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.
“The
JGirl’s Guide is cool.
You should check it out.”
—Anita
Diamant, author, The Red Tent and The New Jewish Baby Book:
Names, Ceremonies & Customs—A Guide for Today’s Families
Names, Ceremonies & Customs—A Guide for Today’s Families
“Fills a void in the Jewish
world—and it does so with creativity and joy. We will be
using it with our mother/daughter group at The Temple in
Atlanta; it’s what we’ve needed for a long
time.”
—Rabbi
Jeffrey K. Salkin and Nina Salkin,
authors, The Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Memory Book: An Album for Treasuring the Spiritual Celebration
Memory Book: An Album for Treasuring the Spiritual Celebration
“An invaluable tool for anyone
working with Jewish girls. It incorporates important Jewish
history and values into the issues Jewish girls face today. I
recommend it highly.”
—Rosalind
Wiseman, author, Queen Bees and Wannabes and
co-founder of the Empower Program
co-founder of the Empower Program
“The arrival of The JGirl’s Guide couldn’t
be more timely.... It captures the essence of a unique coming
of age and skillfully provides tools to help young girls grow
up with a confident sense of self and proud to be
Jewish.”
—Donnie
Kanter Winokur, founding
executive director, The Body and Soul
National Institute
National Institute
“Unlocks the inner beauty and wisdom
of Jewish tradition. Chock full of Jewish values, it will be a
trusted friend and wise teacher to a whole new generation of
sisters and daughters, our people’s next
leaders.”
—Yosef I.
Abramowitz, publisher, JVibe.com
and Sh’ma; co-founder, BabagaNewz.com; and winner of the
Covenant Award for Excellence
in Jewish Education
in Jewish Education
“A tour de force! For Jgirls of all
ages…the perfect gift, for it candidly and clearly offers
profound wisdom to help Jewish girls grow into healthy,
Judaically knowledgeable, involved, and caring human beings. I
can’t wait for my own daughter to read it.”
—Rabbi
Joshua Elkin, executive
director, The Partnership for Excellence
in Jewish Education
in Jewish Education
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. She is the mother of an adolescent girl.
Ali Feldman received a master’s degree from the Avi Chai Educator’s Program at Pardes and Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and holds a BEd from McGill University. She currently lives in Miami Beach teaching character improvement classes for middle school students. Ali also gives workshops throughout the country on enhancing the bat mitzvah experience and journeying through adolescence with Judaism as your guide.
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).
Shulamit Reinharz is available to speak on the following topics:
- The Concept of Bat Mitzvah Historically and Currently
