Living Judaism: The Complete Guide to Jewish Belief, Tradition, and Practice

EAN/UPC/ISBN Code 9780060621193


In Living Judaism, Rabbi Wayne Dosick offers an engaging and definitive overview of Jewish philosophy and theology, rituals and customs. Combining quality scholarship and sacred spiritual instruction, Living Judaism is a thought-provoking reference and guide for those already steeped in Jewish life, and a comprehensive introduction for those exploring the richness and grandeur of Judaism. Celebrating the pluralism of the contemporary Jewish community, Living Judaism acknowledges and honors the broad spectrum of Jewish thought and the wide variety of Jewish observance."Living Judaism is the definitive volume, the all-encompassing text for the instruction of our people, as well as those who choose to join our faith community. It is the most informative and useful text currently available." --Rabbi David M. Posner, Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York "Rabbi Dosick has written a book that speaks to the totality of the Jewish experience." --Dr. Alfred Gottschalk, chancellor, Hebrew Union College"Dosick"s passionate yet clear thinking will open our religious traditions to those seeking ways into their Judaism." --Dr. David A. Teutsch, president, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College"Comprehensive, lucid, and incisive." --Rabbi Jack Shechter, Ph.D., dean of continuing education, University of Judaism, Los Angeles "Living Judaism should be read by every Jew, Christian, and Muslim who wants to understand Judaism and celebrate faith." --The Reverend Dr. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president emeritus, University of Notre Dame