Ted Falcon, David Blatner

Judaism for Dummies

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

* Explore the full spectrum of Judaism * Discover the rituals woven into everyday Jewish life * Grasp the spiritual depth of the faith and practice A complete guide to beliefs, customs, and rituals Whether you want to reconnect with your Jewish heritage or you're just curious about the Jewish experience, this insightful guide is for you. In Judaism For Dummies you discover key Jewish beliefs and traditions, such as kosher laws and the significance of Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, as well as delve into the highlights and low points of Jewish history. Take a look inside the Torah and learn about Judaism as a daily practice. Read about Jewish holiday celebrations, find recipes for traditional Jewish foods, and much more! Inside... * A quick, easy-in/easy-out guide to prayers and blessings * Spiritual and historical components of Judaism * A calendar of Jewish holidays * People you should know about * Answers to common questions about Judaism

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• 2 ed
• Seitenzahl: 448
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. September 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 191mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 814g
• ISBN-13: 9781119643074
• ISBN-10: 1119643074
• Artikelnr.: 56927546

Autorenporträt

Rabbi Ted Falcon, PhD, one of the pioneers of contemporary Jewish and interfaith spirituality, is a writer, teacher, and spiritual counselor in private practice. David Blatner is an award-winning author of 15 books, including Spectrums: Our Mind-Boggling Universe From Infinitesimal to Infinity.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1
Part 1: What Jews Generally Believe 9
Chapter 1: That's Funny, You Don't Look Jewish: Who's a Jew and Why 11
Chapter 2: It's All One: Judaism and God 25
Chapter 3: A Never-Ending Torah: The Unfolding of a Tradition 35
Chapter 4: A Path of Blessing: Judaism as a Daily Practice 47
Chapter 5: Jewish Mysticism 71
Chapter 6: Ethical Challenges 91
Part 2: From Womb to Tomb: The Life Cycle 107
Chapter 7: In the Beginning: Birth and Bris 109
Chapter 8: Coming of Age: The Bar/Bat Mitzvah 119
Chapter 9: Get Me to the Chuppa On Time: Weddings 127
Chapter 10: Stepping Through the Valley: The Shadow of Death 139
Part 3: An Overview of Jewish History 153
Chapter 11: Let My People Go: From Abraham to Exodus 155
Chapter 12: The Kings of Israel: The First Temple 167
Chapter 13: Bracketed by Exile: The Second Temple 177
Chapter 14: The Exiles Continue: The First Millennium 185
Chapter 15: The Greatest Horror, the Greatest Triumph 197
Chapter 16: Jewish Buddhists and Other Challenges of the New Age 215
Chapter 17: The Problem of Anti-Semitism 225
Part 4: Celebrations and Holy Days 237
Chapter 18: A Taste of Paradise: Shabbat 239
Chapter 19: In with the New: Rosh Hashanah 257
Chapter 20: Getting Serious: Yom Kippur 271
Chapter 21: The Great Outdoors: Sukkot 283
Chapter 22: Seeking Light in Dark Times: Chanukkah 293
Chapter 23: Celebrating Renewal: Tu B'Shvat 305
Chapter 24: A Jewish Carnival: Purim 309
Chapter 25: From Groan to Glee: Passover 319
Chapter 26: Spring Is Busting Out All Over: Shavuot 345
Chapter 27: A Day of Mourning: Tisha B'Av 357
Part 5: The Part of Tens 361
Chapter 28: Ten People Who Helped Shape Judaism 363
Chapter 29: Answers to Ten Common Questions about Judaism 371
Part 6: Appendixes 383
Appendix A: Oy Vey! and Other Words You Should Know 385
Appendix B: A Sampler of Jewish Prayers and Blessings 397
Appendix C: Go Now and Learn 405
Index 411