Queer Rabbinical Student Rescues Gay Pastor; Interfaith Friendship Ensues. (I love JP!)
Ask me where we got our meat silverware from. It's a great story. The two adorably well-dressed men were standing on the sidewalk on Chestnut...
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Is there a customary way for someone of another faith to react to a mezuzah?
When someone who is not Jewish notices a mezuzah at someone's home -- and they know what it is and what it means -- what...
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Judaism & Spirituality
Get on Board
Call it coincidence, but almost every time I meet someone, Judaism comes up in conversation. I realize this may be because of my career, but...
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I want to bring my new boyfriend with me to synagogue on Friday night, but he's never been to a synagogue before. How can I invite him without pressure, and how do I prepare him for the experience?
I've been dating a new guy for a couple of months, and I want to bring him with me to Friday night services. He grew...
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Interfaith Dilemmas
Four years ago, Josh and I met at the intern orientation for our training programs in the mental health field. I thought he was...
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What resources are available for interfaith couples and families in the Boston area?
I am Jewish, and I'm dating a wonderful Christian woman. As our relationship gets more serious, we'd like to figure out what it might mean...
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How Do We Choose a Rabbi to Officiate at Our Wedding?
We're getting married! We'd like to have a rabbi officiate at our wedding, but we're not sure how to choose a rabbi for our special...
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Lifecycles
What should I do if I can't afford synagogue dues?
I can’t really afford to belong to a synagogue. Should I even bother approaching them about financial assistance? This is a very important question...
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I’ve never been to a Shiva before, what do I do?
One of my colleagues just lost her mother. She's Orthodox and will be sitting shiva for a week. I'd like to visit, but I'm not...
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In an Interfaith Relationship? Reach Out and Open Up!
Make sure you are helping your partner get what they need. This was a simple yet powerful concept my fiancé and I learned while participating...
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