by
Raphael Aron
Many couples are caught up in the numerous myths that abound regarding
marriage. The prevailing view is that if an observant Jew talks
about romance or passion in marriage, he is out of line. He is trying
to make a Jewish marriage more attractive than it should be. He
is certainly crossing a line and venturing into, what many couples
would regard as, shaky ground.
The brave couple that is prepared to explore their intimate relationship
do so with a sense of trepidation, thankful for the fact that nobody
knows and nobody can see. They pray that God will understand them
and not judge them too harshly.
Ultimately, the gift of marriage remains in its wrapper. The secrets
that the mystics and the Rabbis have taught remain just that: secrets.
Torah's powerful message and lesson regarding intimacy is closeted
away.
Spirituality and Intimacy touches on the halachic and therapeutic
issues of a satisfying marriage, but ultimately this book is about
passion, romance, intimacy and spirituality. Its task is to destroy
the myths that in turn destroy relationships.
The book sets up a genuine challenge for couples of all ages encouraging
them to breathe new life into their relationships by taking a deeper
look into how relationships can be guided by a Torah perspective.
Raphael Aron studied at the
Rabbinical College of Australia and New Zealand, Yeshivat Kol
Torah in Jerusalem and University of Melbourne.
Raphael is the Director of the Gateway Family Counselling Centre
in Melbourne, Australia. He has assisted hundreds of individuals,
couples and families in the spheres of marriage counselling and
addictions.
Raphael appears regularly in the media and provides expert evidence
in relation to court matters involving family issues. He runs
seminars at schools, as well as parenting and couples' workshops
for the broader community, and lectures internationally.
Raphael and his wife, Shani, live in Melbourne. They have nine
children.
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