| The Jgirls Guide: The Young Jewish Woman's Handbook for Coming of Age Contributor(s): Adelman, Penina (Author), Feldman, Ali (Author), Reinharz, Shulamit (Author) |
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ISBN: 1580232159 ISBN-13: 9781580232159 Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: The JGirls Guide is an inspirational, interactive book designed to help pre-teen Jewish girls address the spiritual, educational, and psychological issues surrounding coming of age in today's society. Topics include: - Ideals of beauty - Friendship - Sexuality - Dealing with parents - Attitudes toward eating - Coping with stress and indentity |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Life Stages - Adolescence - Religion | Spirituality - Religion | Judaism - Rituals & Practice |
| Dewey: 296.708 |
| LCCN: 2005001674 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.04" W x 9.08" (0.74 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Essential Survival Manual for Growing Up Jewish What does it mean to become a Jewish woman? Did you ever think that Judaism had any advice on how to deal with pressure from your friends? Arguing with your parents? Feeling stressed out? Well, this book shows you that Judaism can help you deal with all these things--and a whole lot more. The JGirl's Guide is a first-of-its-kind book of practical, real-world advice using Judaism as a compass for the journey through adolescence. A fun survival guide for coming of age, it explores the wisdom and experiences of rabbis, athletes, writers, scholars, musicians and great Jewish thinkers, as well as lots of girls just like you--girls who share your worries and concerns, and your joys. Here's a place to turn to for honest, helpful discussion about the things that really matter to you: - Friendship - Eating - Health - Sexuality - Getting involved - Dealing with authority - Coping with stress - Self-esteem - Communication - Jewish Identity Now's the time when you are thinking: Who am I? What do I believe in? Who will I become? The JGirl's Guide provides Jewish writings, traditions and advice that can help. |
Contributor Bio(s): Adelman, Penina: - Penina Adelman is the author of Miriam's Well: Rituals for Jewish Women Around the Year and The Bible from Alef to Tav, which was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. Her most recent book is Praise Her Works: Conversations with Biblical Women. She is a social worker specializing in group work and she leads pre-bat mitzvah and mother/daughter groups. Feldman, Ali: -Ali Feldman, a marriage and family therapist and Jewish educator, gives workshops on a myriad of psychological topics through a Jewish lens. She maintains a private practice in Miami Beach, where she counsels couples, families and individuals. Reinharz, Shulamit: -Dr. Shulamit Reinharz is the Potofsky Professor of Sociology at Brandeis University, where she serves as founding director of both the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute and the Women's Studies Research Center. She is coauthor of The JGuy's Guide: The GPS for Jewish Teen Guys and The JGirl's Guide: The Young Jewish Women's Handbook for Coming of Age (both Jewish Lights). |