Coming of Age in Jewish America
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Author | : Patricia Keer Munro |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016 |
ISBN-10 | : 0813575931 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780813575933 |
Rating | : 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Coming of Age in Jewish America by : Patricia Keer Munro
Book excerpt: The Jewish practice of bar mitzvah dates back to the twelfth century. Yet, as this new study reveals, the ritual has changed dramatically over time and now serves as a sometimes shaky bridge between the values of contemporary American culture and Judaic tradition. Interviewing over 200 individuals involved in bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies, from family members to religious educators to rabbis, Patricia Keer Munro presents a candid portrait of the conflicts that often emerge and the negotiations that ensue.