Research Catalog

Title

Judaism for dummies / by Ted Falcon and David Blatner.

Author

Blatner, David

Publication

New York : Hungry Minds, c2001.

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Additional Authors

Falcon, Ted

Description

xxviii, 400 p. : ill., maps; 24 cm.

Summary

"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.

Series Statement

--For dummies

Uniform Title

--For dummies

Subject

Judaism

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [375]-377) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

ISBN

0764552996

LCCN

^^^00111020^

OCLC

46695882

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library