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The URJ (Union for Reform Judiasm) has provided the following bibliography at: http://urj.org/outreach/resources/bib/

The Temple Shir Tikva library owns most of these titles; the library call number is provided at the end of each book we own.

RECOMMENDED READING: OUTREACH BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Conversion/Choosing Judaism
• Intermarriage
• Introduction to Judaism
• Jewish Parenting/Grandparenting

CONVERSION/CHOOSING JUDAISM

• Berkowitz, Rabbi Allan L., and Moskovitz, Patti. Embracing the Covenant. Jewish Lights Publishing, 1996. [305]
• Diamant, Anita. Choosing a Jewish Life. Schocken Books Inc., 1998. [305]
• Dubner, Stephen J. Turbulent Souls. William Morrow & Co., 1999.[305]
• Epstein, Lawrence J. Questions and Answers on Conversion to Judaism. Jason Aronson, Inc., 1998. [305]
• Epstein, Lawrence J. Readings on Conversion to Judaism. Jason Aronson, Inc., 1995. [305]
• Homolka, Walter; Jacob, Walter and Seidel, Esther. Not By Birth Alone- Conversion to Judaism. Cassell, 1997. [305]
• Kessel, Barbara. Suddenly Jewish. University Press, 2000. [303]
• Kling, Simcha, revised by Carl M. Perkins. Embracing Judaism. The Rabbinical Assembly, 1999. [250.09]
• Kukoff, Lydia. Choosing Judaism. UAHC Press, 1981. [305]
• Lamm, Maurice. Becoming a Jew. Jonathan David Publishers, Inc., 1991. [305]
• Lester, Julius. Lovesong: Becoming a Jew. Henry Holt & Company, 1995. [305]
• McClain, Ellen Jaffe. Embracing the Stranger. Basic Books Inc.,1995. [304.4]
• Myrowitz, Catherine Hall. Finding a Home for the Soul. Jason Aronson, Inc., 1995. [305]
• Romanoff, Lena, with Hostein, Lisa. Your People, My People: Finding Acceptance and Fulfillment as a Jew by Choice. The Jewish Publication Society, 1990.  [305]

INTERMARRIAGE

• Cowan, Paul with Cowan, Rachel. Mixed Blessings: Overcoming the Stumbling Blocks in an Interfaith Marriage. Penguin Books, Inc., 1989. [304.4]
• Friedland, Ronnie, and Case, Edmund, editors. The Guide to Jewish Interfaith Family Life: An InterfaithFamily.com Handbook. Jewish Lights Publishing, 2001. [304.4]
• Glaser, Gabrielle. Strangers to the Tribe. Houghton Mifflin Co., 1997.
• Hyman, Meryl. "Who Is a Jew?" Jewish Lights Publishing, Woodstock, VT, 1998. [303]
• Jacobs, Rabbi Sidney J. and Betty J. 122 Clues for Jews Whose Children Intermarry. Jacobs Ladder Publications, Culver City, CA, 1988.
• King, Andrea. If Iÿm Jewish and Youÿre Christian, What Are the Kids? UAHC Press, 1993.  [304.4]
• Petsonk, Judy, and Remsen, Jim. The Intermarriage Handbook: A Guide for Jews and Christians. Arbor House Publishing Co., William Morrow Co. Inc., 1991. [304.4]
• Schneider, Susan Weidman. Intermarriage: The Challenge of Living With Differences Between Christians and Jews. The Free Press, Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1989.

