Dovetail featured on Contact Radio!
www.contactradio.org 
(click "Listen Online" and scroll to"1/9/2005 'Keeping the Faith'.")

Interfaithholidays.com
Helping interfaith families honor each other's traditions without compromise or blending.

Muslim-Christian Marriage Support in the UK

Sumon Company-Symbols in Art
Fine collections of ancient Symbols in Art - Wall Plaques reflecting spiritual and cultural art of the world. In use for over 1000 years this extraordinary collection of symbols continues to exert powerful influence and spiritual meaning. You will find beautiful reflections of faith as meaningful reminders in your home or as thoughtful and lasting gifts.

The Family Medallion®
A resource for couples marrying with children. Family Medallion® presentations acknowledge the importance of children and provide positive support for new families created when a parent remarries.

CICC  The Center for the Improvement of Childcaring, offers a web site of numerous programs and materials to help parents become more effective and numerous continuing education programs and materials for professionals who work with children and families.
	The Discovery Tool of the CICC Consists of a set of questionnaires that parents of young children, and professionals who work with young children, can take online to learn how a child is developing in comparison to other children the same age and to learn whether the child may have special needs that require professional attention. The Tool then provides a developmental profile that can be printed and referrals to a variety of useful services.
CICC Professionals, Agencies and Websites The Center for the Improvement of Child Caring (CICC) has gathered a great deal of information about professionals, community services and web sites that is very helpful to parents, and particularly to parents of young children. This includes information about finding pediatricians, mental health services, early intervention programs, Head Start centers, child care and parenting programs, and more.
Interfaith Marriage Network Interfaith marriages of all kinds are happening more and more frequently in Britain , but it can be difficult to obtain information, resources and helpful advice, both for couples themselves and their families and those concerned with their pastoral care. This website aims to answer this need, bringing together in a single site the latest information, resources and a wide range of insight from people with personal experience of interfaith marriage in Britain. Cathedral Heritage Foundation, Louisville, KY The Cathedral Heritage Foundation (CHF) ia a non-profit, inter-religious organization. Its mission is to promote inter-religious understanding and the civic role of the historic Cathedral of the Assumption. Jewish Museum Online A "store window" and auction site designed to interest all those interested in the Jewish world. Thinplace Religious Art Gallery provides an online resource for religious art from the major world traditions including traditional religious art from Christian and Jewish traditions. The art supports those creating interfaith sacred space. Jewish Catholic Family Network of the Greater Washington Area We are committed to helping our members connect with and celebrate Judaism and Catholicism as separate and equally intriguing faith traditions. Contact Eve Edwards (703) 893-4447, Brenda Benesch (703) 528-2016 or Patrice Thomas (301) 299-6821. (email) Jcfamilynetwork@comcast.net New Beginnings Resource Rabbi Esther Ben-Toviyah, MA NBR gives a place of support and nurture to the roots and branches community; those who desire to find relevant spirituality in the Abrahamic traditions, and spiritual practices for mindful living in harmony. www.interfaith-counseling.org Susan S. Needles, LCSW, a psychotherapist,  has been working with interfaith couples for more than 20 years.  She is affiliated with many organizations in NYC and works with couples individually and in groups.  She provides consultation and referral as well.  Interfaith Community, Boston Chapter In March of 2008, the Interfaith Community's newest chapter (IFC is a national group based in New York) began its programming with an open house in Cambridge, MA. The Boston chapter plans to hold family services and celebrations for major holidays including an end of the year Shavuot/Pentecost celebration in June, and a children's course on "Doing the Right Thing" starting in the Fall of 2008. Chapter chair: Kate Hornstein. To reserve or for more information on Boston events, meetings or classes, call IFC in New York: 212-870-2544 or email interfaithcommunity.boston@gmail.com You can also find more information on IFC at http://www.interfaithcommunity.org/boston.html

Educational Resources

I.C.A.R.E. (Interfaith Curriculums And Religious Education)
Inspirational, Educational Materials for Unitarian-Universalists, and other Interfaith Religious Educators.

A trans-denominational website of Jewish information and education geared toward learners of all ages and educational backgrounds. We also feature a variety of articles for each holiday, including traditions, customs, and recipes. http://www.myjewishlearning.com/

Interfaith Holidays & Greeting Card Companies

Mixed Blessing, Inc.
Interfaith & Multicultural Holiday Products, including a diverse selection of holiday greeting cards, music, and stories appropriate for interfaith families.

