To Be a Jew
A Guide to Jewish Observance in Contemporary Life
Basic Books · Print & ebook · August 13, 2019
The inimitable, classic guide to the ageless heritage of Judaism, from Rabbi Hayim H. Donin, an incomparable teacher and interpreter of Jewish laws and practice.
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- Who it’s for
- Straightforward guidance that reads like a toolkit, with enough depth to stay interesting.
- Genres
- Jewish Rituals & Practice, Jewish Theology, Judaism
- Published
- Basic Books, August 13, 2019
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The inimitable, classic guide to the ageless heritage of Judaism, from Rabbi Hayim H. Donin, an incomparable teacher and interpreter of Jewish laws and practice. Embraced over many decades by hundreds of thousands of readers, To Be a Jew offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to traditional Jewish laws and customs as they apply to daily life in the contemporary world.
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In simple and powerful language, Rabbi Hayim Halevy Donin presents the fundamentals of Judaism, including the laws and observances for the Sabbath, the dietary laws, family life, prayer at home and in the synagogue, the major and minor holidays, and the guiding principles and observances of life, such as birth, naming, circumcision, adoption and conversion, Bar-mitzvah, marriage, divorce, death, and mourning. Ideal for reference, reflection, and inspiration, To Be a Jew will by greatly valued by anyone who feels that knowing, understanding, and observing the laws and traditions of Judaism in daily life is the essence of what it means to be a Jew.
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Straightforward guidance that reads like a toolkit, with enough depth to stay interesting.
Come here for
- practical guidance for observance
- plainspoken explanations with theological weight
Expect
- accessible instruction
- reference-friendly, everyday use
Where it sits
| Jewish Rituals & Practice | 96% |
|---|---|
| Jewish Theology | 64% |
| Judaism | 34% |
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Publisher categories
- Comparative Religion
- Jewish Rituals & Practice
- Orthodox Judaism
- Psychology of Religion
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- Religion & Politics
- Religion & Society
- Authors
- Hayim H. Donin, Hayim Halevy Donin, Haskel Lookstein
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Published
- August 13, 2019
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Comparative Religion