Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. The practical, inspiring guide for all Jewish people expecting a baby. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. In a book that is otherwise so open to traditional as well as interfaith/LGBT/international matters, up to and including situations where the mother isn't Jewish, I was disappointed, saddened, and guilt-tripped to find the verdict on a traditional bris: nobody looks forward to it, yes it hurts, and you have to do it. It is a perfect shower or new baby gift.”―Pamela Abrams, executive editor, Parents magazine, “Skillfully teaches how traditional Jewish ritual enhances life’s most sacred moments and stimulates thinking about developing new practices that acknowledge the changing nature of the Jewish family and demonstrate sensitivity to issues of gender and adoption.”―Rabbi William H. Lebeau (Conservative), vice chancellor, The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, “Gives all of us―experts and novices alike―the ability and confidence to begin our Jewish child rearing on a profound and sacred plane.”―Cantor Benjie Ellen Shiller (Reform), professor of cantorial arts, HUC–JIR School of Sacred Music. This book is a complete resource to the traditions and rituals for welcoming a new child to the world and into the Jewish community and for commemorating this joyous event in family life - whatever your family constellation. It is, rather, a sanctification of the ancient convenant God made with Abraham. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Please try again. You never call!”) One by one, the gefiltes disappear, until Mama Gefilte, heartbroken, sits down on a bench. Buy the Paperback Book New Jewish Baby Book (2nd Edition): Names, Ceremonies & Customs-a Guide For Today's Families by Anita Diamant at Indigo.ca, Canada's largest bookstore. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The New Jewish Baby Book -- Names, Ceremonies & Customs-A Guide for Today`s Families, Jewish Lights Publishing (January 1, 1993). Ceremonies for girls, as well as for boys. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. "The New Jewish Baby Book" was one of the first resources published to provide ideas, prayers, blessings, and readings for a Brit Bat (Covenant for a Daughter) ceremony. It also gave several examples of different ways of celebrating, different passages one can read, etc. (Booklist, May 1, 1994)"Addresses the human need to plan for the spiritual aspects of childbirth." This book is an excellent reference for expectant parents looking to celebrate Jewish traditions. This book is great - I wish the name section was a bit longer, but otherwise it is well-written and contains a lot of beautiful info. Buy This Book. I highly recommend it! a wealth of information to help you plan for your newborn, Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2002. Expanded, updated, and revised. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Please try your request again later. Expanded, updated, and revised. Expanded, updated, and revised. I bought this book because I am not Jewish and needed to learn more about my son's bris. 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After getting great use out of Diamant's The New Jewish Wedding, I was looking forward to The New Jewish Baby Book, as we prepare to welcome our son. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. New Jewish Baby Book (2nd Edition): Names, Ceremonies & Customs—A Guide for Today's Families. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The New Jewish Baby Book is a guide to rituals and celebrations attendant upon the arrival of children into the world and into the Jewish community. I bought this book because I am not Jewish and needed to learn more about my son's bris. (“What tsouris! You never write! Anita Diamant (born June 27, 1951) is an American author of fiction and non-fiction books. She devotes much space to Jewish names, both biblical and cultural in origin, and explains the religious traditions and/or significance involved in each. The New Jewish Baby Book: Names, Ceremonies, and Customs - A Guide for Today’s Families by Anita Diamant. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. "I've never been religious, but during my pregnancy I had a lot of questions about Jewish traditions ... this book helped me make all the decisions. (Jewish Lights), among other books. Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2014, Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2007. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Beyond these wonderful feelings are all the reality issues of how to choose a name and how to welcome this new being into the family and community. a wealth of information to help you plan for your newborn, Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2002. 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Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. In “The New Jewish Baby Book,” which I highly recommend, author Anita Diamant offers a number of suggestions for families who choose to have a celebration of their pregnancy. Written by an experienced father, these books are easy to dip into as new dads navigate all the questions that come with being a parent. The practical, inspiring guide for all Jewish people expecting a baby. