A Brief Guide To Judaism

Author : Naftali Brawer
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781472107565

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A Brief Guide to Judaism by Naftali Brawer Pdf

The Jewish religion is one of the major faiths of the world yet one of the least understood. In a wide-ranging and accessible guide for the general reader Rabbi Naftali Brawer outlines the major themes and history of over 5,000 years of Jewish faith from its Abrahamic origins and the foundations of Jerusalem to the eras of exile, diaspora, and persecution. From ritual and practise to faith and politics, the theology and history of Judaism are bound together. Brawer argues that Judaism is poised between heaven and earth. On the one hand it calls on its adherents to transcend the material world through ritual and prayer: on the other hand Judaism positively celebrates joys of food, family and society. Through this seeming paradox, Brawer explores the nature and characteristics of faith - God and Man, Torah, Mitzvah, the Jewish People and the Land of Israel. He also shows how ritual and practise punctuate Jewish existence, from daily prayers to the rites of passage that chart a lifetime.

Author : Arthur Green
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Jewish way of life
ISBN : OCLC:1310739578

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Judaism's 10 Best Ideas by Arthur Green Pdf

Author : Rebecca Trachtenberg Alpert
Publisher : Whose Religion
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131712387

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Whose Torah? by Rebecca Trachtenberg Alpert Pdf

In this thoughtful, articulate, and well-reasoned treatise, Alpert (religion & women's studies, Temple Univ.), one of the first women to be ordained as a reconstructionist rabbi, argues for the value of progressive and liberal Judaism reclaiming itself as a religion rooted in the pursuit of justice. Tackling complex and controversial moral and political issues such as homosexuality, abortion, race relations, the peace movement, and the need to deal more effectively with issues of poverty and the state of the environment, Alpert invokes "a loving and compassionate God who wants justice for the Jewish people and the world," using the book of Deuteronomy's notion of the phrase tzedek, tzedek, tirdof as an alembic through which to evaluate the concept of true justice and compassion. Never strident and always attempting to acknowledge the more conservative and traditional positions of historical and religious Jewish thought and teachings, Alpert expresses a much-needed balanced perspective on complex and important issues facing Jews and others. She is able to write both for an audience familiar with traditional biblical texts and for those less familiar with established Jewish religion and traditions. Recommended for synagogue libraries and Judaic study collections.--Herbert E. Shapiro, Empire State Coll., Rochester, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Author : Naftali Brawer
Publisher : Constable
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Judaism
ISBN : 184529601X

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A Brief Guide to Judaism by Naftali Brawer Pdf

The Jewish religion is one of the major faiths of the world yet also one of the least understood. Brawer presents the argument that Judaism is caught between heaven and the earth and shows how, through its practice and history, the foundations of Jewish-ness were built.

Author : Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307794451

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The Book of Jewish Values by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin Pdf

Rabbi Joseph Telushkin combed the Bible, the Talmud, and the whole spectrum of Judaism's sacred writings to give us a manual on how to lead a decent, kind, and honest life in a morally complicated world. "An absolutely superb book: the most practical, most comprehensive guide to Jewish values I know." —Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People Telushkin speaks to the major ethical issues of our time, issues that have, of course, been around since the beginning. He offers one or two pages a day of pithy, wise, and easily accessible teachings designed to be put into immediate practice. The range of the book is as broad as life itself: • The first trait to seek in a spouse (Day 17) • When, if ever, lying is permitted (Days 71-73) • Why acting cheerfully is a requirement, not a choice (Day 39) • What children don't owe their parents (Day 128) • Whether Jews should donate their organs (Day 290) • An effective but expensive technique for curbing your anger (Day 156) • How to raise truthful children (Day 298) • What purchases are always forbidden (Day 3) In addition, Telushkin raises issues with ethical implications that may surprise you, such as the need to tip those whom you don't see (Day 109), the right thing to do when you hear an ambulance siren (Day 1), and why wasting time is a sin (Day 15). Whether he is telling us what Jewish tradition has to say about insider trading or about the relationship between employers and employees, he provides fresh inspiration and clear guidance for every day of our lives.

Author : George Robinson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781501117756

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Essential Judaism: Updated Edition by George Robinson Pdf

An award-winning journalist tells you everything you need to know about being Jewish in this user-friendly guide that explains not only what Jews do and believe, but why.

