Will Jew Marry Me?: A Guide to Dating, Relationships, Love, and Marriage - Softcover

Hajioff, Lawrence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 099745153X ISBN 13: 9780997451535

Publisher: Golden Waters Pub, 2016

Synopsis

You graduated from a great school, you have a rewarding career, and your family is warm and caring. So why are you--like so many other young Jewish men and women in their twenties and thirties--having trouble in your quest for a successful and committed relationship?

In Will Jew Marry Me? Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff has collected his thoughts, ideas, experiences, and stories from his many years of working with Jewish singles. The book is full of valuable, practical advice for young Jewish men and women who want to go from single to married. It offers information and guidance on topics such as these:

Reasons to get married
Questions for your first date
Red flags in dating
How to know when you ve found your soul mate
Building a true love relationship
How to have a really good fight
The laws and customs of a Jewish wedding
What to expect from your first year of marriage

Will Jew Marry Me? is your guide to achieving dating, relationship, love, and marriage success.

About this title

About the Author

Originally from London, England, Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff graduated from Manchester University with honors in political science. After working for MTV in news production and winning the national Jewish Stand-Up Comedian of the Year competition, Rabbi Lawrence traveled to Israel to study and then to Monsey, New York, to receive his rabbinical smicha ordination.

As the educational director of Birthright Israel Alumni in Manhattan, New York, Rabbi Lawrence has been instrumental in implementing projects such as the very successful adult bar- and bat-mitzvah program. He also leads trips to Israel, Italy, and Poland three times a year.
Rabbi Lawrence is a full-time faculty member of Stern College for Women at Yeshiva University. His very popular credited courses include topics such as Jewish philosophy, mysticism, Moshiach, Jewish holidays, and Shabbat.

Rabbi Lawrence is the author of is the author of Will Jew Marry Me? (available in June 2016) and Jew Got Questions? He lives in Wesley Hills with his wife, Anita, and their five children.

Review

"Rabbi Hajioff does it again! A wonderful book full of great advice on navigating today's dating scene, getting married, and understanding the beautiful customs to make a traditional Jewish wedding. If you're dating, engaged, or just married, this book is for you."
--Jamie Geller, Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Kosher Media Network and JoyofKosher.com, and Publisher, Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller magazine

"Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff surveys and advises on today's singles scene with knowledge, wisdom, and humor. This is essential reading for Jewish singles trying to navigate the dating world, and it's helpful as well for those who've already managed to find their basherts."
--Tevi Troy, former White House aide and author of What Jefferson Read, Ike Watched, and Obama Tweeted

"The journey from relationship to marriage sometimes needs a little direction along the way. Rabbi Lawrence has the benefit of guiding hundreds of relationships forward over many years. This book pulls from that experience and crowdsourced feedback from young adults while maintaining a foundation of traditional values. If you are single, in a relationship, or anywhere in between, I strongly recommend the read."
--Slava Rubin, Founder, Indiegogo

"Will Jew Marry Me? is full of great advice on finding your soulmate, getting married, and understanding the customs of a traditional Jewish wedding. I wish I'd had this book when I was single and dating."
--Dan Loeb, Founder and Chief Executive, Third Point

Edition details

• Publisher: Golden Waters Pub
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 099745153X
• ISBN 13: 9780997451535
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 209