My Husband Doesn't Believe in G-d
Question
I’m married, my husband doesn’t believe in Gd and I do. However we both want to lead a traditional Jewish lifestyle. My husband is Jewish and we got married in an Orthodox Jewish wedding. What do we do? He wants to raise a traditional family as well, but just doesn’t believe in Gd.
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your question.
I have seen your situation before. You are not alone.
Let’s begin with the good: You both want to lead a traditional lifestyle. Your home will be following Jewish values. Your kids will have Jewish experiences. Your home will be kosher. Your husband will not challenge your beliefs and preference. This is very important.
On the other hand, to live with a spouse that does not believe in G-d is certainly frustrating and upsetting. The Aish Yeshiva in Jerusalem has all kinds of programs, webinars, and seminars that prove the existence of G-d (and let beyond total doubt!) and much of this can be found on their website. There are many other such websites, as well. You should encourage your husband to reach out to these websites and these rabbis and have him ask his question and doubts about G-d.
It sounds like, on the whole, you are happily married, and you love your husband. Hopefully, your husband will sooner, rather than later, realize that there is a G-d who runs the world. Remind him that G-d is so good that He gave you to him as his wife!
Best of luck!