Judaism For Dummies - Softcover

Falcon, Rabbi Ted; Blatner, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764552996 ISBN 13: 9780764552991

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2001

Synopsis

"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 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

About this title

About the Author

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.

From the Back Cover

"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
• Reconnect 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

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764552996
• ISBN 13: 9780764552991
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432