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Celebrating Your New Jewish Daughter: Creating Jewish Ways to Welcome Baby Girls into the Covenant - New and Traditional Ceremonies »

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Authors: Debra Nussbaum Cohen, Debra Nussbaum Cohen
ISBN-13: 9781580230902, ISBN-10: 1580230903
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Date Published: March 2001
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Debra Nussbaum Cohen

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Table of Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Pt. 1An Introduction to Contemporary Jewish Welcoming Ceremonies
1The History of This New Tradition3
2Traditional Ways of Welcoming Jewish Daughters, from Cultures around the World11
3Understanding Covenant and Dedication16
Pt. 2Welcoming Everyone
4Involving Non-Jewish Loved Ones in Your Welcoming Ceremony25
5Especially for Adopted Daughters29
6Especially for Gay and Lesbian Parents36
Pt. 3Preparing for Your Daughter's Welcoming Ceremony
7Planning the Event: An Orientation, What to Call Your Daughter's Ceremony, When to Have It, Where to Have It, Setting It Up, How Long It Should Be, How to Handle the Unexpected, the Program Guide41
8Sanctifying Your Surroundings58
Pt. 4Creating Your Daughter's Welcoming Ceremony
9How to Use This Guide, and the Order of a Contemporary Welcoming Ceremony69
10Complete Sample Ceremonies201
Notes225
Resources228
Glossary231
About Jewish Lights234

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