Judaism for dummies
By: by David Blatner and Rabbi Ted Falcon
Contributors: Falcon, Ted
Series: --For dummies
Publisher: Hungry Minds
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 400
Subjects: Judaism; Judaism -- Popular works; Judaism -- Customs and practices; Judaism -- History -- Popular works
Description: "A concise and upbeat primer on the Jewish faith, Judaic history, and what it means to be a Jew."--Senator Joseph Lieberman "Judaism For Dummies is a delightful and rich resource book for anyone interested in the Jewish tradition." Rabbi David A. Cooper, author of God Is a Verb "Falcon and Blatner have written a warm, friendly, fair, and direct book to share the complex story of Jews and Judaism." Rabbi Dr. Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi "If you are looking to make sense of the Jewish experience, read Judaism For Dummies." Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro, Simply Jewish Foundation Explore the Jewish faith from Chanukkah to the Kabbalah A fascinating look at what being Jewish is all about If you want to reconnect with your Jewish heritage, or if you're just curious about the Jewish experience, then this friendly guide is for you. With a dose of warmth and humor, you'll discover key Jewish beliefs and traditions, understand the importance of Jewish history, and learn about Jewish holiday celebrations. Discover how to:Recognize Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism. Celebrate Passover and other holidays. Get a handle on Jewish history. Explore the Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [375]-379) and index