New Jewish Baby Book (2nd Edition)

Names, Ceremonies & Customs-A Guide for Today's Families

By: Anita Diamant

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Paperback | 1 March 2005 | Edition Number 2

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304 Pages

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Revised

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22.86 x 15.24 x 1.63

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The practical, inspiring guide for all Jewish people expecting a baby. It has been expanded, updated, and revised. This book is a complete resource to the traditions and rituals for welcoming a new child to the world and into the Jewish community and for commemorating this joyous event in family life - whatever your family constellation. It: provides ceremonies you can copy for handouts so that guests are an even greater part of the experience. a special section for interfaith families which helps make the celebrations inclusive, comfortable, and joyous for all. Includes ceremonies for girls, as well as for boys. Drawn from the wealth of mythic, historic, religious, culinary and literary traditions that surround the arrival of a new Jewish baby, and informed by contemporary insight and practice, "The NEw Jewish Baby Book" describes the many ways that new parents can celebrate the arrival of a child, the newest member of your extended families and a unique and precious chapter on the on-going saga of the Jewish people.

Industry Reviews

"I've never been religious, but during my pregnancy I had a lot of questions about Jewish traditions ... this book helped me make all the decisions."
-Robin Wolaner, founder, Parenting magazine

"Lovely.... Does a wonderful job of explaining aspects of traditional Jewish law-meaningful suggestions make tradition relevant to contemporary situations."
-American Library Association's Booklist

"Weaves together history, traditions, laws and practices, rituals and prayers to form a beautiful tapestry.... A wonderful resource."
-Rabbi Joy Levitt (Reconstructionist), associate executive director of programming at the Manhattan JCC

"A book that all Jewish parents-no matter how religious-will find fascinating as well as useful. It is a perfect shower or new baby gift."
-Pamela Abrams, executive editor, Parents magazine

"Skillfully teaches how traditional Jewish ritual enhances life's most sacred moments and stimulates thinking about developing new practices that acknowledge the changing nature of the Jewish family and demonstrate sensitivity to issues of gender and adoption."
-Rabbi William H. Lebeau (Conservative), vice chancellor, The Jewish Theological Seminary of America

"Gives all of us-experts and novices alike-the ability and confidence to begin our Jewish child rearing on a profound and sacred plane."
-Cantor Benjie Ellen Shiller (Reform), professor of cantorial arts, HUC-JIR School of Sacred Music

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Foreword	p. xi
Preface	p. xv
Acknowledgments	p. xix
Introduction	p. xxi
Chai-Life	p. 1
Conception	p. 3
Pregnancy	p. 6
Birth	p. 10
A Jewish Name	p. 13
Naming	p. 15
A Son! Boys' Names	p. 29
A Daughter! Girls' Names	p. 54
Brit-Covenant	p. 79
Covenants	p. 81
Brit Milah-The Covenant of Circumcision	p. 83
Questions and Answers	p. 84
History	p. 89
Traditional Interpretations	p. 91
Planning a Bris	p. 92
Liturgy and Ritual	p. 100
Adoption, Conversion, and Rituals for Already Circumcised Sons	p. 105
Caring for the Newly Circumcised Baby	p. 108
Two Ceremonies for Brit Milah	p. 108
Brit Bat-Welcoming Our Daughters	p. 122
History	p. 123
Planning a Brit Bat	p. 126
Elements of a Brit Bat Ceremony	p. 129
Four Ceremonies for Brit Bat	p. 140
Hiddur Mitzvah-Beautiful Touches	p. 165
Ideas and Readings for Your Celebration	p. 165
Simcha-Joy	p. 185
Simcha Means "Party"	p. 187
Announcements	p. 192
Celebrations and Customs	p. 203
The Changing Jewish Family	p. 213
Interfaith Families	p. 216
Adoption	p. 220
The First Year	p. 233
Weaning	p. 238
What Non-Jews Should Know about Brit Milah-the Covenant of Circumcision	p. 243
What Non-Jews Should Know about Brit Bat-the Covenant for a Daughter	p. 246
Resources for New Parents	p. 249
Notes	p. 254
Glossary	p. 267
Directory of Artists	p. 272
Index	p. 273
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New Jewish Baby Book (2nd Edition)

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