I'm a failure at raising a half-Jewish child

[anna7602]

Before anyone jumps all over the "but if the mom isn't Jewish, your child will never be Jewish anyway" bandwagon (which you can, of course), hear me out. Anyway, I am just venting because DH got called in to work at the very last minute today since he is taking off tomorrow and Tuesday.

Except that I didn't get to ask him what in the heck I am supposed to do for Jewish new year in his absence. I honestly have no idea. Help? DH is in some big meeting right now and the sun will be setting soon. Isn't there something I should be doing tonight?

[nancybotwin]

Get some apples and honey (cut the apples into slices and dip them in honey) and a round challah, if you can. Otherwise, just enjoy being together as a family!

[Deleted]

All we do is have dinner with family. Meal usually consists of brisket, matzah ball soup, apples/honey and challah.

don't stress!

[DarcyLongfellow]

I'm not Jewish and have no knowledge to share, but I just wanted to say that the fact that you're worried about making sure she celebrates/recognizes the holiday means you're definitely NOT a failure at raising a half Jewish child!!!

I'd google some traditions, make sure to discuss it with her, then do what I could to mark the occasion.

[imimahoney]

I agree with others... apples dipped in honey, some brisket and maztoh ball soup!

And I think if anyone actually would say that your daughter is not Jewish because you are not is ridiculous. Besides the Orthodox, I don't know any mainstream Jews who follow this practice.

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Sept 17, 2012 8:45:20 GMT -5 imimahoney said:

I agree with others... apples dipped in honey, some brisket and maztoh ball soup!

And I think if anyone actually would say that your daughter is not Jewish because you are not is ridiculous. Besides the Orthodox, I don't know any mainstream Jews who follow this practice.

Most conservative Jews do, but Reform do not. Since I'm reform, I view her as Jewish if you do.

[imimahoney]

Sept 17, 2012 11:34:33 GMT -5 @iheartcosmos said:

Sept 17, 2012 8:45:20 GMT -5 imimahoney said:

I agree with others... apples dipped in honey, some brisket and maztoh ball soup!

And I think if anyone actually would say that your daughter is not Jewish because you are not is ridiculous. Besides the Orthodox, I don't know any mainstream Jews who follow this practice.

Most conservative Jews do, but Reform do not. Since I'm reform, I view her as Jewish if you do.

I dunno, I'm Conservative and go to a very Conservative temple. Her daughter would 100% be treated as Jewish.

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Sept 17, 2012 18:39:31 GMT -5 imimahoney said:

Sept 17, 2012 11:34:33 GMT -5 @iheartcosmos said:

Most conservative Jews do, but Reform do not. Since I'm reform, I view her as Jewish if you do.

I dunno, I'm Conservative and go to a very Conservative temple. Her daughter would 100% be treated as Jewish.

I was raised conservative and I learned mother = Jewish, father = not Jewish. Perhaps things have changed since Ive been to a conservative shul, though.

[anna7602]

I didn't mean to start a debate on Jewish v. not Jewish. I know different people have different opinions, but I personally don't think not having a Jewish mom should prevent someone from enjoying the sweetness of the new year.

Anyway, thanks for responding and happy 5773!