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Anita Diamant is author of The Red Tent; The New Jewish Wedding; Bible Baby Names: Spiritual Choices from Judeo-Christian Sources; and The New Jewish Baby Book(Jewish Lights), among other books. "Drawn from the wealth of mythic, historic, religious, culinary, and literary traditions that surround the arrival of a new Jewish baby, and informed by contemporary insight and practice, The New Jewish Baby Book describes the many ways that new parents can celebrate the arrival of a child, the newest member of your extended families, and a unique and precious chapter in the on-going saga of the Jewish people." With contributions from many female rabbis (as well as doctors, Jewish organizations, and male rabbis), this revision of. Expanded, updated, and revised. The New Jewish Baby Book: Names, Ceremonies and Customs: A Guide for Today's Families Anita Diamant, Author Jewish Lights Publishing $18.95 (328p) ISBN 978-1 … I found this book to be a great resource as well as funny and insightful. Please try again. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2012. There was a problem loading your book clubs. 8 x 10, 64 pp, Full color illus., Deluxe Hardcover, 978-1-58023-138-1 I even have the original tissue paper that covers it and the original box in which it came. Each couple anticipating the arrival of a child is tuned into the Jewish saying that, "With each child, the world begins anew." Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Norman J. Cohen has 13 books on Goodreads with 236 ratings. My husband and I are expecting our first child, a girl, and wanted to learn about Jewish traditions surrounding her birth. o.p.) Diamant offers precise guidelines for celebrating initial and fundamental rites of passage. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Try again. She is a founder of Mayyim Hayyim, Living Waters Community Mikveh and the Paula J. Brody Family Education Center in Newton, Massachusetts. After getting great use out of Diamant's The New Jewish Wedding, I was looking forward to The New Jewish Baby Book, as we prepare to welcome our son. "Drawn from the wealth of mythic, historic, religious, culinary, and literary traditions that surround the arrival of a new Jewish baby, and informed by contemporary insight and practice, The New Jewish Baby Book describes the many ways that new parents can celebrate the arrival of a child, the newest member of your extended families, and a unique and precious chapter in the on-going saga of the Jewish people." Does a wonderful job of explaining aspects of traditional Jewish law―meaningful suggestions make tradition relevant to contemporary situations. Given the diversity in the Jewish community, there is information for intermarried, interfaith and GLBTQ+ families. Book Review: 'The Orphan's Tale,' By Pam Jenoff Pam Jenoff's new novel follows two women who sign on with a German traveling circus — and the Jewish baby … Please try your request again later. Something went wrong. New Jewish Baby Album: Creating and Celebrating the Beginning of a Spiritual Life―A Jewish Lights Companion: Jewish Lights, Jewish Lights Publishing, Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, Anita Diamant (foreword): 9781580231381: Amazon.com: Books. As someone who creates personalized birth announcements for couples who want to announce the arrival of their newborn in a special way, I am very aware of how helpful "The New Jewish Baby Book… The New Jewish Baby Book: Names Ceremonies and Customs - A Guide for Today's Families, by Anita Diamant; Your Name is Your Blessing: Hebrew Names and Their Mystical Meanings, by Benjamin Blech and Elaine Blech; In the end, you will have heard many names. It concerned choosing traditional and modern Jewish names; ceremonies and celebrations, including birth announcements and the Brit Milah (convenant of circumcision); the issues of infertility and genetic testing; adoption; and recommendations for celebrating the baby's first year in a meaningfully Jewish way. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Addresses the human need to plan for the spiritual aspects of childbirth. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2007. Preface by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, author of God's Paintbrush. DATE January 20, 1923 While most of the conversation preceding the birth of a baby these days is focused on such physical things as diets and breathing exercises, the almost universal reaction by, and concern of, parents themselves is a sense of wonderment and awe. Unable to add item to List. The Jewish ritual of a brit milah, the circumcision and naming ceremony that formally welcomes baby boys into the Jewish community, is familiar to many, Jews and non-Jews alike.Many Jewish families are now choosing to celebrate the births of new daughters with similar welcoming rituals. “Baby Moses in a Basket” Caryn Yacowitz; illustrated by Julie Downing. Planning for the arrival of a newborn is filled with hope, excitement, nervousness, and profound love. Notes for each chapter provide the reader with excellent contemporary resources in which further information can be found. Expanded, updated, and revised. It provided so much detail about what a bris is all about and the beautiful things I can do to make his day unique. Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017, Love this book, many insights into traditions and great ideas, plus baby names :), Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2018. She is best known for her 1997 novel The Red Tent, which eventually became a best seller and book club favorite. