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- 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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- 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.
-
- ------------------------------------------------------------
- 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.
-
- ------------------------------------------------------------
- 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.
-
- ------------------------------------------------------------
- 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.]
-
- ------------------------------------------------------------
- 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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