Tag Archives: interfaith relations
View from a (non-) Jew
by Tammy Bleck (Oak Park, CA) During the twenty-five years that I was married to a Jewish man, I was often called an honorary Jew. I’m not exactly sure why. In all those years my husband never attended Temple or … Continue reading
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Expanding the Boundaries of Faith
by Emily Goldberg (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) I am extremely motivated and determined to explore the things that fascinate me in life. From faith-based experiences to leadership opportunities, I am constantly involving myself in programs and groups that will inspire me … Continue reading
Filed under American Jewry, Jewish identity
Ernestine’s Fudge Ministry
by Sharlya Gold (Sarasota, FL) Sometimes a kid, not necessarily the best looking or the smartest, stays in your mind long after you leave school. For me, that kid was nose-in-the-book, Bible-reading Ernestine Rogers. She didn’t call attention to herself, … Continue reading
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Ambassadors
By Susan L. Lipson (Poway, CA) You may be the first Jew— The first they’ve ever seen in person. You may be the only Jew— The only Jew to whom they’ve ever spoken. You may be the one Jew— The … Continue reading
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