Ruth Nemzoff

Dr. Ruth Nemzoff, author of “Don’t Bite Your Tongue: How to Foster Rewarding Relationships with Your Adult Children” and “Don’t Roll Your Eyes: Making In-Laws into Family” is a resident scholar at The Brandeis Women’s Studies Research Center. She is on the Board of Interfaithfamily.

From Kamala and Doug to Biden’s grandkids, it’s time to be thankful for interfaith families

Jodi Bromberg and Ruth NemzoffNovember 25, 2020

Interfaith families often raise their children Jewishly. They are growing our community — and it’s time to welcome them properly.

Really Listen to Your Son First

Ruth NemzoffDecember 5, 2015

You have every right to say what you want. But this conversation is not about rights. Like so many family discussions, it is about human relationships and sensitivity and timing.

Tell Them They Can Make a Positive Difference

Ruth NemzoffOctober 31, 2015

You are my best friends. I’ll need to rely on you to help me show this young man the beauty of Judaism.

Try Joining Her on Her Journey

Ruth NemzoffOctober 10, 2015

All of this is to say you need not worry that your daughter-in-law’s interest will necessarily be confusing to your grandchild.

You Still Need to Parent Together

Ruth NemzoffJuly 11, 2015

Divorce does not free you from making parental decisions together. Religious practice is just one of the many issues that you will need to negotiate with the father of your children even though you are no longer married. No time like the present to begin.