Ebook: Judaism For Dummies

Your plain-English guide to Judaism Whether you're interested in the religion or the spirituality, the culture or the ethnic traditions, Judaism For Dummies explores the full spectrum of Judaism, dipping into the mystical, meditative, and spiritual depth of the faith and the practice. In this warm and welcoming book, you'll find coverage of: Orthodox Jews and breakaway denominations; Judaism as a daily practice; the food and fabric of Judaism; Jewish wedding ceremonies; celebrations and holy days; 4,000 years of pain, sadness, triumph, and joy; great Jewish thinkers and histo.;Judaism For Dummies®, 2nd Edition; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Conventions Used in This Book; Foolish Assumptions; How This Book Is Organized; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: What Jews Generally Believe; Chapter 1: That's Funny, You Don't Look Jewish: Who's a Jew and Why; The Jewish Tribe; Major Branches of the Tree; Guess Who Else Is Jewish; Chapter 2: It's All One: Judaism and God; Pondering Jewish Beliefs about God; Calling One God Many Names; Looking behind the Name; Embarking on a Quest for Ultimate Reality.