Interfaith Families

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 4 Nov

In "Jewish in America, Lately," David Bogart reflects on his personal Jewish identity amidst rising antisemitism and global unrest, especially highlighted by the October 7th attacks in Israel.

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Re-Form: Inclusivity

Unorthodox · 1 Oct

The episode explores how the Reform Movement's commitment to inclusivity has shaped modern Judaism, examining the milestones that have made Reform Judaism a leader in accepting diverse identities.

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What It Means to Be Jewish-Adjacent

Beth Hemke Shapiro in Kveller · 6 Aug

The text discusses the concept of being "Jewish-adjacent" within interfaith Jewish families, highlighting the experiences of individuals who are not Jewish but are closely connected to Judaism through their family members.

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The American Jewish future is interfaith. It's about time our rabbis were, too

Samira Mehta in Forward · 22 Jun

Hebrew Union College's decision to admit and ordain students in interfaith relationships marks a significant shift in American Judaism, acknowledging the reality of the community it serves.

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Saving Jewish education through service learning

eJewishPhilanthropy · 28 May

Rabbi Amanda Schwartz reflects on the importance of service learning in Jewish education as a means to instill Jewish values and create mensches.

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For teens in interfaith families, the war in Gaza can be a stess test of their Jewish identities

Caleb Guedes-Reed in JTA · 29 Apr

Jewish teens from interfaith families often find the war in Israel to be a complex issue that tests their Jewish identities.

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Conservative movement maintains its ban on officiating at intermarriages but urges its rabbis to engage more with interfaith families

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 29 Jan

The Conservative movement has issued a report maintaining its ban on officiating interfaith weddings but recommending changes to make the movement more open to interfaith families.

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On Jewish Catholic Guilt

Catherine Horowitz in New Voices · 20 Jul 2023

The author reflects on their conflicted relationship with Catholicism and their Jewish identity.

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'The awe of interconnectedness:' Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on the worst day of her life, and the redemptive power of wonder

Talya Zax in Forward · 18 Jun 2023

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl shares her experience of being faced with a life-threatening situation when a gunman held hostages at a synagogue in Texas.

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When A Child Intermarries

18forty · 28 Mar 2023

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the topic of intermarriage is discussed through the perspectives of individuals who have experienced it firsthand.

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When A Child Intermarries

18forty · 28 Mar 2023

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the topic of intergenerational divergence in the context of intermarriage is discussed.

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Around the Table: Ep. 335

Unorthodox · 27 Oct 2022

In this episode of Unorthodox, Phil Rosenthal discusses the latest season of his food travel show, Somebody Feed Phil, including a tribute to his parents and insights into Jewish cultural connections through food.

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We spoke to Miriam, the Hebrew tutor Nathan Fielder hired for his fake family on HBO’s ‘The Rehearsal’

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 16 Aug 2022

Miriam Eskenasy, a cantor and Hebrew tutor, appeared in a recent episode of the HBO show "The Rehearsal," where she was hired to give clandestine Hebrew lessons to a child actor.

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This is not my ‘holiday season.’ Please leave me out of it.

noah in Forward · 20 Nov 2021

The author expresses her frustration with the concept of "ALL-idays" as depicted in Old Navy's commercial, which attempts to encompass all holiday celebrations including Christmas and Hanukkah.

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The Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2021

Rachel J. Fremmer in Tablet · 18 Nov 2021

The article discusses the best Jewish children's books of 2021.

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Publisher's Note

Sapir · 1 Oct 2021

The text discusses the concept of Jewish continuity and its decline in popularity in recent years.

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Intermarriage increasingly leads to Jewish children, Pew study shows

Forward · 13 May 2021

The Pew Research Center's 2020 study on American Jews reveals a nuanced picture of intermarriage and Jewish identity.

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Robyn Frisch & Benji Frisch: A Child Becomes Orthodox [Divergence 2/4]

18forty · 15 Mar 2021

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Robyn and her son Benji discuss the rewards and challenges of religious diversity within their family.

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A Child Becomes Orthodox [Divergence 2/4]

18forty · 15 Mar 2021

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Robyn, a Reform rabbi who works with interfaith families, and her son Benji, who now identifies as Orthodox and learns in the Mir Yeshiva, discuss the challenges and rewards of religious diversity within their family.

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Ella Emhoff isn’t Jewish (and she doesn’t want to talk about it)

Forward · 22 Jan 2021

Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, is not Jewish and does not wish to speak on behalf of Judaism, according to her spokesperson.

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Have Yourself an Unorthodox Little Christmas: Ep. 71

Unorthodox · 22 Dec 2016

In this episode, Unorthodox hosts a festive discussion about Jewish traditions during Christmas, highlighting the unique way American Jews celebrate the holiday season with Chinese food and the influence of Jewish songwriters on Christmas music.

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Passover on the Potomac

Vanessa L. Ochs in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

The article discusses Passover celebrations in Washington D.C., contrasting the Obama family's use of the traditional Maxwell House haggadah with the Roberts family's interfaith seder.

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