A Jewish Ceremony for Newborn Girls: The Torah's Covenant Affirmed

by Sharon R. Siegel

This engaging book offers the first in-depth analysis of the history, philosophy, and social trends that underpin modern welcoming ceremonies for newborn girls in the Jewish community. Sharon R. Siegel traces the arc of these ceremonies from their emergence in the 1970s until today. She also delves into the history of how Jewish girls have been named over the centuries and explores how this history can shape contemporary welcoming practices. Siegel...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 161168417X
• ISBN13: 9781611684179
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Brandeis University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"