Interfaith Families: Reform Judaism Sees You, Welcomes You, is You!
Reform Judaism has made a commitment to welcoming interfaith couples and their children into congregations, and offering support and education for their extended families.
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How I Teach My Kids That Being Jewish is Awesome and Awe-Filled
Last year, my pre-school-aged daughter was acutely aware that her friends and their families would be celebrating Christmas and that she wasn’t going to be a part of it.
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Honoring My Christian Family
It can be difficult to tell your parents that the man or woman you have fallen in love with and want to marry is of a different religious faith..
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Blessings Beyond Borders: An Interfaith Tale
Last Saturday evening I was given an opportunity to be part of a truly wonderful celebration - the Sweet 16 party of a very special young woman. As I explained to the guests gathered there that evening, this was an evening of firsts for me.
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No, I Did Not Convert Because My Husband is Jewish!
Out of all the Jews I know personally who converted or are in the process of doing so, I don't think any converted only because they were engaged to someone Jewish.
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Melding Tradition and Innovation: Our Interfaith Toddler Naming Ceremony
When I found out I was pregnant, my mind was immediately filled with questions and plans. When my son Logan was born at 34 weeks, many of those plans quickly changed.
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Meet My Interfaith Family: Graaff-Sodds
While I think being in an interfaith relationship doesn't affect most of my day-to-day life, it does require an extra level of communication, patience, and respect.
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Talking to Children About Jewish Identity in an Interfaith Family
For children in interfaith families, clarifying the role of religion in the family dynamic is important.
Related Answers to Jewish Questions
- I'm Jewish and my wife isn't. Every year, we go to my in-laws to celebrate Christmas with them. Will it be too confusing to my daughter?
- Is it the policy that men must be circumcised prior to conversion? My 8-year old son wasn't circumcised.
- If One Member of a Couple is Jewish, but the Other Isn't, is Their Child Considered Jewish by the Reform Movement?
- Is it possible to have a child christened and go through a bris/baby naming?
- I'll be attending a church Mass for the first time when I attend a friend's wedding. What should I expect?
- I have a Jewish mother and a Christian father. What am I?
- My new son-in-law has expressed interest in Judaism; where can we find a community that will welcome him and help him learn about Judaism?
Making a Jewish Home in a Multi-faith World
Does Judaism play a role moving, new roommates, or setting up a new home? From mezzuzahs to interfaith sharing, this BimBam video is an introduction to the world of dedicating your new home.
