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My Spouse is Jewish – I am not.

How can I learn more about my spouse’s traditions? What dies Judaism teach about non-Jews? What can I learn about my spouse’s tradition? Where do I fit in?

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Passover Vs. Easter

In a recent article published in the Huffington Post, interfaith blogger Susan Katz Miller describe the goal of some if the interfaith Easter services. “The aim of our interfaith Easter service, and of our interfaith community in general, is not to create a new religion, or a confusing mash-up, or to convert anyone, or to [...]

Issue 6: A Wedding in Conflict

Issue of the week #6 A Wedding in Conflict Note: The following letter was sent to us by a visitor to our site. We invite others to share their viewpoints with us. Dear Two Roads, My (Jewish) cousin is going to marry a Catholic man and this has divided our family. My folks will attend [...]

Issue 5: An Interfaith Story

A Twisted Thing: An Interfaith Story Note: The following letter was sent to us by a visitor to our site in response to an earlier “issue”. We invite others to share their viewpoints with us. The pasuk (verse) says: A twisted thing cannot be straightened, and that which is missing cannot be numbered. (Koheles 1:15). [...]

Issue 4: December Dilemma

Issue of the week #4 December Dilemma “A couple has agreed upon marriage to raise the children according to one faith (for argument sake, let’s say Judaism). The non-Jewish spouse is trying to “get with the program” and is contemplating conversion – but hasn’t quite reconciled all the issues. The end of the year is [...]

Issue 3: Theological Tug of War with Kids

Issue of the week #3 Theological Tug of War with Kids Divorced parents of different faiths can be prohibited from teaching their religious beliefs to their children if it would harm them, the Massachusetts state Supreme Judicial Court has ruled. The father, Jeffrey P. Kendall, is a member of the fundamentalist Boston Church of Christ. [...]

Issue 2: When faith and relationships are at odds

Issue of the week #2 When Faith and Relationships are at Odds “I was so strong in my faith. I was certain that when we got married that my husband would ‘see the light’ and join me. I really loved God and I really loved Sam. It is true that we agreed to ‘live and [...]

Issue 1: Conversion

Issue of the week #1 The Conversion Dilemma “The Jewish partner connecting to his/her roots, especially if he/she is starting to take on mitzvos, can cause a lot of stress in a marriage that was not there before. Even before any commitment to observance, just the thought of the situation arising may be seen as [...]

Bris or Baptism?

What is it like to raise children in an interfaith relationship and how do these families relate to the Jewish community ? Please share your thoughts in the comments section.

I am Jewish – my spouse is not.

My Spouse is Jewish – I am not.

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