Interfaith Couples Navigate Israel's Conflict Some couples find discussing the Gaza war a challenge, but for Ava Friedmann and Michael Henein, it has strengthened their bond. Their mixed cultural backgrounds have guided their conversations about the conflict. They made a conscious effort to understand each other's perspectives and read the same news sources. This experience is particularly relevant for American Jews in interfaith relationships, as they navigate differing emotional connections to Israel. The increasing rate of intermarriage in the US has raised concerns about the continuity of Jewish identity.