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Selected Sources for Additional Reading on Judaism
Part I: Introduction, General Sources, Torah, Talmud, and Mishnah
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There is nothing more uniquely characteristic of the style of
Jewish religious life than the great love Jews have for holy books.
[Str73]
This message is intended to provide the readers of the
soc.culture.jewish family of newsgroups, as well as those interested
in learning more about Judaism, with suggestions for books discussing
various Jewish topics, especially the subject of Jewish law and
practice. While no book can substitute for a formal course of
instruction guided by one's Rabbi, these books are useful as reference
material for the knowledgeable, and as an introduction for the
not-yet-knowledgeable about Judaism.
It is difficult to separate what is now termed "Orthodox" judaism from
the collective term "Judaism". The practices of Orthodoxy tend to be
the traditional practices. Furthermore, Orthodoxy is not organized as
a movement in the same sense as Reform or Conservative; although
Orthodox organizations exist, congregations do not need to join them
to be considered Orthodox.
This list is by no means intended to be exhaustive, and it is designed
to lean toward traditional Judaism, although some of the sources
included under the GENERAL headings include references to liberal
movements.
In general, throughout the reading lists, North American (US/Canada)
terms are used to refer to the movements of Judaism. Outside of North
American, Reform is Progressive or Liberal Judaism; Conservative is
Masorti or Neolog, and Orthodoxy is often just "Judaism". Even with
this, there are differences in practice, position, and ritual between
US/Canada Reform and other progressive/liberal movements (such as UK
Progressive/ Liberal), and between US/Canada Conservative and the
conservative/Masorti movement elsewhere. Where appropriate, these
differences will be highlighted.
The reader is also referred to the excellent chapter on "Creating a
Jewish Library" in the first volume of The (First) Jewish Catalog.
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Subject: The following is an index to all the SCJ Reading Lists. It is
grouped by the files available through the SCJ FAQ Autoretriever.
general
[3]Introduction/General Reading List
traditional
[4]Traditional Life and Practice Reading List
mysticism
[5]Kabbalah, Mysticism, and Messianism Reading List
reform
[6]Reform Judaism Reading List
conservative
[7]Conservative Judaism Reading List
reconstructionist
[8]Reconstructionist Judaism Reading List
humanistic
[9]Humanistic Judaism Reading List
chasidism
[10]Chassidism Reading List
zionism
[11]Zionism Reading List
antisemitism
[12]Antisemitism Reading List
intermarriage
[13]Intermarriage Reading List
childrens
[14]Books for Jewish Children
[15]Archival Information
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The following is an index to the questions and other information contained
in each section:
Part I: Introduction and General
* [8]Introduction to this Reading List
* [9]Where Can I Get These Books From?
* [10]But The List is So Long, Where Should I Start?
* [11]For Non-Jewish Readers
* [12]General Judaism
* [13]General Jewish Thought
* [14]General Jewish History
* [15]Contemporary Judaism
* [16]Noachide Laws
* [17]Torah and Talmud
* [18]Mishnah
* [19]Torah and Talmudic Commentary
* [20]Midrash
* [21]Halachic Codes
* [22]Becoming An Observant Jew
* [23]Women and Judaism
* [24]Science and Judaism
* [25]Credits for this List
Part II: Traditional Liturgy, Practice, Lifestyle, Holidays
* [8]Introduction to this Reading List
* [9]Traditional Liturgy
* [10]Traditional Philosophy and Ethics
* [11]Responsa Literature
* [12]Prayer
* [13]Traditional Practice
* [14]The Household
* [15]Life, Death, and In-Between
* [16]The Cycle Of Holidays
* [17]Credits
Part III: Kabbalah, Mysticism, and Messianism
* [8]Introduction to this Reading List
* [9]Academic Treatments of Kaballah
* [10]Religious Treatments of Kaballah
* [11]Spirituality
* [12]The Messiah
* [13]Chassidic Approaches To Spirituality
* [14]Credits
Part IV: Reform Judaism
* [8]Introduction to this Reading List
* [9]Where Can I Get These Books From?
