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From: faigin@aero.org (Daniel P. Faigin)
Newsgroups: soc.culture.jewish,news.answers,soc.answers
Subject: Judaism Reading List: Intermarriage (Pt. X)
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Selected Sources for Additional Reading on Judaism
Part X: Intermarriage
[Last Change: $Date: 1994/09/19 18:07:07 $ $Revision: 2.11 $]
[Last Post: Sat Aug 20 11:07:10 1994]
This list provides a collection of sources on the subject of intermarriage for
the readers of soc.culture.jewish. This list is not attempting to present a
position either for or against intermarriage; that is up to the individual to
decide in consultation with their Rabbi. This list does attempt to include
books from all sides of the spectrum, so that educated consideration can be
given to the subject.
Intermarriage is a serious concern in the Jewish community. According to the
1991 issue of Newsweek, 52% of men and women who have married since 1985 took
gentiles as spouses (in 1964, the number was 9%). Furthermore, 3 of every 4
children of intermarriages are being raised either as Christians (41%) or with
no religion at all (31%). The issue stated that 60% of Reform Jews, 50% of
Conservative Jews, and 25% of Orthodox Jews are intermarried, and at many
Reform Shabbat services a third or more of the participants are unconverted
spouses. Now these numbers may have inaccuracies, but the concern and trends
remain the same regardless of the exact value of the numbers.
Information on where to obtain these books, including an explanation of the
<INP> and <JPS> notations, may be found in Part I of the Reading List
(judaism/reading-lists/general).
This list is organized as a digest; it may be successfully undigestified by
programs such as "gnus".
Reproduction of this posting for commercial use is subject to restriction. See
Part 1 (general) for more details.
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Subject: Archival and Credits
Anonymous FTP:
All portions of the FAQ and of the reading lists are archived on
israel.nysernet.org [192.77.173.2] and on rtfm.mit.edu, and are available
for anonymous FTP. The locations of the parts of the reading lists on
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ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/reading-lists/general
ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/reading-lists/traditional
ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/reading-lists/chasidism
ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/reading-lists/reform
ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/reading-lists/conservative
ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/reading-lists/reconstructionist
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ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/reading-lists/antisemitism
ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/reading-lists/intermarriage
ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/reading-lists/periodicals
The locations of parts of the FAQ on israel.nysernet.org are as follows:
ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/FAQ/01-FAQ-intro
ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/FAQ/02-Who-We-Are
ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/FAQ/03-Torah-Halacha
ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/FAQ/04-Observance
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ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/FAQ/08-Israel
ftp://israel.nysernet.org/israel/lists/scj-faq/FAQ/09-Antisemitism
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Where (portionname) is replaced by the appropriate subdirectory and
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The FAQ and reading lists are available by following the following pointer:
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Credits:
This list is based on a list developed by Dan Berleant (djb@engr.uark.edu),
moderator of the Intermarriage Mailing List. Contributions to the list have
also been made by: Chris Bertholf, Dave Rabinowitz, Ari Epstein, Anthony
Fiorino, Joshua Goldman and David Kaufmann. As usual, suggestions for
additions or deletions are welcome, as are *brief* annotations for any
entry.
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Subject: X.1. SO YOU'RE CONSIDERING INTERMARRIAGE?
[For??] Forster, Brenda and Tabachnik, Joseph. _Jews by Choice: A Study of
Converts to Reform and Conservative Judaism_. K'tav, Hoboken NJ. ISBN
0-88125-378-2.
[Kem87] Kemelman, Harry. _Conversations with Rabbi Small_. Ballantine Books.
1987.
[Pet88] Petsonk, Judy and Jim Remsen. _The Intermarriage Handbook: A Guide
for Jews and Christians_. Quill/William Morrow, New York. 1988. [This
book explains basis of each other's culture, and guidelines on how to
proceed.]
