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Bar and Bat Mitzvah

By Sue Repko

Celebrating a son's coming of age makes a non-Jew realize her family made the right choice.

By Gina Hagler

How do you plan a Bar Mitzvah if you're a convert?

By Laurie Biundo

How a Jew and her non-Jewish husband got from Point A--no plans for kids, no religion--to Point B--two boys, both Bar Mitzvahed.

How Kosher Is Christy's Bat Mitzvah? By Cantor Ron Li-Paz
A cantor calls for a more compassionate approach when the children of non-Jewish mothers come of age.

Reaching Out to Interfaith Children By Rabbi Jerome Epstein
A top leader of the Conservative movement explains a new campaign to Jewishly engage the children of interfaith families.
	Schorsch: "Patrilineal" OK for Ramah Campers By Doug Chandler
The outgoing head of the Conservative movement's first seminary suggests a change of course: allow the children of non-Jewish mothers to attend Conservative camps.

	Wanting Daddy to Be Jewish, Too By Joanne Catz Hartman
Joanne Catz Hartman wonders exactly what "aggressively" encouraging conversion means.
	"In the Mix": Conversionary Tactics By Julie Wiener
What happens when conversion is less about getting into Judaism and more about keeping the in-laws happy.

Not Really Jewish? By Rachel Sarah
Rachel Sarah was raised Jewish, was Bat Mitzvahed and is raising her daughter Jewish. So why is everyone saying she's not a Jew?

	Dear Wendy: Confused About Role of Religion in My Life and My Future Children's By Wendy Weltman Palmer
A non-religious Jewish man has met the "one," but she wants to raise kids in her church. What should he do?

Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Awkward Moments in Other People's Religious Ceremonies By Marlena Thompson
Wondering what to wear to a Quaker wedding? The "Perfect Stranger" books can help.