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This is the story of how I, a half-Mexican, ex-evangelical Christian, came to embrace living a Jewish life as part of a Jewish family.

Hamantaschen connects cruise passengers celebrating Purim on the high seas.

For children in interfaith families, clarifying the role of religion in the family dynamic is important.

I looked forward to the lights that adorn houses and streets in celebration of the holiday, not to mention watching Christmas specials on television and getting extra days off work to be with family. However, things changed last year when my family and I joined our friends to help them decorate their Christmas tree.  

In times of uncertainty, many Jews have found solace and strength in objects that carry meaning beyond their physical form.

These five Jewish items will help your home become a hub of learning, generosity, and community.

During the month of Elul, we are invited to listen deeply. Each weekday morning, we are invited to hear the cry of the shofar, marking the beginning of our spiritual journey toward the High Holy Days.

In a world where identity and culture are increasingly celebrated, wearing symbols of one's heritage has become a powerful way to express pride and connection. For Jews, wearing Jewish symbols in the face of rising antisemitism and hostility can be particularly meaningful.

The Heller Museum invited leading contemporary artists to conceive innovative designs for a mezuzah. Seventeen artists imaginatively reenvisioned this traditional Jewish ceremonial object.

Being the Jewish part of an interfaith family isn't without its challenges. Especially when, like me, being the Jewish influence in my family is because I converted after I was married.