Religious Jews do not like inter-marriage!
It has been reported that Marc Mezvinsky is not Jewish because his mother is not Jewish. However, there was a photo of him wearing a tallis (Jewish prayer scarf). I also saw a Chupah (Jewish wedding canape) in a photo at the exclusive New York estate.
There was both a Methodist preacher and Rabbi officiating in the ceremony. It must have been an interesting event. Did they dance the Hora? Did they sing Hava Nagila? I hope they did both because it’s so much fun!
There is no issue about inter-marriage until there are children. In what faith will they be brought up? If one can easily accede to the other there is no problem. My next door neighbors are a similarly inter-married couple that apparently has one foot in each religion. The children will decide their religion as adults. Another friend of mine that was the product of a similar situation who started as a Christian until he met a “nice Jewish girl.”
We should all wish Chelsea and Marc a long and happy life together!
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