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM AND JEWISH LIVING

• Catalano, Rosann; Sandmel, David; and Leighton, Christopher, editors. Irreconcilable Differences? A Learning Resource for Jews and Christians. Westview Press, 2001. [290]
• Cohen, Henry. What's Special about Judaism? Ex Libris, 2001.
• Diamant, Anita, and Cooper, Howard. Living a Jewish Life. HarperPerennial, 1996. [240]
• Einstein, Rabbi Stephen J. and Kukoff, Lydia. Every Personÿs Guide to Judaism. UAHC Press, 1989. [250]
• Hertzberg, Arthur, and Hirt-Manheimer, Aron. Jews: The Essence and Character of a People. HarperSanFrancisco, 1998. [303]
• Heschel, Abraham. The Sabbath. Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1996. [241]
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• acobs, Rabbi Sidney and Betty J. Clues About Jews For People Who Arenÿt. Jacobs Ladder Publications, 1985.
• Kertzer, Rabbi Morris. Revised by Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman. What Is a Jew? Collier Books, 1997. [250]
• Knobel, Rabbi Peter (ed.) Gates of the Seasons: A Guide to the Jewish Year. CCAR Press, 1992.  [240]
• Kushner, Rabbi Harold. To Life! A Celebration of Jewish Being and Thinking. Little, Brown, & Co., 1994. [250]
• Magida, Arthur J. How to be a Perfect Stranger, Vol. 2: A Guide to Etiquette in Other Peopleÿs Religious Ceremonies. Jewish Lights Publishing, 1999.  [290]
• Maslin, Rabbi Simeon, ed. Gates of Mitzvah: A Guide to the Jewish Life Cycle. CCAR Press, 1979. [240]
• Perelson, Ruth. Invitation to Shabbat. UAHC Press, 1997.
• Prager, Dennis, and Telushkin, Rabbi Joseph. Nine Questions People Ask About Judaism. Simon & Schuster Inc, 1986.  [250]
• Schulman, Zell. Let My People Eat! Passover Seders Made Simple. Macmillan, 1998. [641.5]
• Shapiro, Rabbi Mark Dov. Gates of Shabbat: A Guide for Observing Shabbat. CCAR Press, 1991.  [241]
• Sonsino, Rabbi Rifat and Syme, Daniel B. Finding God: Ten Jewish Responses. UAHC Press, 1986. [251]
• Steinberg, Rabbi Milton. Basic Judaism. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc., 1986. [250]
• Syme, Rabbi Daniel B. The Jewish Home: A Guide for Jewish Living. UAHC Press, 1988. [240]
• Telushkin, Rabbi Joseph. Jewish Literacy. William Morrow & Co. Inc., 1991. [250]
• Washofsky, Mark. Jewish Living: A Guide to Contemporary Reform Practice. UAHC Press, 2001. [276]
• Zerin, Rabbi Edward, Ph.D. How to Explain Judaism to Your Non-Jewish Neighbor. Isaac Nathan Publishing Co., Inc., Los Angeles, 1997.

JEWISH PARENTING/GRANDPARENTING

• Abraham, Michelle Shapiro. Good Morning, Boker Tov and Good Night, Lilah Tov. UAHC Press, 2002. [Juv. Fiction]
• Abramowitz, Yosef I., and Silverman, Rabbi Susan. Jewish Family and Life: Traditions, Holidays, and Values for Today's Parents and Children. Golden Books,1997. [304.5]
• Brichto, Mira Pollack. The God Around Us: Unending Wonder. UAHC Press, 2001. [Juv. 262]
• Danan, Julie Hilton. The Jewish Parentsÿ Almanac. Jason Aronson, Inc, 1997.
• Diamant, Anita. The New Jewish Baby Book: Summit Books, 1994. [246.1]
• Diamant, Anita, and Kushner, Karen. How to Be a Jewish Parent. Schocken Books, Inc., 2000. [304.5]
• Freedman, Rabbi B.; Greenberg, Jan; and Katz, Karen. What Does Being Jewish Mean? Read-Aloud Responses to Questions Jewish Children Ask About History, Culture and Religion. Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1991.
• Gellman, Marc, and Hartman, Thomas. How Do You Spell God? William Morrow & Co., 1995. [290]
• Grishaver, Joel Lurie. Ten Attitudes of Highly Effective Jewish Grandparents: Patterns for Enhancing & Sustaining Your Grandchildrenÿs Jewishness. (16-page booklet) Torah Aura Productions, 4423 Fruitland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90058, 1995. Tel: (800) BETORAH (213) 585-7312.
• Kurshan, Neil. Raising Your Child To Be a Mensch. Ivy Books, 1987. [136.7]
• Kushner, Rabbi Harold. When Children Ask About God. Schocken Books Inc., 1995. [251]
• Kushner, Lawrence, and Kushner, Karen. Because Nothing Looks Like God. Skylight Paths, 2001. [Juv. 251]
• Mogel, Wendy. The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children. Scribner Publishing, 2001.  [304.5]
• Olitzky, Rabbi Kerry M.; Rosman, Rabbi Steven M.; and Kasakove, David P.. When Your Jewish Child Asks Why: Answers for Tough Questions. KTAV Publishing House, Inc., 1993. [250]
• Sasso, Rabbi Sandy. Godÿs Paintbrush. Jewish Lights Publishing, 1992. [Juv. 251]
• Wolpe, Rabbi David. Teaching Your Children About God: A Modern Jewish Approach. Henry Holt & Co., 1995. [251]

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