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Authors: Lawrence Epstein
ISBN-13: 9781568211282, ISBN-10: 1568211287
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Aronson, Jason Inc.
Date Published: July 1994
Edition: (Non-applicable)

Author Biography: Lawrence Epstein

Book Synopsis

Addressing the potential convert directly, the author takes up each aspect of the process in a friendly anecdotal style. He describes the conversion process itself and discusses the family and social ramifications. The book also includes brief treatments of Jewish texts.

	Acknowledgments
	Introduction
Pt. I	Becoming Jewish
1	First Thoughts	3
2	Why People Convert to Judaism: Some Stories	5
3	Getting Information and Advice about Conversion to Judaism	23
4	Conversion to Judaism in Jewish Thought and History	27
5	Conversion to Judaism in Jewish Life Today	35
6	Roles of the Partner, Parents, In-Laws, and Friends	45
7	The Conversion Process	55
8	Feelings, Holidays, Children: The Challenges of Conversion	75
Pt. II	Judaism: A Basic Guide
9	Jewish Beliefs	83
10	Jewish Texts	109
11	Jewish History: A Brief Outline	119
12	Jewish Practices	143
13	The Ethnic Dimension in Jewish Life	197
Pt. III	After the Conversion
14	Making Jewish Choices	203
15	Choosing a Synagogue	205
16	Continuing to Study	211
17	Raising Jewish Children	217
18	Getting Involved in Jewish Life: How the Jewish Community Is Organized	225
	Appendix A: A Brief Guide to Jewish Books	233
	Appendix B: A Brief Guide to Jewish Films	241
	Appendix C: Additional Resources	245
	Appendix D: Table of Acronyms	247
	Appendix E: Glossary of Jewish Terms	249
	Appendix F: Guidelines for Conversion	253
	Index	269

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