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Snow covered road surrounded by trees -- and white lights in the foreground

How I Teach My Kids That Being Jewish is Awesome and Awe-Filled

Last year, my pre-school-aged daughter was acutely aware that her friends and their families would be celebrating Christmas and that she wasn’t going to be a part of it.

Honoring My Christian Family

It can be difficult to tell your parents that the man or woman you have fallen in love with and want to marry is of a different religious faith..

Blessings Beyond Borders: An Interfaith Tale

Last Saturday evening I was given an opportunity to be part of a truly wonderful celebration - the Sweet 16 party of a very special young woman.

No, I Did Not Convert Because My Husband is Jewish!

Out of all the Jews I know personally who converted or are in the process of doing so, I don't think any converted only because they were engaged to someone Jewish.

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Sam and Lauren Trohman and their young son Ira pose for a family photo in front of a red and white barn

How Jewish Values Inspire This Couple's Business Endeavors

March 31, 2021

Sam and Lauren Trohman, a Jewish couple, run NOSH Butters, a company specializing in nut butters. We spoke with them to learn more about their business venture and what their work means to them.

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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.

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