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In a First for Conservative Judaism, Synagogue Allows Clergy to Participate in Interfaith Weddings
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Jerusalem Post
In a first for Conservative Judaism, synagogue allows clergy to participate in interfaith weddings
Such weddings would take place outside the synagogue and be officiated by someone who is not clergy, such as a friend, relative, or judge.
To an unprecedented extent within conservative Judaism, the Adath Jeshurun Congregation, located outside Minneapolis, authorized its clergy to participate in interfaith weddings, provided these are held outside the temple and do not include rituals of other religions. Although they will not be able to perform ceremonies, religious leaders will be able to offer blessings, teachings and music at these events. This decision, announced on Monday, ch…
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Conservative Synagogue Allows Clergy to Participate in Interfaith Weddings
Conservative Judaism has been trying to chart a middle path between Jewish tradition and acceptance of the reality of interfaith families. (Stock photo/Burke/Triolo Productions via Getty Images) Asaf Elia-Shalev A Conservative synagogue in Minnesota has become the first in its denomination to allow its clergy to participate in — but not officiate — weddings of Jews who marry outside their faith. Rabbis and cantors at Adath Jeshurun Congregation,…
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