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Conversation Starters for Passover and Easter

By Molly Kazin Marshall

How do we effectively communicate about the holidays of Passover and Easter as interfaith couples? Read on...

Easter, Marriage Tips, Newlywed, Passover, Relationship Challenges, Relationships

Should He Wear a Yarmulke?

By Samantha Meyer Gallegos

I don’t know why a simple question became such a significant issue. The...

Jewish Catholic Relationships, Marriage, Newlywed, Relationship Challenges, Relationships

Conversation Starters About Values for Interfaith Couples

By Rabbi Robyn Frisch

Everyone has their own set of values. They might come from your religion, culture, family or from someplace...

Love and Marriage, Marriage Tips, Newlywed, Relationships

Interfaith Relationship Goals for the New Year

By Nicole Wasilus

Now is the perfect time to set goals in your interfaith relationship. Maybe you’re hoping to try new foods...

Marriage, Marriage Tips, Newlywed, Relationships

5 Conversation Starters for Couples Before the High Holy Days

By Nicole Wasilus

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past year and look forward to...

High Holy Days, Marriage Tips, Newlywed, Relationships

5 Thanksgiving-Themed Conversation Starters for Couples

By Nicole Wasilus

These five Thanksgiving conversation starters are designed to spark dialogue between you and your partner....

Dating, Newlywed, Relationships

10 Sukkot-Inspired Date Night Ideas

By Nicole Wasilus

These creative ideas for a Sukkot-inspired date night with your partner are perfect for this year when you...

Dating, Newlywed, Relationships, Sukkot

5 Sukkot-Themed Conversation Starters for Couples

By Nicole Wasilus

These Sukkot-themed conversation starters are designed to spark dialogue between you and your partner. With...

Newlywed, Relationships, Sukkot

How Gift Giving Has Changed Since Marriage

By Laura Drescher

The weather is quickly changing! That means it’s time to think about “the holiday season” this year. Last year...

Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Marriage, Newlywed, Relationships

What Happens to Ritual Between Marriage and Babies?

By Kristin Eriko Posner

From my conversion to our Japanese and Jewish wedding to my bat mitzvah at 33, I’ve been fortunate to have celebrated...

Baby Planning, Marriage, Newlywed, Religion, Spirituality

How Hanukkah, Christmas and a New Baby Inspired My Children’s Book

By Lauren Muskovitz Ranalli

Lauren with her family As a young couple, my husband and I sailed through our early holiday seasons together....

Family, Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Newlywed, Parenting Hanukkah

Can I Work and Still Observe Yom Kippur?

By Laura Drescher

Last year I wrote about my experience fasting for Yom Kippur for the first time. The fact that Yom Kippur fell...

Newlywed, Yom Kippur

The Newlywed Question You’re Not Ready For

By Laura Drescher

“So, are you thinking about kids?” The inevitable question after the wedding. I’ve gotten this question a few...

Baby Planning, Marriage, Newlywed, Pregnancy

Should Our New Home Have a Cross or a Mezuzah (or Both)?

By Laura Drescher

Laura hanging the crucifix Zach and I just moved into a new, smaller apartment at the end of April. Our last...

Marriage, Newlywed, Relationship Challenges

How’s Married Life?

By Laura Drescher

Paul’s favorite spot by the window People often ask me, “How’s married life?” Surprisingly,...

Marriage, Newlywed

Finding Hope as a Newlywed in the New Year

By Laura Drescher

Watching Star Wars: The Last Jedi was a spiritual experience for me. I’ll try to explain without spoiling the...

Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Marriage, Newlywed

A No Dilemma December

By Laura Drescher

Before they lived together, Zach helped Laura and her roommate Sarah carry their Christmas tree home The other...

Hanukkah & Christmas, Marriage, Newlywed

A Newlywed Hanukkah & Christmas

By Sarah Martinez Roth

The holidays are coming, and for newlyweds or committed couples, whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas...

Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Hanukkah Rituals, Marriage, Newlywed

A bride, groom and other members of a family.

Two Traditions United for a Perfect Wedding Weekend

By Laura Drescher

A few weeks ago, I posted some pictures from our honeymoon along with an account of my first Yom Kippur fasting...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Newlywed, Reception, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Weddings

My First Yom Kippur

By Laura Drescher

Zach and I were married on September 16! We were away having a blast on our honeymoon in Portugal, but before...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Newlywed, Yom Kippur

How Our Interfaith Ceremony Got Us Out of Writing Our Own Vows

By Michele Zipkin & Vanessa Williams

We’ll have to practice stepping on glasses in these shoes – and we’ll keep our fingers crossed...

Marriage, Newlywed, Other Holidays, Religion

How to Pick an Interfaith-Friendly Synagogue

By Jordyn Rozensky

When I asked my partner who is not Jewish if we could start visiting synagogues in hopes of finding a formal...

Couples, Newlywed, Synagogue

Two Months Since “I Do” with Wedding Memories to Last a Lifetime

By Stephanie Zulkoski

Our first look! It has been two months since Jarrett and I tied the knot and there are times I still catch myself...

Ketubah, Newlywed, Reception, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Tips from a Newlywed: Planning Your Two-Faith Wedding

By Emily Baseman

Before my now-husband, Brandon, and I were engaged, I always assumed we would have a Jewish wedding. Brandon...

Extended Family, Newlywed, Officiant, Wedding Tips, Weddings

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