Modern interfaith marriages pose an unprecedented challenge to Jewish communities grappling with the religious status of non-Jewish spouses and their children. Historical precedents from Ezra and rabbinic literature offer surprising insights for addressing these contemporary dilemmas. Through comparative analysis of biblical texts and Conservative Jewish legal responses, particularly Yehezkel Kaufmann's interpretation of Ezra's approach to foreign marriages and ritual impurity (tumah), evidence emerges of nuanced historical treatments based on individuals' religious practices and commitment to Jewish values. While traditional sources generally prohibited acceptance of non-Jewish spouses into the covenant community, careful examination reveals possibilities for differentiated approaches - distinguishing between non-Jewish spouses who maintain other faith commitments versus those demonstrating sympathy toward Judaism while accepting Noahide laws. Conservative Jewish communities can strengthen ties with these "friends of God" through adherence to Noahide commandments, allowing limited participation in communal life and burial privileges, while facilitating Jewish education for their children. However, conversion requirements for full membership should remain intact. This analysis advances contemporary halakhic discourse on intermarriage by proposing practical accommodations that remain faithful to traditional Jewish legal frameworks.