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How can identity be maintained within an interfaith relationship?
If an interfaith couple makes a decision to establish
a Jewish home and raise Jewish children, it will generally
be easier for the Jewish partner to maintain a religious
identity. However, that is not always the case. We recommend
that partners be supportive of one another and understand
the commitments (and often, sacrifices) that are made
for the sake of maintaining the relationship. Thus, the
Jewish partner perhaps could look on the desire of the
non-Jewish partner to celebrate his or her holiday, particularly
with family, not as a reversal of a position, but rather
as the nurturing and compromise needed for him or her
to be able to sustain the decision. In many cases, partners
translate their spiritual yearning or religious practice
from their religion of birth to their family's religion
of choice (even when a conversion does not take place).
Although children are often placed in the difficult position
of choosing between parents, we recommend acknowledging
and celebrating the diversity within the family - if placed
into context. |
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