{"product_id":"9781442208490","title":"Becoming Jewish: The Challenges, Rewards, and Paths to Conversion","description":"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. \u003cbr\u003eJews-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:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003etelling family and friends \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eselecting a denomination\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003echoosing a rabbi\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eunderstanding Jewish rituals\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ecelebrating Jewish holidays\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eputting aside childhood holidays\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ekeeping ties to the past\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eadvice on weddings, raising kids, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout, 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield Publishers, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140171153648,"sku":"9781442208490","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781442208490_p0.jpg?v=1763798193","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781442208490","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}