This book freed our family from the bar mitzvah machine that our Temple has turned into and helped us come up with a bar mitzvah that is relevant...It is full of wonderful ideas.. --M. Shellster, Parent. Helps us to bring heart and soul to our involvement in Jewish life..
According to the dictionary, affirming is defined as: 1  State as a fact; assert strongly and publicly. he affirmed the countryâs commitment to peace. 2  Declare oneâs support for; uphold or defend. the referendum affirmed the republicâs right to secede. 3  Accept or confirm the validity of (a judgment or agreement); ratify.
Self-affirmation theory purports that when individuals are faced with information that threatens their self-integrity, the response to this information is often defensive in nature. Defensive reactions attempt to minimize the threat in order to preserve the sense of self.