There's an Easter Egg on Your Seder Plate

"As I read this funny, wise, smart book, I realized that there were a dozen couples I knew who could have used a book like this for themselves and their interfaith families. Refusing to embrace politically correct rhetoric or dance around the issues, Rabbi Reuben manages to enter the dialogue on intercultural unions with reason, calm, and lots of practical advice. This is one book that belongs on the shelves of everyone involved in an interfaith or even same-gender marriage." -- Lisa Rojany Buccieri, Publisher and Book Packager "Reading this book is like sitting and talking with someone who is wise, experienced, and kind. Although Rabbi Reuben does not simplify a situation that is inevitably complex and often fraught with tension, he offers a perspective, and also practical advice, that may help parents and their children to grow in love, mutual respect, and even in faith." -- Ellen F. Davis, Professor of Bible and Practical Theology Duke Divinity School "A wise, humane and very helpful book for every parent (Jewish or not) whose child is intermarrying. Reuben takes you through the announcement of the engagement, the wedding planning, dealing with in-laws and with your child. He anticipates the pain, loss, guilt and confusion parents might feel and offers wisdom about what perspective to take on it and on how to keep the main focus where it should be: on preserving a loving relationship with your adult child. As a parent whose child recently intermarried, I know how helpful this book can be." -- Ronnie Friedland, Web Magazine Editor, InterfaithFamily.com

This book is a practical guide for parents whose children intermarry.

This book is a practical guide for parents whose children intermarry. It draws upon Rabbi Reuben's personal experiences officiating at over a thousand interfaith weddings. The author imparts the lessons he has learned for helping parents create loving, supportive, and successful relationships with their own children, their new son- or daughter-in-law, and their new interfaith in-laws, without compromising the integrity of their own dearly-held beliefs and faith. In addition, he incorporates anecdotal experiences of parents who have shared their own formulas for successfully coping with the day-to-day issues of maintaining the best relationship with their children. And he includes stories from same-sex unions as well. Written for people of various faiths across the religious spectrum, this book is a valuable source of information, guidance, and support. It speaks directly to parents, with concrete practical suggestions about how to maintain the best possible relationship with their children—and be a positive influence upon their grandchild