* [10]Reform Beliefs
* [11]Reform Rituals and Practice
* [12]Reform Liturgy
* [13]Reform Responsa
* [14]Reform History
* [15]The Bible
* [16]The Rabbinate
* [17]Credits
Part V: Conservative Judaism
* [8]Introduction to this Reading List
* [9]Conservative Beliefs
* [10]Conservative Practices
* [11]Conservative History
* [12]Conservative Liturgy
* [13]Credits
Part VI: Reconstructionist Judaism
* [8]Introduction to this Reading List
* [9]Philosophy Of Movement
* [10]Reconstructionist Education
* [11]Reconstructionist Liturgy
* [12]Credits
Part VII: Humanistic Judaism
* [8]Introduction to this Reading List
* [9]Philosophy Of Movement
* [10]Other Related Reading
* [11]Credits
Part VIII: Chassidism
* [8]Introduction to this Reading List
* [9]Historical Chassidism
* [10]Chassidic Approaches: Lubavitch
* [11]Chassidic Approaches: Satmar Chassidism
* [12]Chassidic Approaches: Breslov Chassidism
* [13]Chassidic Approaches: Other Approaches
* [14]Credits
Part IX: Zionism
* [8]Introduction to this Reading List
* [9]Zionism and The Development Of Israel
* [10]The Founders
* [11]Zionistic Movements
* [12]Zionism in Israel Today
* [13]Credits
Part X: Antisemitism
* [8]Introduction to this Reading List
* [9]Antisemitism
* [10]What Led to The Holocaust
* [11]Medieval Oppression
* [12]Antisemitism Today (Including Dealing with Hate Groups)
* [13]Judaism and Christianity
* [14]Judaism, Freemasonry and other rumors
* [15]Credits
Part XI: Intermarriage
* [8]Introduction to this Reading List
* [9]So You're Considering Intermarriage?
* [10]The Traditional Viewpoint
* [11]Conversion
* [12]You've Done The Deed. Coping With Life As An Intermarried
* [13]Credits
Part XII: Books for Jewish Children
* [7]Introduction to this Reading List
* [8]Birth and Naming
* [9]Raising a Child
* [10]Family Guidebooks
* [11]Ceremonies: From Upsheren to Confirmation
* [12]Holiday Books for Children
* [13]Liturgy for Children
* [14]Bible and Torah for Children
* [15]Jewish History for Children
* [16]Jewish Theology for Children
* [17]Israel
* [18]Learning Hebrew
* [19]Jewish Stories
* [20]Credits
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Subject: Where Can I Get These Books From?
With the growth of the Internet, there are now many, many, many
retailers of both secular and Jewish products on the Internet. This
reading list cannot claim to list them all; however, we can identify
some of the largest ones. Note that the FAQ makes no claim as to the
quality of any of these services. They are likely all good, but the
reading list can provide no guarantees.
Secular Services
The following commercial concerns all provide a large selection of
books, including a fair selection of Jewish books:
* Amazon. [6]http://www.amazon.com/
[7][Amazon Associate] Note: The S.C.J Reading List has established
an affiliate relationship with Amazon.Com. Now you can complete
your Jewish library and support the continued development of the
Reading Lists at the same time. For those reading this at
www.scjfaq.org/rl/gen-sources.html, you can click the link to the
left to browse Amazon's selections. Alternatively, if you enter
Amazon using the URL
[8]http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=socculturej
ewish, the reading lists will get credit for your entry.
[9]We make it easy. When you see the Amazon graphic (or "[Buy at
Amazon: http:...]") on an entry in the reading list, this
indicates that the specific book is available for purchase at
Amazon. Click on the graphic/link to go to Amazon and purchase the
book.
* Barnes and Noble. [10]http://www.bn.com/
Jewish Retailers
The following retailers all provide a large selection of Jewish books:
* Broders Rare and Used Books. [11]http://www.brodersbooks.com/
A good sources for the rare or used books, often not stocked by
other retailers.
* Jewishmall [12]http://www.jewishmall.com/
A collection of online Jewish retailers
* Jewishmusic.Com [13]http://www.jewishmusic.com/
Operated by Tara Publications. Stocks both books and music.
