Seforimchatter SmallTalk: Together Forever: Torah Strategies For Marriage (with Roy & Leah Neuberger)
Jan 7, 2026
Roy Neuberger, an author and co-creator of 'Together Forever', shares his transformative journey to Torah observance alongside his wife Leah, who contributes valuable insights on marriage and family life. They discuss how to apply the 48 ways from Pirkei Avot to enhance relationships, emphasizing listening skills, constructive communication, and emotional timing. With personal anecdotes and humor, they make the strategies relatable for couples, urging that their guidance is beneficial for anyone seeking deeper connections.
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From Secular Struggle To Torah Transformation
- Roy and Leah married young and spent 11 years without Torah before discovering it transformed their marriage.
- Their shift to Torah-guided life began in 1974 after meeting Rebbetzin Esther Young Rice and changed parenting and marriage dynamics.
Pirkei Avot Frames Marriage Growth
- Roy structured the book around Pirkei Avot's 48 ways to acquire Torah and mapped each to marriage.
- He argues acquiring Torah and cultivating a successful marriage require similar inner work and practices.
Conflict As A Built‑In Signal
- Roy cites Rabbi Shimon Russell: spouses are made not to get along naturally, so conflict signals work to be done.
- Recognizing this normalizes friction and reframes conflicts as opportunities for effort and growth.
