Most Popular Books by Anita Diamant

Based on the Book of Genesis, Dinah shares her perspective on religious practices and sexul politics.

In this modern classic interpretation of the biblical story of Dinah, Anita Diamant imagines the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood--the world of The Red Tent, a New York Times bestseller and the basis of the A&E/Lifetime mini-series. Twentieth Anniversary Edition In the Bible, Dinah''s life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of Genesis that tell of her father, Jacob, and his twelve sons. The Red Tent begins with the story of the mothers--Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah--the four wives of Jacob. They love Dinah and give her gifts that sustain her through childhood, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land. Dinah''s story reaches out from a remarkable period of early history and creates an intimate connection with the past. Deeply affecting, The Red Tent combines rich storytelling and the valuable achievement of presenting a new view of biblical women''s lives.

Named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post and The Salt Lake Tribune Just as she gave voice to the silent women of the Hebrew Bible in The Red Tent, Anita Diamant creates a cast of breathtakingly vivid characters—young women who escaped to Israel from Nazi Europe—in this intensely dramatic novel. Day After Night is based on the extraordinary true story of the October 1945 rescue of more than two hundred prisoners from the Atlit internment camp, a prison for “illegal” immigrants run by the British military near the Mediterranean coast south of Haifa. The story is told through the eyes of four young women at the camp who survived the Holocaust: Shayndel, a Polish Zionist; Leonie, a Parisian beauty; Tedi, a hidden Dutch Jew; and Zorah, a concentration camp survivor. Haunted by unspeakable memories and losses, afraid to hope, the four of them find salvation in the bonds of friendship and shared experience even as they confront the challenge of re-creating themselves in a strange new country. Diamant’s triumphant novel is an unforgettable story of tragedy and redemption that reimagines a singular moment in history with stunning eloquence.

New York Times bestseller! An unforgettable novel about a young Jewish woman growing up in Boston in the early twentieth century, told “with humor and optimism…through the eyes of an irresistible heroine” (People)—from the acclaimed author of The Red Tent. Anita Diamant’s “vivid, affectionate portrait of American womanhood” (Los Angeles Times), follows the life of one woman, Addie Baum, through a period of dramatic change. Addie is The Boston Girl, the spirited daughter of an immigrant Jewish family, born in 1900 to parents who were unprepared for America and its effect on their three daughters. Growing up in the North End of Boston, then a teeming multicultural neighborhood, Addie’s intelligence and curiosity take her to a world her parents can’t imagine—a world of short skirts, movies, celebrity culture, and new opportunities for women. Addie wants to finish high school and dreams of going to college. She wants a career and to find true love. From the one-room tenement apartment she shared with her parents and two sisters, to the library group for girls she joins at a neighborhood settlement house, to her first, disastrous love affair, to finding the love of her life, eighty-five-year-old Addie recounts her adventures with humor and compassion for the naïve girl she once was. Written with the same attention to historical detail and emotional resonance that made Diamant’s previous novels bestsellers, The Boston Girl is a moving portrait of one woman’s complicated life in twentieth century America, and a fascinating look at a generation of women finding their places in a changing world. “Diamant brings to life a piece of feminism’s forgotten history” (Good Housekeeping) in this “inspirational…page-turning portrait of immigrant life in the early twentieth century” (Booklist).

Follows the growing friendship between fifty-nine-year-old Kathleen, recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and the slightly younger Joyce, increasingly distant from her teenage daughter and struggling to write a second novel.

The definitive guide to the conversion process—for a new generation of Jews-by-choice. However you choose to fashion your personal journey to Judaism, Anita Diamant is the perfect guide. In this comprehensive, wide-ranging book you will learn how to choose a rabbi, a synagogue, a denomination, and a Hebrew name; how to discuss your decision with your birth family; what happens at the mikveh (ritual bath) and at the hatafat dam brit (circumcision ritual for those already circumcised); how to find your footing in a new spiritual family and create a new Jewish identity; and how you and your children can maintain bonds to your family of origin. Also included are suggestions for readings, prayers, and poems that can personalize conversion rituals; a glossary of terms; and a short history of conversion in Judaism. This revised edition contains a completely updated chapter on how the mikveh is used in the conversion process and an updated list of online resources and books for further reading. Whether you are just beginning to consider converting or have already started down the path to Judaism, here is everything you will need to make the process joyous, sacred, and meaningful.

From the bestselling author of The Red Tent and Good Harbor, a collection of intimate, autobiographical reflections on the milestones, revelations, and balancing acts of life as a wife, mother, friend, and member of a religious community. Before The Red Tent won her international literary acclaim, Anita Diamant was a columnist in Boston. Over the course of twenty years, she wrote essays that reflected the shape and evolution of her life, as well as the trends of her generation. In the end, her musings about love and marriage, birth and death, nature versus nurture, politics and religion—and everything from female friendships to quitting smoking—have created a public diary of the progress of her life that resonated deeply with her readers. Now, Pitching My Tent collects the finest columns of a writer who is a reporter by training and a storyteller by heart, all revised and enriched with new material. Personal, inspiring, and often funny, Pitching My Tent displays the warmth, humor, and wisdom that Diamant''s legions of fans have come to cherish.

Gloriously reviewed nation-wide, named one of the best books of 2005 by "The Boston Globe," and now available in paperback, this is Diamant''s heralded return to literary historical fiction.

Newly revised and updated, the definitive guide to planning a Jewish wedding, written by bestselling novelist Anita Diamant—author of The Red Tent and The Boston Girl—and one of the most respected writers of guides to contemporary Jewish life. This complete, easy-to-use guide explains everything you need to know to plan your own Jewish wedding in today’s ever-changing world where the very definition of what constitutes a Jewish wedding is up for discussion. With enthusiasm and flair, Anita Diamant provides choices for every stage of a wedding—including celebrations before and after the ceremony itself—providing both traditional and contemporary options. She explains the Jewish tradition of love and marriage with references drawn from Biblical, Talmudic, and mystical texts and stories. She guides you step by step through planning the ceremony and the party that follows—from finding a rabbi and wording the invitation to organizing a processional and hiring a caterer. Samples of wedding invitations and ketubot (marriage contracts) are provided for inspiration and guidance, as well as poems that can be incorporated into the wedding ceremony or party and a variety of translations of traditional texts. “There is no such thing as a generic Jewish wedding,” writes Anita Diamant, “no matter what the rabbi tells you, no matter what the caterer tells you, no matter what your mother tells you.” Complete, authoritative, and indispensable, The Jewish Wedding Now provides personalized options—some new, some old—to create a wedding that combines spiritual meaning and joyous celebration and reflects your individual values and beliefs.

The practical, inspiring guide for all Jewish people expecting a baby. Expanded, updated, and revised. A complete resource to the traditions and rituals for welcoming a new child to the world and into the Jewish community, and for commemorating this joyous event in family life--whatever your family constellation. Provides ceremonies you can copy for handouts so that guests are an even greater part of the experience. Special section for interfaith families helps make the celebrations inclusive, comfortable, and joyous for all. Ceremonies for girls, as well as for boys. "Drawn from the wealth of mythic, historic, religious, culinary, and literary traditions that surround the arrival of a new Jewish baby, and informed by contemporary insight and practice, The New Jewish Baby Book describes the many ways that new parents can celebrate the arrival of a child, the newest member of your extended families, and a unique and precious chapter in the on-going saga of the Jewish people." --from the Introduction

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Red Tent—a classic parenting book that combines insights from Jewish tradition with contemporary thinking about how children learn and grow. In this updated edition, you will discover the practices, customs, and values that go into creating a Jewish home and raising joyful children within the rich traditions of Judaism.

The Definitive, Completely Up-to-Date Guide to Planning a Jewish Wedding Since its original publication in 1986, The New Jewish Wedding has become required reading, assigned to engaged couples by Conservative, Reform, and Reconstruc-tionist rabbis alike. In this new revision, Anita Diamant, one of the most respected writers of guides to Jewish life, continues to offer step-by-step guidance to planning the ceremony and the party that follows -- from hiring a rabbi and wording the invitation to organizing a processional and hiring a caterer. She also includes: A new chapter focusing on converts, non-Jews, and same-sex couples Essential Web sites All new art, with examples of ketubot, invitations, and other wedding paraphernalia New poems and new translations of the seven wedding blessings Complete, authoritative, and indispensable, The New Jewish Wedding is a must-have resource for anyone who wants a wedding that combines spiritual meaning and joyous celebration.

From beloved New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist—the definitive guide to Judaism’s end-of-life rituals, revised and updated for Jews of all backgrounds and beliefs. From caring for the dying to honoring the dead, Anita Diamant explains the Jewish practices that make mourning a loved one an opportunity to experience the full range of emotions—grief, anger, fear, guilt, relief—and take comfort in the idea that the memory of the deceased is bound up in our lives and actions. In Saying Kaddish you will find suggestions for conducting a funeral and for observing the shiva week, the shloshim month, the year of Kaddish, the annual yahrzeit, and the Yizkor service. There are also chapters on coping with particular losses—such as the death of a child and suicide—and on children as mourners, mourning non-Jewish loved ones, and the bereavement that accompanies miscarriage. Diamant also offers advice on how to apply traditional views of the sacredness of life to hospice and palliative care. Reflecting the ways that ancient rituals and customs have been adapted in light of contemporary wisdom and needs, she includes updated sections on taharah (preparation of the body for burial) and on using ritual immersion in a mikveh to mark the stages of bereavement. And, celebrating a Judaism that has become inclusive and welcoming. Diamant highlights rituals, prayers, and customs that will be meaningful to Jews-by-choice, Jews of color, and LGBTQ Jews. Concluding chapters discuss Jewish perspectives on writing a will, creating healthcare directives, making final arrangements, and composing an ethical will.

"Explores the subject of menstruation, from toxic historic and religious roots to how young activists are challenging the silence and shame that can erode self-esteem and even threaten lives ..."--Page 4 of cover.

Jewish tradition is a gift and a challenge. "Living a Jewish Life" is your guide to the cultural and spiritual treasures of Judaism, explained in ways that address the choices posed by modern life. From hanging a mezuzah to celebrating a wedding, from lighting Sabbath candles to choosing a synagogue that''s right for you and your family, you will find "why-to''s" and "how-to''s" in these pages, which are tuned to both the realities of the modern world and the timeless, grounding rhythms of Jewish tradition. Spanning the spectrum of liberal Jewish thought -- Conservative, Reconstructionist and Reform, unaffiliated, new age and secular -- this book provides a sensitive and practical introduction to making Judaism a meaningful part of your life. Filled with anecdotes, lore, memorable quotations, history, prayers and ceremonies, "Living a Jewish Life" celebrates the diversity, joy and fulfillment of Jewish life today. This book is filled with your Jewish choices.

Über Dinah, die Tochter des Jacob, ist nur wenig bekannt; wie viele Frauen des Alten Testaments verschwindet sie hinter den Taten der Männer. In diesem Roman erwacht Dinah zu neuem Leben und erzählt ihre Geschichte und die ihrer Mütter, deren Schicksal sich unter dem Wüstenhimmel erfüllt. Eine Botschaft von faszinierender weiblicher Spiritualität und ein grossartiges Frauenepos von wahrhaft alttestamentarischer Grösse!

From the bestselling author of "The Red Tent" comes indispensable, practical advice for those who wish to build a family and a home imbued with the values and traditions of Judaism.

The practical, inspiring guide for all Jewish people expecting a baby. Expanded, updated, and revised. A complete resource to the traditions and rituals for welcoming a new child to the world and into the Jewish community, and for commemorating this joyous event in family life—whatever your family constellation. Provides ceremonies you can copy for handouts so that guests are an even greater part of the experience. Special section for interfaith families helps make the celebrations inclusive, comfortable, and joyous for all. Ceremonies for girls, as well as for boys. "Drawn from the wealth of mythic, historic, religious, culinary, and literary traditions that surround the arrival of a new Jewish baby, and informed by contemporary insight and practice, The New Jewish Baby Book describes the many ways that new parents can celebrate the arrival of a child, the newest member of your extended families, and a unique and precious chapter in the on-going saga of the Jewish people." —from the Introduction

Living a Jewish Life describes Judaism as not just a contemplative or abstract system of thought but as a blueprint for living fully and honorably. This new edition builds on the classic guide, which has been a favorite among Jewish educators and students for years. Enriched with additional resources, including online resources, this updated guide also references recent changes in the modern Jewish community, and has served as a resource and guide for non–Jews as well as Jews. Addressing the choices posed by the modern world, Living a Jewish Life explains the traditions and beliefs of Judaism in the context of real life. It explores the spectrum of liberal Jewish thought, from Conservative to Reconstructionist to Reform, as well as unaffiliated, new age, and secular. Celebrating the diversity of Jewish beliefs, this guide provides information in ways that readers can choose how to incorporate Judaism into their lives. Readers will learn how to choose the right synagogue, and discover the meaning and significance of lighting Sabbath candles. "Shabbat," "Torah," "kosher," "mitzvah" and other key words are all defined in all of their complex and potent meanings. On the most basic level, this book explains the essential Jewish vocabulary, but more importantly, LIVING A JEWISH LIFE is a sensitive and comprehensive introduction that reveals the timeless nature of Jewish tradition, rich with history and relevant in the modern world.

