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

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.

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.