| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xxi, 294 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 278-294). |
| Contents |
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. |
| Subject |
Jewish converts.
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Proselytizing -- Judaism.
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Conversion -- Judaism.
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| ISBN |
080524137X |
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