intermarriage
Pinchas and Intermarriage
The Torah portion deals with intermarriage, a phenomenon with contemporary resonance.
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.
Non-Jewish Mothers and the Blessings on the Torah
Could an aliyah be a way to honor the sacrifices of a non-Jewish mother who raises a Jewish child?
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Planning Issues for Interfaith Families
Interfaith families should ask the rabbi about synagogue policies and honestly examine both parents' attachments to Judaism.
Interfaith Marriage Taboo
Should Jewishly-committed single women be encouraged to marry supportive non-Jewish men?
The December Dilemma
Whether you ignore Christmas altogether or celebrate it with non-Jewish friends or family, the holiday provokes a lot of emotions.