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Becoming Jewish: The Challenges, Rewards, and Paths to Conversion - Couverture rigide

Reuben, Steven Carr Rabbi; Hanin, Jennifer S.

 
9781442208483: Becoming Jewish: The Challenges, Rewards, and Paths to Conversion
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1442208481 ISBN 13 : 9781442208483
Editeur : Rowman & Littlefield, 2011

Synopsis

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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À propos de l'auteur

Steven Carr Reuben is senior rabbi of Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation in California, the largest Reconstructionist congregation in the world. He is an avid speaker, author of numerous books, including There's an Easter Egg on Your Seder Plate: Surviving Your Child's Interfaith Marriage, articles, and blog videos on interfaith issues online and in publications ranging from USA Today to The New York Post. He lives in Pacific Palisades, California. Jennifer S. Hanin is a freelance writer, author, blogger, and a convert to Judaism. She is the author of What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant and lives in southern California.

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Éditeur
Rowman & Littlefield
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1442208481
ISBN 13 
9781442208483
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
272
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