Discussion Series for Interfaith/Intercultural Couples Interfaith couples get it – this is going to take some discussion, some compromise. But what exactly is ‘fair’? Can each of us get what we want and that will be OK for our kids? Then there’s our parents, grandparents, and siblings – how do we get them on board…
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Jerusalem sites
Jerusalem skyline Robinson’s Arch, south of the plaza A view of the plaza and the wall In the shuk Cafe in the Old City – great shawarma! Jerusalem Street An IDF soldier back to back with a Hasidic teen on the light rail Baklava booth in the shuk
Read More »A walk around Jerusalem
I just spent 10 days in Jerusalem to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Women of the Wall. Hundreds of women prayed at the Western Wall together. The cantors were put up on chairs so that they could be heard by all the women and lead the singing and chanting. The plaza was filled with elation.
Read More »How to be a Fabulous Grandparent in an Interfaith Family
Your child has married someone not Jewish. You love their new spouse, but you worry. Will my grandchildren be Jewish? Will I say the wrong thing if I express my concerns and feelings? Should we invite the non- Jewish in-laws to Jewish celebrations at our home? Can we do Jewish activities with the grandchildren without…
Read More »Decorating for Hanukkah
A non-Jewish friend of mine loves to decorate for holidays so when she married a Jewish man she got busy finding the appropriate decorations. She told me that she, ‘doesn’t have much’ but you decide. Here are some of her decorating and party-making items. menorahs blue table cloth many votive candle/tea lights Chanukah garland…
Read More »Finding Your Way into Judaism
I was touched by a recent column my friend, Mark, wrote for his synagogue’s bulletin. He journey is worth sharing with you. Jewish Live Evolves, “One Step at a Time” By Mark Fickes, president of Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland If I were able to travel back in time to just 15 years ago, I…
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