Interfaith Relationships

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a marriage between people of different races, religions, or cultures

  • Their union was considered a mixed marriage due to their different cultural backgrounds.
  • They come from different backgrounds, so it's kind of a mixed marriage.
  • Their relationship is like a mixtape - a mixed marriage of different genres.
  • Their marriage is a blend of traditions, like a beautiful tapestry woven from different threads.

noun a Yiddish term used to refer to a non-Jewish woman, typically with connotations of being outside the Jewish faith or culture

  • The term 'shiksa' is used in Jewish culture to refer to a non-Jewish woman.
  • My Jewish friend jokingly called me a shiksa when I couldn't pronounce a Hebrew word correctly.
  • Some people find the term 'shiksa' offensive, so it's best to avoid using it in casual conversation.
  • In some contexts, 'shiksa' can be used figuratively to describe someone who is seen as an outsider or different from the group.