Intermarriage America

Before 1965, 10% of Jews who married, did so outside the faith.

http://books.google.co.nz/books?id=Xt7f6WBEP0EC&pg=PA41&lpg=PA41&...


Middle East countries don't recognize civil marriages, and no religious authority will perform an interfaith wedding. Lebanon and Israel are different in that they recognize civil marriages as long as they're performed abroad, and the closest venue abroad is Cyprus.

Who is ruling the country? In a way, its the religious parties, says Wakim, 39, a Lebanese groom. Not separating the church from government from the beginning... this is the biggest problem.

in 2008, by a Cyprus government count, 523 couples from Lebanon and 1,533 from Israel were married here.

In Israel, the Orthodox rabbis who control marriage and divorce argue that their strict definition of Jewishness — it passes only through the mother — is vital to preserve the unity of a long-persecuted people, and to spare the offspring of mixed marriages from inheriting similar problems when their time comes to marry.

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[stars1836]

I think the problem is when Jewish individuals don't receive a Jewish education, they don't understand how important it is to marry within. It's Not about discrimination. Everyone is important and special. It's about purpose. We have our purpose, and Non-Jews have theirs. Ours is to keep the Jewish laws we have. We Jews need each other to spiritually complete our home. For instance, making Shabbat, learning Torah, keeping family purity etc. we need to learn this so we can stay strong.

[SadieMirsade]

Throw a coin. Heads OR tails!



[SuperCoolAxZ]

You are limiting your choices :( if you don't date outside. Trust, Love, Respect and kindness is the most important.

[SuperCoolAxZ]

or teach them to respect both beliefs, you don't have to agree to be happy. Do you agree on everything with your husband or wife or with everybody in your life, yet people live on :) if you love that person enough you'll sacrifice and compromise because relationship are a give and take ;D the most important thing is that they are good people and love and respect you.

[SuperCoolAxZ]

I may not be Jewish but I am human and if love is blind then things are happening the right way. As long as the couple respects and acknowledges the others religion and culture and all else then I don't see a problem but I know there is much debate, can list all the reasons why or why not but you know what I mean. I believe just make sure your kids know and learn what they need to or decide how you will bring them up? read on......

[SuperCoolAxZ]

Fortunately, I would never give up my God or Jesus for a woman and if a person does then you might have to wonder if they ever did believe in their faith, you may honor your man or woman but you disobey the very things your parents taught you from when you were born about loving God first, and that would be wrong, imagine giving up your Jewish religion to be with a man or woman because you love them, why can't you have both? read on....

[SuperCoolAxZ]

I'm spanish, educated and christian, etc., and I think Jewish women are HOT!!!!!!! Unfortunately, I have been turned down by women of that faith, because of this reason.

[Azraelseraphim]

@stars1836 Then the Jewish people are most welcome go along as they like in that aspect. But never say you knew nothing of the consequences of following such a path. See thats what I like about Jews as opposed to Christians and Muslims. Jews keep to themselves and do not place their pamphlets and flyers on my doorstep in a attempt to convert me to their ways. They don't hound me in public like the Christians and Muslims do. Jews have not interfered in my way of life. I'm glad for that.

[stars1836]

@Azraelseraphim the Jewish people have lasted this long and will continue on, Thank G-d, if we keep our heritage.

[Azraelseraphim]

@stars1836 Well with that kind of logic enjoy your future infertile progeny

[wovokanarchy]

Jews will eventually become "Jews" in name only.