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To Be a Jew: A Guide to Jewish Observance in Contemporary Life with Bookmark

by Hayim Halevy Donin

ISBN13: 9780465086245
ISBN10: 0465086241
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Here in one handsome volume are all the laws and customs as they apply to contemporary Jewish life. In simple and powerful language Donin presents the laws and observances for the daily life and for the major and minor holidays, as well as the guiding principles and practices for all the special occasions of life.Perfectly suited for use as a practical reference, Rabbi Donin's classic text also includes chapters on the underlying creed of Judaism, on ethics, the Torah and the Commandments, and other topics that make it an indispensable summary and rationale of the Jewish Law for our time.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-323) and index.

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: KIER8, December 4, 2008 (view all comments by KIER8)
If you are unaffiliated or Conservative/Reform but are considering adopting some aspects of a more traditional Jewish life style, then "To Be a Jew: A Guide to Jewish Observance in Contemporary Life" is a good starting point as it also provides a rationale for the laws and traditions. A modern classic since its publication in 1972, Rabbi Hayim Halevy Donin expanded on two portions of this book by writting "To Raise a Jewish Child: A Guide for Parents" and "To Pray as a Jew: A Guide to the Prayer Book and the Synagogue Service".
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ISBN:: 9780465086245
Author:: Donin, Hayim Halevy
Publisher:: Basic Books
Author:: Donin
Location:: New York, N.Y. :
Subject:: Judaism - General
Subject:: Jewish way of life
Subject:: Judaism
Subject:: SOC049000
Edition Description:: Includes bibliographical references.
Series Volume:: 17
Publication Date:: 20010919
Binding:: HC
Language:: English
Illustrations:: Yes
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 9.45x6.34x1.36 in. 1.44 lbs.

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