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b) Get the book "Why Marry Jewish" by Doron Kornbluth. It is an amazing book. It is available online by its publisher, www.targum.com1
c) She must be made aware that you do not condone this relationship. This must be done in a non-confrontational manner. Hopefully after taking steps (a) and (b), you will be sufficiently informed to rationally explain the reasons why you object to the relationship.
Never, never, cut off the lines of communication; they are your best hope for influencing her decisions
e) Pray -- because this is not easy. With G-d's help your daughter will make the correct decision.
f) Bring more Judaism into your personal lives and around the home. The more meaningful and relevant Judaism is to your child’s life, the more likely s/he is to seek a partner who cares for it too. This is effective even after a child is already dating, but even more so before a child reaches the dating age.
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My wife does not understand our customs and traditions. She feels things like having a restricted diet at Passover restricts her. We have no common holidays. If there had been children it would be worse. Life is long, Baruch Hashem; people change; do not make mistakes which you will pay for later.
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