Forum IV: Outreach to the Intermarried: Understanding the Risks and Setting Priorities

Publication Date: January 1990

Publisher: Conference of Jewish Communal Service (U.S.)

Author(s): Ronald D. Price

Research Area: Culture and religion; Social conditions

Keywords: Jewish Continuity; Intermarriage; Jewish Outreach

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

Outreach to the intermarried should not appear on the agenda of the Jewish community at all as an independent issue. Our highest priority should be helping those who are already part of the community become more solidly identified with Judaism. After the challenge is met, we can adapt successful "inreach" strategies to use for outreach to the intermarried. When outreach programs are implemented, they must have the goal of conversion of the non-Jewish spouse.