Author: Barbara Vinick
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253005175
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
“The amazing tales of Jewish girls on six different continents who celebrate the Jewish ritual of becoming a woman.” —The Jewish Journal Winner, Spirituality Category, New England Festival Best Books of the Holiday Season Divided into nine regions—Africa; Asia; Australia and New Zealand; the Caribbean, Europe; the former Soviet Union, former Yugoslavia and Eastern Europe; Latin America; the Middle East and North Africa; and North America—this book tells the story of each girl’s unique journey and introduction into womanhood. Gorgeously illustrated with more than 100 black and white family photographs, Today I Am a Woman also captures each area’s unique customs and how they affect the lives of Jewish girls and the local Jewish community’s traditions. “The editors scoured the globe to find powerful, varied, and moving depictions of bat mitzvah in the contemporary Jewish world. This is a rich resource for anyone interested in understanding religious diversity, folk practices, and cultural creativity through the lens of gender.” —Deborah Dash Moore, former Director of the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies and a Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor of History and Judaic Studies, University of Michigan “The stories speak for themselves, putting Jewish girls and women on the center of the stage, into the limelight, and at the pulpit. By showcasing ritual innovation, they make a point about Judaism’s elasticity and women’s agency.” —Hasia R. Diner, coeditor of Remembering the Lower East Side
Today I Am a Woman
Author: Barbara Vinick
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253005175
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
“The amazing tales of Jewish girls on six different continents who celebrate the Jewish ritual of becoming a woman.” —The Jewish Journal Winner, Spirituality Category, New England Festival Best Books of the Holiday Season Divided into nine regions—Africa; Asia; Australia and New Zealand; the Caribbean, Europe; the former Soviet Union, former Yugoslavia and Eastern Europe; Latin America; the Middle East and North Africa; and North America—this book tells the story of each girl’s unique journey and introduction into womanhood. Gorgeously illustrated with more than 100 black and white family photographs, Today I Am a Woman also captures each area’s unique customs and how they affect the lives of Jewish girls and the local Jewish community’s traditions. “The editors scoured the globe to find powerful, varied, and moving depictions of bat mitzvah in the contemporary Jewish world. This is a rich resource for anyone interested in understanding religious diversity, folk practices, and cultural creativity through the lens of gender.” —Deborah Dash Moore, former Director of the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies and a Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor of History and Judaic Studies, University of Michigan “The stories speak for themselves, putting Jewish girls and women on the center of the stage, into the limelight, and at the pulpit. By showcasing ritual innovation, they make a point about Judaism’s elasticity and women’s agency.” —Hasia R. Diner, coeditor of Remembering the Lower East Side
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253005175
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
“The amazing tales of Jewish girls on six different continents who celebrate the Jewish ritual of becoming a woman.” —The Jewish Journal Winner, Spirituality Category, New England Festival Best Books of the Holiday Season Divided into nine regions—Africa; Asia; Australia and New Zealand; the Caribbean, Europe; the former Soviet Union, former Yugoslavia and Eastern Europe; Latin America; the Middle East and North Africa; and North America—this book tells the story of each girl’s unique journey and introduction into womanhood. Gorgeously illustrated with more than 100 black and white family photographs, Today I Am a Woman also captures each area’s unique customs and how they affect the lives of Jewish girls and the local Jewish community’s traditions. “The editors scoured the globe to find powerful, varied, and moving depictions of bat mitzvah in the contemporary Jewish world. This is a rich resource for anyone interested in understanding religious diversity, folk practices, and cultural creativity through the lens of gender.” —Deborah Dash Moore, former Director of the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies and a Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor of History and Judaic Studies, University of Michigan “The stories speak for themselves, putting Jewish girls and women on the center of the stage, into the limelight, and at the pulpit. By showcasing ritual innovation, they make a point about Judaism’s elasticity and women’s agency.” —Hasia R. Diner, coeditor of Remembering the Lower East Side
Glen
Author: Samuel Richardson
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257955861
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Biography of Glen Orrin Richardson, son of Justin V. and Hortense Earl Richardson, compiled by Hope R. Barrowes. Cover design and book layout by Samuel Richardson, owner of Silver Storm Imaging and Printing. Contains Glen's journal entries, letters he's written and his achievements. Also contains writing to or about him by his family and friends. Included is a scrapbook of his life.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257955861
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Biography of Glen Orrin Richardson, son of Justin V. and Hortense Earl Richardson, compiled by Hope R. Barrowes. Cover design and book layout by Samuel Richardson, owner of Silver Storm Imaging and Printing. Contains Glen's journal entries, letters he's written and his achievements. Also contains writing to or about him by his family and friends. Included is a scrapbook of his life.
Today I Am
Author: Marisa Josephson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781537656991
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Today I Am is a fill-in book designed for readers to fill in daily about things they are grateful for, 365 days a year. Studies show that gratitude makes a person healthier, and improves their happiness levels.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781537656991
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Today I Am is a fill-in book designed for readers to fill in daily about things they are grateful for, 365 days a year. Studies show that gratitude makes a person healthier, and improves their happiness levels.
Bulletin
Author: Pennsylvania. Department of Agriculture
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 906
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 906
Book Description
Today I Am . . .
Author: Selena D. Rhoades
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796024112
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
Today I Am . . . is a fun children’s rhyming book that invites readers to use their imaginations to become something different every day through the adventures of a little girl named Abbie. The book reinforces the concept that children can be anything they want to be, but it’s also okay to just be themselves.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796024112
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
Today I Am . . . is a fun children’s rhyming book that invites readers to use their imaginations to become something different every day through the adventures of a little girl named Abbie. The book reinforces the concept that children can be anything they want to be, but it’s also okay to just be themselves.
Popular Science
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.
Bipolar & Pregnancy
Author: Donna Merrill
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1442122528
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1442122528
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The Independent
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Hostile Takeovers
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Consolidation and merger of corporations
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Consolidation and merger of corporations
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
Words That Rock Your Soul . the Spiritual Journey Continues!
Author: Susan Hill
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409231887
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
A combination of book 1 with new poems.A stunning and soul searching book of poetry in the form of parables. You will find answers to what and who YOU are. You will find an awareness that you are loved. Many characters inhabit this book. Some loving some cruel. The word images will make you laugh or cry or ponder your destiny. Symbolism in words about greed,envy,lust passion and pain envelope you.The poems lead you on a spiritual journey from the beginnings of awareness to fulfillment in God Almighty and Jesus Christ This book is not slushy or sentimental.But powerfull and modern. Biblical yet very human. Wonderful for christian or non. Someone of any faith or none. Easy language but with powerfull concepts.Superb for helping in counselling and healing emotions.Superb for self awareness and self development. NOT AN ORDINARY BOOK.Study guide incorporated also original illustrations. ENJOYCONTACT author [email protected] for special prices
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409231887
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
A combination of book 1 with new poems.A stunning and soul searching book of poetry in the form of parables. You will find answers to what and who YOU are. You will find an awareness that you are loved. Many characters inhabit this book. Some loving some cruel. The word images will make you laugh or cry or ponder your destiny. Symbolism in words about greed,envy,lust passion and pain envelope you.The poems lead you on a spiritual journey from the beginnings of awareness to fulfillment in God Almighty and Jesus Christ This book is not slushy or sentimental.But powerfull and modern. Biblical yet very human. Wonderful for christian or non. Someone of any faith or none. Easy language but with powerfull concepts.Superb for helping in counselling and healing emotions.Superb for self awareness and self development. NOT AN ORDINARY BOOK.Study guide incorporated also original illustrations. ENJOYCONTACT author [email protected] for special prices