What is a Jew

By: Morris N. Kertzer

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Paperback | 1 November 1996 | Edition Number 2

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336 Pages

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With over 400,000 copies sold, What Is a Jew? is the classic guide that answers 100 of the most commonly asked questions about Jewish life and customs.

Completely revised and reorganized, this guide to the traditions, beliefs, and practices of Judaism—for both Jews and non-Jews—tackles a wide range of subjects in a question-and-answer format. Ideal for conversion students, interfaith couples, and congregants seeking answers to essential day-to-day issues.

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Non-Fiction Religion & Beliefs Judaism Reference, Information & Interdisciplinary Subjects Encyclopaedias & Reference Works Reference Works Society & Culture Social Groups Social & Cultural Aspects of Religious Groups Jewish Studies

Introduction to the New Edition
Introduction to the First Edition
The Saga of the Jew
A Road Map of Jewish Community, Past and Present	p. 1
The Way to God: A Life of Torah	p. 33
Rituals and Customs: The Warmth of Tradition	p. 63
Basic Jewish Beliefs: "God, Torah, Israel"	p. 101
Making Hard Decisions: A Guide to the Moral Landscape	p. 129
The Shape of Sacred Space: Jewish Homes and Homeland	p. 163
The Shape of Sacred Time: Festivals and Fasts	p. 197
Growing Up and Growing Old: The Shape of a Jewish Life	p. 231
Judaism and Christianity: The Double Helix of Western History	p. 267
Glossary	p. 287
Index	p. 301
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