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Chicken Soup with Chopsticks
A Jew's Struggle for Truth in an Interfaith Relationship

Independently featured / reviewed
by 26 publications, including
The Jewish Press,
Baltimore Jewish Times,
The American Israelite,
Ottawa Jewish Bulletin,
The Canadian Jewish News,
Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle,
plus Rogers TV , &
Shalom USA Radio
.

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“Anyone who still thinks that Judaism is only for those born Jewish should read this inspiring book. ”

Dennis Prager,
Radio talk show host and
author of Happiness is a Serious Problem

“This book is an invaluable resource in its lucid and frank musings on the many and varied issues that need to be addressed by the thoughtful Jew. ”

Rabbi Reuven Tradburks, Toronto’s rabbinical court for conversion

“If anyone knows of someone in such a dilemma [interfaith relationship], this book should be required reading. ”

The Jewish Press

... helpful for couples contemplating interfaith relationships … a good addition to synagogue and public library collections. ”

Association of Jewish Libraries

... thought-provoking and may help others facing the minefield of intermarriage to ask themselves some of the right questions. ”

Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle

Synopsis

The moment Jack Botwinik became enamoured of Belinda Cheung, he began to reflect seriously on his Jewish heritage and identity. Confronted with an ancient, rich and fascinating Chinese tradition that he knew nothing about, and that threatened to eclipse his own, Jack was challenged to identify what was ultimately special about his Jewishness.

While embarking with his Chinese girlfriend on a sincere quest for Truth across religions, Jack was keenly aware of his bias: he feared being cut off from his family and friends and from his ethnic roots, and hoped that Belinda would convert to Judaism.

In seeking to show Belinda the beauty, depth and meaningfulness of his religion, Jack came to discover these things himself. And as Belinda was being drawn to the teachings of Judaism, it helped Jack validate his own changing worldview and way of life.


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