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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Judaism
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Judaism Author:Rabbi Benjamin Blech From the back of the book: — You're no idiot, of course. You know that in the Jewish religion Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement and that Saturday, known as the Sabbath, is the day of rest. But when it comes to understanding Jewish traditions, rituals, prayers, and holidays, you feel like you're parting and crossing the Red Sea without God's he... more »lp.
Don't put your life preserver on just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Judaism, written in a warm, conversational style by Rabbi Benjamin Blech, is a fun and easy-to-understand primer to every aspect of this ancient faith. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, Rabbi Blech gives you:
* Clear explanations of what the Jewish people believe.
* Authoritative summaries of all the holidays and how they?re celebrated.
* Simple instruction on the Jewish blessings and the rules of being kosher.
* Comprehensive information on Jewish symbols, prayers, books, and accessories.
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Take a seat in the pews and learn about...
? Conservative, Reform, and Orthodox Judaism.
? The roles of men and women in Judaism.
? The commandments and mitzvot (good deeds).
? Jewish philosophy on death and life after death.
? Symbolic objects such as tefiIlin, the menorah and the mezuzzah.
? Rites, such as for births, weddings, and funerals.
? Guidance on raising ethical, moral children.
? Rituals such as the mikveh (purification bath) and the Sabbath candlelighting.
? Daily prayers
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RABBI BENJAMIN BLECH, a tenth generation rabbi, is a nationally recognized educator, religious leader, author, and lecturer. He is author of The Complete Idiot?s Guide? to Jewish History and Culture and The Complete Meshugener?s Guide? to Yiddish, as well as associate professor of Talmud at Yeshiva University in New York City and Rabbi Emeritus of Young Israel of Oceanside Congregation in Oceanside, New York.« less