* Judaism.Com. [14]http://www.judaism.com/
Operated by US Judaica, formerly Pinsker's Bookstore in Pittsburgh
PA. This concern is well known from their land-line number:
1-800-JUDAISM.
* J. Levine Books and Judaica. [15]http://www.levinejudaica.com/
Based out of New York, NY. Sells books, media, and Judaica.
* My Jewish Books. [16]http://www.myjewishbooks.com/
An online discount Jewish bookstore. Orders are fulfilled by
Amazon.com, and proceeds go to tzedakah.
* Virtual Jerusalem Shops. [17]http://vjshops.virtualjerusalem.com/
A collection of Judaica shops in a wide variety of categories.
Publishers
The following are publishers of Jewish Music or Jewish texts. You can
often order directly from them. An additional source of Jewish
Publishers is the Association of Jewish Book Publishers
([18]http://www.avotaynu.com/ajbp.html). There is another list of
publishers at
[19]http://www.lights.com/publisher/db/topics-Religion-Jewish.html.
Additionally, almost all "mainstream" publishing houses, such as Simon
and Schuster ([20]http://www.simonsays.com/), Macmillan Publishers
([21]http://www.macmillan.com/), Doubleday
([22]http://www.randomhouse.com/doubleday/, another division of Random
House), Random House ([23]http://www.randomhouse.com/), Harper Collins
([24]http://www.harpercollins.com/hc/), among others, all offer
popular Judaica in their catalogs.
Some good publishers that focus specifically on Judaica are:
* Artscroll/Mesorah. [25]http://www.artscroll.com/
[26][Artscroll Affiliate] Publishers of timeless Jewish classics,
including Talmud commentaries. The S.C.J Reading Lists have also
established a relationship with Artscroll. Support the Reading
Lists by purchasing books through Artscroll. In the web version of
the reading lists, you can use the Artscroll graphic link link to
the left (or the link that is at the bottom of each page) to shop
at Artscroll. If you are reading this without the graphical links,
either visit [27]http://www.scjfaq.org/rl/ to read the web
version, or go to Artscroll directly at
[28]http://artscroll.com/linker/socculturejewish/home
[29]We make it easy. When you see the Artscroll graphic (or "[Buy
at Artscroll: http:...]") on an entry in the reading list, this
indicates that the specific book is available for purchase at
Artscroll. Click on the graphic/link to go to Artscroll and
purchase the book.
* Jacob Aronson Inc. [30]http://www.aronson.com/
Publishers of Judaica
* Behrman House. [31]http://www.behrmanhouse.com/
Behrman House is the leading publisher of Judaica and educational
materials for Jewish religious schools in North America and in
English-speaking countries around the world.
* Ben-Simon Publications. [32]http://www.swifty.com/bensimon/
Publishes Jewish and family themed books.
* CCAR Press. [33]http://www.ccarnet.org/press/
Publishers of liturgical and reference material for the Reform
movement.
* Feldheim Publishers. [34]http://www.feldheim.com/aa/index.shtml
"Bringing you the finest in Torah Literature for the Entire
Family"
* Five Star Publications. [35]http://www.fivestarsupport.com
Various categories including kosher cookbooks, Holocaust memoirs,
consumer-oriented (Profits of Death, an expose of the funeral
industry) and children's books.
* Jewish Lights Publishing. [36]http://www.jewishlights.com/
Publishers of a large amount of contemporary Jewish thought and
practice books, including Anita Diamont's stuff.
* Jewish Publishing Society. [37]http://www.jewishpub.org/
The oldest publisher of Jewish literature published in the English
language. Since 1888, JPS has providing titles that further Jewish
culture and education
* Jonathan David Press.
[38]http://www.jonathandavidonline.com/home.htm
A New York-based nonfiction trade book publisher that specializes
in sports, biography, reference, and popular Judaica. The parent
corporation, Jonathan David Co., Inc., markets and distributes
Jonathan David publications throughout the world. In addition, it
issues Judaica Book Guide, a mail-order catalog offering the very
best in Judaica from the lists of all publishers at bargain
prices.
* Kehot Publishing. [39]http://www.kehotonline.com/
The publishing arm of Chabad.