Mishpucha, et al.
Interfaith holiday greeting cards with a warm and whimsical message.

Interfaith Wedding Mall 
A collection of resources specifically selected for and geared toward interfaith couples.

From the Jewish Community

Jewish Outreach Institute
A national Jewish organization exclusively devoting its efforts to confronting the challenges of intermarriage.

Lights In Action
Currently conducting a survey of college-age children of interfaith couples.

Rabbinic Center for Research and Counseling
Comprehensive, up-to-date national list of rabbis who officiate at intermarriages and their individual stipulations for doing so. Courses and workshops for interfaith couples in the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania area.

Stars of David International, Inc.
A non-profit information and support network for Jewish and interfaith adoptive families of all sizes, ages, and origins.

The Temple of Universal Judaism/Congregation Daat Elohim
A New York City temple founded for interfaith families 25 years ago, reaching out to New Yorkers in all their diversity. Eighty percent of this congregation's 800 members are involved in interfaith relationships.

InterfaithFamily.com
An on-line publication of Jewish family & life.

International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism
Check out the Intermarriage Department, directed by Miriam Jerris, officiant at many interfaith ceremonies.

InterfaithCommunity.com

Encouraging Jewish Choices

Makom Shalom
Makom Shalom is a Jewish renewal congregation. Our practice is founded on an examination of our sacred texts, drawing on what remains relevant and meaningful and modifying that which no longer resonates in modern society. This means warm welcoming of inter-faith couples and families, gays and lesbians, and Jews by choice. We also promote egalitarian worship and governance practices. Everyone at services is encouraged to participate to the extent they are comfortable. Our services are also deeply spiritual and joyous. 47 W. Polk, #543, Chicago, IL 60605. Phone: 312-458-9040. Administrative Coordinator- Jaqi Green jqg4444@sbcglobal.net, Rabbi Chava Bahle makomrebbe@aol.com

If you – or a woman you know- are not Jewish but are raising Jewish children – this program is for you! Mothers Circle is set to launch its first Boston group on January 22, 2008.

Mothers Circle: The Course – an eight-month educational course offering an introduction to Jewish practices and ethics intended specifically for non-Jewish women raising Jewish children. Meet other moms – learn and share your common experiences. Whether or not you join the course you can sign on to the Mothers Circle Listserve.

National Listserve – a moderated discussion allowing women to share their experiences with other women like themselves who have chosen to raise their children Jewish. The National Listserve is a place to ask questions and get practical answers.

If you – or someone you know- are interested, please contact:
Elana Kling Perkins at:eperkins@jfcsboston.org or 781-647-5327.

Wedding & Marriage Resources

Wedding Central
A website devoted to the needs and interests of engaged couples. Interfaith couples will be interested in the sections "Wedding Traditions & Cultures."

The Bride's Guide
Features wedding-related web links, engagement/wedding announcements, and "Ask The Bride" etiquette help.

American Love Stories
PBS site with a number of testimonials by interfaith couples.

The Rainbow Wedding Network
The first and only wedding registry for gay & lesbian couples, nationwide. We offer our couples a free and anonymous registry as well as a Service Directory for their local community, in which they can find various gay-friendly businesses.

The Marriage Toolbox
A magazine for engaged couples, including in-depth loving support for the time before the ceremony. Interfaith couples will be interested in the article about The New Ceremony and how to choose an officiant.

7Blessings.org
A website aimed at "connecting soulmates," couples wishing to fulfill their their natural longing for "Sacred Partnership."

Lovegevity.com
Plan for a wedding, prepare for a marriage.

Smart Marriages©
Learn how to make your marriage smarter, happier and more satisfying.

Institute for Equality in Marriage
The Institute for Equality in Marriage is a non profit organization, founded by Lorna Wendt, to educate and empower women and men to take actions needed to build, maintain, or dissolve an equal relationship with information, dignity and balance. Our web site is a resource where people can get action-oriented information and support in all stages of their relationship- from getting married, being married, getting divorced or remarrying. The site includes essential information and resources on how to achieve equality in all stages of marital relationships and offers practical tips, easy-to-use checklists, essential things to remember and other related informative and motivating content.

