Lindsey Silken, Author at 18Doors

14 Rosh Hashanah Gifts to Celebrate the New Year

By Lindsey Silken

I hope you’re as excited for Rosh Hashanah this year as I am. These are some of my favorite items to...

Culture, High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Jewish Holidays, Rosh Hashanah

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Tie the Knot With a Jewish Wedding

By Lindsey Silken

The newest interfaith newlyweds on the block, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz, were married in a lavish Jewish...

Pop Culture, Weddings

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff: The First Interfaith Vice Presidential Couple

By Lindsey Silken

Kamala Harris will be the first of many things when she takes office as America’s Vice President—among them,...

Pop Culture

How To Talk to Your Kids About Not Celebrating Christmas

By Lindsey Silken

If you’re raising your kids Jewish but you or your partner are from a different faith (even if neither of you...

Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Parenting Challenges, Parenting Hanukkah, Parenting Tips and Advice

Everything You Need for Rosh Hashanah

By Lindsey Silken

With Rosh Hashanah around the corner, you might not know exactly how you’ll celebrate this year. It may...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Holiday How To, Holiday Toolbox

Can We Be Happier Parents?

By Lindsey Silken

Author KJ Dell’Antonia with her daughter. Photo credit: Jessica Lahey I didn’t read any parenting books...

Camp, Parenting, Parenting Stories

You (Really) Can Host a Jewish Holiday Meal

By Lindsey Silken

So maybe you didn’t grow up with Judaism and you’re still learning what Rosh Hashanah (or Passover or Hanukkah…)...

High Holy Days, Holiday Cooking, Holiday How To

Top 5 Things to Know About Jewish Day Camp

By Lindsey Silken

By Lindsey Silken & Jenni Zeftel You’re starting to think about summertime and what on earth you’re going...

Camp, Parenting Tips and Advice, Religious Education

Are You Keeping Your Guests in the Dark?

By Lindsey Silken

Recently, an amazing Jewish wedding program infographic was posted in our Facebook group for Jewish interfaith...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Ketubah, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Q&A with Anita Diamant on The Jewish Wedding Now

By Lindsey Silken

Lindsey Silken: How is this version of your wedding book more inclusive of all who identify as Jewish or are...

Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips, Weddings

What You Can Do Now for Your Future Baby

By Lindsey Silken

Photo by Cory Silken Four months ago, I gave birth to a baby girl. After a long labor and unexpected C-section,...

Babies, Parenting Stories, Pregnancy Stories

Leaving Your Work Baby to Have a Real Baby

By Lindsey Silken

One of the most difficult aspects of pregnancy for me—especially right now in week 36—is the prospect of leaving...

Babies, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Stories

David Gregory Bares His Spirituality

By Lindsey Silken

“I feel I’m Jewish not just because I’ve chosen Judaism but because Judaism has chosen me.” –David...

Hora, Reception, Wedding Ritual

5 Ways to Be the Best Partner This Valentine’s Day

By Lindsey Silken

Of course there is no such thing as the “best partner,” but you want your loved one to feel that you are their...

Love, Relationships

Image of a lit lightbulb in the foreground and a blurred out background of people sitting at a table.

Start by Dropping the ‘Non-Jew’

By Lindsey Silken

This article was cross-posted on HuffingtonPost.com. As the editorial director at an organization that works...

Identity, Professional Development, Professionals Stories

#ChooseLove 2015 Celebration Photo & Video Gallery

By Lindsey Silken

On October 22, 2015 we gathered with friends and colleagues at Hebrew College in Newton, MA, to honor InterfaithFamily’s...

Advocacy, Impact, News

A Jewish Guide to Shiva Practices and Helping Your Friend in Mourning

By Lindsey Silken

When a friend or loved one experiences loss, it can be hard to know how to support them. If that loved one is...

Death, Death & Mourning, Jewish Mourning Rituals, Mourning, Shiva

Dance the Hora: How to do the Jewish Wedding Dance

By Lindsey Silken

If you’ve never been to a Jewish wedding, you may not be familiar with the ritual dance, the Hora....

Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Why We Break the Glass at Jewish Weddings

By Lindsey Silken

What is this breaking the glass thing all about? One of the most recognizable traditions in a Jewish wedding,...

Breaking the Glass, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Choosing Love Was About Them, Not Us

By Lindsey Silken

There was never a question of whether Nathan or Mary liked David. They loved him from the start—as Tami’s peer...

Relationships

Chuppah: The Jewish Wedding Canopy

By Lindsey Silken

Whether or not you’ve attended many (or any) Jewish weddings, there’s a good chance you’ve...

Wedding

Michael Douglas Speaks Out on Anti-Semitism

By Lindsey Silken

Have you or a loved one ever had the experience of overhearing or being told something point blank that was...

Anti Semitism, Identity, Pop Culture

What to Expect at a Jewish Wedding Ceremony

By Lindsey Silken

What exactly does a Jewish wedding ceremony entail? What are the customs and how might they differ from couple...

Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

A Blessing for New Moms

By Lindsey Silken

Gomel: A Jewish Blessing for New Moms Having kids is sometimes hard. Giving birth to a baby is REALLY hard....

Babies, Blessings, New Parents, Religion

Author: Lindsey Silken

14 Rosh Hashanah Gifts to Celebrate the New Year

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Tie the Knot With a Jewish Wedding

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff: The First Interfaith Vice Presidential Couple

How To Talk to Your Kids About Not Celebrating Christmas

Everything You Need for Rosh Hashanah

Can We Be Happier Parents?

You (Really) Can Host a Jewish Holiday Meal

Top 5 Things to Know About Jewish Day Camp

Are You Keeping Your Guests in the Dark?

Q&A with Anita Diamant on The Jewish Wedding Now

What You Can Do Now for Your Future Baby

Leaving Your Work Baby to Have a Real Baby

David Gregory Bares His Spirituality

5 Ways to Be the Best Partner This Valentine’s Day

Start by Dropping the ‘Non-Jew’

#ChooseLove 2015 Celebration Photo & Video Gallery

A Jewish Guide to Shiva Practices and Helping Your Friend in Mourning

Dance the Hora: How to do the Jewish Wedding Dance

Why We Break the Glass at Jewish Weddings

Choosing Love Was About Them, Not Us

Chuppah: The Jewish Wedding Canopy

Michael Douglas Speaks Out on Anti-Semitism

What to Expect at a Jewish Wedding Ceremony

A Blessing for New Moms

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