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Encyclopedia Judaica [accessible on-site at the Center for Jewish History only]
This encyclopedia contains scholarly articles on lifecycle events, including information on how customs vary across different Jewish communities.
A free online encyclopedia of Judaism that includes an extensive section on lifecycle traditions, written predominantly from the Orthodox viewpoint.
ReformJudaism.org- Lifecycle Rituals
A guide to the traditions and innovations in Reform Jewish life that includes an extensive section on lifecycle rituals, created by the Union of Reform Judaism.
A searchable database of contemporary Jewish lifecycle rituals, developed by Reconstructing Judaism (the central organization of the Reconstructionist organization).