Recommended Books
Understanding Jewish tradition, dealing with interfaith issues, walking the path of conversion to Judaism or raising Jewish children and grandchildren in an interfaith family can each have their confusing and difficult moments. Finding relevant information and resources to help you through these matters can be equally challenging. Therefore, we have compiled the following list of resources that may help you begin the journey for answers. Topics include:
Conversion / Choosing Judaism
Embracing the Covenant: Converts to Judaism Talk About Why & How
Berkowitz, Rabbi Allan L., and Moskovitz, PattiJewish Lights Publishing, 1996 Tweet
Choosing a Jewish Life: A Handbook for People Converting to Judaism and for Their Family and Friends
Diamant, AnitaSchocken Books Inc., 1998 TweetTo Be a Jew: A Guide to Jewish Observance in Contemporary Times
Donin, Hayim HalevyBasic Books, 1991 TweetTurbulent Souls: A Catholic Son's Return to His Jewish Family
Dubner, Stephen J.William Morrow & Co., 1999 Tweet-
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Suddenly Jewish: Jews Raised by Gentiles Discover Their Jewish Roots
Kessel, BarbaraBrandeis University Press, 2000 Tweet-
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Embracing the Stranger: Intermarriage and the Future of the American Jewish Community
McClain, Ellen JaffeBasic Books Inc., 1995 ISBN: 0465019080. -This book is out-of-print, try AbeBooks.com
TweetFinding a Home for the Soul: Interviews with Converts to Judaism
Myrowitz, Catherine HallJason Aronson, Inc., 1995 TweetYour People, My People: Finding Acceptance and Fulfillment as a Jew by Choice
Romanoff, Lena, with Hostein, LisaThe Jewish Publication Society, 1990 ISBN: 0827605641. -This book is out-of-print, try AbeBooks.com.
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Intermarriage
Black, Jewish and Interracial: It's Not the Color of Your Skin, But the Race of Your Kin and Other Myths of Identity
Azoulay, Katya GibelDuke University Press, 1997 TweetMixed Blessings: Overcoming the Stumbling Blocks in an Interfaith Marriage
Cowan, Paul with Cowan, RachelPenguin Books, Inc., 1988 ISBN: 0140111891. -This book is out-of-print, try AbeBooks.com.
TweetMixed Matches: How to Create Successful Interracial, Interethnic, and Interfaith Relationships
Crohn, JoelBallantine Books, 1995This book is out-of-print, try AbeBooks.com.
TweetThe Guide to Jewish Interfaith Family Life: An InterfaithFamily.com Handbook
Friedland, Ronnie, and Case, Edmund, editorsJewish Lights Publishing, 2001 TweetStrangers to the Tribe: Portraits of Interfaith Marriage
Glaser,GabrielleHoughton Mifflin Co., 1997 ISBN: 0395727766. -This book is out-of-print, try AbeBooks.com
Tweet"Who Is a Jew?:" Conversations, not Conclusions
Hyman, MerylJewish Lights Publishing, Woodstock, VT, 1999 TweetInterfaith Families: Personal Stories of Jewish-Christian Intermarriage
Kaplan, JaneSeabury Books, 2005 TweetInside Intermarriage: A Christian Partner's Perspective on Raising a Jewish Family
Keen, JimURJ Press, 2001 TweetLove and Tradition: Marriage Between Jews and Christians
Mayer, EgonSchocken Books, 1987 ISBN: 0805208283. -This book is out-of-print, try AbeBooks.com
TweetThe Intermarriage Handbook: A Guide for Jews and Christians
Petsonk, Judy, and Remsen, JimHarper Paperbacks, 1991 TweetIntermarriage: The Challenge of Living With Differences Between Christians and Jews
Schneider, Susan WeidmanThe Free Press, Simon & Schuster/Macmillan USA, 1989 ISBN: 0029279410. -This book is out-of-print, try AbeBooks.com.
TweetBlack, White and Jewish: Autobiography of a Shifting Self
Walker, RebeccaRiverhead Trade, 2002The author is the daughter of Alice Walker and attorney, Mel Leventhal.
