Why is it important for the Jewish community to welcome interfaith families?
The debate in the Jewish community about what to do about the continuing high rate of intermarriage continues. The important issue remains whether we will respond positively and seek to increase the numbers of interfaith families–33 percent in 2000, up from 28 percent in 1990–who raise their children as Jews. The key is to maximize efforts to welcome interfaith families. InterfaithFamily.com is a major voice in the debate, speaking out on behalf of interfaith families and stressing their potentially positive impact on the Jewish community.
