{"product_id":"putting-god-on-the-guest-list-third-edition-how-to-reclaim-the-spiritual-meaning-of-your-childs-bar-or-bat-mitzvah-9781580232227","title":"Putting God on the Guest List, Third Edition: How to Reclaim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReclaim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis third edition of Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin's acclaimed guide helps families discover the core spiritual values in one of American Jewry's most misunderstood ceremonies. Through a thoughtful combination of explanation, instruction, and inspiration, this book ensures both parent and child can truly be present when the moment of Sinai is recreated in their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Guide Offers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBar and bat mitzvah ceremonies often become focused on the celebration rather than the sacred transition they represent. This book redirects attention to the spiritual significance of this coming-of-age milestone. Rabbi Salkin provides practical guidance for families preparing for this important Jewish lifecycle event, helping them move beyond the party planning to embrace the deeper religious and personal meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe third edition includes updated insights and addresses contemporary challenges facing Jewish families as they approach this significant rite of passage. Parents will find actionable advice on how to make the ceremony meaningful rather than merely memorable, while young people preparing for their bar or bat mitzvah will discover how this moment connects them to centuries of Jewish tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin\u003c\/strong\u003e is recognized as one of the most thoughtful Jewish writers and teachers of his generation. He has helped people of all ages find spiritual meaning in both the great and small moments in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA noted author whose work has appeared in many publications, including the \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal, Reader's Digest\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eCongressional Record\u003c\/em\u003e, Rabbi Salkin is editor of \u003cem\u003eThe Modern Men's Torah Commentary: New Insights from Jewish Men on the 54 Weekly Torah Portions\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eText Messages: A Torah Commentary for Teens\u003c\/em\u003e; and author of \u003cem\u003eBeing God's Partner: How to Find the Hidden Link Between Spirituality and Your Work\u003c\/em\u003e, with an introduction by Norman Lear; the best-seller \u003cem\u003ePutting God on the Guest List: How to Reclaim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eFor Kids-Putting God on Your Guest List: How to Claim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRighteous Gentiles in the Hebrew Bible: Ancient Role Models for Sacred Relationships\u003c\/em\u003e (all Jewish Lights), among other books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is essential reading for Jewish parents preparing their children for bar or bat mitzvah, educators working with pre-teen students, and anyone seeking to understand the spiritual dimensions of this Jewish coming-of-age ceremony. It serves as both a practical planning resource and a spiritual companion during this transformative period in a young person's Jewish journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jewish Lights Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681228296466,"sku":"9781580232227","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5a467fc9-4151-42d8-9034-6b86883b3140.jpg?v=1733950552","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/putting-god-on-the-guest-list-third-edition-how-to-reclaim-the-spiritual-meaning-of-your-childs-bar-or-bat-mitzvah-9781580232227","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}