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Introduction to Judaism & Jewish Living
The Tapestry of Jewish Time: A Spiritual Guide to Holidays and Life-Cycle Events
Cardin, Rabbi Nina BethBehrman House, 2000 TweetIrreconcilable Differences? A Learning Resource for Jews and Christians
Catalano, Rosann; Sandmel, David; and Leighton, Christopher, editorsWestview Press, 2001 TweetLiving a Jewish Life: Jewish Traditions, Customs and Values for Today's Families
Diamant, Anita, and Cooper, HowardHarperPerennial, 1996 Tweet-
Jews: The Essence and Character of a People
Hertzberg, Arthur, and Hirt-Manheimer, AronHarperOne, 1999 Tweet-
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To Life! A Celebration of Jewish Being and Thinking
Kushner, Rabbi HaroldGrand Central Publishing, 1994 TweetHow to be a Perfect Stranger, Vol. 2: A Guide to Etiquette in Other People's Religious Ceremonies
Magida, Arthur J.Skylight Paths Publishing, 1999 Tweet-
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Nine Questions People Ask About Judaism
Prager, Dennis, and Telushkin, Rabbi JosephTouchstone, 1986 Tweet-
Finding God: Selected Responses (Revised Edition)
Sonsino, Rabbi Rifat and Syme, Daniel B.URJ Press, 2002 Tweet-
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The Jewish Home: A Guide for Jewish Living (Revised Edition)
Syme, Rabbi Daniel B.URJ Press, 2003 TweetBiblical Literacy: The Most Important People, Events, and Ideas of the Hebrew Bible
Telushkin, Rabbi JosephWilliam Morrow, 1997 TweetJewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History
Telushkin, Rabbi JosephWilliam Morrow & CoInc., 1991 Tweet-
The Gourmet Jewish Cook
Zeidler, JudyWilliam Morrow Cookbooks, 1999Do not let the title fool you. You do not have to be a gourmet cook to use this cookbook. This is the best Jewish cookbook I have owned in my 28 years of marriage (only 17 of them as a Jew!) Everything is here, from Challah and chicken soup to Hannukah cookies and Charoset. Try every recipe, you will not be disappointed and neither will your family.
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Jewish Parenting / Grand Parenting
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The New Jewish Baby Book: Names, Ceremonies & Customs - A Guide for Today's Families (2nd Edition)
Diamant, AnitaJewish Lights Publishing, 2005 TweetHow to Be a Jewish Parent: A Practical Handbook for Family Life
Diamant, Anita, and Kushner, KarenSchocken Books, Inc., 2000 TweetWhat Does Being Jewish Mean? Read-Aloud Responses to Questions Jewish Children Ask About History, Culture and Religion
Freedman, Rabbi B., Greenberg, Jan, and Katz, KarenFireside, 1991 TweetWhere Does God Live?: Questions and Answers for Parents and Children
Gellman, Marc, and Hartman, ThomasLiguori Publications, 1996 TweetBetween Two Worlds: Choices for Grown Children of Jewish Christian Parents
Goodman-Malamuth, Leslie and Margolis, RobinPocket Books, New York, 1992 ISBN: 0671700073. -This book is out-of-print, try AbeBooks.com
TweetTen Attitudes of Highly Effective Jewish Grandparents: Patterns for Enhancing & Sustaining Your Grandchildren's Jewishness
Grishaver, Joel LurieTorah Aura Productions, 4423 Fruitland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90058, 1995. Tel: (800) BETORAH (213) 585-7312(16-page booklet)
TweetIf I'm Jewish and You're Christian, What Are the Kids?: A Parenting Guide for Interfaith Families
King, AndreaURJ Press, 1993 TweetRaising Your Child To Be a Mensch
Kurshan, NeilIvy Books, 1987 ISBN: 0804103771. -This book is out-of-print, try AbeBooks.com
TweetWhen Children Ask About God: A Guide for Parents Who Don't Always Have All the Answers
Kushner, Rabbi HaroldSchocken Books Inc., 1995 TweetMingled Roots: A Guide for Jewish Grandparents of Interfaith Grandchildren
Levin, Sunie. Illustrated by Schoenberg, Dahlia G.URJ Press, 1991 TweetThe Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children
Mogel, WendyPenguin, 2001 TweetWhen Your Jewish Child Asks Why: Answers for Tough Questions
Olitzky, Rabbi Kerry M.; Rosman, Rabbi Steven M.; and Kasakove, David P.Ktav Publishing House, 1993 TweetRaising a Mensch: How to Bring Up Ethical Children in Today's World
Rosenberg, Shelley KapnekJewish Publication Society, 2003 TweetTeaching Your Children About God: A Modern Jewish Approach
Wolpe, Rabbi DavidHarper Paperbacks, 1995 Tweet
Judaism from a Christian Perspective
A Baptist Among the Jews
Howe, Mary Blye, Wilson, John & Kushner, Rabbi LawrenceJossey-Bass, 2003 TweetCommon Prayers: Faith, Family and a Christian's Journey Through the Jewish Year
Cox, HarveyMariner Books, 2002 Tweet
Books on Judaism for Christians
The Jewish Approach to God: A Brief Introduction for Christians
Gillman, Rabbi NeilJewish Lights Publishing, 2003 TweetJewish Holidays: A Brief Introduction for Christians
Judson, Rabbi Daniel and Olitzky, Rabbi KerryJewish Lights Publishing, 2006 TweetJewish Ritual: A Brief Introduction for Christians
Judson, Rabbi Daniel and Olitzky, Rabbi KerryJewish Lights Publishing, 2004 TweetJewish Spirituality: A Brief Introduction for Christians
Kushner, Rabbi LawrenceJewish Lights Publishing, 2001 Tweet-
Introducing My Faith and My Community: The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide for the Christian in a Jewish Interfaith Relationship
Olitzky, Rabbi KerryJewish Lights Publishing, 2004 Tweet-
Books for Children
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Kaddish for Grandpa in Jesus' name amen
Howe, James. Illustrated by Catherine StockAtheneum Books for Young Readers, 2004 TweetBecause Nothing Looks Like God
Kushner, Lawrence, and Kushner, KarenJewish Lights Publishing, 2001 Tweet
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