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Recent years have seen an explosion of interest in personal ritual and spirituality, as well as an exciting expansion of women's participation and leadership in Jewish life. The mulitiple volumes of Lifecycles bring together over 100 leading thinkers to create the first comprehensive work on Jewish lifecycle that features women's perspectives.In a style that is perceptive, insightful and personal, Lifecycles, Volume 1 covers the spectrum of life's passages and personal milestones: Childbirth, Conversion, Marriage, Singlehood, Coming Out, MidLife, Divorce, Aging and more. Included are personal narratives, traditional concepts, new approaches, practical insights and rituals and ceremonies to study and use. The contributors explore tradition and innovation with passion and selfawareness, expressing the way Jewish women seeand affectthe world.Introductions by Rabbi Debra Orenstein provide readers with a broader context for the ideas shared in each section. Complete with an afterword guide to creating rituals, this landmark volume gives women a resource for recognizing and marking their own life passages and personal milestones.Contributors:Arlene Agus Rebecca T. Alpert Amy Bardack Bonnie Ellen Baron Lawrence Baron Elana Rosenfeld Berkowitz Leila Gal Berner Antonia M. Bookbinder Barbara Breitman Anne Brener Shoshana BrownGutoff Debra Cantor Nina Beth Cardin Treasure Cohen Carol V. Davis Rick E. F. Dinitz Tina D. Fein Dinitz Sue Levi Elwell Amy Eilberg Merle Feld Elizabeth Warner Frank Tikva FrymerKensky Laura Geller Mary Gendler Lynn Gottlieb Rivka Haut Pamela Hoffman Barbara D. Holender Vicki Hollander Margaret Holub Norma Baumel Joseph Debra Newman Kamin Patricia KarlinNeumann Lori Hope Lefkovitz Rose L. Levinson Jane Litman Shulamit Magnus Catherine Hall Myrowitz Debra Orenstein Harriet M. Perl Renee Gal Primack Einat Ramon Jane Baron Rechtman Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Mildred Seltzer Dena Shenk Eleanor Smith Ellen M. Umansky Sheila Peltz Weinberg Chava Weissler Clara Frances Zilberstein
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Lifecycles: Jewish Women on Life Passages and Personal Milestones'? A: The book focuses on the perspectives of Jewish women regarding significant life passages and personal milestones, exploring topics such as childbirth, marriage, aging, and more.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to this volume? A: Contributors include over 100 leading thinkers such as Arlene Agus, Rebecca T. Alpert, and Rabbi Debra Orenstein, among others.
- Q: What unique perspectives does this book offer? A: It offers a blend of personal narratives, traditional concepts, and innovative approaches, highlighting how Jewish women see and influence the world.
- Q: Is there a guide included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an afterword guide that provides insights on creating personal rituals.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 1, 1998.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Lifecycles'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Lifecycles' contain? A: The book contains a total of 468 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in Jewish spirituality? A: Yes, it is particularly relevant for those interested in personal ritual and spirituality within the context of Jewish life.
- Q: What themes are covered in this volume? A: Themes include childbirth, conversion, marriage, singlehood, mid-life, divorce, aging, and other significant life transitions.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Lifecycles'? A: The author is Rabbi Debra Orenstein, who also provides introductions to each section of the book.