The Destruction of Jewish Identity is Bad for the Jews
Recently I read an essay in the OU’s online version of their publication entitled “An Unintentional Intermarriage.” The author was born to a Jewish mother and father, the mother having converted to Judaism through the Conservative movement. As the author and her husband took on more observances she came to the realization that (in her [...]
When Jews Become the Cool Kids
I read an article today from World Jewish Digest about the popularity of Jews and Judaism in the U.S., and I thought it would be worth a mention here. It’s a really interesting piece that discusses how we’re handling this newfound popularity. I mean, just look at Madonna and all those celebrities who are hopping [...]
Help for a Friend Who’s Leaving the Tent
A friend of mine e-mailed me, asking for some inspiration, and some sources, to share with a Jewish friend of his who’s marrying outside the faith and who thinks that, as a result, he’ll have to leave Judaism altogether.
I wasn’t sure I was equal to the task, but below is the e-mail I wrote to [...]
On The Prophets and Intermarriage
I hope everyone had a great Shabbat and that you are all having a lovely week (plus one day) of Chanukiah candle lighting.
Anyhow, on with the post!
Last week two “Jewish” stories made their way on to the airwaves. One on Social Action/Lobbying within the Reform Movement and the other, on Intermarriage
They are [...]
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