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Judaism For Dummies


Judaism For Dummies


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von: Rabbi Ted Falcon, David Blatner

14,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 16.03.2011
ISBN/EAN: 9781118053706
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 432

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Judaism isn’t a race or even a particular culture or ethnic group. There are about 13 or 14 million Jews spread around the world, including about 6 million in the United States and about 5 million in Israel – so Judaism clearly isn’t “a nation.” So what <i>does</i> it mean to be Jewish? Here are the basics: <ul type="disc"> <li>Being <i>Jewish</i> (being “a <i>Jew</i>”) means you’re a Member of the Tribe (an M-O-T). The tribe started with a couple named Abraham and Sarah about 4,000 years ago, it grew over time, and it’s still here today. You can become part of the Jewish tribe in two ways: By being born to a Jewish mother or joining through a series of rituals (called <i>converting</i>).</li> <li><i>Judaism</i> is a set of beliefs, practices, and ethics based on the Torah. You can practice Judaism and not be Jewish, and you can be a Jew and not practice Judaism.</li> </ul> <p>Whether you're interested in the religion or the spirituality, the culture or the ethnic traditions, <i>Judaism For Dummies</i> explores the full spectrum of Judaism, dipping into the mystical, meditative, and spiritual depth of the faith and the practice. In this warm and welcoming book, you'll find coverage of</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Orthodox Jews and breakaway denominations</li> <li>Judaism as a daily practice</li> <li>The food and fabric of Judaism</li> <li>Jewish wedding ceremonies</li> <li>Celebrations and holy days</li> <li>4,000 years of pain, sadness, triumph, and joy</li> <li>Great Jewish thinkers and historical celebrities</li> </ul> <p>Jews have long spread out to the corners of the world, so there are significant Jewish communities on many continents. <i>Judaism For Dummies</i> 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.</p>
Introduction.<br /> <br /> PART I: What Jews Generally Believe.<br /> <br /> Chapter 1: That's Funny, You Don't Look Jewish: Who's a Jew and Why.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2: One Singular Sensation: Judaism and God.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3: Torah, Torah, Torah: The Unfolding of a Tradition.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4: Setting Intentions: Judaism as a Daily Practice.<br /> <br /> Chapter 5: Jewish Mysticism.<br /> <br /> PART II: From Womb to Tomb: The Life Cycle.<br /> <br /> Chapter 6: In the Beginning: Birth and Bris.<br /> <br /> Chapter 7: Coming of Age: The Bar/Bat Mitzvah.<br /> <br /> Chapter 8: Get Me to the Chuppah On Time: Weddings.<br /> <br /> Chapter 9: Stepping Through the Valley: The Shadow of Death.<br /> <br /> PART III: An Overview of Jewish History.<br /> <br /> Chapter 10: Let My People Go: From Abraham to Exodus.<br /> <br /> Chapter 11: The Kings of Israel: The First Temple.<br /> <br /> Chapter 12: Sects and Violence: The Second Temple.<br /> <br /> Chapter 13: From One Exile to Another: The First Millennium.<br /> <br /> Chapter 14: The Greatest Horror, The Greatest Triumph.<br /> <br /> Chapter 15: Jewish Buddhists and Other Paradoxes of the New Age.<br /> <br /> Chapter 16: The Question of Antisemitism.<br /> <br /> PART IV: Celebrations and Holy Days.<br /> <br /> Chapter 17: Shabbat: Paradise Regained.<br /> <br /> Chapter 18: In with the New: Rosh Hashanah.<br /> <br /> Chapter 19: Getting Serious: Yom Kippur.<br /> <br /> Chapter 20: The Great Outdoors: Sukkot.<br /> <br /> Chapter 21: Guilt or Gelt: Chanukkah.<br /> <br /> Chapter 22: Planting a Tree on Tu B'Shvat.<br /> <br /> Chapter 23: The Jewish Halloween: Purim.<br /> <br /> Chapter 24: From Groan to Glee: Passover.<br /> <br /> Chapter 25: Spring Is Busting Out All Over: Shavuot.<br /> <br /> Chapter 26: Tisha B'Av: A Day of Mourning.<br /> <br /> PART V: The Part of Tens.<br /> <br /> Chapter 27: Ten Great Jewish Thinkers.<br /> <br /> Chapter 28: Answers to Ten Common Questions about Judaism.<br /> <br /> Chapter 29: Ten Folks You Should Know.<br /> <br /> PART VI: Appendixes.<br /> <br /> Appendix A: Oy Vey! and Other Words You Should Know.<br /> <br /> Appendix B: A Sampler of Jewish Prayers and Blessings.<br /> <br /> Appendix C: Calendar of Jewish Holidays.<br /> <br /> Appendix D: Go Now and Learn.<br /> <br /> Index.<br /> <br /> Book Registration Information.
Rabbi Ted Falcon, Ph.D., writes and lectures about Jewish spirituality and is the founder of a synagogue for Jewish meditation in Los Angeles. David Blatner is an award-winning, bestselling author of eight books.
"A concise and upbeat primer on the Jewish faith, Judaic history, and what it means to be a Jew." —Senator Joseph Lieberman <p>"<i>Judaism For Dummies</i> is a delightful and rich resource book for anyone interested in the Jewish tradition." ?Rabbi David A. Cooper, author of God Is a Verb</p> <p>"Falcon and Blatner have written a warm, friendly, fair, and direct book to share the complex story of Jews and Judaism." ?Rabbi Dr. Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi "If you are looking to make sense of the Jewish experience, read Judaism For Dummies." ?Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro, Simply Jewish Foundation</p> <p>Explore the Jewish faith from Chanukkah to the Kabbalah</p> <p>A fascinating look at what being Jewish is all about If you want to reconnect with your Jewish heritage, or if you're just curious about the Jewish experience, then this friendly guide is for you. With a dose of warmth and humor, you'll discover key Jewish beliefs and traditions, understand the importance of Jewish history, and learn about Jewish holiday celebrations.</p> <p>Discover how to:</p> <ul> <li>Recognize Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism</li> <li>Celebrate Passover and other holidays</li> <li>Get a handle on Jewish history</li> <li>Explore the Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism</li> <li>Reconnect with the Jewish faith <p>Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers</p> </li> </ul>

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