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It provided so much detail about what a bris is all about and the beautiful things I can do to make his day unique. For Jewish families expecting a new arrival, Anita Diamant's "The New Jewish Baby Book" is an invaluable resource. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. "Drawn from the wealth of mythic, historic, religious, culinary, and literary traditions that surround the arrival of a new Jewish baby, and informed by contemporary insight and practice, The New Jewish Baby Book describes the many ways that new parents can celebrate the arrival of a child, the newest member of your extended families, and a unique and precious chapter in the on-going saga of the Jewish people." Something went wrong. To the Editor: Re “Could I Save These Sacred Jewish Books?,” by David Margolick (Op-Ed, April 3): The quandary of Jewishness is told in this article. The New Father, by Armin A. Brott Include dads in the pre-baby study sessions with this popular series. The New Jewish Baby Album Creating and Celebrating the Beginning of a Spiritual Life—A Jewish Lights Companion. A complete resource to the traditions and rituals for welcoming a new child to the world and into the Jewish community, and for commemorating this joyous event in family life- … It goes on for 38 pages to explain why, without a single word suggesting that it is anything but mandatory. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? I highly recommend it! The practical, inspiring guide for all Jewish people expecting a baby. I love that the book, clearly for a baby boy, is pink! —from the Introduction. In traditional communities a baby boy’s naming takes place immediately after the brit milah. As a reflection of our ceremonies for girls, adoption and interfaith families. Beyond these wonderful feelings are all the reality issues of how to choose a name and how to welcome this new being into the family and community. She has published five novels, the most recent of which is The Boston Girl, a New York Times best seller. Candlewick; ages 3 to 7. (Publishers Weekly, March 14, 1994) Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2012. This parody of “five little ducks” is simply the most fun new Jewish picture book I know of. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Please try again. Does this book contain inappropriate content? This October, God willing, my wife and I will welcome our first child. Especially useful for first-time Jewish/Interfaith Moms! They don’t make them like this anymore. It goes on for 38 pages to explain why, without a single word suggesting that it is anything but mandatory. Also included here are lists of Jewish names for boys and girls with their meanings, the texts of prayers, sample birth announcements, and even the text of a brochure for non-Jews explaining the ceremonies of brit milah and brit bat. She is also fair as she explains differing views regarding controversial contemporary practices such as baby showers and naming a child after a living relative. This book proved to be invaluable. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. "―American Library Association's Booklist, “Weaves together history, traditions, laws and practices, rituals and prayers to form a beautiful tapestry.... A wonderful resource.”―Rabbi Joy Levitt (Reconstructionist), associate executive director of programming at the Manhattan JCC, “A book that all Jewish parents―no matter how religious―will find fascinating as well as useful. This board book (available in … Diamant's pioneering The Jewish Baby Book (Summit Bks., 1988. For Jewish families expecting a new arrival, Anita Diamant's "The New Jewish Baby Book" is an invaluable resource. Unable to add item to List. Recommended for all public libraries, it will be equally at home on the reference shelves and in circulating collections. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. A complete resource to the traditions and rituals for welcoming a new child to the world and into the Jewish community, and for commemorating this joyous event in family life—whatever your family constellation. As someone who creates personalized birth announcements for couples who want to announce the arrival of their newborn in a special way, I am very aware of how helpful "The New Jewish Baby Book" is. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The book includes a complete description of brit milah (the covenant of circumcision), a comprehensive guide to brit bat, (covenants for daughters), … You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I found this book to be a great resource as well as funny and insightful. I definitely recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about bris milah. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The practical, inspiring guide for all Jewish people expecting a baby. Jewish Lights; 2nd edition (February 24, 2012). Lovely book that covers so much. Diamant has now revised and expanded that excellent book to include handouts to copy for ceremonies, a special section for interfaith families, and new ceremonies for girls. "Drawn from the wealth of mythic, historic, religious, culinary, and literary traditions that surround the arrival of a new Jewish baby, and informed by contemporary insight and practice, The New Jewish Baby Book describes the many ways that new parents can celebrate the arrival of a child, the newest member of your extended families, and a unique and precious chapter in the on-going saga of the Jewish people." She is a founder of Mayyim Hayyim, Living Waters Community Mikveh and the Paula J. Brody Family Education Center in Newton, Massachusetts. