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- catalog abstract "Married to a convert herself, Diamant anticipates all the questions, doubts, and concerns, provides a comprehensive explanation of the rules and rituals of conversion, and offers practical guidance toward creating a Jewish identity. 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 (the 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.".
- catalog contributor b10305373.
- catalog created "c1997.".
- catalog date "1997".
- catalog date "c1997.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1997.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 278-294).".
- catalog description "Introduction: The journey to Judaism. -- 1. Making your way: New definitions -- Family matters. -- 2. Preparation: Choosing your rabbi -- Study -- Am I ready? -- Choosing a Hebrew name -- 3. Rituals and ceremonies: The covenant of circumcision -- Final exam : the Bet Din -- Mikvah : a river from Eden -- Conversion ceremonies -- Conversion of children. -- 4. Celebrating conversion: Conversion celebrations -- Tzedakah -- Hiddur mitzvah : making it beautiful -- A word about weddings. -- 5. Becoming Jewish: Creating a Jewish identity, living a Jewish life -- Your mitzvot -- Your Torah -- Community matters -- Your first year as a Jew -- Who needs to know? -- 5. Your history : a short history of conversion to Judaism. -- Afterword: Kavod ha-ger : honoring the convert.".
- catalog description "Married to a convert herself, Diamant anticipates all the questions, doubts, and concerns, provides a comprehensive explanation of the rules and rituals of conversion, and offers practical guidance toward creating a Jewish identity. 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 (the 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.".
- catalog extent "xxi, 294 p. ;".
- catalog hasFormat "Choosing a Jewish life.".
- catalog identifier "080524137X".
- catalog isFormatOf "Choosing a Jewish life.".
- catalog issued "1997".
- catalog issued "c1997.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Schocken Books,".
- catalog relation "Choosing a Jewish life.".
- catalog subject "296.7/1 20".
- catalog subject "BM729.P7 D53 1997".
- catalog subject "Conversion Judaism.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Introduction: The journey to Judaism. -- 1. Making your way: New definitions -- Family matters. -- 2. Preparation: Choosing your rabbi -- Study -- Am I ready? -- Choosing a Hebrew name -- 3. Rituals and ceremonies: The covenant of circumcision -- Final exam : the Bet Din -- Mikvah : a river from Eden -- Conversion ceremonies -- Conversion of children. -- 4. Celebrating conversion: Conversion celebrations -- Tzedakah -- Hiddur mitzvah : making it beautiful -- A word about weddings. -- 5. Becoming Jewish: Creating a Jewish identity, living a Jewish life -- Your mitzvot -- Your Torah -- Community matters -- Your first year as a Jew -- Who needs to know? -- 5. Your history : a short history of conversion to Judaism. -- Afterword: Kavod ha-ger : honoring the convert.".
- catalog title "Choosing a Jewish life : a handbook for people converting to Judaism and for their family and friends / Anita Diamant.".
- catalog type "text".