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.
[Car97]
Carmel, Abraham. So Strange My Path: A Spiritual Pilgrimage.
Bloch Pub Co; 1997. Paperback. ISBN 0-819700-40-1.
[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.]
[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.
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.]
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.
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.]
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.]
[Eps98]
Epstein, Lawrence J. Questions and Answers on Conversion to
Judaism. Jason Aronson; 1998. Paperback. ISBN 0-765759-96-9.
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.
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.
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.
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.]
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.]
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.]
[Les95]
Lester, Julius. Lovesong: Becoming a Jew. Bulfinch Pr; 1995.
Paperback. ISBN 1-559703-16-4.
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.
[Myr95]
Myrowitz, Catherine Hall. Finding a Home for the Soul: Interviews
With Converts to Judaism. Jason Aronson; 1995. Paperback. ISBN
1-568213-22-0.
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]
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.]
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.]
[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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