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Why I Do Officiate at Intermarriages
It's important for the non-Jewish spouse to support the Jewish partner's religious identity, live in a Jewish home, and bring up Jewish children.
The Contemporary Jewish Healing Movement
Jewish "healing" is more about providing communal support than about curing the sick.
Is Civil Divorce Enough?
The liberal movements who have held that a civil divorce constitutes a get, or Jewish divorce, are finding that on an emotional, religious level, it's just not enough.
Updating the Traditional Jewish Wedding
The biggest motivator for change in Jewish wedding customs by liberal Jews has been egalitarianism.
Liturgy, Rituals and Customs of Jewish Weddings
The Jewish wedding is rich with ceremony, beginning with the announcement of intent to marry and ending with seven days of celebration.
The Ketubah, or Jewish Marriage Contract
The ketubah is an ancient contract delineating the obligations of the husband to his wife.
Judaism and Fertility Technology
Jewish authorities do not object to fertility technology, but have concerns with some of the specific methods.
Chevra Kadisha, or Jewish Burial Society
The chevra kadisha is a group of committed Jews who prepare the body for burial.
The Origins of American Jewish Feminism
Contemporary Jewish feminism has made its impact on all of the major denominations of Jewish life.
How To Decide If You Should Convert to Judaism
Becoming Jewish requires careful consideration and extensive self-examination.
Women Rabbis: A History of the Struggle for Ordination
While the Reform movement was theoretically in favor of women's ordination as far back as 1922, it was not until 50 years later that the first women was ordained as a rabbi in North America.