Teshuvah: A Guide for the Newly Observant Jew [Hardcover]

Adin Steinsaltz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0765759500 | ISBN-13: 978-0765759504 | Publication Date: August 28, 1996

This empathetic book is a guide to religious questions and the principles of Jewish faith.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Hebrew

About the Author

Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz is internationally regarded as one of the leading rabbis of this century. The author of many books, he is best known for his monumental translation of and commentary on the Talmud.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 188 pages
• Publisher: Jason Aronson (August 28, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0765759500
• ISBN-13: 978-0765759504
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,051,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing, December 19, 2001

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G. J Wiener (Westchester, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teshuvah: A Guide for the Newly Observant Jew (Hardcover)

Some very contradictions indeed. Judiasm does welcome those who want to be more observant. However the laws of the sabbath, dress, social relations, and keeping kosher are very strict.

The All or Nothing and Where To Start Chapters are very helpful. Rabbi Steinsaltz has a patient tone that one should not make the jump too vigorously to become observant. Start with lighting sabbath candles and maybe wearing tefilin is a good suggestion.

This book contains some very good information on some of the laws and their meanings. The kashering process is especially captivating. Some of the contradicitions are a bit confusing for those whom are not too informed. However, many can strike up interesting discussions. The glossary is quite helpful. A nice book for those who are considering taking the step to becomming more observant jews.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Principles of Judaism clearly explained, December 4, 2004

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Shalom Freedman "Shalom Freedman" (Jerusalem,Israel) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teshuvah: A Guide for the Newly Observant Jew (Hardcover)

Rabbi Steinsaltz is one of the great Jewish teachers of this generation. His translation first to Hebrew and now in English of the Talmud have given many access to the Jewish traditional sources that they otherwise would not have had. In this book he essentially outlines the principles of the Jewish faith. The word 'Teshuvah' means ' to return ' and this process in Judaism is taken to be a lifelong and continual one. The Jewish person no matter how advanced in learning , or not is continually required to be striving to come closer to G-d. Rabbi Steinsaltz outlines here in a clear and effective way some of the ways by which this can be done. This book can be a great help to anyone who wishes to deepen in their practice of Judaism.

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!!!, March 6, 2001

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Angela Preimesberger "angeltod" (Where the miilitary sends us....) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teshuvah: A Guide for the Newly Observant Jew (Hardcover)

This book is an excellent book. It is well-written and flows smoothly. Like the title says, it is a guide for the newly observant jew. This book really bridges the gap from non-practicing to practicing. It explains why and how in an easy to read and understand format...I really enjoyed this book and have put it in my permanent library.