Special Issue on Judaism, Health, and Healing. Includes essays on "Spirituality and Religion in Health Care," "My Daughter or Son the Nurse," "The Kalsman Institute Research Roundtable," "Of Teachers and Angels," "Ruth, Naomi, and Levinas's Other," "The Stigma of Infertility," "Rabbis' Support of Older Couples' Second Marriages," and more. Also includes poetry, book reviews, and responses to the Winter 2012 Symposium Issue.

Beyond Breaking the Glass is the book for today's couples. This volume provides you with all you need to plan a meaningful and spiritual wedding celebration. This compendium explores the rich history of wedding rituals and customs practiced by Jews through the century. Included are multiple options of traditional, contemporary, and creative rituals and prayers for couples of all approaches, orientations, and identities. Beyond Breaking the Glass is a rich source of practical information for planning a Jewish wedding, including a variety of ceremonies, checklists, a planning timeline, and references. This beautiful guidebook will help all couples create a wedding that will resonate with Jewish tradition while offering the very best of contemporary innovations.