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Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History
Jewish Literacy The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion Its People and Its History
Author: Joseph Telushkin
How much do you know about Judaism?
  • How did the Ten Lost Tribes become lost ?
  • Are circumcisions performed on the Sabbath ?
  • Which country first granted Jews equal rights ?
  • When was polygamy outlawed for Jews ?
  • Why does Jewish law compare gossiping to murder ?
You'll find the answers to these questions -- and much...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780688085063
ISBN-10: 0688085067
Publication Date: 4/26/1991
Pages: 784
Rating:
  • Currently 4.6/5 Stars.
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4.6 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: William Morrow
Book Type: Hardcover
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Chocoholic avatar reviewed Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History on + 291 more book reviews
I read this book for an assignment several years ago. It literally covers all aspects of being Jewish, from kosher food, to the Bible, to history, charity, and the smallest, least-known traditions. The author is himself an Orthodox rabbi and the chapters are very short and succinct, no more than probably two pages at the most. It is almost encyclopedic in nature but never boring or dry.
reviewed Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History on + 24 more book reviews
Informative, easy to read. Biased, but no more than expected from a rabbi.


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