[Rom90] Romanoff, Lena. _Your People, My People -- Finding Acceptance and
Fulfillment as a Jew By Choice_. Jewish Publication Society,
Philadelphia PA. 1990. [Focuses on conversion, but gives insights on
intermarriage and how to make conversion work. Non-Orthodox]
[Sel??] Seltzer, Sanford. _Jews and Non-Jews: Falling in Love_. UAHC Press
#164050. [Informal guide on intermarriage for couples and their
families. Non-Orthodox]
[Sel84] Seltzer, Sanford. _Jews and Non-Jews: Getting Married: A Look At
Interfaith Marriage and its Consequences for Jewish Survival_. UAHC
Press #164055. New York, NY. 1984. [Discussion for couples
contemplating intermarriage from the Reform Jewish perspective.]
B'nai B'rith Women's quarterly publication, _Women's World_, regularly
has articles on intermarriage. For information, contact the BBW
Membership Department, 1828 L St. NW, #250, Washington, DC. 20036.
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Subject: X.2. THE TRADITIONAL VIEWPOINT
[Bra51] Brav, Stanley Rosenbaum, ed. _Marriage and the Jewish Tradition_
Philosophical Library, New York. 1951.
[Pra81] Prager, Dennis and Telushkin, Joseph. _The Nine Questions People
Ask About Judaism_. Schuster, New York. 1981. ISBN 0-671-62261 [In
particular, there is a chapter on "Intermarriage and the Non-committed
Jew".] <INP>
[Sto67] Stolper, [Rabbi] Pinchas M. _Jewish Alternatives in Love, Dating and
Marriage_. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, Inc. 1967,1984.
Co-published by the NCSY.
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Subject: X.3. CONVERSION
[Coh87] Cohen, J. Simcha. _Intermarriage and Conversion, A Halakhic Solution_.
KTAV Publishing House, Hoboken NJ. 1987. [A proposed "solution" to
these problems. A analysis looking for common ground between
Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform conversions.]
[Eic65] Eichhorn, D.M., (ed.) _ Conversion to Judaism: A History and
Analysis_. Ktav: Hoboken, NJ. 1965. [A historical perspective on
conversion.]
[Ell??] Ellinson, David. _Representative Orthodox Responsa on Conversion and
Intermarriage in the Contemporary Era_ Jewish Social Studies #47 p.209
[A summary and analysis of several responsa of contemporary poskim.
See related references in the article.]
[Eps??] Epstein, Lawrence J. _Conversion to Judaism: a Teaching Guide_.
Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education/261 West 35th Street
Floor 12A/New York NY 10001. [Pamphlet. Discusses conversion,
including a historical summary and descriptions of Orthodox,
Conservative and Reform views and procedures. Contains a bibliography,
summaries of the lives of some famous Jews-by-choice, and exercises to
familiarize students with issues surrounding conversion.]
[Eps92] Epstein, Lawrence J. _Theory and Practice of Welcoming Converts to
Judaism: Jewish Univeralism_. E. Mellen Press, Lewiston NY. 1992.
[Fel90] Feldman, Emanuel, and Wolowelsky, Joel, eds.. _The Conversion Crisis,
Essays from the Pages of TRADITION_. edited by KTAV Publishing House,
Hoboken NJ. 1990. [A collection of essays on conversion, mostly
halachic in character.]
[Fio92] Fiorino, Anthony. "One Soul's Adventure: Spiritual Growth Through
Halacha" in _Jewish Action_. Orthodox Union (O-U). Vol 53 #2, winter
1992/93. [An account of a personal experience as a ger, and the
spiritual growth that resulted]
[Hub??] Huberman, Steven. _New Jews: The Dynamics of Conversion_. UAHC Press
No. 164053. [Concise investigation into the impact of conversion on
the convert and the family.]
[Kuk81] Kukoff, Lydia. _Choosing Judaism_. Feldman Library Fund/UAHC Press No.
381775. UAHC Press, New York NY. 1981. [The story of one woman's
odyssey from Christianity to Judaism, which confronts the questions
and dilemmas of the new Jew.]
[Lam91] Lamm, Maurice. _Becoming a Jew_. Jonathan David Publishers: Middle
Village, NY. 1991. [Designed expressly for non-Jews who are
contemplating converting. Contains a section on the experiences of
(halachic) converts, in their own words, then an examination of the
laws of conversion, then an examination of after the
conversion--dealing with Jews, with one's family, holidays, etc.