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The Editors at Jewish Lights Foreword by Anita Diamant, author of The New Jewish Baby Book. For more about Jewish parenting, visit our partner site, Kveller. She does a wonderful job of explaining aspects of traditional Jewish law, providing meaningful suggestions that can make traditional practices more relevant to contemporary situations (especially when non-Jewish relatives are involved). Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2013. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! My favorite part is the list of baby gifts. My husband and I are expecting our first child, a girl, and wanted to learn about Jewish traditions surrounding her birth. This book is an excellent reference for expectant parents looking to celebrate Jewish traditions. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. I definitely recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about bris milah. Downtown Bookworks. Ages 0-3 “My First Jewish Baby Book: From Afikomen to Zayde” by Julie Merberg. was a highly practical guide for liberal Jewish parents-to-be and new parents. Until relatively recently, there was no official ceremony to welcome a girl into the Jewish community. For this, Anita Diamant is to be commended. It has been expanded, updated, and revised. She is author of the new book, Celebrating Your New Jewish Daughter: Creating Jewish Ways to Welcome Baby Girls – New and Traditional Ceremonies, which offers many more sample ceremonies, suggested readings from religious and secular sources, and an extensive discussion of the issues involved in planning a ceremony. It also gave several examples of different ways of celebrating, different passages one can read, etc. --This text refers to an alternate, This lovely book focuses on liberal (Conservative, Reconstructionist, and Reform) Jewish practices regarding naming a Jewish child, brit milah (covenant of circumcision for a son), brit bat (celebration of the birth of a daughter), and other aspects of having a Jewish child, such as adoption and genetic testing. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. A Big List of Books That Teach Kids About Getting Along at Home Ceremonies to Welcome Babies via My Jewish Learning Welcoming a New Sibling via Scholastic « Find more activities, book … Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2014, Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2007. Illustrated by Beck Feiner. Read "New Jewish Baby Book (2nd Edition) Names, Ceremonies & Customs—A Guide for Today's Families" by Anita Diamant available from Rakuten Kobo. Planning for the arrival of a newborn is filled with hope, excitement, nervousness, and profound love. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Girls are named in traditional communities in the synagogue on aShabbat after birth. Contrary to a belief widely held in recent times, she stresses, circumcision has no basis in health practices. Charles Adams Chadwick, aged about 1 year. The index and short glossary that conclude the book allow it to be used as a reference resource, but most readers will prefer to use it as a handy home reference. Especially useful for first-time Jewish/Interfaith Moms! Each couple anticipating the arrival of a child is tuned into the Jewish saying that, "With each child, the world begins anew." In a book that is otherwise so open to traditional as well as interfaith/LGBT/international matters, up to and including situations where the mother isn't Jewish, I was disappointed, saddened, and guilt-tripped to find the verdict on a traditional bris: nobody looks forward to it, yes it hurts, and you have to do it. What to Expect. Expanded, updated, and revised. Please try again. Your Name Is Your Blessing: Hebrew Names and Their Mystical Meanings, Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. "This lovely book....recommended for all public libraries." For Jewish families expecting a new arrival, Anita Diamant's "The New Jewish Baby Book" is an invaluable resource. The practical, inspiring guide for all Jewish people expecting a baby. Provides ceremonies you can copy for handouts so that guests are an even greater part of the experience. When five little gefilte fish run away to explore New York, Mama Gefilte is beside herself. I also love the adorable drawings in this book. Of even greater import to Diamant, however, is the ceremony of the circumcision. In … The practical, inspiring guide for all Jewish people expecting a baby. This book proved to be invaluable. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017, Love this book, many insights into traditions and great ideas, plus baby names :), Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2018. "Drawn from the wealth of mythic, historic, religious, culinary, and literary traditions that surround the arrival of a new Jewish baby, and informed by contemporary insight and practice, The New Jewish Baby Book describes the many ways that new parents can celebrate the arrival of a child, the newest member of your extended families, and a unique and precious chapter in the on-going saga of the Jewish people." 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