Jewish Family and Life : Traditions, Holidays, and Values for Today's Parents and Children

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Summary: Great resource on Jewish Values, Holidays, and Traditions
Review: As a Christian who's seriously dating a Jew, I ordered the book to help me understand what being Jewish is all about. This book has a wealth of information about embracing Jewishness, raising a Jewish family, and maintaining Jewish traditions and identity. Much of the advice is geared toward those who wish to bring more Jewish faith and culture into busy, modern lives. I appreciated the honest and suppportive perspective on interfaith relationships. The prayers, blessings,and quotes throughout the book give an inspiring picture of an embraceable faith, as well as lots of insight as to how that faith can be woven into daily life. Wonderful book, a real gem.

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Summary: A great resource, comprehensive and fun!
Review: I reccomend this book highly! Not only is it practical and informative, it's a great read. Fun and accessible. Don't miss it!

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Summary: Required Reading For Every Contemporary Jewish Family
Review: This book is mandatory for anyone interested in imbuing a lasting sense of Jewishness, however you define it, in his or her modern, worldly Jewish family. It contains such a rich set of resources -- there is something here for everyone. Whether you are interested in creative alternatives to rituals you've practiced for years or you just want to fill some basic gaps in your knowledge of daily Jewish life, this book has what you're looking for. I was so impressed by how comprehensive it is and how it speaks directly to the issues faced by contemporary Jews raising families in America. Very practical, very thoughtful, very enjoyable - and you learn the secrets of Stephen Spielberg's Matzo Brei recipe!

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Summary: Good for thought
Review: This is a good book to use to plan activities and ways of celebrating the various holidays in a manner to make children more interested in their own culture rather than the Christian culture that surrounds them. I think it would also work for those who became bored with the Judaism offered them as children but who wish to re-enter the Jewish way of life (or converts).

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Summary: Great book, well needed
Review: What a great tool for helping to bring up your children in a Jewish home. We're a mixed couple and it really strengthened our marriag