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Actionable Research

Creating greater belonging starts with understanding the
experiences and needs of multi-heritage couples and families.

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Available research on multi-heritage couples and families is both dated and thin. We’re committed to changing that. We’re currently focusing our efforts on two streams of research to answer the most pressing questions: 1. Identification of best practices and 2. Ecosystem analyses.

Below, you’ll find our latest information to advance this field.

What Recent Studies Reveal About Interfaith Family Inclusion

In this study from the Center for Radically Inclusive Judaism, 18Doors Founder Ed Case examines what recent studies reveal about the current state of Interfaith family inclusion.


How Do “Intro to Judaism” Courses Impact Mixed-Background Couples?

In this report from Dr. Beth Cousens and Rabbi Shira Stutman, you’ll learn about general landscape of Introduction to Judaism (ITJ) courses, tools of transformation for interfaith couples, challenges in the ITJ landscape and more.


Allies Against Antisemitism Survey

18Doors sought to better understand how multi-heritage couples are experiencing antisemitism, how it is affecting their participation in Jewish life and what supports they most want from Jewish organizations.


Beyond Welcoming: Engaging Intermarried Couples in Jewish Life | Brandeis/Cohen Center, 2019


Millennial Children of Intermarriage: Religious Upbringing, Identification, and Behavior Among Children of Jewish and Non-Jewish Parents | 2017


Swimming Upstream: Interfaith Families in Greater Toronto | 2020


Points of Entry: Interfaith Families in Pittsburgh | 2019


We’ll Cross That Bridge When We Get To It: Life Stages and the Needs of Interfaith Couples in Greater Boston | 2019


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