The Day My Mom Told Me to Choose Love
Mom dancing at my brother’s wedding
My parents and extended family have always supported my own interfaith...
The Message I Wish I Heard in Hebrew School
Emily (right) with her parents and sister
I’m Emily, the summer intern at InterfaithFamily/Boston! I thought...
Family, Growing Up Interfaith, Identity, Religion, Religious Education
My Dad’s One Big Question
It started as most modern romances do these days. Girl logs on to a website. Spies a boy. Sends notes back and...
This Mother’s Day Let’s Honor Grandmothers of Jewish Kids Who Aren’t Themselves Jewish
There are usually two types of Jewish blogs written in connection with Mother’s Day:
1. Those that focus on...
Where is Your 3rd Space?
I spend a lot of time at Starbucks. All different Starbucks locations. Lately, I have been seeing signs about...
Family, Professional Development, Professionals, Religion, Religious Education, Synagogue
Does Interfaith Mean Anything at Age 6?
The other day, Ruthie and I were talking about one of her favorite topics—her cousins. She ticked off each one’s...
Don’t let the Weather Fool You, It’s Time to Think Camp
Registration for many Jewish overnight camps began in Oct. Don't wait until the spring to sign-up your camper.
While...
Friday Night Shabbat Dinner Recipes
The following is a guest blog post by Sarah & David Falk
It was a cool summer day in August down at the...
Family, Parenting Shabbat, Recipes, Shabbat, Shabbat Food, Shabbat Rituals
Circle Up for the Horah!
Circle up everyone, it is time for another blog post!
It is Friday so let’s put on our dancing shoes and talk...
Christian Jewish Wedding, Family, Newlywed, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Wedding Ritual, Weddings
What Is Shabbat Dinner?
On Friday evening, July 18, I had a great time welcoming Shabbat. My family’s Shabbat dinner guests were...
Family, Parenting Shabbat, Shabbat, Shabbat Food, Shabbat Rituals
It’s Not Only About the Kids
The first commandment in the Torah is to be fruitful and multiply. Judaism takes that very seriously. One blog...
Finding a Rabbi for Two
Lisa and I attending the New Members Dinner at Temple Sholom
A question that all soon-to-be married couples...
For the Parents: How to respond…
…if your child tells you they are dating someone from another religion (race, culture or same gender).
By...
How to Tell Your Parents…
…that you are involved with someone of another religion (race, culture or gender)
By Wendy Armon and Joycellen...
A Beautiful Shower
Since Chris and I have been planning our wedding for so long, it’s strange to think that it will actually...
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
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
It’s OK to Go Alone
Yesterday my husband asked for my advice about how to help a friend of his. His friend wanted to know how he...
Meeting the Family
Typically, when I tell friends, coworkers, and acquaintances how many siblings Anne has, responses range from...
The December Holidays
I have always known December as a time to prepare for Christmas. Now that I am in an interfaith relationship,...
Family, Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Jewish Holidays, Wedding Stories, Weddings
Advice for Jewish Parents when Your Child Gets Engaged to Someone Who isn’t Jewish
As a rabbi, it’s not unusual for me to get a call from a Jewish parent whose child is engaged to someone who...
Extended Family, Family, Parenting, Parenting Adult Children
Exploring Our Interfaith Relationship(s)
Sam and I got engaged in September and this blog is our place to share with you a little bit about us as individuals...
The End: Lovers Gonna Love
In the end, the wedding went the way it was supposed to. That’s not to say that we didn’t hit a...
Family, Newlywed, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Tips, Weddings
We Need to Acknowledge the Losses Parents Who are Not Jewish Feel When Committing to Raise their Children as Jews
I recently spoke with a couple that I’ve known for a while. The husband (I’ll call him Ben; not his real name)...
Babies, Family, New Parents, Parenting, Parenting Tips and Advice
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