PDF The Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana Doctrine: The New Buddhism (Classic Reprint) by Asvaghosa Asvaghosa in History

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Becoming Jewish is the first all-inclusive; step-by-step guide to converting to Judaism. Steven Carr Reuben; a highly respected rabbi; and Jennifer S. Hanin; a convert to the faith; lead readers through the conversion process; providing the right mix of advice; resources and humor for the journey. Jews-to-be often find the steps to Judaism foreign; complex; and mysterious. From learning an ancient language; to entering the mikvah (ritual bath); to choosing a Hebrew name; to circumcision; to appearing before a bet din (Jewish court); becoming a Jew is anything but quick and easy. In this engaging and accessible guide; Reuben and Hanin offer practical wisdom for every step of conversion; including:telling family and friends selecting a denominationchoosing a rabbiunderstanding Jewish ritualscelebrating Jewish holidaysputting aside childhood holidayskeeping ties to the pastadvice on weddings; raising kids; and moreThroughout; the authors focus on developing a healthy spiritual life; while helping readers understand what it means to be Jewish; absorb Jewish teachings; and live a Jewish life.