* KTAV Publishing Company [40]http://www.ktav.com
Publisher of fine Jewish books and gifts, including prayer books,
books for children and young adults, toys, games, school supplies
and textbooks. KTAV also produces distinguished scholarly books on
topics ranging from Biblical study to contemporary issues.
* Milah Press. [41]http://www.milahpress.com/
Books on the holocaust, Hebrew language, and Zionism.
* Paulist Press [42]http://www.paulistpress.com/
* Pelican Publishing Company, Inc. [43]http://pelicanpub.com
Publishes books of Jewish interest for all ages, including A
Travel Guide to Jewish Europe, Passover Lite Kosher Cookbook,
Kosher Cajun Cookbook, Kosher Creole Cookbook, Kosher
Southern-Style Cookbook, Toby Belfer's Seder: A Passover Story
Retold, Toby Belfer Never Had a Christmas Tree, and A Belfer Bar
Mitzvah.
* Praeger Press. [44]http://www.praeger.com/.
* The Reconstructionist Press.
[45]http://www.jrf.org/pub/listmain.html
Publishing arm of the Reconstructionist movement. Publishes over
fifty titles dealing with Reconstructionist philosophy, liturgy,
education and current issues in daily Jewish life. The press also
publishes and distributes the works of Mordecai M. Kaplan.
* Schocken Books.
[46]http://www.randomhouse.com/knopf/schocken/home.html
A division of Random House, Schocken is well known for publishing
scholarly books on a wide variety of Jewish subjects.
* SHJ Press. [47]http://www.shj.org/gift.html
The publishing arm of the Society for Humanistic Judaism movement.
* Soncino Press. [48]http://www.soncino.com/
Publishers of Judaic classic books.
* Targum Press. [49]http://www.targum.com/
A major publisher of Jewish books. A subsidiary of Feldheim
Publishers.
* UAHC Press. [50]http://www.uahcweb.org/press/
Publishers of a large amount of material dealing with the Reform
movement.
* USCJ Bookstore. [51]http://www.uscj.org/mall/bookservice.htm
USCJ is the publisher of books for the Conservative movement.
The following University presses occasionally publish books of Jewish
interest:
* Columbia University Press.
[52]http://www.cc.columbia.edu/cu/cup/bottom.html
* Oxford University Press. [53]http://www.oup-usa.org/
* University of Chicago Press. [54]http://www.press.uchicago.edu/
Specialty Sources
The following vendors and publishers provide books for more
narrowly-focused audiences:
* [55]JudaicKiosk.com. JudaicKiosk.com is a one-stop shop for a wide
variety of Jewish Russian-language literature sold over the
Internet. Their catalogue, which can be accessed at
[56]http://www.judaickiosk.com, includes over 400 titles,
including fiction, poetry, biographies, Biblical commentary,
Judaic encyclopedias, history and academic texts, Hebrew-Russian
dictionaries and kosher cookbooks. JudaicKiosk.com guarantees a
wide range of Russian language Judaica, with reasonable prices and
excellent service.
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Subject: But the list is so long, where should I start?
For a basic understanding of Judaism, start with Prager and
Telushkin's [6]The Nine Questions People ask about Judaism, as well as
Telushkin's [7]Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know
About Judaism. As mentioned above, the [8]Jewish Catalog series (3
volumes) provides more than enough information, as well as providing
pointers to even more sources. Siegel and Rheins [9]The Jewish Almanac
also provides useful high-level information. For a deeper
understanding, continue with Donin's [10]To Be a Jew and [11]To Pray
as a Jew. For some historical perspective, read Prager and Telushkin's
[12]Why the Jews?. General history is covered well in Grayzel's [13]A
History of the Jews and Wein's [14]Triumph of Survival: The Story of
Jews in the Modern Age, 1650-1990. For a discussion of the emotional,
social, and lifestyle aspects of becoming an observant Jew, read
Steinsaltz's [15]Teshuvah.
Readers are also urged to explore Jewish audio-tape lending libraries,
such as those run by Aish HaTorah, Etz Chayim, [16]Chabad
([17]http://www.chabad.org/), Beis Chana in Minnesota and various
other Jewish outreach groups. Tape series on Jewish History, Jewish
Law, (all levels), Torah, Talmud, and other subjects are available.