Author : Mordechai Katz
Publisher : Mesorah Publications
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Judaism
ISBN : 1578195179

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Understanding Judaism by Mordechai Katz Pdf

What does the Torah say that makes it relevant to today? How can we understand the mitzvos? Why should I believe? Why be Jewish? What does a Jew have to do? Is science an enemy of Judaism?JEP has answers. For decades, the Jewish Education Prog

Author : Adin Steinsaltz
Publisher : Maggid
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1592645666

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A Concise Guide to Torah by Adin Steinsaltz Pdf

The foundational text of Judaism, the Five Books of Moses, has been read, studied, and interpreted in every generation. In this unique edition, the world-renowned scholar Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz highlights the bird's-eye perspective on the Torah and how its parts fit together. With a faithful, accessible translation of the entire Torah, A Concise Guide to the Torah: A Study Edition of the Torah enables every person to understand our holiest book and develop original insights. Features: - Topical subdivisions with explanations and summaries - Introductions to the Torah portions (parashot) - Detailed table of contents by story and topic - Images and maps that aid comprehension - Full integration with other Concise Guide volumes The Erez Series is comprised of the Concise Guides to the full gamut of Jewish thought, from the Torah to modern halakha (Jewish law) and Mahshava (Jewish philosophy). The late Rabbi Adin Even Israel Steinsaltz zt"l was one of the leading thinkers of the modern age and the most prolific author of Jewish thought and commentary since the middle ages. The Erez Series distills the essence of 4 of the principal schools of the Jewish tradition Torah, the Sages (Hazal), Halakha, and Mahshava as a tool for review or introduction to the world of Jewish thought.

Author : Naftali Brawer
Publisher : Running Press Book Publishers
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008-11-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : IND:30000110589763

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A Brief Guide to Judaism by Naftali Brawer Pdf

The Jewish religion is one of the major faiths of the world yet also one of the least understood. Brawer presents the argument that Judaism is caught between heaven and the earth and shows how, through its practice and history, the foundations of Jewish-ness were built.

Author : Paul Grieve
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781472107558

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A Brief Guide to Islam by Paul Grieve Pdf

Exploring the beliefs, history and politics of the ordinary people of Muslim countries, Grieve cuts through the complexities as he examines all aspects of Islam. He also addresses the big issues: can Islam support true democracy? Is true democracy what the West really wants for Muslim countries or are we merely seeking a cover of legitimacy for a policy of 'might is right'? Paul Grieve is an unbeliever - he is not a born-again Muslim, a proselytizer or a frustrated desert romantic. His aim is to inform. The result is an accessible but never simplistic guide that challenges stereotypical views, from women and banking to war and Malcolm X. Complete with advice for visitors to Muslim countries, and with carefully chosen primary sources, maps and illustrations, this is the ideal summary for the reader looking for an unbiased overview of the religious and political world issues that have become part of our everyday lives.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Judaism
ISBN : 1573126578

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Judaism by Anonim Pdf

Author : Roy A. Rosenberg
Publisher : Plume
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0452011361

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The Concise Guide to Judaism by Roy A. Rosenberg Pdf

"Even the scholar will appreciate and benefit from the learning, the many illuminating insights, and the intelligence."-Dr. Eugene Minaly.

Author : Jacques Cukierkorn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Judaism
ISBN : 097229001X

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Accessible Judaism by Jacques Cukierkorn Pdf

Author : Alfred J. Kolatch
Publisher : Running Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0762441232

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The Jewish Book of Why by Alfred J. Kolatch Pdf

The Jewish Book of Why has sold more than three million copies to date and has been translated into several languages. In this bestseller turned Miniature Edition™, scholar Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch explains the significance and origin of nearly every symbol and practice known to Jewish culture. It's an essential guide for both Jews and non-Jews alike, and will answer a wide spectrum of questions on every aspect of Jewish custom, tradition, and life.

Author : Dave Barry,Adam Mansbach,Alan Zweibel
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781250191977

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A Field Guide to the Jewish People by Dave Barry,Adam Mansbach,Alan Zweibel Pdf

From three award-winning and bestselling humor writers comes a hilarious guide to everything you need to know about Jewish history, holidays, and traditions. Immerse yourself in the essence of Jewish humor and culture with A Field Guide to the Jewish People brought to you by Dave Barry, Adam Mansbach, and Alan Zweibel. Join them as they dissect every holiday, rite of passage, and tradition, unravel a long and complicated history, and tackle the tough questions that have plagued Jews and non-Jews alike for centuries. Combining the sweetness of an apricot rugelach with the wisdom of a matzoh ball, this is the last book on Judaism that you will ever need. So gather up your chosen ones, open a bottle of Manischewitz, and get ready to laugh as you finally begin to understand the inner-workings of Judaism.