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# Choosing a Jewish Life, Revised and Updated: A Handbook for People Converting to Judaism and for Their Family and Friends

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Review: Awsome Primer - As a searcher and a "Jew-in-process" I found/find this book to be a extremely helpful guide and primer to conversion into the liberal branches of Judaism. I am currently working torwards a conversion in the Conservative Branch of Judaism and i found this book to be very helpful in telling me what to expect. This book helps you to not be surprised with what will take place. The book goes into how to know when your ready to convert to the "ritual prick" of blood from the tip of the male reproductive organ. I recommend this book to any "Jew-in-process" who is looking into the liberal brances of Judaism. *** BUT if you are looking into Orthodox Judaism this book will not be of ANY help to you! It is important to know that if you are converting to a liberal brach, Orthodox Jews will not recognize your conversion. If you are converting to reform or reconstructionist Judaism, Conservative and Orthodox will not recognize your conversion! Conservative conversion is recognized by reform and reconstructionist BUT NOT Orthodox! ***
Review: Amazingly helpful - This book is amazingly helpful for anyone who is considering Judaism or currently converting. It has helpful and sensitive advice for dealing with upset relatives (including how to deal with parents who may feel hurt that you are leaving the religion they raised you in), advice on choosing which sect of Judaism that is right for you, finding a rabbi, detailed information on the conversion process, advice on beginning to celebrate Shabbat and Jewish holidays, converting and/or raising Jewish children, finding your footing in your new religion and so much more. The chapters explaining the nuances of what being Jewish actually means is full of necessary information for anyone thinking of converting. I learned that Judaism isn't just a religion, but a people. Once you are Jewish, you are Jewish for life. Even if you don't believe in g-d or celebrate Shabbat. Even if you convert to another religion you will still be Jewish. It's like joining a family more than a religion. I find that unbelievably beautiful. This book and Jewish Literacy have been invaluable to me. I can not recommend them enough.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #58,623 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Women & Judaism #10 in Jewish Life (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (987) |
| Dimensions  | 5.16 x 0.77 x 7.97 inches |
| Edition  | 46338th |
| ISBN-10  | 0805210954 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0805210958 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 256 pages |
| Publication date  | February 24, 1998 |
| Publisher  | Schocken |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awsome Primer
*by S***H on December 12, 2010*

As a searcher and a "Jew-in-process" I found/find this book to be a extremely helpful guide and primer to conversion into the liberal branches of Judaism. I am currently working torwards a conversion in the Conservative Branch of Judaism and i found this book to be very helpful in telling me what to expect. This book helps you to not be surprised with what will take place. The book goes into how to know when your ready to convert to the "ritual prick" of blood from the tip of the male reproductive organ. I recommend this book to any "Jew-in-process" who is looking into the liberal brances of Judaism. *** BUT if you are looking into Orthodox Judaism this book will not be of ANY help to you! It is important to know that if you are converting to a liberal brach, Orthodox Jews will not recognize your conversion. If you are converting to reform or reconstructionist Judaism, Conservative and Orthodox will not recognize your conversion! Conservative conversion is recognized by reform and reconstructionist BUT NOT Orthodox! ***

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazingly helpful
*by P***A on February 9, 2017*

This book is amazingly helpful for anyone who is considering Judaism or currently converting. It has helpful and sensitive advice for dealing with upset relatives (including how to deal with parents who may feel hurt that you are leaving the religion they raised you in), advice on choosing which sect of Judaism that is right for you, finding a rabbi, detailed information on the conversion process, advice on beginning to celebrate Shabbat and Jewish holidays, converting and/or raising Jewish children, finding your footing in your new religion and so much more. The chapters explaining the nuances of what being Jewish actually means is full of necessary information for anyone thinking of converting. I learned that Judaism isn't just a religion, but a people. Once you are Jewish, you are Jewish for life. Even if you don't believe in g-d or celebrate Shabbat. Even if you convert to another religion you will still be Jewish. It's like joining a family more than a religion. I find that unbelievably beautiful. This book and Jewish Literacy have been invaluable to me. I can not recommend them enough.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book!
*by C***N on February 18, 2025*

I am currently in the process of converting to judaism. If anyone asked me for a book regarding conversion, this is it! The author makes sure to include expectations for your conversion journey. Including ways to “come out” as a jew to your family and friends, and most importantly for me, real life stories from converts before you. Also a super easy read!

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