My son is dating a non jewish girl

Do you really think that you can discourage your son from marrying the woman he loves? Cordially RDL. Without negating your pain, the overwhelming majority of Jewish Day School graduates had very different experiences than you did. For those who are not at this stage, let it serve as an opportunity for reflection.

My father was Catholic and my mom was Lutheran. Should we try to discourage the relationship or try to make the best of things? My problem is that I have been dating a man for about two and a half years, and we plan to be married. Liturgically and theologically, it does not make sense.

If you get through the conversion process, then marry him. Is there any hope for a relationship like this to work out or do I just give up on love and on us? And as someone who has the privilege of working with your children, especially at these moments of immense life transition, often soaked in pain, confusion and mistrust, I implore you to open your hearts.

I think it would be a mistake for the two of you to continue a serious relationship at this point. Family history is a big one. First of all, this will exclude all woman who are completely not interested in a Jewish man or in keeping a Jewish home or in raising Jewish children.

Answer: Questions about interfaith dating and marriage are very complicated, but I will try to give you a relatively simple and straightforward answer. If at, could you tell me what the Christian outlooks are also. You imply that she is not willing to convert, which would have been desirable had she so wished, but you might like to know that 50 per cent of converts convert after marriage, having become immersed in Jewish family life and warmed to it, which is another reason for being welcoming.

Therefore, there was a higher percentage of intermarried Jews, which motivated him to tell Jews to leave their non-Jewish spouses. Home Judaism. I have always believed in G-d, since I remember myself, but my relationship with G-d is a personal one rather than formally religious.

Along the lines you mention in your letter. Marrying a non-Jewish often un-churched partner is not a rejection of their Jewish faith. Thus this young couple is possibly well matched because sadly neither has a Godly relationship. I would very much appreciate any advice on this question; can I become more religious without seeming hypocritical and shallow in the eyes of God?

Any advice would be much appreciated. Rabbi Avram Mloteka co-founder of Base Hillel, is the director of spiritual life for the international program and rabbi of its Manhattan site. Do you have any idea how many adults have PTSD because this life was forced on them as kids?

If my guess is correct, then I advise you to go with your instincts, and put the wedding plans on hold. They can answer more questions than I can over email.