Why Be Jewish?

1995-09-15 Religion

Author : David J. Wolpe
Release : 1995-09-15
Genre : Religion
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Book Rating : 579/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Why Be Jewish? by : David J. Wolpe

Download or read book Why Be Jewish? written by David J. Wolpe. This book was released on 1995-09-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "All beginnings require that you unlock new doors."--Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav In this short and inspiring text, Rabbi David J. Wolpe addresses all who seek to enlarge the spiritual side of their lives. For those considering a return to the faith of their forebears, for those drawn to conversion, Why Be Jewish? is a learned, graceful, and welcoming introduction beckoning readers into the heart of this venerable and enduring religion.

Why Be Jewish?

2016-03-22 Religion

Author : Edgar Bronfman
Release : 2016-03-22
Genre : Religion
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Book Rating : 882/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Why Be Jewish? written by Edgar Bronfman. This book was released on 2016-03-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edgar M. Bronfman's clarion call to a generation of secular, disaffected, and unaffiliated Jews, this book addresses the most critical question confronting Judaism worldwide. Completed in December 2013, just weeks before he passed away, Why Be Jewish? expresses Edgar Bronfman's awe, respect, and deep love for his faith and heritage. Bronfman walks readers through the major tenets and ideas in Jewish life, fleshing out their meaning and offering proof texts from the Jewish tradition gleaned over his many years of study with some of the greatest teachers in the Jewish world. With honesty, poignancy, and passion, Bronfman shares in Why Be Jewish? insights gleaned from his own personal journey and makes a compelling case for the meaning and transcendence of a secular Judaism that is still steeped in deep moral values, authentic Jewish texts, and a focus on deed over creed or dogma.

Being Jewish

2007-10-02 Religion

Author : Ari L. Goldman
Release : 2007-10-02
Genre : Religion
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Book Rating : 027/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Being Jewish written by Ari L. Goldman. This book was released on 2007-10-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discussing the tenets and practice of Judaism from both a contemporary and a historical perspective, a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the nature of Judaism, its spiritual heritage, and its rituals offers a non-ideological framework for its viewpoint. Reprint. 17,500 first printing.

The Jewish Book of Why

2003-03-04 Religion

Author : Alfred J. Kolatch
Release : 2003-03-04
Genre : Religion
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Book Rating : 193/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Jewish Book of Why written by Alfred J. Kolatch. This book was released on 2003-03-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do Jews eat gefilte fish? Why is a glass broken at the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony? Why must the chapter of curses in the Torah be read quickly in a low voice? Why are shrimp and lobster not kosher? Why do Jews fast on Yom Kippur? Why are some Matzot square while others are round? If you've ever asked or been asked any of these questions, The Jewish Book of Why has all the answers. In this complete, concise, fascinating, and thoroughly informative guide to Jewish life and tradition, Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch clearly explains both the significance and the origin of nearly every symbol, custom, and practice known to Jewish culture-from Afikomon to Yarmulkes, and from Passover to Purim. Kolatch also dispels many of the prevalent misconceptions and misunderstandings that surround Jewish observance and provides a full and unfettered look at the biblical, historical, and sometimes superstitious reasons and rituals that helped develop Jewish law and custom and make Judaism not just a religion, but a way of life. L'chaim!

Feeling Jewish

2017-08-22 Literary Criticism

Author : Devorah Baum
Release : 2017-08-22
Genre : Literary Criticism
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Book Rating : 342/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Feeling Jewish written by Devorah Baum. This book was released on 2017-08-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this sparkling debut, a young critic offers an original, passionate, and erudite account of what it means to feel Jewish—even when you’re not. Self-hatred. Guilt. Resentment. Paranoia. Hysteria. Overbearing Mother-Love. In this witty, insightful, and poignant book, Devorah Baum delves into fiction, film, memoir, and psychoanalysis to present a dazzlingly original exploration of a series of feelings famously associated with modern Jews. Reflecting on why Jews have so often been depicted, both by others and by themselves, as prone to “negative” feelings, she queries how negative these feelings really are. And as the pace of globalization leaves countless people feeling more marginalized, uprooted, and existentially threatened, she argues that such “Jewish” feelings are becoming increasingly common to us all. Ranging from Franz Kafka to Philip Roth, Sarah Bernhardt to Woody Allen, Anne Frank to Nathan Englander, Feeling Jewish bridges the usual fault lines between left and right, insider and outsider, Jew and Gentile, and even Semite and anti-Semite, to offer an indispensable guide for our divisive times.

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