Hope For the Future
By Sam Goodman
We are sitting in the aftermath of a riveting, polarizing election. It has been all too easy...
Author: Anne Goodman
Engaging Children in Ritual Life
Non-Orthodox institutional Judaism seems to suffer from a lack of young families – and, more importantly, young...
Easing Into My First High Holy Days
Two years ago, I joined Sam for High Holy Day Services for the first time. In preparation, he tried explaining...
The First Time I Sat Shiva–With My Baby
Little Jack and Mommom (Uncle Jack’s sister) visiting Jack’s grave
Sam and I have been together...
Death & Mourning, Death & Mourning Stories, Parenting Stories, Shiva
30 Miles North of Lakewood
Jack is concerned about being the only Jewish kid on the block
“Thirty miles north of Lakewood”...
My Son’s Bris: Why I Was Not Prepared for This
Jack’s Bris: Sam, Anne & baby Jack
Before Jack was born, I thought I prepared as much as...
Baby Naming, Birth Ceremony, Birth Stories, Bris, Circumcision, Extended Family, Growing Up Interfaith, Parenting Stories
Choosing a Religion for Baby Jack
Hello again. Anne and Sam here. You may remember us from the InterfaithFamily Wedding Blog. A few years have...
The Father & The Rabbi Weigh In
The following is a guest blog post by the groom’s father, Phil Goodman followed by some additional thoughts...
Christian Jewish Wedding, Co-officiation, In-laws, Officiant, Weddings
Cinnamon Toast and Mazel Toast!
Sam and Anne are hoisted on chairs
Sam and I were sitting at breakfast this morning reflecting on our wedding,...
Our Aufruf
[Guest post by Sam Goodman]
I have fond memories of going to services as a youngster and looking forward...
Christian Jewish Wedding, Religion, Simchat Torah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings
I'm doing it for me.
In the middle of the grueling Intro to Judaism class, I decided to devote yet more time to the synagogue and...
Symbols and Rituals and Traditions. Oh my.
These last few months have been busy with dress fittings, selecting the menu, arranging the seating chart, creating...
Breaking the Glass, Christian Jewish Wedding, Chuppah, Co-officiation, Extended Family, In-laws, Ketubah, Religion, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings
Ketubah
I come from a family of artists. My mom’s grandfather was an amazing painter. My dad’s brother is the cartoonist...
Christian Jewish Wedding, Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Weddings
A Keefe Easter
I think the Passover/Easter combination is more difficult than Hanukkah/Christmas. This is because Easter most...
Christian Jewish Wedding, Easter, Extended Family, In-laws, Wedding Stories, Weddings
Passover Seder with Both Families
Won’t you help to sing / These songs of freedom?
We’re currently in the middle of one of the most widely-observed...
When did I know Sam was "the one"?
Just like all beginning relationships, I had plenty of questions. “Will he still like me if I eat three burgers...
Christian Jewish Wedding, Relationships, Wedding Stories, Weddings
Wedding Season
Planning a wedding is difficult. Sam and I are trying to juggle all of our vendors. However, there is one vendor...
Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings
Fasting on Your Wedding Day
Ash Wednesday fell this past week. The holiday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of penance, fasting,...
The Perfect Veil
My mom & dad on their wedding day with my mom's parents
My mom gave me her wedding veil: a simple veil...
Christian Jewish Wedding, Family, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings
The Whole Package
Sam and I couldn’t be more different. Sam enjoys heavy metal rock music. I like classic rock, jazz, folk and...
Christian Jewish Wedding, Relationships, Wedding Stories, Weddings
Meetings with the Monsignor
In order for my marriage to Sam to be recognized in the Catholic Church, I have to request permission from the...
Christian Jewish Wedding, Family, Officiant, Religion, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings
Intro to Judaism
I signed up to take an Intro to Judaism class at Sam’s synagogue. When I went to (what I thought was)...
Meeting the Extended Family on Passover
Before meeting Sam’s extended family, I had met his parents very briefly for a slice of mid-afternoon pie. ...
Meeting the Family
Typically, when I tell friends, coworkers, and acquaintances how many siblings Anne has, responses range from...
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