Becoming Jewish
Subtitle: the challenges, rewards, and paths to conversion
By: Steven Carr Reuben and Jennifer S. Hanin
Contributors: Hanin, Jennifer S., 1964-
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Lanham, MD
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781442208483; 9781442208490
Subjects: Jewish converts; Conversion; Judaism
Description: 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 every step of the process and infuse a 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.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: the inspiration for becoming Jewish / Jennifer S. Hanin; title: Finding new meaning; title: Belonging vs. believing; title: Telling family and friends; title: Hitting the books; title: Learning and ancient language; title: Honoring Shabbat; title: Holidays and Holy Days; title: Facing the bet din; title: Mikvah & more; title: Tradition; title: Living single; title: All this for a wedding?; title: Raising Jewish kids; title: Adult b'nai mitzvah & beyond; title: Is Madonna Jewish?; title: Do they hate you too?; title: Everyone matters; title: Children of Israel.