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Becoming Jewish
The Challenges, Rewards, and Paths to Conversion
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2011
Summary
Becoming Jewish is the first all-inclusive, step-by-step guide to converting to Judaism. Steven Carr Reuben, a highly respected rabbi, and Jennifer S. Hanin, a convert to the faith, lead readers through the conversion process, providing the right mix of advice, resources and humor for the journey.
Jews-to-be often find the steps to Judaism foreign, complex, and mysterious. From learning an ancient language, to entering the mikvah (ritual bath), to choosing a Hebrew name, to circumcision, to appearing before a bet din (Jewish court), becoming a Jew is anything but quick and easy. In this engaging and accessible guide, Reuben and Hanin offer practical wisdom for every step of conversion, including:
telling family and friends
selecting a denomination
choosing a rabbi
understanding Jewish rituals
celebrating Jewish holidays
putting aside childhood holidays
keeping ties to the past
advice on weddings, raising kids, and more
Throughout, the authors focus on developing a healthy spiritual life, while helping readers understand what it means to be Jewish, absorb Jewish teachings, and live a Jewish life.
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Copyright year
2011
ISBN-Print
978-1-4422-0847-6
ISBN-Online
978-1-4422-0849-0
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
256
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Contents No access
Foreword No access
Acknowledgments No access
Introduction No access Pages 1 - 6
Chapter 1: Finding New Meaning No access Pages 7 - 26
Chapter 2: Belonging vs. Believing No access Pages 27 - 36
Chapter 3: Telling Family and Friends No access Pages 37 - 46
Chapter 4: Hitting the Books No access Pages 47 - 56
Chapter 5: Learning an Ancient Language No access Pages 57 - 66
Chapter 6: Honoring Shabbat No access Pages 67 - 76
Chapter 7: Holidays and Holy Days No access Pages 77 - 96
Chapter 8: Facing the Bet Din No access Pages 97 - 104
Chapter 9: Mikvah and More No access Pages 105 - 116
Chapter 10: Tradition No access Pages 117 - 132
Chapter 11: Living Single No access Pages 133 - 142
Chapter 12: All This for a Wedding? No access Pages 143 - 152
