Twenty Things for Grandparents of Interfaith Grandchildren to Do (And Not Do) to Nurture Jewish Identity in Their Grandchildren [Paperback]

Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky (Author), Paul Golin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2007

It isn't easy being a grandparent, but grandparents are pivotal in the identity development of grandchildren. This book provides punchy, pithy, practical and often provocative wisdom for grandparents of grandchildren who live in an interfaith family.

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Editorial Reviews

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A constructive, practical and much-needed resource to help grandparents nurture the Jewish identity of their grandchildren who are being raised in an interfaith home. With great respect and sensitivity, Kerry Olitzky and Paul Golin have crafted an approach that grandparents can follow to transform angst into constructive action, while remaining mindful and supportive of their adult child's situation. This book makes an important contribution to Jewish family life in America today. --Joanne Doades, Director for Curriculum Development

A constructive, practical and much-needed resource to help grandparents nurture the Jewish identity of their grandchildren who are being raised in an interfaith home. With great respect and sensitivity, Kerry Olitzky and Paul Golin have crafted an approach that grandparents can follow to transform angst into constructive action, while remaining mindful and supportive of their adult child's situation. This book makes an important contribution to Jewish family life in America today. --Joanne Doades, Director for Curriculum Development

As a grandmother, I can heartily recommend this book as a recipe for sharing with your grandchildren the beauties of Judaism. A must read on how to be Jewish role models for the children of the intermarried. --Joyce Rappeport - Board of Directors, Jewish Women International

Olitzy and Golin have provided a wonderful guide and resource to all those families struggling to raise children in an intermarriage. Filled with wisdom, insight and poignant sketches and anecdotes, this book is a timely gift to grandparents and others who care about Jewish continuity. --Dr. Norman Cohen, Provost and Professor of Midrash, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion

As a grandmother, I can heartily recommend this book as a recipe for sharing with your grandchildren the beauties of Judaism. A must read on how to be Jewish role models for the children of the intermarried. --Joyce Rappeport - Board of Directors, Jewish Women International

As a grandmother, I can heartily recommend this book as a recipe for sharing with your grandchildren the beauties of Judaism. A must read on how to be Jewish role models for the children of the intermarried. --Joyce Rappeport - Board of Directors, Jewish Women International

A constructive, practical and much-needed resource to help grandparents nurture the Jewish identity of their grandchildren who are being raised in an interfaith home. With great respect and sensitivity, Kerry Olitzky and Paul Golin have crafted an approach that grandparents can follow to transform angst into constructive action, while remaining mindful and supportive of their adult child's situation. This book makes an important contribution to Jewish family life in America today. --Joanne Doades, Director for Curriculum Development, URJ

About the Author

Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky is the Executive Director of the Jewish Outreach Institute, a national independent organization dedicated to bringing Judaism to interfaith families and the unaffiliated. Formerly, he served as vice president of the Wexner Heritage Foundation, the premier adult Jewish learning and Jewish leadership program in North America. Previously, he was national Dean of Adult Jewish Learning and Living of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion where he served on the faculty and administration for 15 years following his tenure at Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford, CT. A leader in the development of innovative Jewish education, particularly for adults, he has shaped training programs for clergy of all faiths, especially in the area of pastoral care and counseling in the Jewish community. He has done pioneering work in the area of Jewish Twelve Step spirituality, as well as Jewish Gerontology. Rabbi Olitzky also serves as a fellow and consultant to Synagogue 2000 and is a partner with the Kalsman Institute on Judaism and Health at HUC-JIR. Paul Golin is JOI's Associate Executive Director, responsible together with the Executive Director for budget, development, board stewardship, strategic planning, and the day-to-day operations of the organization. He is also charged with managing all marketing, communications and public relations; coordinating the company's Internet effort; editing the quarterly newsletter; and devising advocacy campaigns and program proposals. He previously served as JOI's Director of Communications and Strategic Planning. Prior to joining JOI, Paul worked at the Jewish Life Network, a Judy and Michael Steinhardt Foundation, as Program Associate for Information Technology. Paul has a background in media, having worked at HBO Studio Production

Product Details

• Paperback: 106 pages
• Publisher: Torah Aura Productions (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891662899
• ISBN-13: 978-1891662898
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Twenty Things for Grandparents of Interfaith Grandchildren to Do (And Not Do) to Nurture Jewish Identity in Their Grandchildren (Paperback)

I received some reinforcement and ideas from this book. Also, we used it in our class for grandparents of their own children's interfaith marriages.