope for the future of Judaism thanks to interfaith couples' commitment to try to incorporate Judaism in their wedding ceremony
Date: 05-11-2009A House of Prayer for ALL People
Being deeply committed to officiating at interfaith ceremonies, and standing in solidarity with a couple throughout the process of their wedding, as well as the ongoing journey that follows, opens the door for a life long relationship.
Date: 05-01-2009In the Mix: Gentile Women And The S Word
The author thought that the term shiksa had fallen into disuse, but it's still around.
Date: 04-16-2009Italian-Americans Seek to Discover Jewish Roots
Italian-Americans learned about their Jewish heritage at a conference sponsored by the Italian Cultural Center of Calabria.
Date: 03-27-2009Birth of A Jewish Matriarch
An excerpt from a multi-generational study of Jewish women who intermarried in the United States.
Date: 03-13-2009Jewish Outreach In Lean Times
There is a lot more talk against outreach to interfaith families in bad economic times.
Date: 02-26-2009The Unofficial Member
She was stunned to discover that the Jewish community that welcomed her warmly did not consider her a member.
Date: 11-24-2008Abraham and Sarah's Tent: Rethinking Intermarriage
An excerpt from Edgar Bronfman and Beth Zasloff's book Hope Not Fear.
Date: 11-17-2008
