 Growing
up isn't always easy. It's challenging to get good grades,
be there for friends, show respect to parents, keep up with
trends, stay healthy, date the right person, and still make
the world a better place. With all of the choices and challenges
that Jewish girls face in their early teen years, how can
they choose the best path to go from being a girl to becoming
a young Jewish woman? How can Jewish wisdom help them with
their search?
The JGirl’s Guide: The Young Jewish Woman's Handbook
for Coming of Age 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 girls who share their worries, concerns and joys.
”The JGirl's Guide is cool. You should check it out.”
—Anita Diamant, author of The Red
Tent and The New Jewish Baby Book:
Names, Ceremonies & Customs—A Guide for Today's
Families
"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 of Queen Bees and Wannabees and co-founder of
the Empower Program
”Sit down with your daughter and read this book together!
Do it today! Open each of its chapters and share the wisdom
and the warmth of this great book. The JGirl's Guide has a
great secret for every girl of spirit and strength: You are
not alone! You are connected to a magnificent tradition of
Jewish women who have so much to teach you! On behalf of all
our daughters, thank you Penina, Ali and Shulamit for a gift
of such depth and insight.”
—Rabbi Edward Feinstein, author of Tough Questions
Jews Ask: A Young
Adult's Guide to Building a Jewish Life
"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 of The Partnership for Excellence
in Jewish Education
”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 of The Body and Soul
National Institute
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