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Since the early 1960s, the rates of Jewish intermarriage have mushroomed, increasing tenfold. With extremely low birthrates and large numbers of Jewish people no longer identifying with the religion of Judaism, we are facing a grave demographic challenge. Many Jews are uncomfortable talking, or even thinking, about intermarriage ,but this approach won't make it go away. Many parents find it nearly impossible to convince their children that marrying within the faith is essential. Is there any ho

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Intermarriage: Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel?

Intermarriage: Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel? By Rabbi Michael Skobac - 32-Page Book Since the early 1960s, the rates of Jewish intermarriage have mushroomed, increasing tenfold. With extremely low birth rates and large numbers of Jewish people no longer identifying with the religion of Judaism, we are facing a grave demographic challenge. Many people are uncomfortable talking, or even thinking, about intermarriage, but this approach won't make it go away. Many parents find it nearl

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Is Intermarriage Good for the Jews?

Question of the Week: I have always felt an affinity to Queen Esther from the Purim story. Just like me, she married a non-Jew. And because of it she saved the Jewish people. Isn't the message that intermarriage can be good for the Jews? Answer: Esther is a tragic hero. Unlike many people's misconception, she was not happy to be queen. She was dragged away from her family and people, against her will, and forced to marry a grotesque and uncouth tyrant, the king of Persia, Achashverosh. This

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Core Jewish Population

The following are some interesting finding from the 2013 Pew study, http://www.pewforum.org/2013/1... American Jews overwhelmingly say they are proud to be Jewish and have a strong sense of belonging to the Jewish people, according to a major new survey by the Pew Research Center. But the survey also suggests that Jewish identity is changing in America, where one-in-five Jews (22%) now describe themselves as having no religionThe changing nature of Jewish identity stands out sharply when the s

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 3 min read