Description
The practical, inspiring guide for all Jewish people expecting a baby. Expanded, updated, and revised.
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.
- Provides ceremonies you can copy for handouts so that guests are an even greater part of the experience.
- Special section for interfaith families helps make the celebrations inclusive, comfortable, and joyous for all.
- 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 in the on-going saga of the Jewish people."
--from the Introduction
Author: Anita Diamant
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Published: 03/01/2005
Pages: 277
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.20w x 0.82d
ISBN13: 9781580232517
ISBN10: 1580232515
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Judaism | Rituals & Practice
- Family & Relationships | Parenting | General