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A Jewish Ceremony for Newborn Girls : The Torah's Covenant Affirmed

This engaging book offers the first in-depth analysis of the history, philosophy, and social trends that underpin modern welcoming ceremonies for newborn girls in the Jewish community. Sharon R. Siegel traces the arc of these ceremonies from their emergence in the 1970s until today. She also delves...

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Autor principal: Siegel, Sharon R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Brandeis, 2014.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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