Living a Jewish Life: Jewish Traditions, C ustoms, And Values For Today's Families - Softcover

Anita Diamant

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061173649 ISBN 13: 9780061173646

Publisher: HarperCollins (USA), 2007

Synopsis

An updated edition of a classic guide reflects recent changes and includes a listing of online resources, in a primer of the diverse belief systems of Judaism, from Conservative and Reconstructionist to Reform and new age. By the author of The Red Tent. Original. 10,000 first printing.

About this title

Synopsis:

Jewish tradition is a gift and a challenge. "Living a Jewish Life" is your guide to the cultural and spiritual treasures of Judaism, explained in ways that address the choices posed by modern life. From hanging a mezuzah to celebrating a wedding, from lighting Sabbath candles to choosing a synagogue that's right for you and your family, you will find "why-to's" and "how-to's" in these pages, which are tuned to both the realities of the modern world and the timeless, grounding rhythms of Jewish tradition.

About the Author:

Anita Diamant is a prize-winning journalist whose previous books include The New Jewish Wedding and The New Jewish Baby Book.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins (USA)
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0061173649
• ISBN 13: 9780061173646
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352