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Tanakh:
A New Translation of the Holy Scriptures According
to the Traditional Hebrew
Text.
Jewish Publication Society, 1985.
An authoritative translation of the Hebrew Bible
into English. |
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Living
a Jewish Life: Jewish Traditions, Customs, and Values
for Today's Families,
by Anita Diamant. HarperCollins, 1996.
A practical guide to incorporating Judaism into
daily life. |
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Tastes
of Jewish Tradition: Recipes, Activities & Stories
for the Whole Family
by Jody Hirsh, Idy Goodman, Aggie Goldenholz and
Susan Roth. Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee,
2002.
Winner of the Writer's Digest National Self Published
Book Award and a Parents' Choice Foundation recommendation,
this is a colorful and unique resource guide and
cookbook created by Jewish educators and parents. |
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How
to Run a Traditional Jewish Household,
by Blu Greenberg. Simon & Schuster, 1985.
A helpful guide by a leading Orthodox Jewish feminist
thinker. |
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God
in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism,
by Abraham Joshua Heschel. Noonday Press, 1997.
A modern Jewish classic of theological thought.
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A
History of the Jews,
by Paul Johnson. HarperCollins, 1988.
Wide-ranging and accessible history of the Jewish
people.
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To
Life! A Celebration of Jewish Being and Thinking,
by Harold Kushner. Little, Brown, & Co., 1994.
Cheery assessment of Jewish history and thought.
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Etz
Hayim: Torah and Commentary,
Ed. By David L. Lieber. Jewish Publication Society,
2001.
Recently published, this is the first new Torah
commentary for Conservative Judaism in over 70 years.
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The
Torah: A Modern Commentary,
Ed. By W. Gunther Plaut. Union of American Hebrew
Congregations, 1981.
The Hebrew Bible with English translation and commentary
published by the American Reform movement. |
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Siddur:
The Complete Artscroll Siddur,
by Nosson Scherman, Meir Zlotowitz. Mesorah, 1989.
Comprehensive daily prayer book widely used by Orthodox
Jews; includes extensive citations and commentary.
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Jewish
Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About
the Jewish Religion, Its People
and Its History,
by Joseph Telushkin. William Morrow & Co. Inc.,
1991
A basic introduction to Jewish history, concepts,
beliefs, customs and traditions, written in an easily-accessible
style. |
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Introduction
to Judaism: Holidays Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Survival
Kit,
by Shimon Apisdorf. Leviathan Press, 1997.
An introduction to the High Holidays that explains
the meaning and beauty of the holidays with humor
and accessibility.
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Celebration:
The Book of Jewish Festivals,
by Naomi Black. Jonathan David, 1989.
An illustrated book containing information on major
Jewish festivals. Includes recipes. |
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The
Tapestry of Jewish Time: A Spiritual Guide to Holidays
and Life-Cycle Events,
by Nina Beth Cardin. Behrman House, 2000.
An illuminating guide through the roots of Jewish
tradition, with suggestions on how to reclaim and
incorporate Jewish customs into our lives today.
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The
Jewish Way: Living the Holidays,
by Irving Greenberg. Touchstone Books, 1993.
A thoughtful and intelligent guide to the Jewish
calendar by one of today's foremost Jewish theologians.
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Jewish
Days: A Book of Jewish Life and Culture Around the
Year,
by Francine Klagsbrun. Noonday Press, 1998.
Explanations of Jewish holidays and ritual, including
relevant stories and legends; illustrated by Mark
Podwal. |
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How
to Be a Perfect Stranger, Vol. 1: A Guide to Etiquette
in Other People's Religious Ceremonies:
North America's Largest Faiths,
Ed. by Arthur J. Magida and Stuart Matlins. Skylight
Paths, 1999.
Explains general customs of the major religious
faiths of North America, offering etiquette advice
on what is permissible and impermissible when experiencing
a different religious culture as an outsider. |
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The
Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary,
by Michael Strassfeld. HarperCollins, 1985.
An overview and explanation of each Jewish holiday
and its associated rituals.
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