Finally, a section on basic Jewish practice and belief. Lamm is a
prominant Orthodox rabbi.] <Available through Hamakor Judaica,
800-426-2567, Item# 21352>
[Lam74] Lamm, Norman. "Love of the Stranger," in _The Good Society: Jewish
Ethics in Action_. N. Lamm, ed. Viking Press: New York, NY, 1974. [A
series of excerts from the Rambam (t'shuvot and mishnah torah)
relating to Conversion with an introduction by Rabbi Lamm.]
[Lub??] Lubling, Aaron. "Conversion in Jewish Law" in _Journal of Halachah
and Contemporary Society_, #9. [A halachic analysis that points to
many of the relevent gemaras and dinim in the Shulchan Aruch and in
contemporary t'shuvot.]
[Rom90] Romanoff, Lena. _Your People, My People -- Finding Acceptance and
Fulfillment as a Jew By Choice_. Jewish Publication Society,
Philadelphia PA. 1990. [Includes good coverage of the differences in
conversion practices between the three main branches of Judaism. Gives
insights on how to make conversion work. Non-Orthodox]
[Sca92] Scalamanti, J.D. _Ordained to be a Jew: A Catholic Priest's
conversion to Judaism_. Ktav: Hoboken, NJ, 1992. ISBN
0-88125-412-6. [The story of a Catholic priest who became a Jew.]
[Sch85] Schiffman, Lawrence _Who Was a Jew?_ (Hoboken, NJ: Ktav, 1985). [A
historical analysis of the Jewish-Christian schism, attempting to
determine the point at which Christianity was no longer viewed by
Judaism as a sect, but rather as a Gentile religion. See especially
chapter 3, which deals with conversion.]
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Subject: X.4. YOU'VE DONE THE DEED. COPING WITH LIFE AS AN INTERMARRIED
[Bel85] Belin, David. _Why Choose Judaism: New Dimensions of Jewish Outreach_.
UAHC Press #381900 ISBN 0-8074-0302-4. New York, NY. 1985
[Non-Orthodox. Explores the uniqueness of Judaism and its special
roles in America today. Designed for partners in an interfaith
relationship.]
[CCA91] Commission on Reform Jewish Outreach. _What Is Reform Jewish
Outreach?_. Union of American Hebrew Congregations and Central
Conference of American Rabbis, 838 Fifth Avenue, NY NY 10021,
212/249-0100. Pamphlet. 1991. [Non-Orthodox]
[Cow88] Cowan, Paul and Rachel. _Mixed Blessings: Overcoming the Stumbling
Blocks in an Interfaith Marriage_. Penguin Books, New York NY. 1988.
[Describes the interpersonal conflicts that can come from different
religious backgrounds and how major life changes (death of a parent,
birth of a child) can bring up conflicts. Focuses on how to deal with
religious identity and practice with children in mixed marriages.
(Authors had a mixed marriage, Rachel has converted and has become a
rabbi) Non-Orthodox]
[Lit70] Litvin, Baruch. _Jewish Identity: Modern Responsa and Opinions on the
Registration of Children of Mixed Marriages_. Feldheim, Jerusalem-New
York. 1970. [Answers by 43 leading Jewish scholars (both religious and
otherwise) to "Who is a Jew?"]
[Ros88] Rosenberg, Roy A.; Meehan, Peter; and Payne, John Wade. _Happily
Inter-married: Authoritative Advice for a Joyous Jewish-Christian
Marriage_. [Written by a Protestant priest, a Roman Catholic priest,
and a Reform Jewish rabbi, offers insights to couples seriously
considering a permanent bireligious relationship.]
[Sil93] Silverstein, Alan. _Dual Faith Parenting, Second Thoughts on a Popular
Trend_. The Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs, Inc., New York, NY.
1993. [Pamphlet giving strong reasons against trying to raise the
child of a mixed marriage with both faiths. Conservative viewpoint.]
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Please mail additions or corrections to me at faigin@aero.org.
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