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The Complete How To Handbook For Jewish Living: Three Volumes in One

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This delightfully useful book (the compilation of three earlier handbooks) provides handy, easy to follow 2-3 page explanations of virtually every significant Jewish ritual and custom; everything from lighting a hanukiyah (Hanukka menorah) and building a sukkah to writing your own theology and interpreting your dreams using Jewish tradition. Often the instructions include helpful diagrams and illustrations. As a bonus, there are numerous little entries of useful information, such as lists of all the books in the Bible, major cities in Israel, and how the Jewish lunar calendar works. An entirely worthwhile book.

I used the first edition of this book when I was teaching very young students in Sunday School, for the concise presentation of the essential facts of a given observance. I am a modern Conservative Jew with Lubavitch schooling, so while I do 'know my stuff' I don't always remember everything. This book is an invaluable resource for parents and teachers, students, and anyone seeking a quick understanding of basic Jewish practice and observance.