{"product_id":"judaism-for-dummies-isbn-9781119643074","title":"Judaism For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour plain-English guide to Judaism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're interested in the religion or the spirituality, the culture or the ethnic traditions, \u003ci\u003eJudaism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explores the full spectrum of Judaism, dipping into the mystical, meditative, and spiritual depth of the faith and the practice. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this warm and welcoming book, you'll find coverage of: Orthodox Jews and breakaway denominations; Judaism as a daily practice; the food and fabric of Judaism; Jewish wedding ceremonies; celebrations and holy days; 4,000 years of pain, sadness, triumph, and joy; great Jewish thinkers and historical celebrities; and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdates to the \"recent history\" section with discussions of what has happened in the first decade of the twenty-first century including: the expansion of orthodox political power in Israel; expansion of interfaith work; unfortunate recent anti-Semitic events; and other news\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded coverage of Jewish mysticism and meditation, which has become increasingly popular in recent years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew coverage on Jewish views of morality, including birth control, homosexuality, and environmental concerns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRevised recipes for traditional Jewish cooking, updated key vocabulary, and Yiddish phrases everyone should know\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eJews have long spread out to the corners of the world, so there are significant Jewish communities on many continents. \u003ci\u003eJudaism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers a glimpse into the rituals, ideas, and terms that are woven into the history and everyday lives of Jewish people as near as our own neighborhoods and as far-reaching as across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eP.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you�re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Judaism For Dummies (9781118407516). The book you see here shouldn�t be considered a new or updated product. But if you�re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We�re always writing about new topics! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: What Jews Generally Believe 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: That’s Funny, You Don’t Look Jewish: Who’s a Jew and Why 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: It’s All One: Judaism and God 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: A Never-Ending Torah: The Unfolding of a Tradition 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: A Path of Blessing: Judaism as a Daily Practice 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Jewish Mysticism 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Ethical Challenges 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: From Womb to Tomb: The Life Cycle 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: In the Beginning: Birth and Bris 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Coming of Age: The Bar\/Bat Mitzvah 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Get Me to the Chuppa On Time: Weddings 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Stepping Through the Valley: The Shadow of Death 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: An Overview of Jewish History 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Let My People Go: From Abraham to Exodus 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: The Kings of Israel: The First Temple 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Bracketed by Exile: The Second Temple 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: The Exiles Continue: The First Millennium 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: The Greatest Horror, the Greatest Triumph 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Jewish Buddhists and Other Challenges of the New Age 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: The Problem of Anti-Semitism 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Celebrations and Holy Days 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: A Taste of Paradise: Shabbat 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: In with the New: Rosh Hashanah 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Getting Serious: Yom Kippur 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: The Great Outdoors: Sukkot 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Seeking Light in Dark Times: Chanukkah 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Celebrating Renewal: Tu B’Shvat 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: A Jewish Carnival: Purim 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: From Groan to Glee: Passover 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Spring Is Busting Out All Over: Shavuot 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 27: A Day of Mourning: Tisha B’Av 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 361\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 28: Ten People Who Helped Shape Judaism 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 29: Answers to Ten Common Questions about Judaism 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Appendixes 383\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Oy Vey! and Other Words You Should Know 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: A Sampler of Jewish Prayers and Blessings 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Go Now and Learn 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 411\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRabbi Ted Falcon, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e one of the pioneers of contemporary Jewish and interfaith spirituality, is a writer, teacher, and spiritual counselor in private practice. \u003cb\u003eDavid Blatner\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author of 15 books, including \u003ci\u003eSpectrums: Our Mind-Boggling Universe From Infinitesimal to Infinity.\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the full spectrum of Judaism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the rituals woven into everyday Jewish life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrasp the spiritual depth of the faith and practice\u003c\/li\u003e\t \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA complete guide to beliefs, customs, and rituals\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you want to reconnect with your Jewish heritage or you're just curious about the Jewish experience, this insightful guide is for you. 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