Tag: Intermarriage

Hebrew Union College, a prominent Reform rabbinical seminary, has decided to drop its longstanding ban on admitting and ordaining rabbinical students in interfaith relationships, aligning with the Reform movement's acceptance of intermarriage.
In 1992, a symposium on Orthodox unity addressed significant halakhic issues and challenges facing the Jewish community, including internal divisions, outreach, women's Torah study, and community unity.
"Sabbath Queen" is a documentary that follows the journey of Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, known for his drag character Rebbetzin Hadassah Gross, as he challenges boundaries in Jewish identity.
The article discusses the evolution and challenges faced by Reform Judaism, particularly in the context of assimilation and changing attitudes towards Jewish practice.
In the 1990s, a significant shift occurred in American Jewish priorities where attention turned from external threats to internal challenges within the community.
A recent survey conducted by the UJA-Federation of New York reveals that New York City remains home to close to 1 million Jews, with a total of over 1.4 million in the broader region.
An Orthodox perspective suggests that celebrating the birth of a non-Jewish grandchild in a synagogue poses complex considerations beyond mere popularity and may involve the discomfort of individuals who have chosen to marry outside the faith.
The National Jewish Identity Survey conducted in the UK reveals a varied landscape of Jewish practice and beliefs, with only a third of UK Jews adhering strictly to the biblical description of God.
The author expresses sympathy for the Conservative movement's dilemma regarding intermarriage, but argues that the movement's own actions and lack of emphasis on Torah observance have contributed to the high intermarriage rate among non-Orthodox Jews.
The Rothschild family, known for their immense wealth and power, has been the target of conspiracy theories for centuries.
The author discusses their disappointment with Pixar's new movie, "Elemental," which they felt promoted intermarriage.
In this episode, the hosts of the Unorthodox podcast discuss different aspects of Jewish journeys and experiences.
Moyra Turkington, a Canadian designer from Toronto, has created a role-playing game called Rosenstrasse, shedding light on the little-known but significant protest that took place in Berlin in 1943.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the topic of intergenerational divergence in the context of intermarriage is discussed.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the topic of intermarriage is discussed through the perspectives of individuals who have experienced it firsthand.
This article discusses the changing dynamics of Jews and Asians in the American elite.
Muhammad Ali's beloved cornerman and assistant trainer, Drew Bundini Brown, was Jewish.
The Jewish community in the Pacific Northwest embraces a culinary heritage deeply rooted in the local, fresh bounty of the region.
The main points of this text can be summarized as follows: The threats to Jewish continuity include assimilation, antisemitism, intermarriage, apathy, and ignorance.
The article discusses the need for the Jewish community to embrace and improve the conversion process in order to sustain vibrant Jewish communities.
In this episode, host Jeremy Shere and guest scholar Keren R. McGinity discuss the rising rate of intermarriage among American Jews.
The Pew Research Center's report on Jewish Americans in 2020 reveals some interesting trends.
Simon Rawidowicz's essay "Israel: The Ever-Dying People" reflects on the Jewish historical tendency to fear disappearing while paradoxically surviving.
Israeli Education Minister Rafi Peretz faced backlash for expressing support for gay conversion therapy during a television interview, claiming he has used the practice to help homosexual youth.
In "The Open-Door Policy" by Robert H. Mnookin, the author addresses the contentious topic of intermarriage and its implications for Jewish communal life in America.