I started dating someone who is not Jewish and my grandmother said she would rather die than see me marry outside the faith and now I feel guilty every time I am happy.
More people experience this than they realize.
You are discovering that your personal joy threatens the continuity fears of those who survived historical trauma.
“Where Are You with Jewish tikkun olam — repairing the world?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.