The New Jew: An Unexpected Conversion

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Review
With this inspirational story, The New Jew, Sally Friedes chronicles her journey from Catholic outsider to full member of the Jewish community. Ms. Friedes reveals that there are comfortable seats at the family table of Judaism just waiting for seekers from other cultures and religions. The welcoming warmth of her husband's family and the rabbi she studies with play a pivotal role in uncovering this truth for her and us in this extraordinary narrative. New Jew is an important addition to the library of rabbis and interfaith outreach professionals.-Karen Kushner, MSW is the director of Project Welcome an outreach program welcoming interfaith families, unaffiliated Jews and seekers into Independent, Renewal, Reconstructionist, Reform and Conservative synagogueWith heartfelt sincerity and eloquence, Sally Friedes very movingly captures the voice, hopes, and fears of those who seek out Judaism.-Rabbi Bernice Weiss, founder and director of The Washington Institute for Conversion and The Study of Judaism Product Description
The New Jew is the story of an unexpected road to conversion, from first invitation to temple, through encounters with rabbis that left her feeling angry and alienated, to the irresistible warmth of Jewish friends and family who drew her in with their exuberance.

About the Author
Sally Srok Friedes has spoken about her conversion experience at temples on both coasts, has written for several parenting publications, appeared on Lifetime Television's A"Our Home,A" hosted satellite tours across the country, and has worked as a panelist on the radio program, A"What Would Your Mother Say?A" broadcast at KZSU in Stanford, CA.