I Believe: The Thirteen Principles of Faith : A Confirmation Textbook

by Kerry M. Olitzky, Ronald H. Isaacs

A WORD ABOUT Confirmation is all about standing in front of your family and community and publicly declaring your beliefs; in other words confirming your faith. Hence, the word Confirmation. The confirmation ceremony generally takes place in connection with Shavuot, when the Israelites stood at the foot of Mount Sinai and God revealed the Torah to them. This book will lead you there. WHAT WE Confirmation is about a special kind of religious belief. And we might as well say it up front. We assert that belief in God is the foundation of all belief. Jewish belief is also about what some people call “the really important stuff” in life, things that have lasting and important value. We contend that Judaism provides us with answers to those really important questions. We think that you will feel the same way – at the end of your study toward Confirmation (and beyond).

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First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky is a leader in the development of 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 is the author of over 75 books and hundreds of articles in a variety of fields. He is known for books that bring the insights of Jewish wisdom into everyday living. His opinion pieces are published in leading publications throughout North America and in Israel. Most of his recent publications are children's picture books, as well as the early reader The Adventures of Leila and Ilana