{"product_id":"judaism-for-dummies-9781119643074","title":"Judaism for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour plain-English guide to Judaism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're interested in the religion or the spirituality, the culture or the ethnic traditions, \u003ci\u003eJudaism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explores the full spectrum of Judaism, dipping into the mystical, meditative, and spiritual depth of the faith and the practice. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 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 historical celebrities; and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdates to the \"recent history\" section with discussions of what has happened in the first decade of the twenty-first century including: the expansion of orthodox political power in Israel; expansion of interfaith work; unfortunate recent anti-Semitic events; and other news\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded coverage of Jewish mysticism and meditation, which has become increasingly popular in recent years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew coverage on Jewish views of morality, including birth control, homosexuality, and environmental concerns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRevised recipes for traditional Jewish cooking, updated key vocabulary, and Yiddish phrases everyone should know\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eJews have long spread out to the corners of the world, so there are significant Jewish communities on many continents. \u003ci\u003eJudaism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers a glimpse into the rituals, ideas, and terms that are woven into the history and everyday lives of Jewish people as near as our own neighborhoods and as far-reaching as across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eP.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you�re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Judaism For Dummies (9781118407516). The book you see here shouldn�t be considered a new or updated product. But if you�re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We�re always writing about new topics! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRabbi Ted Falcon, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e one of the pioneers of contemporary Jewish and interfaith spirituality, is a writer, teacher, and spiritual counselor in private practice. \u003cb\u003eDavid Blatner\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author of 15 books, including \u003ci\u003eSpectrums: Our Mind-Boggling Universe From Infinitesimal to Infinity.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50504284012818,"sku":"9781119643074","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3a2ad005-1ed7-4b2a-8162-94d72f16d5cf.jpg?v=1730815140","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/judaism-for-dummies-9781119643074","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}