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Family Ties: What to do When Your Newfound
Love is Jewish But the Family Isn't
by : Hannah Miller
You’ve
finally found someone who has everything. A great sense
of humor. An unassailable dominance at board
games. A commitment to raising Jewish children. And a mother
named Christina.
Dating a
Jew isn’t always a way to avoid the “December
Dilemma,” especially when your newfound love has
converted to Judaism.
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Christmas is often
the dealbreaker for Christians considering conversion, and
even those who’ve abandoned the holiday
usually have relatives who can’t comprehend their decision.
Many imagine they’ll reenter the fold, escorted by a desirable
man or woman who can’t imagine giving up Christmas (i.e.,
not you.)
Know this. Respect
this. And ask your mate how to handle it. You may find yourself
drinking eggnog during your first holiday
together: so long as you’re comfortable with it, go right
ahead. The key is to find a compromise that supports and strengthens
your new relationship without undermining your identity or beliefs.
While you may be disappointed
that you won’t have another
grandmother’s matzoh ball soup to taste test, having a
non-Jewish extended family can be a good thing (especially if
you like grandma’s eggnog). You have the chance to share
your culture and traditions with people who may never have been
exposed to them. Remember, dating is all about new opportunities.
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