Susan Katz Miller
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On Being Both
http://onbeingboth.com/
A chronicle of interfaith family life, by the author of the book "Being Both: Embracing Two Religions in One Interfaith Family" (Beacon Press, October 2013). Raising children with both Judaism and Christianity. Resources on interfaith identity, multiple religious-belonging, and the positive experiences of people raised with more than one religion. Resources for interfaith families including Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Pagan and others.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 239 )
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Ramadan, Passover, and Good Friday. Interfaith Families Making It Work
Spring Crocus by Susan Katz Miller The crescent moon will appear this Saturday night, marking the start of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2022 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
In Memoriam: Sheila Gordon, Interfaith Families Leader
The interfaith families community movement has lost our most important founder and leader, Sheila Gordon. Sheila was a passionate visionary. She did more than... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2022 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Spring Interfaith Holidays 2022
Glorious Color quilts by my cousin, Liza Prior Lucy This post has become an annual tradition. Over more than a decade writing this interfaith blog, I have poste... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2022 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Valentine’s Day in My Interfaith Family
Snowdrops. Photo, Susan Katz Miller This was another long, hard winter, with the pandemic continuing, and too much isolation for all of us. Today, on Valentine'... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2022 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
On This Pandemic Solstice (and Yalda Night)
Author Susan Katz Miller, circa 1969. And so we reach the darkest and shortest day of the year, at the close of a very long, dark year. In this moment, how... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and the Flood of 1942
Vintage postcard depicting our temple On the first night of Hanukkah, I returned from my ancestral homeland, Honesdale, PA. This town, where my great-great... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Yes, We Celebrate Both (Hanukkah and Christmas)
Photo by Susan Katz Miller And so we reach that most reductive time of the year, when the choices of Jewish and Christian interfaith families are judged by... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
An Interfaith Halloween, All Saints, All Souls
How an interfaith families community celebrates Halloween, All Saints, and All Souls. Read more
Posted on 31 October 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Being Both, Book Birthday
On the 8th book birthday of Being Both, an update on interfaith families news. Read more
Posted on 22 October 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
High Holy Days 2021: Interfaith Connections
Ways for interfaith partners to relate to the Jewish High Holy Days. Read more
Posted on 01 September 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Jews of Color. A New Study.
How a new study of Jews of Color includes, yet minimizes, interfaith families. Read more
Posted on 13 August 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
We Count. We Just Weren’t Counted.
More on Pew's Jewish Americans in 2020 For generations, interfaith families who felt excluded, misunderstood, or disrespected by Jewish clergy or... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
On the Retirement of My Minister, Reverend Julia Jarvis
Growing up Jewish, I never imagined I would be nourished by the care and deep friendship of a minister. And I know hundreds of other Jews who can make that... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Jewish Americans (and Interfaith Families) in 2020
Trying to survey the Jewish community is an important, and thankless, task. Today, Pew Research released their first national study of the Jewish American... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Historic Moment for Interfaith Families
Today, we arrive at a historic moment in the interfaith families movement. The announcement went out that a minister who grew up in an interfaith family will... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Spring Equinox, Interfaith Nowruz
On this spring equinox in the northern hemisphere, the light is returning, lifting spirits, bringing hope. This year, we are especially in need of that returnin... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Happy 2nd Bday, Interfaith Family Journal
The Interfaith Family Journal turns two today! And I have to admit, this little interactive book has brought me nothing but joy. It brings me joy to help... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Spring Interfaith Holidays 2021
Glorious Color quilts by my cousin, Liza Prior Lucy This post has become an annual tradition. Over more than a decade writing this interfaith blog, I have poste... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Interfaith Zoom Life in Pandemic Times
I have always loved February. My parents had their interfaith wedding in a blizzard on February 13th. So I love the deep February snow when it comes. And I... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2021 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Top Posts in 2020
Top blog posts on interfaith families from 2020 on onbeingboth.com by Susan Katz Miller. Read more
Posted on 30 December 2020 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY