Living Judaism: The Complete Guide to Jewish Belief, Tradition, and Practice

Editorial Review:

Why is the Torah central to the Jewish faith? How did the Talmud originate? What do Jewish holidays celebrate? What goes on a synagogue worship service? How to kosher dietary laws work? Why is the land of Israel so important for Jews? These are just a few of the questions Rabbi Wayne Dosick answers in this masterly overview of Jewish faith and tradition, now available in a handsome paperback edition. Writing in short, accessible chapers that cover Jewish beliefs, people, literature, holidays, worship, and living, he captures the essence of Judaism, honoring and explicating the diversity of Jewish thought and observance, from Reform and Conservation to Orthodox. With a timeline of Jewish history and thought-provoking essys on the Jewish idea of God, good and evil, the messiah, believing in the Bible, prayer, right and wrong, the Holocaust, and Israel, Living Judaism is the definitive introduction to one of the world's great religions.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

"complete" may be an understatement:

I'm studying to convert to Judaism and this is the book recommended by my Rabbi. I've read several other books, but the title says it all. "Complete" is an apt description. This is a comprehensive guide. Some of the previous titles that I've read are more in the self-help vein and are quick, easy reads.
This a more scholarly study and took me several weeks to read, comprehend and digest. I usually zip through a book in a couple days, but this book has much to think about.
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Living Judasim:

I love this book. If you want to learn more about Judaism I highly recommend it. I am a convert to Judaism and it also helped my family understand more my choice of converting.

Best guide for new (and returning) Jews...:

This book is a compelling guide to practicing and observing Judaism. That said, the author is a practical, down to earth realist who doesn't expect his readers to become ultra Orthodox, or practice each and every custom.
This book explains our customs and beliefs, and serves as a manual to celebrating and honoring our holidays and traditions. If you want to learn the why's behind things, as well as the how to do's of specific holidays and practices - there can be no better book!

Great read:

I was raised Jewish and as an adult I feel like I don't know anything about my religion. I was glad to find a book that offers different views on a variety of subjects about Judaism, and teaches me more than 4 days a week for 11 years of Hebrew School.
I consider this book a great foundation for further study of the Jewish religion for people like myself, or a great overview for people interested in learning the basics.

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