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Know all about Judaism in one place
Judaism All-In-One For Dummies is a comprehensive resource on Jewish beliefs, practices, traditions, and sacred texts. This helpful guide offers a deep understanding of the 4,000-year-old faith that continues to provide meaning to millions of people all around the world.
This book covers everything from foundational beliefs to Torah study, Hebrew language basics, and traditional Jewish cooking. Judaism All-In-One For Dummies makes nuanced religious concepts easy to understand for all readers, whether you're coming to the faith for the first time or you've been practicing it for decades.
Inside:
Comprehensive coverage of sacred Jewish texts, beliefs, practices, customs, and spiritual traditions
Practical Hebrew language guidance to help you better understand Jewish prayers, texts, and culture
Traditional Jewish cooking recipes and customs that connect food with faith and community
Perfect for Jewish people looking for a deeper understanding of their faith, Judaism All-In-One For Dummies is also a great starting point for anyone considering conversion, as well as people curious about this religion and culture. It's an accessible and complete resource that will help you engage with Jewish people, traditions, customs, cuisines, and more.
Contents
Introduction 1
Book 1: Getting Started with Judaism 5
Chapter 1: What Jews Generally Believe 7
Chapter 2: From Womb to Tomb: The Life Cycle 45
Chapter 3: Exploring Jewish History 71
Chapter 4: Eyeing Celebrations and Holy Days 121
Chapter 5: Answering Common Questions about Judaism 167
Book 2: Perusing the Torah 177
Chapter 1: The Torah 101 — Just the Basics 179
Chapter 2: Navigating the Books of the Torah 191
Chapter 3: The Torah: An Operating Manual 221
Chapter 4: Exploring the Torah Synagogue Service 251
Chapter 5: Digging Deeper into the Torah 267
Book 3: Exploring the Talmud 277
Chapter 1: Introducing the Talmud 279
Chapter 2: Opening the Talmud 303
Chapter 3: Living the Talmud Way 331
Book 4: Examining the Kabbalah 353
Chapter 1: Unmasking Kabbalah 355
Chapter 2: Cutting to the Core of Kabbalah 379
Chapter 3: Living the Life of a Kabbalist 411
Chapter 4: Fine-tuning the Essential Skills of the Kabbalist 439
Book 5: The Basics of Hebrew 451
Chapter 1: Starting with Hebrew 453
Chapter 2: Delving into Basic Hebrew Grammar 461
Chapter 3: Meeting and Greeting 475
Book 6: Jewish Cooking 487
Chapter 1: Divinely Inspired and Downright Delicious 489
Chapter 2: Cooking for the Holidays 499
Chapter 3: Beginning the Feast 535
Chapter 4: The Heart of the Celebration 547
Chapter 5: Side Dishes and Pareve Entrees. 563
Chapter 6: Sweet Noshes 579
Index 591
