Judaism For Everyone

Author : Shmuley Boteach
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-03-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781510779921

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Judaism for Everyone by Shmuley Boteach Pdf

With the publication of his runaway bestseller Kosher Sex, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach gained instant fame as a sage and savvy commentator on public and private life. Now he turns his outspoken energy and vast erudition to the core teachings of Judaism itself. During his years as Rabbi of Oxford University and founder of the university's Jewish outreach organization, the L'Chaim Society, Boteach began to realize how well-matched the foundational beliefs of Judaism are to the broad human needs of the modern world. Unlike the dualist credo of other religions—in which the material and spiritual are always in conflict—the Jewish faith uniquely represents a spiritual philosophy concerned about life in this world, rather than in the hereafter. In Judaism for Everyone, this most unorthodox of orthodox rabbis explores the Jewish and Biblical origins of civilization's seminal moral ideas and presents Judaism as a program of action for people of all faiths. Boteach's interpretations and commentary are a vibrant celebration of the dynamism that is Judaism. Whether he's peppering his points with stories from his childhood, promoting feminism, decrying boredom, or extolling the virtues of leisure and solitude, Shmuley Boteach never fails to inform, inspire, and surprise. Judaism for Everyone is for anyone who seeks a universal moral creed to maximize human goodness and inner potential.

Author : Schmuley Boteach
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002-04-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0465007945

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Judaism For Everyone by Schmuley Boteach Pdf

With the publication of his runaway best seller Kosher Sex (1999), Rabbi Shmuley Boteach gained instant fame as a sage and savvy commentator on public and private life. Now he turns his outspoken energy and vast erudition to the core teachings of Judaism itself. During his eleven years as Rabbi of Oxford University and founder of the university's Jewish outreach organization, the L'Chaim Society, Boteach began to realize how well-matched the foundational beliefs of Judaism are to the broad human needs of the modern world. Unlike the dualist credo of other religions--in which the material and spiritual are always in conflict--the Jewish faith, argues Boteach, uniquely represents a spiritual philosophy concerned about life in this world, rather than in the hereafter. In Judaism for Everyone this most unorthodox of orthodox rabbis explores the Jewish and Biblical origins of civilization's seminal moral ideas and presents Judaism as a program of action for people of all faiths.Boteach's interpretations and commentary are a vibrant celebration of the dynamism that is Judaism. Whether he's peppering his points with stories from his childhood, promoting feminism and decrying boredom, or extolling the virtues of leisure and solitude, Shmuley Boteach never fails to inform, inspire--and surprise. Judaism for Everyone is for everyone seeking a universal moral creed to maximize human goodness and inner potential.

Author : Hayim H. Donin
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781541618145

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To Be a Jew by Hayim H. Donin Pdf

The classic guide to the ageless heritage of Judaism Embraced over many decades by hundreds of thousands of readers, To Be a Jew offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to traditional Jewish laws and customs as they apply to daily life in the contemporary world. In simple and powerful language, Rabbi Hayim Halevy Donin presents the fundamentals of Judaism, including the laws and observances for the Sabbath, the dietary laws, family life, prayer at home and in the synagogue, the major and minor holidays, and the guiding principles and observances of life, such as birth, naming, circumcision, adoption and conversion, Bar-mitzvah, marriage, divorce, death, and mourning. Ideal for reference, reflection, and inspiration, To Be a Jew will by greatly valued by anyone who feels that knowing, understanding, and observing the laws and traditions of Judaism in daily life is the essence of what it means to be a Jew.

Author : Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 46,6 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 : Devorah Baum
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780300231342

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Feeling Jewish by Devorah Baum Pdf

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.

Author : Thomas Cahill
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307755117

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The Gifts of the Jews by Thomas Cahill Pdf

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The author of the runaway bestseller How the Irish Saved Civilization takes us on another "captivating...persuasive as well as entertaining" journey into history (The New York Times), recreating a time when the actions of a small band of people had repercussions that are still felt today. The Gifts of the Jews reveals the critical change that made western civilization possible. Within the matrix of ancient religions and philosophies, life was seen as part of an endless cycle of birth and death; time was like a wheel, spinning ceaselessly. Yet somehow, the ancient Jews began to see time differently. For them, time had a beginning and an end; it was a narrative, whose triumphant conclusion would come in the future. From this insight came a new conception of men and women as individuals with unique destinies--a conception that would inform the Declaration of Independence--and our hopeful belief in progress and the sense that tomorrow can be better than today. As Thomas Cahill narrates this momentous shift, he also explains the real significance of such Biblical figures as Abraham and Sarah, Moses and the Pharaoh, Joshua, Isaiah, and Jeremiah. Full of compelling stories, insights and humor, The Gifts of the Jews is an irresistible exploration of history as fascinating and fun as How the Irish Saved Civilization.

