Judaism Marriage

They seemed like the perfect couple: young, good-looking, made for each other. The moment Pauline, a stranger to the Polish Eastern Avenue neighborhood of Baltimore (though she lived only twenty minutes away), walked into his mother's grocery store, Michael was smitten. And in the heat of World War II fervor, they are propelled into a hasty wedding. But they never should have married.

A dramatic misinterpretation of the Jewish tradition has shaped the history of the West: Christianity is the religion of love, and Judaism the religion of law. In the face of centuries of this widespread misrepresentation, Rabbi Shai Held—one of the most important Jewish thinkers in America today—recovers the heart of the Jewish tradition, offering the radical and moving argument that love belongs as much to Judaism as it does to Christianity.

Finally, a Torah guide to a successful marriage.

When Gabe proposes on a boat, Leah knows better than to expect smooth sailing. Sure, blending traditions and managing family expectations for an interfaith wedding will be tricky—but she never expected a full-blown disaster. Leaky pipes, fire sprinklers, and even a hurricane conspire to rain on their perfect wedding, turning her dreams into a total washout. As one mishap snowballs into another, Leah starts to wonder: is this just bad luck, or is the universe (or maybe God?) trying to send her a message? Brimming with wit, drama, and the vibrant energy of Manhattan, Goy in the Chuppah is a...

Recent years have seen immense, successive physical upheavals – tsunamis, cyclones and earthquakes – in the physical world. Comparable upheavals have occurred also in western society – though the drive to install abortion on demand and voluntary euthanasia, homosexual marriage and the dissolution of the biological nexus of parents and children through commissioned reproduction. The difference is that ideology and legislation have normalized and smoothed the social convulsion as a “natural” development. Now, however, the rightfulness and reality of this socially-engineered tsunami ...

It’s spring in New York City and everything is blooming except for Leah’s relationship. She has a wonderful boyfriend—he brings over her favorite takeout and gets along with her friends—but something is missing. She can’t exactly place her finger on it until she runs into someone from her past who reminds her what true passion feels like. But the reason they broke up hasn’t changed and the obstacles that came between them still loom. Can Leah follow her heart despite the challenges it will lead to? Or should she stick to the path she has always known? Brimming with wit, drama, ...

From the man who became Pope Francis: Jorge Mario Bergoglio shares his thoughts on religion, reason, and the challenges the world faces in the 21st century with Abraham Skorka, a rabbi and biophysicist. This book brings together a series of these conversations, in which both men talked about various theological and worldly issues, including God, fundamentalism, atheism, abortion, homosexuality, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, and globalization.

"A beautifully written lighthearted story! I loved the complex quirky characters and the twisty turny story!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leah Rosenberg moved to New York City to pursue her journalism career and hopefully meet a nice Jewish boy. But her plans are derailed when Gabe saves her on the Subway platform. Handsome, romantic, intelligent, and ambitious, he’s perfect in every way—except for one. When her Jewish ex-boyfriend reappears, Leah faces a dilemma: Should she date the guy who gives her butterflies, even if he goes against everything she’s ever known? Or should she play it safe and...

Normon Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. Demonstrating the diverse nature and ethnic origin of Jewish people, Solomon explores how the religion has developed in the 2,000 years since the days of the Bible.

Boy meets girl. Boy marries girl. Boy and girl enjoy the sparks in the early years, but eventually settle into a comfortable friendship, and all passion disappears from their marriage. That s just the way it goes, right? As many as one in three long-term marriages in America are sexless, and most people accept this as the inevitable course of a romantic relationship. In this groundbreaking book, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach explains why the prioritizing of love and companionship in marriage is all wrong, and why we should not go quietly into that dark night of celibate marriage.

Examining Judaism as a religion, philosophy, and lifestyle, this authoritative introduction asks what it means to be a Jew today. From the nature of God to worship and everyday life, Dan and Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok address the topics essential to an informed understanding of the beliefs, values, and enduring traditions of this highly influential religion.

"Judaism is often called the religion of reason. It is this, but it is also the religion of the soul. It recognises the value of that mystic insight, those indefinable intuitions which, taking up the task at the point where the mind impotently abandons it, carries us straight into the presence of the King."

For TV-obsessed Jake Lightman, his parents’ divorce is like his favorite show getting canceled: The worst. Now he’s stuck between playing the role of “Yaakov” for his mother and “Jacob” for his father. On Jake’s first day at a new school, Caleb and Tehilla barrel into his life. Suddenly, he has two friends who seem to like the real Jake. And when they invite him to Camp Gershoni for the summer, Jake knows he has to go—even if his parents won’t let him.

A special publication composed for kohanim and their daughters - and to the entire nation of Israel, this audiobook provides clarity on the important Rabbinic theme sometimes dismissed as not practical or applicable to today’s marriages - the desire of the sages of Israel that a bat kohen marry a kohen.

Emma can't wait for her cousin Hannah's wedding. She's going to be the flower girl. That means she'll wear a celery dress and walk down the aisle with the ring bear, leading the way for the happy bride and groom. Or at least, that's what Emma assumes. But nothing turns out to be quite what she's expecting, as Hannah's new spouse turns out to be another bride!

Yosef and Estrella have spent their whole lives in Morocco's Atlas Mountains. When they move to the city, they face a strange, unfamiliar world. Will their love survive the surprises of their new home? A funny and charming folktale-like story of mistaken identities.