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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 the conversion process, providing the right mix of advice, resources and humor for the journey. Jews-to-be often find the steps to Judaism foreign, complex, and mysterious. From learning an ancient language, to entering the mikvah (ritual bath), to choosing a Hebrew name, to circumcision, to appearing before a bet din (Jewish court), becoming a Jew is anything but quick and easy. In this engaging and accessible guide, Reuben and Hanin offer practical wisdom for every step of conversion, including:*telling family and friends *selecting a denomination*choosing a rabbi*understanding Jewish rituals*celebrating Jewish holidays*putting aside childhood holidays*keeping ties to the past*advice on weddings, raising kids, and moreThroughout, the authors 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.
Contents
Foreword by Bob SagetAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The Inspiration for Becoming JewishChapter 1: Finding New MeaningMaking the TransitionWhat Defines a Jew?Why is Culture so Important?Why Convert?What Is Involved?Choosing a Hebrew NameGetting StartedRabbi ShoppingFinding Community OnlineThe Right Rabbi for YouJewish DenominationsDo You Need to Learn Hebrew?Will Your Children Need to Convert?Using this BookChapter 2: Belonging vs. BelievingBelief-Based ReligionBelonging-Based ReligionWill Jews Accept You as a Convert?Will Family and Friends Accept You?What Does "Religious" Mean?Labels Belong on ProductsMore than a ReligionYour Jewish Inheritance RoomDeveloping Your Own Jewish CustomsChapter 3: Telling Family & FriendsTopics Considered TabooBe HonestFind a Neutral SettingGaining SupportDo it for YouMore Than You Bargained ForThose Awkward MomentsStart Living ItChapter 4: Hitting the BooksChoosing Your PathSeeing with a Jewish Set of EyesTMI!Just Do ItChapter 5: Learning an Ancient LanguageReally? Is Hebrew Required?Language of the TorahCurl Up with the Dead Sea ScrollsHelp!But It Looks So DifferentYour Secret Decoder RingNothing Ventured, Nothing GainedWorth the EffortChapter 6: Honoring ShabbatRock Star StatusMaking Shabbat YoursThe Three Traditional Shabbat RitualsA Blessing for ChildrenDo-It-Yourself ShabbatWeekly Farewell PartyChapter 7: Holidays & Holy DaysEarly or Late?More Holidays than You Can Shake a Lulav AtMake Your Sukkah Shine The Miracle of Religious FreedomThe Three-Hour MealChapter 8: Facing the Bet DinBehind the Bet Din Use "We" TermsDon't Sweat ItAssessing Your IntentCramming Sold SeparatelyChapter 9: Mikvah and MoreThe MikvahModesty Takes a BackseatConversion CeremonyCircumcisionHatafat Dam BritBrit MilahBrit Milah for NewbornsCalming Conversion JittersChapter 10: TraditionWhy Tradition MattersMore Than a NurseryTying the KnotR.I.P.Sacred Rituals & CustomsKnowing What's ImportantCornerstones of JudaismMaking it WorkChapter 11: Living SingleThe Many Meanings of "Family" Finding Your Own "Jewish Mother"Don't Amputate Your PastChapter 12: All This for a Wedding?Turning Two Into OneMore Than ArtFour Poles and Some FrabicWalking in CirclesGetting to "I Do"Sheva Berachot (Seven Blessings) The Plain Gold BandThe Groom Wore Steel-Toed ShoesGetting a GetChapter 13: Raising Jewish KidsHang On! Help is On Its WayQ & ALive It Yourself Chapter 14: Adult B'nai Mitzvah and Beyond Rite of PassageFacing Your FearsWhat Can You Expect?Adult B'nai Mitzvah Syllabus-ConservativeWhat Else Can You Learn?Virtual LearningChapter 15: Is Madonna Jewish?Understanding the RootsWhat is Kabbalah?The Five LayersKabbalah is JewishKabbalah is NOT JudaismTrying Pop KabbalahIs Kabbalah for You?Chapter 16: Do They Hate You Too?Centuries of Jew HatingEyes Wide OpenShould You Be Concerned?Is There a Bull's-Eye on Your Back?Fertile Grounds for AntisemitesHow to Avoid HatersWhat Can You Do About It?Reporting Hate Crimes & BeyondYou're Not AloneWave of Holocaust DenialFinding the Jewish Activist in YouShow Your ChutzpahChapter 17: Everyone MattersThe Gloved OneWhy So Many Lawyers?Making it Your OwnChapter 18: Children of IsraelIt Just Feels DifferentBill Said it BestPeace of Pipedream?Act for IsraelAll Corners of the GlobeAm Yisrael Chai!Appendix I: Thirty-Nine Types of Work Forbidden On ShabbatAppendix II: Conversion Course-OrthodoxGlossaryResourcesIndex
