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Intermarriage and the American Jewish Community

Once taboo, "marrying out" is now commonplace and — outside Orthodoxy — widely accepted.

Kaddish: Denominational Differences

The Jewish denominations choreograph the Mourner's Kaddish in different ways.

Alternative Ketubah Texts

Couples can often choose a ketubah text that reflects their values and goals.

Jewish Women and Suburbanization

A close look at the role of women and girls in the early American suburbs.

Types of Jews

The many ethnic and religious subgroups within the Jewish community.

The Jewish Denominations

A quick look at Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and Reconstructionist Judaism — and at other Jewish streams.