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Recommended Reading: Jewish Parenting & Grandparenting

From birth through adulthood, here are some great publications to guide you in exploring Judaism with children.

Abraham, Michelle Shapiro. Good Morning, Boker Tov and Good Night, Lilah Tov. UAHC Press, 2002.

Abramowitz, Yosef I., and Silverman, Rabbi Susan. Jewish Family and Life: Traditions, Holidays, and Values for Today's Parents and Children. Golden Books,1997.

Brichto, Mira Pollack. The God Around Us: Unending Wonder. UAHC Press, 2001.

Danan, Julie Hilton. The Jewish Parent's Almanac. Jason Aronson, Inc, 1997.

Diamant, Anita. The New Jewish Baby Book: Summit Books, 1994.

Diamant, Anita, and Kushner, Karen. How to Be a Jewish Parent. Schocken Books, Inc., 2000.

Doades, Joanne, Parenting Jewish Teens: A Guide for the Perplexed. Jewish Lights Punlishing, 2007.

Freedman, Rabbi B.; Greenberg, Jan; and Katz, Karen. What Does Being Jewish Mean? Read-Aloud Responses to Questions Jewish Children Ask About History, Culture and Religion. Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1991.

Gellman, Marc, and Hartman, Thomas. How Do You Spell God? William Morrow & Co., 1995.

Grishaver, Joel Lurie. Ten Attitudes of Highly Effective Jewish Grandparents: Patterns for Enhancing & Sustaining Your Grandchildren's Jewishness. (16-page booklet) Torah Aura Productions, 4423 Fruitland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90058, 1995. Tel: (800) BETORAH (213) 585-7312.

Kurshan, Neil. Raising Your Child To Be a Mensch. Ivy Books, 1987.

Kushner, Rabbi Harold. When Children Ask About God. Schocken Books Inc., 1995.

Kushner, Lawrence, and Kushner, Karen. Because Nothing Looks Like God. Skylight Paths, 2001.

Mogel, Wendy. The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children. Scribner Publishing, 2001.

Olitzky, Rabbi Kerry M.; Rosman, Rabbi Steven M.; and Kasakove, David P..When Your Jewish Child Asks Why: Answers for Tough Questions. Ktav Publishing House, 1993.

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