Table of Contents
ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction
Part 1: Chai—LifeConceptionPregnancyBirth
Part 2: A Jewish NameNamingA Son! Boys' NamesA Daughter! Girls’ Names
Part 3: Brit—CovenantCovenantsBrit Milah—The Covenant of Circumcision Questions and Answers History Traditional Interpretations Planning a Bris Liturgy and Ritual Adoption, Conversion, and Rituals for Already Circumcised Sons Caring for the Newly Circumcised Baby Two Ceremonies for Brit MilahBrit Bat—Welcoming Our Daughters History Planning a Brit Bat Elements of a Brit Bat Ceremony Four Ceremonies for Brit BatHiddur Mitzvah—Beautiful Touches Ideas and Readings for Your Celebration
Part 4: Simcha—JoySimcha Means "Party"AnnouncementsCelebrations and Customs
Part 5: The Changing Jewish FamilyInterfaith FamiliesAdoption
Part 6: The First YearWeaning
Appendix 1: What Non-Jews Should Know about Brit Milah—the Covenant of CircumcisionAppendix 2: What Non-Jews Should Know about Brit Bat—the Covenant for a DaughterResources for New ParentsNotesGlossaryDirectory of ArtistsIndex