To be a Jew: A Guide to Jewish Observance in Contemporary Life - Hardcover

Dorin, Hayim Halevy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 046508639X ISBN 13: 9780465086399

Publisher: Basic Books, 1991

Synopsis

This indispensable volume has long been acknowledged as the classic guide to the traditional Jewish laws and customs as they apply to daily life in the contemporary world. The unique treasury of practical information and daily inspiration has long been acknowledged as the classic guide to the ageless heritage of JudaismJewish attitudes, Jewish philosophy, and Jewish law.

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About the Author

Hayim Halevy Donin established himself as an incomparable teacher and interpreter of Jewish law and practice through his classic book To Be a Jew. For twenty years he was Rabbi of Congregation B'nai David in Southfield, Michigan, where he was also Adjunct Professor of Judaic Studies at the University of Detroit. Rabbi Donin held a Ph.D. in Education and was also the founder and president of the Akiva Hebrew Day School in Detroit.

Edition details

• Publisher: Basic Books
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 046508639X
• ISBN 13: 9780465086399
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 338