For those of you with backgrounds in Liberal Judaism, audio-tapes are
also available from the [18]Union of American Hebrew Congregations
([19]http://www.uahc.org/). Contact your local Rabbi, or the library
at a local synagogue, for more information.
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Subject: For Non-Jewish Readers
You'll probably find the texts listed elsewhere in this list may be a
little too deep if you just want to learn what Judaism is. Consider
the following instead:
[Clo87]
Clorfene, Chaim and Yaakov Rogalsky. The Path of the Righteous
Gentile. Smithfield, MI: Targum Press, 1987.
[6][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/087306433X/socculturejew
ish]
[Dia91]
Diamant, Anita; and Cooper, Howard. Living a Jewish Life: A
Guide for Starting, Learning, Celebrating, and Parenting.
HarperCollins Publishers, New York, NY 10022. 1991. Hardback:
Out of Print. Paperback: Reissued 1996, ISBN 0-062734-43-1. 352
pgs. [An introduction to liberal Judaism, or more precisely,
the broad range of religious practices of non-Orthodox North
American Jews]
[7][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0062734431/socculturejew
ish]
[Ein91]
Einstein, Stephen J. and Kukoff, Lydia. Every Person's Guide to
Judaism. UAHC Press #142610. 1991. Reprinted 1998. 195 pp. ISBN
0-807404-34-9. [Non-Orthodox. Guide to Judaism that recognizes
that study is only the first step to learning and living as a
Jew.]
[8][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0807404349/socculturejew
ish]
[Gar89]
Garfiel, Evelyn. Service of the Heart: a Guide to the Jewish
Prayer Book. Jason Aronson, Northvale (NJ), October 1995, ISBN
1-568210-41-8.
[9][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1568210418/socculturejew
ish]
[Isa93]
Isaacs, Ronald H. and Olitzky, Kerry M. The How-To Handbook for
Jewish Living. K'tav, Hoboken NJ. 1993. ISBN 0-881252-94-8
(Hardback), 0-881252-90-5 (Paperback)
[10][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0881252905/socculturejew
ish]
[Jab00]
Jablon, Shmuel. Jewish Answers. Unknown; 2000. Paperback: ISBN
0-595122-31-0.
[11][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0595122310/socculturejew
ish]
You should also explore [12]The Jewish Almanac, [13]The Nine Questions
People Ask About Judaism, the excellent books by Donin ([14]To Be A
Jew, [15]To Pray as a Jew) and the [16]Jewish Catalog series. You'll
find a discussion of the relationship between Christianity and Judaism
in the supplemental [17]Antisemitism reading list.
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Subject: General Judaism
[Ari95]
Ariel, David. What Do Jews Believe? The Spiritual Dimensions of
Judaism. Schocken Press; 1995. Hardback. Schocken Books; 1996.
Paperback: ISBN 0-805210-59-8.
[6][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805210598/socculturejew
ish]
[Bla66]
Blau, Joseph L. Modern Varieties of Judaism. Columbia Univerity
Press, New York NY. 1966. Republished 1972. Paperback. ISBN
0-231086-68-7.
[7][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0231086687/socculturejew
ish]
[Ble92]
Blech, Benjamin. Understanding Judaism : The Basics of Deed and
Creed. Jason Aronson; 1992. Paperback: ISBN 0-876682-91-3.
[8][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0876682913/socculturejew
ish]
[Ble99]
Blech, Benjamin; Joel, Richard M. The Complete Idiot's Guide to
Understanding Judaism (Complete Idiot's Guide) . MacMillan
Distribution, 1999. Paperback. 379 pages. ISBN 0-028631-91-9.
[9][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0028631919/socculturejew
ish]
[Bot00]
Boteach, Shmuel. An Intelligent Person's Guide to Judaism.
Duckworth; 2000. Hardcover. ISBN 0-715628-64-X.
[10][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/071562864X/socculturejew
ish/]
[Car00]
Cardozo, Nathan Lopes. Judaism on Trial: An Unconventional
Discussion about Jews, Judaism. Urim Publications; 2000.
