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82) Judaism
Author
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses what Jews believe, what kosher is, and why kosher is so important.
84) The chosen
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
Explores the friendship between an Orthodox Hasidic Rabbi and the son of a progressive Jewish family.
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Description
"Using a first-person narrative, explains the beliefs, customs, and festivals of Judaism. Explains the clothing, traditions, food, historical writings, holy days, and holy places that define Jews. Includes a map to show where Judaism originated"--Provided by publisher.
88) Jewish synagogue
Author
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the reader to the Jewish religion and describes what goes on in a synagogue.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Martin Goodman is professor of Jewish studies at the University of Oxford, where he is president of the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies and a fellow of Wolfson College. His books include Rome and Jerusalem: TheClash of Ancient Civilizations and The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Studies.
A sweeping history of Judaism over more than three millennia
Judaism is one of the oldest religions in the world, and it has preserved its distinctive identity...
Author
Description
A masterful introduction to the to the great repository of Jewish wisdom, the Talmud
In The Essential Talmud, the renowned Israeli scholar and teacher Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz succinctly describes the history, structure, and methodology of the sacred text by which the Jewish people have lived and survived through the ages. Rabbi Steinsaltz summarizes the Talmud's main principles, demonstrates its contemporary relevance, and captures the spirit of...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore the six most popular world religions through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Judaism, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions....
Pub. Date
1985
Description
Regarded throughout the English-speaking world as the standard English translation of the Holy Scriptures, the JPS TANAKH has been acclaimed by scholars, rabbis, lay leaders, Jews, and Christians alike. The JPS TANAKH is an entirely original translation of the Holy Scriptures into contemporary English, based on the Masoretic (the traditional Hebrew) text. It is the culmination of three decades of collaboration by academic scholars and rabbis, representing...
95) Is it Purim yet?
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
It’s nearly spring, which means it’s time to celebrate the cheerful Jewish holiday of Purim. Purim recounts the time when Esther, Queen of Persia, saved the Jews from the evil Haman, who wanted to execute the Jewish people. It’s a time to dress up in costumes, fill the hamantashen, swing the noisemakers, and read the Megillah scroll. Join a family as they celebrate the bravery of Queen Esther and the joy of being together.
96) What is a Jew?
Author
Pub. Date
1996.
Description
Discusses the basic tenets of Judaism; religious law and ritual; modern Israel; Jews and Christians; the social and community concerns of Jews; and Jewish customs, traditions, feasts, and fasts.
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
"Explores the Jewish roots of the Christian faith, explains the implications of being grafted into the covenant promises and inheritance of Israel, and advocates an observation of Torah aspects in order to reach a deeper level of intimacy with our Jewish Messiah"--Provided by publisher.
100) Moses and Judaism
Author
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the religion of Judaism and to Moses, one of its ancient prophets and leaders.
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