It's a time of joy and a time of doubt -
finding a match and building a Jewish home: finding the basherte,
shaping a marriage, perpetuating harmony, handling problems. We are
inundated with articles, books, shows, and theories on how to make
matches and build Jewish homes. So thoroughly surrounded are we by the
host culture and its mores, that we can easily forget to ask basic
questions: What does the Torah say? What do its spokesmen teach us?
What does our mesorah, our tradition teach us. That's why this book is
so important.
In
this Judaiscope® book, a broad array of gedolim and professionals meet
these challenges head on, offering Torah perspectives, sound advice,
and practical guidance - Rabbi Avrohom Pam zt"l, Rabbi Yaakov Perlow,
Rabbi Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg, Rabbi Matisyahu Salomon, Rabbi Ephraim
Wachsman, and Rabbi Yisroel Reisman among others, as well as such
thinkers and counselors as Professor Aaron Twerski and Dr. Meir Wikler,
to name just a few!
More than 40 articles culled from The Jewish Observer archives enlighten us on such categories as:
Shidduchim; the Road to the Chupah: Navigating the Potholes; Preparing
for Marriage; The Wedding Celebration; Maintaining Shalom Bayis; and
Dealing with Extraordinary Circumstances.
"If one becomes
sidetracked from what his focus should be, and concentrates on
extraneous matters – such as beauty, wealth or honor – he is in effect
losing sight of the purpose for which marriage was created."
Rabbi Matisyahu Salomon Mashgiach, Bais Medrash Govoha
– excerpted from the book’s introductory article
"In
this important volume on shidduchim and family life, the voices of our
Gedolim and dedicated professionals ring a clear and comforting tone.
Regardless of where you stand in the life cycle of dating, marriage and
family life, this collection of classic articles provides true Torah
wisdom and guidance, along with a keen focus on the issues and
challenges we all face, in these crucial areas of our lives."
Shaya Ostrov, L.C.S.W. Marital Therapist, Relationship Mentor Author, The Inner Circle: Seven Gates to Marriage.
"More
than ever, people are recognizing the need for formal Shalom Bayis
classes. This book can serve as vital source material for such hadracha
(guidance) sessions."
Rabbi Dr. Aaron D. Twerski Dean, Hofstra University Law School
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