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Choosing a Jewish Life, Revised and Updated : A Handbook for People Converting to Judaism and for Their Family and Friends
Overview
Married to a convert herself, Anita Diamant provides advice and information that can transform the act of conversion into an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth.
Here you will learn how to choose a rabbi, a synagogue, a denomination, a Hebrew name; how to handle the difficulty of putting aside Christmas; what happens at the mikvah (ritual bath) or at a hatafat dam brit (circumcision ritual for those already circumcised); how to find your footing in a new spiritual family that is not always well prepared to receive you; and how not to lose your bonds to your family of origin. Diamant anticipates all the questions, doubts, and concerns, and provides a comprehensive explanation of the rules and rituals of conversion.
Details
- ISBN-13: 9780805210958
- ISBN-10: 0805210954
- Publisher: Schocken Books Inc
- Publish Date: February 1998
- Dimensions: 8.01 x 5.24 x 0.69 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.66 pounds
- Page Count: 256
