Is Purim a Good Jewish Holiday for Non-Jewish Loved Ones? I’ve been asked about Purim as a “first” Jewish experience for non-Jewish loved ones. Purim is a two faced holiday. The dark side and the light side. Learn about both of them and help your partner or in-laws to see the many layers. A good…
Read More »Today I have a guest post for you. Sarah Cohen asked if she could contribute her craft ideas. So here you go! Celebrate Purim with These 14 Craft Ideas for Kids Purim is a beautiful holiday. It’s a time to celebrate creativity, let your imagination run wild and have some great family fun while learning…
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I received the following letter and answered it in my column because it is such a common question. The J weekly gave it a different headline; one that didn’t really speak to the question. Individuals seeking a Jewish conversion often believe that they want an Orthodox conversion, but seldom know what that really means. …
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You could reframe this question as, “Are relationships hard?” The answer is sure. Some are easier than others, but sharing your life with another complete human is hard. You have to share, you have to give some things up, you have to take on things that don’t thrill you. In an interfaith relationship there are…
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Two weeks ago I had a wonderful program, What Do Rabbis REALLY Believe About God? To that question let me add: What do Catholics believe about God? What do Zoroastrians believe? What do agnostics or Buddhists believe? What about Catholic priests? Muslim imams? When I pose this question to individuals, many are quick and confident as they…
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(The headline given to this article online at J weekly in my Mixed and Matched column was written by someone who did not convert to Judaism. They meant well, but missed the point of the letter. This is not about changing shuls; it’s about changing one’s identity. Please forgive the confusion.) Dear Dawn: I am single…
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