The Jgirl's Guide: The Young Jewish Woman's Essential Survival Guide for Growing Up Jewish

by Shulamit Reinharz, Ali Feldman, Penina Adelman

Book Overview

This newly updated and expanded survival guide for coming of age offers practical, real-world advice using Judaism as a compass for the journey through adolescence. It explores Jewish writings and traditions as well as the wisdom and experiences of rabbis, athletes, writers, scholars, musicians and great Jewish thinkers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158023853X
• ISBN13: 9781580238533
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 11

Customer Reviews

And now, a gentile's perspective...

I recently purchased this book as a bat mitzvah gift for a young friend, and couldn't help reading through several chapters myself. I was very impressed with the breadth of topical advice, which is presented in a very lively and engaging manner. The authors did such a skillfull job demonstrating the relevancy and beauty of Jewish traditions and history that, raised as a Christian, I found myself becoming a tad envious of the heritage! I definitely recommend this book as a worthwhile read.

Well written, Enjoyable and Easy reading

My daughter asked me to get this for her after she heard so much about it in school from her friends. I ended up reading it myself right after she finished it. We both enjoyed it immensely and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. It was insightful and has even helped me better relate to my daughter during this changing time in her life. Enjoy!

This book is an excellent coming-of-age guide

JGirls Guide is a fabulous blend of Jewish wisdom and frank discussions on modern issues facing all Jewish girls/women. The authors use Jewish stories, customs and passages from holy texts and really apply them to confront modern problems such as body image, self-esteem, tikkun olam and sexuality. Each chapter also includes suggestions for reflection and exercises to help the reader engage with the topic. This is an invaluable guide for all Jewish girls and women.

TheJGirls Guide

A wonderful resource for all jewish teenage girls! Covers all the topics a parent would like to discuss with their teenage daughter through an engaging, down to earth, and confidence building manner. This book should be read by parents alike to help us identify with present day teenage issues. The innovative format of presenting each topic and Mitzvah through the Jewish viewpoint, citing sources and using teenage girls' personal anecdotals followed by specific activities is sure to provide lots of information, support and even resources for additional reading. This book, a must for Hebrew Schools and Day Schools, youth organizations, camps, etc., provides so much "food for thought" for discussions groups and guided questions and activities outlined in the book. Where was this book when my older daughter was a teenager?

Love it!

This was a great book! It was very insightful and I felt it was written specifically with me in mind. I think it's helped me become more in touch with my Jewish soul. JGirls Guide is a book written for my age group that makes me look forward to taking my place as a Jewish woman.