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The Complete Idiot's Guide To Understanding Judaism

by Benjamin Blech

ISBN13: 9780028631912
ISBN10: 0028631919
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You're no idiot, of course. You know that in the Jewish religion Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement and that Saturday, known as the Sabbath, is the day of rest. But when it comes to understanding Jewish traditions, rituals, prayers, and holidays, you feel like you're parting and crossing the Red Sea without God's help. Don't put your life preserver on just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Judaism, written in a warm, conversational style by Rabbi Benjamin Blech, is a fun and easy-to-understand primer to every aspect of this ancient faith. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, Rabbi Blech gives you:

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: KIER8, August 11, 2008 (view all comments by KIER8)
"The Complete Idiots Guide to Understanding Judaism"
is an excellent primer for anyone who wants to comprehend the basics of the Jewish faith. Benjamin Blech, a seasoned pulpit rabbi and teacher of Jewish studies to those new to traditional Judaism, has a flair for explaining complicated concepts in a lively, engaging style. You will gain a lot from reading this book.
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ISBN:: 9780028631912
Foreword:: Joel, Richard M.
Author:: Joel, Richard M.
Author:: Do Not Use, Do Not Use
Author:: Blech, Rabbi Benjamin
Author:: Blech, Benjamin
Publisher:: Alpha
Location:: New York, NY :
Subject:: History
Subject:: Judaism - General
Subject:: Judaism
Edition Description:: Mass Market
Series:: Complete Idiot's Guides Lifestyle
Series Volume:: 8868
Publication Date:: 19990801
Binding:: Paperback
Grade Level:: General/trade
Language:: English
Illustrations:: Yes
Pages:: 408
Dimensions:: 8.88x7.17x.78 in. 1.40 lbs.

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