Growing up in 1970s Long Island, Joseph Rabin was no different from any other kid in his neighborhood. He attended public school, joined the Boy Scouts, and pursued his passion for sports—eventually becoming one of the top college wrestlers in the country. But, as “Mighty Joe Rabin” fought his way to national recognition, he faced an even greater battle: the unspoken expectation that success in America meant leaving his Jewish identity behind.

In Choosing God Over Gold, Rabin explores the tension between Jewish tradition and the pursuit of the American Dream—a struggle faced by generations of immigrants trying to integrate without losing themselves. Through deeply personal stories, he confronts the challenges of assimilation, the pressures to conform, and the moments that tested his faith and convictions.

With honesty, insight, and a keen mind, Rabin sheds light on what it means to grow up Jewish in a grim reality that disparages cultural identity in favor of Christian conformism.

More than a personal memoir of integration, Choosing God Over Gold is a thought-provoking reflection on identity, heritage, and the cost of belonging.