{"product_id":"choosing-a-jewish-life-revised-and-updated-a-handbook-for-people-converting-to-judaism-and-for-their-family-and-friends","title":"Choosing a Jewish Life, Revised and Updated: A Handbook for People Converting to Judaism and for Their Family and Friends","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Flap\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarried 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. \n\u003cbr\u003eHere 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPeople converting to Judaism will find this a helpful handbook for themselves, their families, and friends. Married to a convert herself, Diamant anticipates all the questions, doubts, and concerns, and provides a comprehensive explanation of the rules and rituals of conversion, and offers practical guidance toward creating a Jewish identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tANITA DIAMANT is the best-selling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Red Tent\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, among many works of fiction and nonfiction on contemporary Jewish practices. Her nonfiction books include \n\u003ci\u003eHow to Raise a Jewish Child \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eSaying Kaddish\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the founding president of Mayyim Hayyim\/Living Waters Community Mikveh and the Paula Brody \u0026amp; Family Education Center in Newton, Massachusetts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarried 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. \n\u003cbr\u003eHere 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe definitive guide to the conversion process--for a new generation of Jews-by-choice.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHowever you choose to fashion your personal journey to Judaism, Anita Diamant is the perfect guide. In this comprehensive, wide-ranging book you will learn how to choose a rabbi, a synagogue, a denomination, and a Hebrew name; how to discuss your decision with your birth family; what happens at the \n\u003ci\u003emikveh\u003c\/i\u003e (ritual bath) and at the \n\u003ci\u003ehatafat dam brit\u003c\/i\u003e (circumcision ritual for those already circumcised); how to find your footing in a new spiritual family and create a new Jewish identity; and how you and your children can maintain bonds to your family of origin. Also included are suggestions for readings, prayers, and poems that can personalize conversion rituals; a glossary of terms; and a short history of conversion in Judaism. This revised edition contains a completely updated chapter on how the \n\u003ci\u003emikveh\u003c\/i\u003e is used in the conversion process and an updated list of online resources and books for further reading. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are just beginning to consider converting or have already started down the path to Judaism, here is everything you will need to make the process joyous, sacred, and meaningful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Diamant, Anita\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Schocken Books Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 1998-02-24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Religion \/ Judaism \/ Rituals \u0026amp; Practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Proselytes and proselyting, Jewish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780805210958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780805210958\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schocken Books Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52372945469721,"sku":"SP-9780805210958","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780805210958_spiral.png?v=1778455724","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/choosing-a-jewish-life-revised-and-updated-a-handbook-for-people-converting-to-judaism-and-for-their-family-and-friends","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}