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Understanding Judaism: A Basic Guide To Jewish Faith, History And Practice (Artscroll)

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I have read numerous books intending to be an "introduction" to Judaism. Some I started then never finished ... or they took months of me reading, highlighting, then re-reading, etc. Not this book --- I thoroughly enjoyed reading it cover to cover. This book, along with "Gateway to Judaism" are at the top of my favorites list. It provides an at-a-glance overview of the holiday calendar, in addition to more detailed descriptions of each. It describes why Shabbat is so special and enjoyable. It is written so simply yet meaningfully, making it an easy quick read. I highly recommend it to anyone, regardless if they are Jewish, interested in converting, or just wanting to understand Judaism. If you read this book thoroughly, you will have a very good understanding, even though there is SO much to learn.

This is supposed to be a Judaism 101 for the basically ignorent Jew. It needs a glossary to translate all of the Hebrew used throughout the book. The authors should not assume that the readers went to Hebrew school. Otherwise it's a great easy to read book.

Written in simple, easy-to-read language, the book gives an authentic, comprehensive and accurate overview of the premises and practices which direct Orthodox Jewish lifestyle. And although there are a several places where words or phrases used may be unfamiliar - these can productively serve as guided springboards for further study.