Judaism For Dummies
Learn to:Explore the full spectrum of JudaismGrasp the spiritual depth of the faith and practiceDiscover the rituals, ideas, and terms woven into everyday Jewish lifeA fascinating look at what being Jewish is all aboutIf you want to reconnect with your Jewish heritage, or if you're just curious about the Jewish experience, then this updated guide is for you. InJudaism For Dummies,you'll discover key Jewish beliefs and traditions, understand the importance of Jewish history, learn about Jewish holiday celebrations, and much more.Judaism 101 — get to know the basic practices and ethical foundations of Judaism, like kosher laws, what happens in worship services, and what Judaism says about war and the environmentThe wheel of life — discover how Judaism honors and celebrates the major stages of life with rituals, including the bris (circumcision and naming for boys), brit bat (welcoming and naming for girls), Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, and funeral ritesA fascinating history — delve into the highlights and the low points of Jewish history — from the Biblical stories to modern day — focusing on what you need to know and why you need to know itTake action — explore every major Jewish holiday, from the weekly Shabbat to the week-long Sukkot, and how they're celebrated and observedOpen the book and find:People you should know aboutAnswers to common questions about JudaismA quick, easy-in/easy-out guide to prayers and blessingsA calendar of Jewish holidaysSpiritual and historical components of JudaismThe day-to-day aspects of being JewishRecipes for traditional Jewish foods