Judaism For Dummies
Published on 10. April 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-7645-5299-1 (ISBN)
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.
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Discover how to:Recognize Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform JudaismCelebrate Passover and other holidaysGet a handle on Jewish historyExplore the Kabbalah and Jewish mysticismReconnect with the Jewish faith Get smart! www dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers
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Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
618 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-5299-1 (9780764552991)
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Person
Rabbi Ted Falcon, Ph.D., writes and lectures about Jewish spirituality and is the founder of a synagogue for Jewish meditation in Los Angeles. David Blatner is an award-winning, bestselling author of eight books.
Content
Introduction. PART I: What Jews Generally Believe. Chapter 1: That's Funny, You Don't Look Jewish: Who's a Jew and Why. Chapter 2: One Singular Sensation: Judaism and God. Chapter 3: Torah, Torah, Torah: The Unfolding of a Tradition. Chapter 4: Setting Intentions: Judaism as a Daily Practice. Chapter 5: Jewish Mysticism. PART II: From Womb to Tomb: The Life Cycle. Chapter 6: In the Beginning: Birth and Bris. Chapter 7: Coming of Age: The Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Chapter 8: Get Me to the Chuppah On Time: Weddings. Chapter 9: Stepping Through the Valley: The Shadow of Death. PART III: An Overview of Jewish History. Chapter 10: Let My People Go: From Abraham to Exodus. Chapter 11: The Kings of Israel: The First Temple. Chapter 12: Sects and Violence: The Second Temple. Chapter 13: From One Exile to Another: The First Millennium. Chapter 14: The Greatest Horror, The Greatest Triumph. Chapter 15: Jewish Buddhists and Other Paradoxes of the New Age. Chapter 16: The Question of Antisemitism. PART IV: Celebrations and Holy Days. Chapter 17: Shabbat: Paradise Regained. Chapter 18: In with the New: Rosh Hashanah. Chapter 19: Getting Serious: Yom Kippur. Chapter 20: The Great Outdoors: Sukkot. Chapter 21: Guilt or Gelt: Chanukkah. Chapter 22: Planting a Tree on Tu B'Shvat. Chapter 23: The Jewish Halloween: Purim. Chapter 24: From Groan to Glee: Passover. Chapter 25: Spring Is Busting Out All Over: Shavuot. Chapter 26: Tisha B'Av: A Day of Mourning. PART V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 27: Ten Great Jewish Thinkers. Chapter 28: Answers to Ten Common Questions about Judaism. Chapter 29: Ten Folks You Should Know. PART VI: Appendixes. Appendix A: Oy Vey! and Other Words You Should Know. Appendix B: A Sampler of Jewish Prayers and Blessings. Appendix C: Calendar of Jewish Holidays. Appendix D: Go Now and Learn. Index. Book Registration Information.