A complete, one-of-a-kind resource for parents-to-be searching for a perfect name for their child. Nearly 1,000 boys'' and girls'' names, both traditional and creative, from the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Bible, each with a: Translation from the original language Citation of where the name appears in the Bible Description of its meaning Bible Baby Names gives and overview of the trends in baby names and explains why the Bible has been a rich source of names through the ages while it helps you make modern choices from ancient text. For all who want their child''s name to be special, spiritual, and full of meaning, Bible Baby Names offers a treasure-trove of choices.

More than 1,000 Jewish names for boys and girls including the stories and associations that give meaning to the all-important task of Jewish parents in naming their newborn.

Una edicin̤ espaǫla de Anita Diamant del best seller La tienda roja, que se imagina la vida de Dina y combina rica narracin̤ de cuentos con un logro valioso en la ficcin̤ moderna: una nueva visin̤ de la vida de las mujeres bb̕licas.

1 500 av. J.-C., aux confins du désert. Dina, la seule fille de Jacob, un puissant patriarche, vit dans l''ombre de la tente rouge, cet endroit interdit aux hommes où les femmes de la tribu échangent secrets et rites ancestraux. Ainsi goûte-t-elle, très jeune, aux fruits défendus : une liberté et une indépendance inimaginables au temps de la Bible. Devenue femme à son tour, Dina succombe aux délices de l''amour et se donne à Shalem, l''homme qu''elle aime, bravant ainsi les interdits de son clan. Cela, les fils de Jacob ne peuvent l''admettre. Par une nuit d''épouvante, le destin de Dina bascule. Pour survivre, elle est contrainte de se réfugier en Égypte, et d''enfouir dans sa mémoire les secrets de sa jeunesse. Parviendra-t-elle un jour à vivre pleinement ? Anita Diamant est journaliste. Elle a notamment travaillé pour le Boston Globe. Elle écrit dans les années 1990 de nombreux ouvrages sur la pratique juive contemporaine. Son premier roman, La Tente rouge, paraît en 1997 pour la première fois. Publié dans 25 pays, vendu à plus de 3 millions d’exemplaires, son succès ne s’est jamais démenti depuis.

Provides you with options -- some new, some old -- to create a Jewish wedding combining spiritual meaning and joyous celebration. Shows how you can mark every stage of a wedding -- before, during, and after the 3main event2 -- with your own blend of traditional texts and customs. Introduces you to the richness of the Jewish tradition of love and marriage with ref. drawn from Biblical, Talmudic, and mystical texts. Takes you step by step through planning the ceremony and party that follows -- from finding a rabbi and wording the invitation to organizing a processional and hiring a caterer. Samples of invitations and ketubot (marriage contracts) are provided to help you devise your own. Includes examples of poems that can be incorp. into the wedding ceremony or party.

Uma história extraordinária sobre a condição ancestral da mulher. Um livro emocionante que traz poderosas lições de amor, perdão e sororidade. O livro que deu origem à série da Netflix. Seu nome é Dinah. Na Bíblia, sua vida é mencionada em um breve episódio no livro do Gênesis, nos capítulos sobre seu pai, Jacó. Narrado na voz de Dinah, este romance revela as tradições e as turbulências de ser mulher na antiguidade.A tenda vermelha era o lugar em que as mulheres se reuniam durante seus ciclos de nascimento e menstruação ou quando estavam doentes. Imaginando as conversas e os mistérios mantidos dentro dessa tenda exclusivamente feminina, Anita Diamant nos oferece um olhar privilegiado sobre a vida diária das quatro esposas de Jacó, mães de seus doze filhos homens, e sobre o convívio com sua única filha, Dinah. Com o resgate desse olhar feminino, conhecemos as fascinantes mulheres que sangraram, trocaram palavras, experiências e rituais na tenda vermelha. Em uma voz íntima e poética, Dinah sussurra histórias sobre suas quatro “mães”, Raquel, Lia, Zilpah e Bilah, que a inspiraram com seus traços femininos únicos. Conforme histórias permeadas de sensualidade, intuição e fortes emoções vão sendo narradas, descortina-se um mundo de caravanas, escravos, artesãos, príncipes, milagres e segredos femininos, até o momento em que Dinah mergulha em sua própria saga de paixão, traições e sofrimento.

Her name is Dinah. In the Bible, her life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of Genesis that are about her father, Jacob, and his dozen sons. Told in Dinah''s voice, this novel reveals the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood - the world of the red tent. It begins with the story of her mothers - Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah - the four wives of Jacob. They love Dinah and give her gifts that are to sustain her through a damaged youth, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land. Dinah''s story reaches out from a remarkable period of early history and creates an intimate, immediate connection.