The culture of disapproval did not dissuade individuals from their marriage choices and it certainly did not draw people closer to our communities, instead, too often, it pushed them away.
The Conservative movement of Judaism bars its member communities from hosting interfaith wedding ceremonies.
Dubbed “Never again is now — Germany stands up,” the rally was organized by a Jewish real estate magnate, Nicolai Schwarzer.
As1one — pronounced “as one” — is a group of four Jewish Israelis and two Palestinians, one Muslim and one Christian.
Samantha Woll, an interfaith activist who also worked in politics, was 40. It is unclear if the killing has any connection to the war in Israel.
The findings underscored the key role that religious beliefs and practices play in nurturing hope within a family.
This event, according to the AFH, was the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates in which Jews, Muslims, and Christians discussed the issue of sustainability.
A thoughtful and sensitive approach to intermarriage would adopt a live-and-let-live attitude by which those who identify as Jewish could be considered Jewish for all purposes.
The innovative initiative from Yeshiva University draws from the increasing interest of Christians in understanding the Jewish origins of their faith.