Author : SARAH. HURWITZ
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0525510737

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HERE ALL ALONG by SARAH. HURWITZ Pdf

Author : Schmuley Boteach
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0465007953

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Judaism For Everyone by Schmuley Boteach Pdf

The outspoken author of the best-selling Kosher Sex turns his energy and erudition to the core teachings of Judaism itself, presenting the Jewish faith as a source of inspiration and meaning to people of all religions.

Author : Shaul Magid
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780253008022

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American Post-Judaism by Shaul Magid Pdf

Articulates a new, post-ethnic American Jewishness

Author : Shmuley Boteach
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780786723577

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Judaism for Everyone by Shmuley Boteach Pdf

In Judaism for Everyone Shmuley Boteach imagines a future in which his religion provides "a locus of spirituality for men and women of all faiths." This sounds like a pretty good future. "In some religions the purpose of life is to perfect oneself," Shmuley begins. "For Judaism the purpose of life is the healing of the world." So, in the same way that Buddhist and Hindu traditions have spawned global interest in Eastern meditation and yoga, Judaism's broad concern for the holiness of this world may catch on with gentiles. Particular traditions of observance such as the Sabbath, for instance, may help gentiles to heal the alienation and lower the noise level of modern life. Throughout the book, Shmuley describes Judaism in terms that are both startlingly fresh and strangely commonsensical, a balanced perspective that will appeal to many readers.

Author : Dara Horn
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780393531572

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People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present by Dara Horn Pdf

Winner of the 2021 National Jewish Book Award for Con­tem­po­rary Jew­ish Life and Prac­tice Finalist for the 2021 Kirkus Prize in Nonfiction A New York Times Notable Book of the Year A Wall Street Journal, Chicago Public Library, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A startling and profound exploration of how Jewish history is exploited to comfort the living. Renowned and beloved as a prizewinning novelist, Dara Horn has also been publishing penetrating essays since she was a teenager. Often asked by major publications to write on subjects related to Jewish culture—and increasingly in response to a recent wave of deadly antisemitic attacks—Horn was troubled to realize what all of these assignments had in common: she was being asked to write about dead Jews, never about living ones. In these essays, Horn reflects on subjects as far-flung as the international veneration of Anne Frank, the mythology that Jewish family names were changed at Ellis Island, the blockbuster traveling exhibition Auschwitz, the marketing of the Jewish history of Harbin, China, and the little-known life of the "righteous Gentile" Varian Fry. Throughout, she challenges us to confront the reasons why there might be so much fascination with Jewish deaths, and so little respect for Jewish lives unfolding in the present. Horn draws upon her travels, her research, and also her own family life—trying to explain Shakespeare’s Shylock to a curious ten-year-old, her anger when swastikas are drawn on desks in her children’s school, the profound perspective offered by traditional religious practice and study—to assert the vitality, complexity, and depth of Jewish life against an antisemitism that, far from being disarmed by the mantra of "Never forget," is on the rise. As Horn explores the (not so) shocking attacks on the American Jewish community in recent years, she reveals the subtler dehumanization built into the public piety that surrounds the Jewish past—making the radical argument that the benign reverence we give to past horrors is itself a profound affront to human dignity.

Author : Milton Steinberg
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1947
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0156106981

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Basic Judaism by Milton Steinberg Pdf

The classic, essential guide to the beliefs, ideals and practices that form the historic Jewish faith.

Author : Helen Keeler,Susan Grimbly
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781440518768

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101 Things Everyone Should Know About Catholicism by Helen Keeler,Susan Grimbly Pdf

The mysteries behind the world's most enigmatic faith—revealed! What is catechism? Why do Catholics turn to the saints for inspiration? What is purgatory? 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Catholicism crystallizes these and other key components of this influential, enduring faith. Whether you're curious about the symbolic meanings of Mass or intrigued by the deeper significance of the seven Sacraments, this book answers all your questions. Inside this compact yet comprehensive volume, you'll also learn about: Major events that have shaped Church history The Catholic understanding of Heaven and Hell The structure of Church hierarchy The Catholic interpretation of scripture The significance of major Catholic holidays Modern-day challenges and reform movements Encompassing everything from the birth of Jesus to Vatican II and beyond, this thoughtful, engaging guide provides a wealth of indispensable information.

Author : Richard D Bank,James B. Wiggins
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781440518645

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101 Things Everyone Should Know About Judaism by Richard D Bank,James B. Wiggins Pdf

What's the difference between Reform and Orthodox Judaism? What does it mean to keep kosher? And what are mizvot? Compact and comprehensive, 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Judaism touches on all these basics and more. You'll learn all you need to know about this ancient religion and culture - from the significance of the Torah and Talmud, to the importance of holidays and the meaning of religious objects and symbols. You'll also find out about: Major Biblical events that have shaped Jewish history and tradition Judaism's concept of God, the soul, and the afterlife The structure of Jewish liturgy and prayer services The Ten Statements, and other Jewish laws Practices associated with life milestones Language, literature, food, and other cultural elements Thoughtful and engaging, this portable volume packs in a wealth of fascinating, detailed information that is sure to leave you with a deepened appreciation for this rich tradition.

Author : George Robinson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 43,5 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.