Emma Newbery

Intermarriage. It’s been whispered about for years. Who we marry and their faith or spirituality can divide families and communities.  But intermarriage is growing. “Breaking the Glass,” a new six-episode podcast from Jewish Rhody Media, will explore multifaith relationships. With religious engagement in decline and polarization becoming more common, podcast producer and host Emma Newbery talked to people who are making these relationships work despite challenges and the experts who are helping …
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Episode 1: Breaking the Ice

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Originally published Dec. 1, 2022.  Religious engagement in America is declining. Polarization is climbing. Who are the people finding commonality and love in today’s divided society? …

Episode 2: Breaking the News Part 1

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Originally published Dec. 1, 2022.  A Jew walks into his girlfriend’s parents’ kitchen and is asked to carve up a ham...   For multifaith couples, meeting the parents can be a …

Episode 3: Breaking the News Part 2

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Originally published Dec. 1, 2022.  Editor's Note: The Rabbinical Assembly, the international association of Conservative rabbis, updated their stance to allow members to attend weddings of …

Episode 4: Breaking the Glass

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Originally published Dec. 15, 2022. You say ketubah, I say kitab. We both say, I do! This episode features the many ways people choose to celebrate their marriage. Whether on land or at sea, with …

Episode 5: Breaking the Mold

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Originally published Dec. 29, 2022.   The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, but sometimes it rolls down the hill and onto a path entirely its own. In this episode, couples, experts and …

Episode 6: Breaking New Ground

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Originally published Jan. 12, 2023.  The final episode of the series features a conversation between Newbery and series regular Rabbi Denise Handlarski about the practical and meaningful ways …