Hardcover. 2nd edition. ISBN 9-657108-28-4. [This book attempts
to bring clarity to timeless questions relating to the very
purpose of our existence while openly confronting such
contemporary concerns as the Reform, Conservative and Orthodox
divide. It argues that science and anti-religious philosophy
are not responsible for the decline of Judaism; rather, it is
those who teach Jewish law and custom as a dogmatic creed that
make Judaism appear irrelevant to the needs and problems of
modern man. He argues that Judaism must reflect deep compassion
to recapture the flowing fountain of a glorious tradition.]
[11][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/9657108284/socculturejew
ish/]
[Cos00]
Costa, David Yehuda. Judaism: Questions and Answers from the
Internet. GreatUnpublished.com; 2000. Electronic. No ISBN.
Available at
[12]http://www.greatunpublished.com/Authors/Rabbi_Costa.htm
[Dos98]
Dosick, Wayne. Living Judaism: The Complete Guide to Jewish
Belief, Tradition and Practice Harper San Francisco. Reprinted
June 1998. ISBN 0-060621-79-6. [Written by an originally Reform
rabbi who then joined the Conservative movement, and who
appreciates Orthodox traditions, this is a unique introduction
to Jewish belief and practice. A nice feature is that it
discusses the similarities and differences between the
movements.]
[13][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060621796/socculturejew
ish]
[Dia91]
Diamant, Anita; and Cooper, Howard. Living a Jewish Life: A
Guide for Starting, Learning, Celebrating, and Parenting.
HarperCollins Publishers, New York, NY 10022. 1991. Hardback:
Out of Print. Paperback: Reissued 1996, ISBN 0-062734-43-1. 352
pgs. [An introduction to liberal Judaism, or more precisely,
the broad range of religious practices of non-Orthodox North
American Jews]
[14][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0062734431/socculturejew
ish]
[Ein91]
Einstein, Stephen J. and Kukoff, Lydia. Every Person's Guide to
Judaism. UAHC Press #142610. 1991. Reprinted 1998. 195 pp. ISBN
0-807404-34-9. [Non-Orthodox. Guide to Judaism that recognizes
that study is only the first step to learning and living as a
Jew.]
[15][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0807404349/socculturejew
ish]
[Fri90]
Friesel, Evyatar. Atlas of Modern Jewish History Oxford
University Press. 1990. Out of Print. ISBN 0-195053-93-1.
[Contains demographics of the American Jewish population,
including employment categories, intermarriage rates, maps,
etc.]
[Gla82]
Glazer, Nathan; Boorstin, Daniel J. (ed). American Judaism.
University of Chicago Press, Chicago IL. 1982. 2nd Revised
edition, 1989. 214 pp. ISBN 0-226298-43-4.
[16][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0226298434/socculturejew
ish]
[Gre88]
Greenberg, Irving. The Jewish Way: Living the Holidays. Summit
Books, New York NY. 1988. Reprinted September 1993, Touchstone
Books. Paperback. ISBN 0-671873-03-2.
[17][Buy at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0671873032/socculturejew
ish]
[Her91]
Hertzberg, Arthur, ed. and interp.. Judaism: The Key Spiritual
Writings of the Jewish Tradition. Simon & Schuster/Touchstone.
New York NY. 1991. ISBN 0-671743-77-5 (Hardback) 0-671743-76-7
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[Isa93]
Isaacs, Ronald H. and Olitzky, Kerry M. The How-To Handbook for
Jewish Living. K'tav, Hoboken NJ. 1993. ISBN 0-881252-94-8
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Jablon, Shmuel. Jewish Answers. Unknown; 2000. Paperback: ISBN
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[Jac95]
Jacobs, Louis. The Jewish Religion: A Companion. Oxford Univ
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[Kap91]
Kaplan, Mordecai;Goldsmith, Emanuel S. (ed); Scult, Mel (ed).
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Fordham Univ Pr; 1991. Paperback reprint edition. ISBN
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[Ker97]
Kertzer, Morris N. What Is a Jew?. Collier Books; 1997.
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[Kle79]
Klein, Isaac. A Guide to Jewish Religious Practice. Jewish
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