{"title":"L’Chaim (Judaism \u0026 Jewish Wisdom)","description":"\u003cp\u003eJewish wisdom and spiritual life through women’s scholarship, women authors, and women’s lived experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"here-all-along-finding-meaning-spirituality-and-a-deeper-connection-to-life-in-judaism-after-finally-choosing-to-look-there-hardcover","title":"Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life--In Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Hurwitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe renowned political speechwriter and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAs a Jew \u003c\/i\u003erediscovers Judaism, finding timeless wisdom and spiritual connection in its age-old practices and traditions. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Sarah Hurwitz was Michelle Obama's head speechwriter, and with this book she becomes Judaism's speechwriter.\"--Adam Grant, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGive and Take, Originals, \u003c\/i\u003eand co-author of \u003ci\u003eOption B\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter a decade as a political speechwriter--serving as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama, a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama, and chief speechwriter for Hillary Clinton on her 2008 presidential campaign--Sarah Hurwitz decided to apply her skills as a communicator to writing a book . . . about Judaism. And no one is more surprised than she is. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHurwitz was the quintessential lapsed Jew--until, at age thirty-six, after a tough breakup, she happened upon an advertisement for an introductory class on Judaism. She attended on a whim, but was blown away by what she found: beautiful rituals, helpful guidance on living an ethical life, conceptions of God beyond the judgy bearded man in the sky--none of which she had learned in Hebrew school or during the two synagogue services she grudgingly attended each year. That class led to a years-long journey during which Hurwitz visited the offices of rabbis, attended Jewish meditation retreats, sat at the Shabbat tables of Orthodox families, and read hundreds of books about Judaism--all in dogged pursuit of answers to her biggest questions. What she found transformed her life, and she wondered: How could there be such a gap between the richness of what Judaism offers and the way so many Jews like her understand and experience it? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSarah Hurwitz is on a mission to close this gap by sharing the profound insights she discovered on everything from Jewish holidays, ethics, and prayer to Jewish conceptions of God, death, and social justice. In this entertaining and accessible book, she shows us why Judaism matters and how its message is more relevant than ever, and she inspires Jews to do the learning, questioning, and debating required to make this religion their own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Searching for meaning in the ancient scripture and traditions of Judaism, Sarah Hurwitz takes us along on an enriching journey of discovery. In \u003ci\u003eHere All Along, \u003c\/i\u003e she explores her birthright as a Jew and finds timeless and valuable life lessons.\"--David Axelrod, director of the University of Chicago Institute of Politics and former senior advisor to President Barack Obama\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 2009 to 2017, \u003cb\u003eSarah Hurwitz\u003c\/b\u003e worked in the White House, serving as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama and as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama. Prior to working in government, Hurwitz was the chief speechwriter for Hillary Clinton on her 2008 campaign for president and a speechwriter for Senator John Kerry and General Wesley Clark during the 2004 presidential election. Hurwitz is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 9.3 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 03, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62443005149554,"sku":"9780525510710","price":40.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4762\/6354\/files\/8CpkJeYwFN9780525510710.webp?v=1791077629"},{"product_id":"choosing-a-jewish-life-revised-and-updated-a-handbook-for-people-converting-to-judaism-and-for-their-family-and-friends-paperback","title":"Choosing a Jewish Life, Revised and Updated: A Handbook for People Converting to Judaism and for Their Family and Friends - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnita Diamant\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive guide to the conversion process--for a new generation of Jews-by-choice.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHowever you choose to fashion your personal journey to Judaism, Anita Diamant is the perfect guide. In this comprehensive, wide-ranging book you will learn how to choose a rabbi, a synagogue, a denomination, and a Hebrew name; how to discuss your decision with your birth family; what happens at the \u003ci\u003emikveh\u003c\/i\u003e (ritual bath) and at the \u003ci\u003ehatafat dam brit\u003c\/i\u003e (circumcision ritual for those already circumcised); how to find your footing in a new spiritual family and create a new Jewish identity; and how you and your children can maintain bonds to your family of origin. Also included are suggestions for readings, prayers, and poems that can personalize conversion rituals; a glossary of terms; and a short history of conversion in Judaism. This revised edition contains a completely updated chapter on how the \u003ci\u003emikveh\u003c\/i\u003e is used in the conversion process and an updated list of online resources and books for further reading. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are just beginning to consider converting or have already started down the path to Judaism, here is everything you will need to make the process joyous, sacred, and meaningful.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarried to a convert herself, Anita Diamant provides advice and information that can transform the act of conversion into an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. \u003cbr\u003eHere you will learn how to choose a rabbi, a synagogue, a denomination, a Hebrew name; how to handle the difficulty of putting aside Christmas; what happens at the mikvah (ritual bath) or at a hatafat dam brit (circumcision ritual for those already circumcised); how to find your footing in a new spiritual family that is not always well prepared to receive you; and how not to lose your bonds to your family of origin. Diamant anticipates all the questions, doubts, and concerns, and provides a comprehensive explanation of the rules and rituals of conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eANITA DIAMANT is the best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Red Tent\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, among many works of fiction and nonfiction on contemporary Jewish practices. Her nonfiction books include \u003ci\u003eHow to Raise a Jewish Child \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSaying Kaddish\u003c\/i\u003e. 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