interfaith

An illustrative photo of a Jewish wedding in front of the Mediterranean Sea.

Why the Conservative movement is changing our approach to interfaith marriage

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.

By RABBI JACOB BLUMENTHAL/JTA
02/02/2024

To welcome interfaith couples, Conservative synagogue hires cantor who can wed them

The Conservative movement of Judaism bars its member communities from hosting interfaith wedding ceremonies.

By GAVI KLEIN/JTA
05/01/2024

Thousands of non-Jews rally against antisemitism in Berlin

Dubbed “Never again is now — Germany stands up,” the rally was organized by a Jewish real estate magnate, Nicolai Schwarzer.

By TOBY AXELROD/JTA
12/12/2023

The world’s first Israeli-Palestinian boy band makes their debut

As1one — pronounced “as one” — is a group of four Jewish Israelis and two Palestinians, one Muslim and one Christian.

By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
22/11/2023
 Samantha Wall

Detroit Jewish leader found stabbed to death outside her home

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.

Religious faith bolsters hope and unity in family and beyond - study

The findings underscored the key role that religious beliefs and practices play in nurturing hope within a family.

YU president headlines historic interfaith sustainability panel in UAE

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. 

Can Judaism find a loving approach to include interfaith families? - opinion

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.

By EDMUND CASE
08/08/2023

Yeshiva University launches Jewish studies program for Christian students

The innovative initiative from Yeshiva University draws from the increasing interest of Christians in understanding the Jewish origins of their faith.

18/07/2023
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