Judaism: life and practice Books

An in-depth exploration of Shechitah, the Jewish method of slaughtering animals for food. The author provides historical and theological context for this practice, while also responding to criticisms and arguments against it. This book is a must-read for...

In 1980, Sholom Groesberg changed his life's course. He resigned as dean of engineering at Widener University in order to pursue a career in the rabbinate. Accepted at the Academy for Jewish Religion, he was ordained in 1984. Ten years later Rabbi...

The Fun and Easy Way to Cut Out and Design Your Perfect Mitzvah Celebration Party Seating Plan!Creating the perfect table seating plan for your big party can be a complicated task- lots of trial and error - swapping around aunts, cousins, relatives and...

With clear explanations of Jewish terms, practices and history, explores ideas touched by the tradition of tikkun olam. Also addresses parallels in the Christian tradition, helping you better understand how the fundamentals of Judaism inform Christianity.

A practical "how-to" guide for parents and teens navigating the bar/bat mitzvah process. Everyone directly involved offers practical insights into growing as a family through the experience and making the process easier and more enjoyable for all.

Seder Tefilah is a comprehensive guide to Jewish prayer, providing a wealth of resources for worship leaders, including a complete script for the daily services and explanations of the texts. It is an essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their...

Dieses Buch liefert eine gründliche und kritische Analyse der jüdischen Feste und ihrer Bedeutung für die jüdische Religion und Kultur. Der Autor untersucht auch die Gesetzgebung des Pentateuch und stellt fest, dass einige der Gesetze in der heutigen...

A leading rabbinic authority summarizes the Jewish view of marriage and explores the customs, practices, and symbols of the traditional wedding ceremony. Jewish law is also applied to such topics as premarital sex, homosexuality, and intermarriage.

A Spanish translation of The Jewish Book of Why. Este libro de gran venta investiga más de 500 preguntas básicas acerca del judaísmo. En un lenguaje sencillo y directo, el Rabino, Dr. Kolatch explica la creencia de los judíos, cómo observan sus...

On Jewish Folklore spans a half-century of scholarly inquiry by the noted anthropologist and biblical scholar Raphael Patai. He essays collected in this volume, some of which are presented for the first time in English translation, provide a rich harvest...

Riv-Ellen Prell spent eighteen months of participant observation field research studying a countercultural havurah to determine why these groups emerged in the United States during the 1970s. In her book, she explores the central questions posed by the...

Each nation is unique in its own way. What is it that makes Jewishpeople unique? The Jews: are They Human?; this was the title ofthe book by a British-Canadian author and painter, WyndhamLewis, published in the thirties. Winston Churchill wrote that...

Un guide complet pour les Juifs allemands sur le rituel quotidien des prières, rédigé en hébreu et en allemand, avec des notes et des commentaires en français. Un outil essentiel pour les rabbins et les pratiquants de la foi juive qui cherchent à...

Dieses Buch enthält alle Gebete für verschiedene Feiertage (einschließlich Wochenende) mit einem Kommentar und anderen detaillierten Anweisungen. Das Gebet ist auf Hebräisch und Deutsch sowie in gedruckter Form auf beiden Seiten abgedruckt.This work has...

This book is a collection of laws governing the practice of shehitah, or Jewish ritual slaughter, as established by the London Board for Shechita in 1804. It is an important document in the history of Jewish dietary laws, and sheds light on the evolving...

Vestius Sacerdotum Hebraeorum è una descrizione dettagliata dei costumi e dei vestiti dei sacerdoti ebrei presenti nella Bibbia. Scritto da Johannes Braun, questa opera si concentra sull'Esodo e sul Levitico, ma copre anche altri libri della Bibbia. Il...

The Passover feasts and Old Testament sacrifices are among the most important religious traditions of the Jewish faith, and are central to the Christian understanding of the Bible. In this book, Anne Wright offers a detailed explanation of these...

In this comprehensive study, Herbert M. Adler explores the history and evolution of the Jewish prayer-book. He examines the prayers themselves, the liturgy surrounding them, and the social and historical context in which they were created. This engaging...

First published in 1993, Israel and Zion in American Judaism: The Zionist Fulfillment is a collection of 24 essays exploring the concept of who or what is "Israel" following the establishment of the Jewish State in 1948 and the subsequent crisis of...