Jews and Gentile Couples Stories

Read or listen to interviews with real-life Jewish-Gentile Couples

Tuvya Zaretsky Tuvya Zaretsky

Speaking Different Languages: Aaron & Becky Lewin

Aaron is from Israel and England. Becky is from German-speaking Switzerland. They speak to one another in different languages, but that doesn't keep them from relating with appreciation and respect.

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Vladimir Lech Vladimir Lech

The Idea Behind Jewish-Gentile Couples

Tuvya Zaretsky researched the specific challenges reported by mixed couples where only one partner is Jewish. Here are some of his observations about hope for addressing those challenges.

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Vladimir Lech Vladimir Lech

Digging in to Tradition: Mike & Sarah Mills

Mike is a Gentile “none” raised with some exposure to Catholic traditions and culture. Sarah lived and practiced traditional Judaism in a near-north suburb above New York City.

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Vladimir Lech Vladimir Lech

Combating Racism: Ron & Liessa Randle

Ron and Liessa both experienced ethnic prejudice before and after they were married to one another. They also found spiritual strength and joy together through their mutual faith.

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Vladimir Lech Vladimir Lech

Hope and Healing: Irina & Tim Orf

Irina is Jewish and was raised in Ukraine, while her husband, Tim, is from Minnesota. These two Gen-Xers met in an unlikely, but perhaps providential, way.

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Vladimir Lech Vladimir Lech

A Rescue Story: Teddy & D’Vora Lema

Teddy was raised by his Ethiopian grandparents and reunited with his mother in Canada at age 12. D’vora’s family are Ethiopian Jews who were airlifted to Israel during Project Solomon.

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