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READING LIST -- click on the
book title to purchase the book.
CONVERSION TO JUDAISM, GENERAL
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Choosing
Judaism: An Opportunity for Everyone,
by David Belin.
Overview essay on the openness of Judaism to all
people, Jews and non-Jews alike, 21 p.
[This book can be read for free by clicking on the
link]
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Choosing
a Jewish Life: A Handbook for People Converting
to Judaism and for Their Family and Friends,
by Anita Diamant, Schocken Books, 1998.
A rich introduction to Judaism geared especially
towards converts and those considering conversion.
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Conversion
to Judaism: A Guidebook,
by Lawrence J. Epstein, Jason Aronson, 1997.
A rather scholarly handbook to finding one's road
to Judaism.
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Questions
and Answers on Conversion to Judaism,
by Lawrence J. Epstein. Jason Aronson, 1998.
A practical guide to the process of conversion and
larger issues about becoming a Jew. |
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Readings
on Conversion to Judaism,
by Lawrence J. Epstein. Jason Aronson, 1995. |
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Not
by Birth Alone: Conversion to Judaism,
Ed. by Walter Homolka, Walter Jacob and Esther Seidel.
Continuum, 1997.
An overview of the spiritual, ethnic and historical
conceptions of Jewish identity, examining and comparing
theological and denominational ideas of "Who is
a Jew." |
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Embracing
Judaism,
by Simcha Kling. The Rabbinical Assembly, 1999.
A thoughtful primer on Jewish values and tradition
for those considering conversion. |
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Choosing
Judaism,
by Lydia Kukoff. Union of American Hebrew Congregations,
1981.
Offers basic information about Judaism and covers
issues that may arise with parents, children, and
within the Jewish community |
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Becoming
a Jew,
by Maurice Lamm. Jonathan David, 1991.
An introduction to Judaism geared especially towards
those converting to Orthodox Judaism. |
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Your
People, My People: Finding Acceptance and Fulfillment
As a Jew by Choice,
by Lena Romanoff. Identity Plus, 1999.
The director of the Jewish Converts Network guides
people through the various dimensions - spiritual,
emotional, and practical - of conversion to Judaism.
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Intermarriage
and Conversion : A Halakhic Solution,
by J. Simcha Cohen. Ktav, 1987. |
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