Meeting at the Well: A Jewish Spiritual Guide to Being Engaged

by Daniel Judson, Nancy H. Wiener

This book is for people who wish to transform their engagement from simply a period of planning details to a meaningful passage in their lives. It is a guide for couples utilizing the wisdom and traditions of Judaism in order to strengthen their relationship and begin building their life together.Drawing from a wealth of Jewish texts and traditions, Meeting at the Well focuses on three major issues with which to frame the modern engagement period: the process of moving from two individuals to one couple; the common challenges and "speed bumps" that couples hit along the way, including approaching intimacy, discussing finances, and dealing with families; and the ways to bring the myriad of Jewish engagement rituals into planning and preparing the wedding. This one-of-a-kind resource is a must-have for any couple planning a Jewish life together.
-- Makes a great engagement gift
-- Contains spiritual exercises to help couples learn more about themselves, each other, and their values
-- Suggests new rituals for couples to integrate into their engagement period
-- Provides relevant Jewish texts and connections to Jewish tradition

Genres: Jewish

1 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2002

About the author

Dr. Dan Judson is the Dean of the Hebrew College Rabbinical School. His book Pennies for Heaven: The History of American Synagogues and Money was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. While his research has been featured in major publications such as the New York Times, Boston Globe and Haaretz, he is also a professional story teller, appearing on the national MOTH radio hour, and has been a scholar in residence across the country.

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I HIGHLY recommend this book for anyone engaged- Jewish or not- to help walk you through the process of starting a new life together. Excellent exercises!