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“Interfaith” and Beyond

Kate Bigam Kaput
When it comes to partnerships in which one person is Jewish and the other is not, there are lots of descriptors, and lots of terms you might hear used to refer to your family. We asked five couples to tell us how they describe themselves and their families' religious identity - and why.

The Top Five Questions Interfaith Families Have About Reform Jewish Life

Rabbi Emily Langowitz
Making the decision to explore connection with a Reform Jewish congregation can open the door to rich meaning, lifelong friendships, and inspirational community. But it can also lead to a lot of questions! We’ve collected the top five questions interfaith families ask when on their journey with Judaism.

Build Longer Tables, Not Higher Walls

Rabbi Alex Kress
In Parashat B'haalot'cha, Miriam is stricken with tzara’at, a skin ailment associated with punishment for slander. To recover from the illness brought on by her actions, and also for the community to move on, Miriam – not Moses or his wife, whom she slandered – had to leave the community. This is a lesson in radical inclusivity.