Honoring My Christian Family

It can be difficult to tell your parents that the man or woman you have fallen in love with and want to marry is of a different religious faith..

Blessings Beyond Borders: An Interfaith Tale

Last Saturday evening I was given an opportunity to be part of a truly wonderful celebration - the Sweet 16 party of a very special young woman. As I explained to the guests gathered there that evening, this was an evening of firsts for me. We don't really make much of the 16th birthday in the UK...

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Antisemitism Finally Hits Home for Me

September 29, 2022
In the many years (57 to be exact) that I have been in an interfaith marriage, I felt somehow removed from antisemitism. I was raised in a Roman Catholic family, and, while there were a few comments from aunts and uncles when I got engaged, it was the 1960s, and I was in love. I believed we would figure it out as we went along.

Making a Jewish Home in a Multi-faith World

Does Judaism play a role moving, new roommates, or setting up a new home? From mezzuzahs to interfaith sharing, this BimBam video is an introduction to the world of dedicating your new home.