Why Be Jewish?: A Guide for Discovering and Maintaining Jewish Traditions and Values Contributor(s): Bank, Richard D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0765761696 ISBN-13: 9780765761699 Publisher: Jason Aronson OUR PRICE: $55.44 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2001 Annotation: Why Be Jewish? A Guide for Discovering and Maintaining Jewish Traditions and Values addresses the question raised by millions of Jews for whom traditional/religious Judaism doesn't work: Why should I remain a Jew? Richard D. Bank addresses the question of why be a Jew in the first place, and provides information that enables the reader to maintain his or her Jewish identity in a way suited for the individual. In addition to suggesting a return to the essence of being Jewish an emphasis on a oneness and unity to the world and recognizing there are many ways to express this, Why be Jewish? offers a cornucopia of resources to reinforce one's Jewish identity. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Rituals & Practice |
Dewey: 296.7 |
LCCN: 00056941 |
Physical Information: 0.71" H x 6.06" W x 8.96" (1.01 lbs) 284 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
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Publisher Description: Why Be Jewish? A Guide for Discovering and Maintaining Jewish Traditions and Values addresses the question raised by millions of Jews for whom traditional/religious Judaism doesn't work: "Why should I remain a Jew?" Richard D. Bank addresses the question of why be a Jew in the first place, and provides information that enables the reader to maintain his or her Jewish identity in a way suited for the individual. In addition to suggesting a return to the essence of being Jewish-an emphasis on a oneness and unity to the world-and recognizing there are many ways to express this, Why be Jewish? offers a cornucopia of resources to reinforce one's Jewish identity. |