The documentary Leaps of Faiths is a popular source that focuses on the real lives of interfaith Jewish-Christian couples over thirty years in Chicago. The documentary is for a general audience and is also directed at interfaith couples. This film uses real life experiences to tell its story, which makes it easier to connect with the audience.…

One thing that stood out to me was how often people assume that being Black and being Jewish are two completely separate things. This is not necessarily true. There are many Black Jews around the world, especially in Ethiopia. This reminds me of a personal experience from two years ago. I always wear my Star…

One part of the reading that I found interesting was how Women of the Wall (WOW) brings together different types of Jewish women from different groups, such as Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform. I really enjoyed reading about this because sometimes certain Jewish groups, like the Orthodox, view certain other Jews who aren’t as religious, negatively.…

I thought it was interesting when Birth Right trips were discussed. I am very familiar with this program and I have friends who have done it. This reading causedme to view this prgram differently. I was unaware that Birth Right is used for pinkwashing. The author explains how these trips show off Israel’s LGBTQ friendly…

Honestly, I was having a lot of trouble with this reading, but one part of the reading that I found to be inetresting was the story of Mohammed Abu Khdeir. He was a Palestinian who was kidnapped and killed by Israelis. The Israelis lied and claimed that he was gay and that his own family…

As discussed in the reading, the Jewish religion isn’t always a fixed set of rules. Instead, it can change, and it’s an evolving process. This is true because Rabbis and Jewish scholars constantly introduce new ideas and theories, especially in the reform community. The Torah is full of metaphors and isn’t easy to understand. One…

I found the movie to be very impactful. Mumy (originally Reuben) was heartbreaking to watch as his father originally did not accept him. He wanted to express himself differently, but his father couldn’t accept that. It was sad to see how much Mumy just wanted love and support from his family. Despite the rejection, Mumy…

As most people who have heard the story of Purim know, Vashti disobeyed Ahasuerus, her husband and king. I feel like most of the time, when learning about Purim, Esther is the main topic of discussion, and Vashti’s significance is not discussed enough. Vashti is a symbol of feminism. She stood up against the king…

Source Review 1 The article “Religious homogamy, marital conflict, and stability in same‐faith and interfaith Jewish marriages” by Chinitz and Brown is a peer-reviewed academic journal article published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion. It compares same-faith and interfaith marriages. It suggests that shared values play a significant role. The study investigates…

The article “Religious homogamy, marital conflict, and stability in same‐faith and interfaith Jewish marriages” by Chinitz and Brown is a peer-reviewed academic journal article published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion. It compares same-faith and interfaith marriages. It suggests that shared values play a significant role. The study investigates both same-faith and…