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"An immense amount of information in a small space, with clarity, fairness, and a touch of humor." -- RABBI HAROLD KUSHNER
Author of "When Bad Things Happen to Good People ""To paraphrase the words of Hillel, 'In "Jewish Literacy" you will find the essence of Jewish knowledge; it is a magnificent introduction to inspire the reader to go out and begin to learn the rest.'" -- RABBI SHLOMO RISKIN -RABBI SHLOMO RISKIN "An ingeniously conceived anthology of broad scope which opens the door to Jewish literacy." -- RABBI W. GUNTHER PLAUT
Editor of "The Torah: A Modern Commentary" "It is about time that modern Judaism had its own one-volume "vade mecum" that is literate, up-to-date, and fair." -- DR. REUVEN KIMELMAN
Professor of Judaic Studies, Brandeis University "Rabbi Telushkin's accessible, mini-encyclopedic volume resonates with the warmth, wit, and wisdom of Judaism. Its conciseness belies the considerable erudition that informs his text." -- RABBI HAROLD M. SCHULWEIS "Rabbi Telushkin's book is a first of its kind ... not only an unusually important reference but also fun reading! It is an outstanding book by a highly qualified authority." -- PROFESSOR HAIM SHAKED
Director, Middle East Studies Institute
University of Tel Aviv ""Jewish Literacy" is an encyclopedia that reads like a novel. With warmth and wit Rabbi Telushkin describes Jewish life, values, and history. This book is the ideal introduction to Judaism for Jews. And for non-Jews, too." -- RABBI DAVID WOZNICA
Director of Jewish Studies, 92nd Street Y"What a powerful difference it would make if we possessed a source for acquiring the common knowledge which every literate Jew should have. Well, JosephTelushkin has provided this very thing with his new book, "Jewish Literacy." It is a dream come true." -- DR. JACK SCHECHTERJewish Theological Seminary of America"Here at last is a book of fundamental Jewish information, a veritable treasury of truly important concepts, that is consistently interesting, even delightful, reading ... written with wise, all-embracing intelligence, leavened with insight and wit." -RABBI IRVING
Author of "When Bad Things Happen to Good People ""To paraphrase the words of Hillel, 'In "Jewish Literacy" you will find the essence of Jewish knowledge; it is a magnificent introduction to inspire the reader to go out and begin to learn the rest.'" -- RABBI SHLOMO RISKIN -RABBI SHLOMO RISKIN "An ingeniously conceived anthology of broad scope which opens the door to Jewish literacy." -- RABBI W. GUNTHER PLAUT
Editor of "The Torah: A Modern Commentary" "It is about time that modern Judaism had its own one-volume "vade mecum" that is literate, up-to-date, and fair." -- DR. REUVEN KIMELMAN
Professor of Judaic Studies, Brandeis University "Rabbi Telushkin's accessible, mini-encyclopedic volume resonates with the warmth, wit, and wisdom of Judaism. Its conciseness belies the considerable erudition that informs his text." -- RABBI HAROLD M. SCHULWEIS "Rabbi Telushkin's book is a first of its kind ... not only an unusually important reference but also fun reading! It is an outstanding book by a highly qualified authority." -- PROFESSOR HAIM SHAKED
Director, Middle East Studies Institute
University of Tel Aviv ""Jewish Literacy" is an encyclopedia that reads like a novel. With warmth and wit Rabbi Telushkin describes Jewish life, values, and history. This book is the ideal introduction to Judaism for Jews. And for non-Jews, too." -- RABBI DAVID WOZNICA
Director of Jewish Studies, 92nd Street Y"What a powerful difference it would make if we possessed a source for acquiring the common knowledge which every literate Jew should have. Well, JosephTelushkin has provided this very thing with his new book, "Jewish Literacy." It is a dream come true." -- DR. JACK SCHECHTERJewish Theological Seminary of America"Here at last is a book of fundamental Jewish information, a veritable treasury of truly important concepts, that is consistently interesting, even delightful, reading ... written with wise, all-embracing intelligence, leavened with insight and wit." -RABBI IRVING
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In 346 short chapters Rabbi Telushkin presents concise descriptions and analyses of the trends and concepts of Jewish history, religion and culture as well as intimate glimpses into the lives of great personalities who have had a profound impact upon the course of Jewish life throughout the ages. All the ethical concepts of Judaism, along with its beliefs and rituals are discussed; and each event in the life cycle of the Jews is described. Encyclopaedic in nature, it distils the vast body of Jewish scholarship into warm, readable segments.
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