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    When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Judaism, 2nd Edition

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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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Product Details

ISBN:
9780028631912
Foreword:
Joel, Richard M.
Author:
Joel, Richard M.
Author:
Do Not Use, Do Not Use
Author:
Blech, Rabbi Benjamin
Publisher:
Alpha
Location:
New York, NY :
Subject:
History
Subject:
Judaism - General
Subject:
Judaism
Edition Description:
Lifestyle
Series:
Complete Idiot's Guides Lifestyle
Series Volume:
8868
Publication Date:
20030902
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
8.88x7.17x.78 in. 1.40 lbs.
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