Interfaith families are diverse and varied in terms of family structures, faith backgrounds, celebrations, and traditions. There is no one type of family, no one-size-fits-all approach to navigating the issues that may come up around Hanukkah and Christmas. Whether your
It might feel as though there are an unlimited number of December holiday decisions you’re up against. Not every family is celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas at this time of year (you may only be celebrating Hanukkah, or you may be
These five Thanksgiving conversation starters are designed to spark dialogue between you and your partner. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, this is a great time to pause and connect with your significant other and to the themes of the
Even after so much effort to create your ideal holiday full of understanding and combined traditions, there’s no such thing as perfect. Especially if you’re celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas, add in the element of extended family, and the December holiday
These Sukkot-themed conversation starters are designed to spark dialogue between you and your partner. With the harvest festival right around the corner, this is one way to connect to the themes of the holiday and to your significant other. The
While my family passed those first few lonely months in quarantine together in Brooklyn, the pandemic’s epicenter, my three children and I watched a video about how a honeybee becomes a queen. The video was meant to distract the kiddies
This is the perfect inclusive synagogue checklist to read through for the High Holy Days.
The High Holy Days are quickly approaching and communities everywhere are putting the finishing touches on their plans for this year. We know that the
Daveed Diggs first earned fame in the smash Broadway musical Hamilton, winning one of the show’s 11 Tony Awards for his dual role as Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson. On July 3, Diggs, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the rest of
Rorri Geller-Mohamed, LCSW, is a family therapist and parent coach who specializes in working with multiracial families, as well as the founder of U Power Change and the Multiracial Parenting Network. She’s also the mom of an interracial, dual-faith family
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Shavuot has both historical and agricultural significance. Two main themes of the holiday are Torah (and the story of Ruth) and agriculture. An important holiday, it’s also one of
Return to the Guide to Passover for Interfaith Families
The Hebrew word “seder” means “order,” as in order of events—so rest assured there are many traditional steps to a seder. And although pretty much everyone’s seders look different, they are
If your event plans are being affected by the coronavirus, we’re here to help. We can provide you with support and guidance & connect you to rabbis and cantors who can answer your questions. Reach out to
Click the icons below to learn about some of the items on the Passover table, including the seder plate. To learn more about Passover, check out our Guide to Passover.
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When Jews are about to intermarry, they confront their feelings about their Jewish identity. This is a critical and vulnerable moment. If the Jewish community turns them away, they may never again identify with the Jewish people.
The Secular Humanistic
A review of Modern Jews Engage the New Testament: Enhancing Jewish Well-being in a Christian Environment (Jewish Lights Publishing, 2008) by Michael J. Cook.
Jews often follow the Christian practice of referring to the Hebrew scriptures as the Old Testament, but this is not
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