I’m Jewish But Go To Church on Christmas—Here’s Why
Growing up in New Jersey, I loved celebrating Christmas. I have lovely memories of opening presents on Christmas...
Christmas Decorations: My Guilty Pleasure
It’s that time of year again when I ask myself as a Jew if I prefer Christmas to Hanukkah. Historically, my...
How Gift Giving Has Changed Since Marriage
The weather is quickly changing! That means it’s time to think about “the holiday season” this year. Last year...
How Hanukkah, Christmas and a New Baby Inspired My Children’s Book
Lauren with her family
As a young couple, my husband and I sailed through our early holiday seasons together....
Finding Hope as a Newlywed in the New Year
Watching Star Wars: The Last Jedi was a spiritual experience for me. I’ll try to explain without spoiling the...
Revisiting the December Holidays
As always at the end of the year there were a lot of stories about interfaith families and the December holidays....
Rejecting Chrismukkah?
Back in 2003, I thought it was amazing when Seth Cohen from The O.C. first taught the world about the magic...
Christmas, Family, Hanukkah, Hanukkah Rituals, Parenting Hanukkah
A No-Dilemma December
Before they lived together, Zach helped Laura and her roommate Sarah carry their Christmas tree home
The other...
My First Christmas as a Jew (to be)
A new “Christmas” tradition for Kristin and her husband.
Christmas in the Namimoto household lasted...
The C Word
It’s the conversation topic almost every interfaith couple dreads (that is, if one of the members is Christian)....
A Newlywed Hanukkah & Christmas
The holidays are coming, and for newlyweds or committed couples, whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas...
Rabbi Is All Jewish, but Still Misses Christmas
Intermarriage, Christmas, Hebrew Union College, interfaith, half-Jewish, New Rochelle
By Rabbi Beth Nichols...
Rabbis Can Love Christmastime Too
I am a rabbi and I love Christmastime. I love the twinkling lights in the cool dark nights. I love listening...
The Tree Strikes a Chord Like No Other
Recently, my colleague in Los Angles posted a question that piqued my interest on her personal Facebook page:...
A Recipe for Conversation and Holiday Cookies
For some of us in interfaith homes, December can highlight sticky situations. There are questions of how to...
Christmas, Dessert, Hanukkah, Hanukkah Food, Hanukkah Rituals, Jewish Holiday Food, Parenting Hanukkah, Recipes
A Not-So-Cookie Cutter Hanukkah
We were late. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the aisles of Target, my husband and I were...
Christmas, Dessert, Hanukkah, Hanukkah Food, Hanukkah Rituals, Jewish Holidays Food, Parenting Hanukkah, Recipes
Talking About Christmas Trees… in July
Two years ago, I was sitting at a table on a warm summer evening with five young couples. They were the newest...
To Tree or Not to Tree? That Is (Sometimes) the Question
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Return to the Guide to Hanukkah for Interfaith Families
For interfaith families who have decided...
The Start of My Jewish Family’s Interfaith Education
Once upon a time, I was a kid growing up in North Jersey in the ‘80s, and I had a pretty clear idea of who...
Christmas, Divorce, Parenting Christmas, Parenting Stories, Young Kids
Christmas Day, One Year Later
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December 28, 2015
As I write this, it’s just before nine in the morning on Friday, December 25.
I’m...
My Kids Are Jewish, With or Without Christmas
Christmas Eve walk through the neighborhood luminaries.
As the only Jewish kid in my small town in Pennsylvania,...
Christmas, Hanukkah, Identity, Parenting Hanukkah, Parenting Stories, Relationships
3 Tips for Teachers During the Holidays
By Stefani Wiemann
Stefanie and her family
The holiday season is upon us. Christmas music plays in restaurants,...
Christmas, Hanukkah, Parenting Hanukkah, Parenting Other Holidays, Parenting Tips and Advice, Religious Education
What’s the Right Holiday Greeting?
I have to say that I have mixed feelings about “the holiday season.” While I love the beauty of the lights and...
A Little Christmas Can Be Enriching
By Jacob Weis
Anybody who has had even the most menial part in celebrating Christmas can probably acknowledge...
Christmas, Growing Up Interfaith, Jesus, Parenting Other Holidays
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