MP Artworks
Art for Love & Life. MP Artworks features an exclusive selection of limited-edition ketubah designs, made-to-order and paired with the text of your choice including 5 Interfaith texts. Our fine art ketubot represent a greater breadth of artistic styles ? from classic to modern ? than are available anywhere else. Also featuring beautiful silk chuppot and gifts & accessories such as fine pens, jewelry, and judaica.

Rabbi Jay Heyman, Officiant

Jewish & Interfaith Weddings
Are you looking for a Rabbi that will be happy to officiate at your interfaith wedding? Do you want your wedding ceremony to bring together both of your religious traditions? We are a  network of Rabbis, with representatives in most major cities across the United States.

The Creative Jewish Wedding
The author of The Creative Jewish Wedding Book's web site includes many resources for interfaith couples in their wedding planning.

GayRites.net
The NETwork for the rituals of LGBT life.

A Wedding Minister
Our officiants perform customized interfaith weddings in North Carolina. We have performed Jewish-Christian, Muslim-Christian and Hindu-Christian weddings. For weddings involving the Jewish faith and content we have a Rabbi that will co-officiate the ceremony if you want.

RainbowWeddingNetwork
Since 2000, RainbowWeddingNetwork.com has been proud to offer you & your partner immediate access to gay-friendly wedding services. Our online wedding registry, directory of over 4000 screened GLBT-friendly businesses, professional Tips and Engagement Announcements were specifically designed for gay, lesbian, bi, trans & gay-friendly couples.

Uniting Two Faiths
Rabbi Stuart E. Davis as an officiant travels throughout the United States to perform interfaith weddings and commitment ceremonies. Rabbi Stuart E. Davis was ordained at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1962. He earned a doctor of divinity degree in 1967 also from Hebrew Union College. He served as the assistant Rabbi at Hebrew Benevolent Congregation in Atlanta, Ga from 1962-1967. He became the rabbi for the New Reform Congregation in Kansas City, Mo where he served from 1967 until 1978. He currently serves as rabbi to the Jewish congregation at Ft. Leavenworth, KS. as well as on-call chaplain to various hospitals in the Kansas City area. He is a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. We also offer products to enhance the wedding and preserve the family's traditions such as kiddush cups, unity candles, ketubot (marriage document).

Nancy J. Cronk
Chairperson and Officiant. A referral service for Nondenominational and Interfaith Officiants. 303-766-3123,
Email: InterfaithPeace@aol.com. Includes:

• Colorado Association of Wedding Officiants
• American Association of Funeral Officiants (Denver Area Emergencies only: 720-341-8964)
• Companion Animal Chaplain (email: animalclergy@aol.com)

Cantor Ronald Broden - Jewish Ceremonies
My name is Ronald Broden and I have been an ordained cantor since 1990. In recent years, I went back to school to further my Jewish education to become an ordained rabbi. By any title, I am Reform Jewish clergy of humanistic leanings who has created a specialty in addressing the needs of the Jewish and interfaith community. Visit my website for more details.

RabbinicServices
Rabbi offers services to individuals, couples and families seeking to celebrate interfaith and intermarriage weddings, gay and lesbian commitment services, and other life cycle events. Serving South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida.

Ketubahs and More
Interfaith Ketubahs (Jewish Marriage Contracts) in all price ranges as well as all wedding ceremonial items for the interfaith couple.

For Wedding Planning - Wedding Locations, Receptions & Wedding Photographer in Lexington, Kentucky
WEDTRO is a premier online wedding service provider in Lexington, Kentucky for all your wedding planning needs. Select the best wedding location, catering service provider and photographers using our wedding planning and shopping tools.

Spiritual/Religious Resources of Interest

BeliefNet
An Internet destination for spirituality, religion and morality. Among the various topics at the site, there is "Family & Life Events," covering issues and events like parenting, raising children and teens, marriage, relationships and much more. The link here will take you directly to the Family & Life Events Channel.

Online Shopping Links That Give A Percentage to Dovetail

ShopsthatGive.com

iGive.com

Interfaith Children
Two Grandmothers to Love, a book by Harriet Goldner, explores the differing lives of two grandmothers, one Jewish, one Christian, who share ~ and love ~ the same grandchildren.  Clear, uncomplicated text paired with charming, colorful illustrations helps children understand how alike the grandmothers really are in the ways that matter most. Available at www.HarrietGoldner.com

Additional Online Shopping Links

www.SpiritualBooksCatalog.com