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Judaism Reading List: Introduction and General (Pt. I)
Section - Becoming an Observant Jew

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   Note: Books such as Donin's [6]To Be A Jew and [7]To Pray As A Jew are
   also a good place to start Teshuvah. You'll also find good information
   in the [8]Jewish Catalog series, especially the 2nd and 3rd volumes.
   Quoting from the "Guide to Baalei Teshuvah" in the 2nd volume of the
   Jewish Catalog: "Jewish tradition places an emphasis on the role of
   belief and allegiance. Thus the baal teshuvah--master of repentance;
   one who turns--often begins his/her trek back to an effective and
   gratifying Jewish consciousness through the renewed acceptance of
   neglected observances and symbols".
   
   [Dub99]
          Dubner, Stephen J. Turbulent Souls: A Catholic Son's Return to
          His Jewish Family. Bard Books; 1999. Paperback. ISBN
          0-380729-30-X.
          [9][Buy at Amazon:
          http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/038072930X/socculturejew
          ish/] 
          
   [Fir98]
          Firestone, Tirzah. With Roots in Heaven: One Woman's Passionate
          Journey into the Heart of Her Faith. Dutton Books; 1998.
          Hardcover. ISBN 0-525943-69-2.
          [10][Buy at Amazon:
          http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0525943692/socculturejew
          ish/] 
          
   [Gre97]
          Greenberg, Richard; Greenberg, Rick. Pathways: Jews Who Return.
          Jason Aronson, 1997. Paperback. 312 pages. ISBN 1-568219-90-3.
          [11][Buy at Amazon:
          http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1568219903/socculturejew
          ish] 
          
   [Kah83]
          Kahane, Meir. Why Be Jewish? Intermarriage, Assimilation and
          Alienation. Stein & Day Pub; 1983. Paperback. ISBN
          0-812861-29-9.
          [12][Buy at Amazon:
          http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0812861299/socculturejew
          ish/] 
          
   [Kau91]
          Kaufman, Debra Renee. Rachel's Daughters: Newly Orthodox Jewish
          Women. Rutgers Univ Press; 1991. Paperback. ISBN 0-813516-38-2.
          [13][Buy at Amazon:
          http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0813516382/socculturejew
          ish/] 
          
   [Kli98]
          Klinghoffer, David. Lord Will Gather Me in: My Journey to
          Jewish Orthodoxy. Free Press; 1998. Hardcover. ISBN
          0-684823-41-1.
          [14][Buy at Amazon:
          http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0684823411/socculturejew
          ish/] 
          
   [Lef02]
          Lefkowitz, A. From Fear To Eternity. Israel Book Shop; (July
          2002) ISBN: 1931681236 [This book recounts the authors journey
          in his becoming observant. The 10 Steps are organized into easy
          to understand answers applicable to every Jew such as: Learn
          about your religion; Get yourself a Rebbe; Develop a
          relationship with G-d; and Be a Mensch, etc.].
          [15][Buy at Amazon:
          http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0826411029/socculturejew
          ish/] 
          
   [Ors98]
          Orsborn, Carol. Return from Exile: One Woman's Journey Back to
          Judaism. Continuum Pub Group; 1998. Hardcover. ISBN
          0-826411-02-9.
          [16][Buy at Amazon:
          http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0826411029/socculturejew
          ish/] 
          
   [Sei87]
          Steinsaltz, [Rabbi] Adin. Teshuvah: A Guide for the Newly
          Observant Jew. Jerusalem: The Domino Press, 1982. The Free
          Press, 1987. Jason Aronson (Hardcover); 1997; ISBN
          0-765759-50-0.
          [17][Buy at Amazon:
          http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0765759500/socculturejew
          ish] 
          
   [Tat87]
          Tatz, Akiva. Anatomy of a Search: Personal Drama in the Teshuva
          Revolution. Mesorah Publications Ltd.; 1987. Paperback. ISBN
          0-899065-51-1.
          [18][Buy at Amazon:
          http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0899065511/socculturejew
          ish/] [19][Buy at Artscroll:
          http://www.artscroll.com/linker/socculturejewish/ASIN/ANAH] 

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