Interfaith Family

On the Birth or Adoption of a Child

Source of all life, our hearts are filled with joy for the child that has been entrusted to us. May we be thankful always and speak our thanks not with words alone, but with the love, understanding, and tender care with which we hope to raise our child.

Jewish Converts Interfaith Couples and Families

Strengthening Congregations

Interfaith Families: Reform Judaism Sees You, Welcomes You, is You!

Reform Judaism has made a commitment to welcoming interfaith couples and their children into congregations, and offering support and education for their extended families.

Interfaith Family

Is the Child of an Interfaith Couple Considered Jewish?

Historically, since the Rabbinic period (post 70 CE), Jewish status was passed down by the mother.

Interfaith Family

What is the Reform position on clergy officiating at the wedding of a Jew to a person brought up in a different faith?

I’m Jewish and my partner is not. We’d like to have a Jewish wedding and plan to raise a Jewish family. Will a Reform rabbi or cantor officiate at our wedding?

Jewish Rituals and Symbols

Sitting Shiva in the Sand

Kim Phillips

September 20, 2012

Originally posted on November 10, 2010 at Kim's Little Blog.

My mother died, and she wasn’t Jewish. I am, and sometime after I converted, it occurred to me to wonder, “Will I sit shivashivaשִׁבְעָהSeven-day mourning period that begins on the day of burial. when my mom passes away?" The word shiva comes from the Hebrew word for

Interfaith Family

On the Birth or Adoption of a Child

Interfaith Families: Reform Judaism Sees You, Welcomes You, is You!

Is the Child of an Interfaith Couple Considered Jewish?

What is the Reform position on clergy officiating at the wedding of a Jew to a person brought up in a different faith?

Sitting Shiva in the Sand

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