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[Ber96]
Berkowitz, Allan L. (ed.); Moskovitz, Patti (ed.). Embracing
the Covenant: Converts to Judaism Talk About Why & How. Jewish
Lights Pub; 1996. Paperback: ISBN 1-879045-50-8.
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[Car97]
Carmel, Abraham. So Strange My Path: A Spiritual Pilgrimage.
Bloch Pub Co; 1997. Paperback. ISBN 0-819700-40-1.
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[Coh87]
Cohen, J. Simcha. Intermarriage and Conversion: A Halakhic
Solution. Ktav Publishing House; 1987. Paperback. ISBN
0-881251-25-9. [A proposed "solution" to these problems. A
analysis looking for common ground between Orthodox,
Conservative, and Reform conversions.]
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[Dia98]
Diamant, Anita. Choosing a Jewish Life : A Handbook for People
Converting to Judaism and for Their Family and Friends.
Schocken Books; 1998. Paperback: ISBN 0-805210-95-4.
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[Eic65]
Eichhorn, D.M., (ed.) Conversion to Judaism: A History and
Analysis. Ktav: Hoboken, NJ. 1965. [A historical perspective on
conversion.]
[Ellxx]
Ellinson, David. Representative Orthodox Responsa on Conversion
and Intermarriage in the Contemporary Era Jewish Social Studies
#47 p.209 [A summary and analysis of several responsa of
contemporary poskim. See related references in the article.]
[Eps92]
Epstein, Lawrence Jeffrey. The Theory and Practice of Welcoming
Converts to Judaism: Jewish Universalism (Jewish Studies, Vol
13). Edwin Mellen Press; 1992. Hardcover. ISBN 0-773494-93-6.
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[Eps93]
Epstein, Lawrence J. Conversion to Judaism: a Teaching Guide.
Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education/261 West 35th
Street Floor 12A/New York NY 10001. 1993. [Pamphlet. Discusses
conversion, including a historical summary and descriptions of
Orthodox, Conservative and Reform views and procedures.
Contains a bibliography, summaries of the lives of some famous
Jews-by-choice, and exercises to familiarize students with
issues surrounding conversion.]
[Eps94]
Epstein, Lawrence J. Conversion to Judaism: A Guidebook. Jason
Aronson; 1994, 1997. Paperback. ISBN 1-568211-28-7. [Discusses
stories about converts, the conversion process, how to overcome
common problems associated with conversion and includes
introductory material on Jewish thought and practices.]
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[Eps98]
Epstein, Lawrence J. Questions and Answers on Conversion to
Judaism. Jason Aronson; 1998. Paperback. ISBN 0-765759-96-9.
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[Fel90]
Feldman, Emanuel; Wolowelsky, Joel B. (ed). The Conversion
Crisis: Essays from the Pages of Tradition (Treasury of
Tradition Series). Ktav Publishing House; 1990. Paperback. ISBN
0-881253-34-0.
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[Fio92]
Fiorino, Anthony. "One Soul's Adventure: Spiritual Growth
Through Halacha" in Jewish Action. Orthodox Union (O-U). Vol 53
#2, winter 1992/93. [An account of a personal experience as a
ger, and the spiritual growth that resulted]
[Hom97]
Homolka, Jacob; Jacob, Walter (ed); Seidel, Esther (ed). Not by
Birth Alone: Conversion to Judaism (Jewish Studies). Cassell
Academic; 1997. Paperback. ISBN 0-304338-09-5.
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[Hubxx]
Huberman, Steven. New Jews: The Dynamics of Conversion. UAHC
Press No. 164053. [Concise investigation into the impact of
conversion on the convert and the family.]
[Kli99]
Kling, Simcha; Perkins, Carl M. Embracing Judaism. The
Rabbinical Assembly; 1999. Paperback. 2nd revised edition. ISBN
0-916219-15-1.
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[Kuk81]
Kukoff, Lydia. Choosing Judaism. Union of American Hebrew
Congregations; 1981. Paperback. ISBN 0-807401-50-1. [The story
of one woman's odyssey from Christianity to Judaism, which
confronts the questions and dilemmas of the new Jew.]
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[Lam91]
Lamm, Maurice. Becoming a Jew. Jonathan David Pub; 1991.
Hardcover. ISBN 0-824603-50-8. [Designed expressly for non-Jews
who are contemplating converting. Contains a section on the
experiences of (halachic) converts, in their own words, then an
examination of the laws of conversion, then an examination of
after the conversion--dealing with Jews, with one's family,
holidays, etc. Finally, a section on basic Jewish practice and
belief. Lamm is a prominant Orthodox rabbi.]
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[Lam74]
Lamm, Norman. "Love of the Stranger," in The Good Society:
Jewish Ethics in Action. N. Lamm, ed. Viking Press, 1974. Out
of Print. ISBN 0-670346-53-5. [A series of excerts from the
Rambam (t'shuvot and mishnah torah) relating to Conversion with
an introduction by Rabbi Lamm.]
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[Les95]
Lester, Julius. Lovesong: Becoming a Jew. Bulfinch Pr; 1995.
Paperback. ISBN 1-559703-16-4.
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[Lubxx]
Lubling, Aaron. "Conversion in Jewish Law" in Journal of
Halachah and Contemporary Society, #9. [A halachic analysis
that points to many of the relevent gemaras and dinim in the
Shulchan Aruch and in contemporary t'shuvot.]
[May87]
Mayer, Egon; Augar, Amy. Conversion Among the Intermarried:
Choosing to Become Jewish. American Jewish Committee; 1987.
Paperback. ISBN 0-874950-91-0.
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[Myr95]
Myrowitz, Catherine Hall. Finding a Home for the Soul:
Interviews With Converts to Judaism. Jason Aronson; 1995.
Paperback. ISBN 1-568213-22-0.
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[Rom90]
Romanoff, Lena. Your People, My People -- Finding Acceptance
and Fulfillment as a Jew By Choice. Jewish Publication Society,
Philadelphia PA. 1990. Identity Plus; 1999. Paperback. ISBN
1-893382-00-1. [Includes good coverage of the differences in
conversion practices between the three main branches of
Judaism. Gives insights on how to make conversion work.
Non-Orthodox]
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[Sca92]
Scalamonti, John David. Ordained to Be a Jew: A Catholic
Priest's Conversion to Judaism. Ktav Publishing House; 1992.
Hardcover. ISBN 0-881254-12-6.[The story of a Catholic priest
who became a Jew.]
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[Sch85]
Schiffman, Lawrence H. Who Was a Jew: Rabbinic and Halakhic
Perspectives on the Jewish Christian Schism. Ktav Publishing
House; 1985. Hardcover. ISBN 0-881250-53-8. [A historical
analysis of the Jewish-Christian schism, attempting to
determine the point at which Christianity was no longer viewed
by Judaism as a sect, but rather as a Gentile religion. See
especially chapter 3, which deals with conversion.]
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[Zak98]
Zakar, Susan M.; Kaufmann, David. Judaism Online: Confronting
Spirituality on the Internet. Jason Aronson; 1998. Hardcover.
ISBN 0-765799-84-7.
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