ATLANTA, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Melvin S. Marsh, author of the award-winning
book "Leaving Bacon Behind: A How to Guide to Jewish Conversion,"
is going on tour for the 2024-2025 cycle as part of the Jewish Book
Council (JBC) Network. Review copies and interviews are available
upon request, through his website (http://melsmarsh.com), through
his publisher, Manhattan Book Group, or you can submit a request
through JBC starting in September
2024.
Leaving Bacon Behind provides a comprehensive,
easy-to-read guide for conversion that focuses on questions
prospective Jews by Choice might have, including "Why should one
convert to Judaism?" and "What happens after the conversion?"
Leaving Bacon Behind, which has achieved Amazon Bestseller
status as #1 in the "Jewish Life" category as well as won a Silver
Award in Religion at the Non-fiction Book Awards, shares personal
insights and practical advice for converting to Judaism in the
modern world.
A self-described "Jew by choice," Marsh offers a step-by-step
path for becoming a part of the Jewish community – from initial
exploration to finding a Rabbi, gaining necessary education to
ultimately converting and adopting the faith as a part of daily
life. The included appendices provide an in-depth overview of
observances, holidays, terminology, recommended reading, and
beyond, making this guidebook a valuable resource for anyone
interested in conversion, or simply looking to learn more about the
Jewish faith. Due to the author not being the typical convert, this
book includes a section of additional considerations for converting
on a budget, if one is LGBT, disabled, or non-white, if one is
already married to a non-Jew, or if one already has
children.
The author masterfully condenses the complexities of religious
conversion and the storied history of Judaism into a digestible,
even entertaining format. The book serves as both an entry point to
conversion and a useful reference throughout the process.
Because of his own experiences, Marsh also includes a section of
special considerations that include converting on a budget,
potential backlash from family and friends, being a member of the
LGBT community, kosher eating, rural living, and more. He tells his
own story of discovery and conversion, showing readers that not
every path toward Judaism looks the same, and providing valuable,
personal context to the practical advice that fills each page.
This excellent guide to conversion tackles every aspect of the
process and does so with friendly honesty that supports readers
throughout their journey.
No other book on Jewish conversion has incorporated widescale,
peer-reviewed feedback from the target community. This includes
content discussed in Judaism conversion classes and live courses,
as well as questions, comments, and feedback from prospective and
successful Jews by Choice.
Leaving Bacon Behind is sure to be a must-read conversion
classic.
Leaving Bacon Behind (ISBN: 9781960142894) can be
purchased through retailers worldwide, including Barnes and Noble
and Amazon. The paperback retails for $18.95, and the ebook retails for $8.95.
Review copies and interviews are available upon request.
Jewish Book Council Contact
Contact Person: Suzanne Swift
or Arielle Landau
Phone: 212−201−2920
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