Maurice Lamm

Quoting from the book's dust jacket: "This book is based on Maurice Lamm's lifetime of work as a religious counselor, military chaplain serving all faiths, and many years as Rabbi. . .[at] California's largest temple. He is currently Rabbinical Professor at Yeshiva University. . .This is a compassionate spiritual leader's intensely felt, personal guide to how we can use the power of hope to shape our lives for the better." The final chapter is entitled, "The Ten-Point Plan That Can Turn Hope Into Reality."… (mehr)

NO OF PAGES: 463 SUB CAT I: Jewish Practice SUB CAT II: Jewish Life SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: This work is designed expressly for non-Jews who are contemplating converting, for those who have already converted, and for Jews by birth who wish to gain a deeper insight into their heritage. "Becoming A Jew" describes the odyssey of the convert and charts the traditional approach to conversion that has guided untold hundreds of thousands of people for more than three millennia. Rabbi Lamm is careful to point out that the Jewish religion is not simply a "calling" and that conversion to Judaism is much more than a profession of faith. It is a network of profound ideas and rich insights and a superb pattern of behavior. In addition to exploring the process of conversion, "Becoming A Jew" introduces the convert to the laws and traditions of Judaism, its life-cycle events and its holidays, its ideals and values.NOTES: Donated by David Daniels. SUBTITLE:… (mehr)