Jewish Matters: A Pocketbook of Knowledge and Inspiration [Paperback]

Doron Kornbluth (Author), Doron Kombluth (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999

In this lightweight, Pocketsize book, twenty-three Jewish leaders, thinkers, and educators offer their insights and knowledge on topics as varied as relationships, prayer, mysticism and happiness. These are twenty-three essays worth reading--because being Jewish matters.

Editorial Reviews

Review

While it can fit into the palm of your hand ... the scope of its ideas could fill multitudes. -- Philadelphia Jewish Exponent

About the Author

Editor Doron Kornbluth has taught Jewish ideas and philosophy in Israel, the UK, Canada and the USA. His "Why Marry Jewish?" has been acclaimed, recommended, and distributed by Federations, Hillels, synagogues and outreach centers around the world. He also teamed up with his wife, Sarah Tikvah, to create the sequel to this popular work, Jewish Women Speak

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Targu/Feldheim (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568711883
• ISBN-13: 978-1568711881
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #967,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for Jewish educators and lay people, September 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Jewish Matters: A Pocketbook of Knowledge and Inspiration (Paperback)

I must confess that I'm a bit biased about this book. I kind of view this as my book, because it's the book that for several years I've been meaning to compile. Let me explain. For the past few years my organization Shabbat Hospitality, has been running Shabbat Experience programs for students visiting Israel from English-speaking countries. We've always wanted to be able to give our guests a book to take with them when they leave, something that would be a path to further Jewish experience. I could never find the right book. The myriad variables of cost, size, look, content, never came together properly. With Jewish Matters, now I finally have the Jewish educator's dream book. I'm sure lay people will enjoy the book very much and I expect it to sell well, but as a Jewish educator I find special use for this book. It has many advantages. Its low price (we ordered in volume, which is even lower), its small size, its attractive cover, and its wide coverage of relevant Jewish topics make Jewish Matters the perfect book for a Jewish organization to give to the people who come through its programs. It's the easiest way to give a newly inspired person an opportunity to further Jewish growth and opportunities. Its variety of content and represented authors guarantees that everyone will find much to enjoy. I'm so happy that Jewish Matters is finally available, because it saved us from having to compile it ourselves. But we could never have done such a good job.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So many articulate voices in one place - a pleasure!, October 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Jewish Matters: A Pocketbook of Knowledge and Inspiration (Paperback)

The book really managed to articulate some important points about what Judaism is - and in so doing debunking many misconceptions. It was a total pleasure to read - each of the authors brought a new angle, which kept the book fresh and interesting throughout. I recommend Jewish Matters highly.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars easy read informative knowledgeable, August 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Jewish Matters: A Pocketbook of Knowledge and Inspiration (Paperback)

I love this book. what a masterful collection of articles! itis so easy to read yet I learned so much. I go to a conservative shulbut have recommended this to many friends from across the spectrum and Jewish Matters has been warmly received everywhere. It is funny and moving, simply lovely. big thumbs up.