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          What does it mean to be a Jew? How does one begin to answer so extensive a question?In this insightful and completely updated tome, esteemed rabbi and bestselling author Joseph Telushkin helps answer the question of what it means to be a Jew, in.

        1. Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know about the Jewish Religion, Its People.
        2. Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, spiritual leader and scholar, is the acclaimed author of nine other nonfiction books, including The Book of Jewish Values, The Golden.
        3. It's a good book to read.
        4. He has authored more than 15 books, including volumes about Jewish ethics, Jewish literacy, as well as the book Rebbe, a New York Times bestseller released in.

          5. Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, spiritual leader and scholar, is the acclaimed author of nine other nonfiction books, including The Book of Jewish Values, The Golden....

          Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History

          March 24, 2015
          A good overview of Jewish ideas, history, and theological principles written by a member of the Jewish community.

          Arranged in short articles, the information is easy to digest regardless of background and makes for rapid reading despite its 750-page length.

          The author seems to come from a fairly conservative (in the context of Judaism, not necessarily politics) mindset, but makes a sincere effort to represent the many sects, opinions, and divisions within his religion.

          For non-Jews, this may be the most valuable attribute of the book: dispelling monolithic assumptions about Judaism. If you grew up in any kind of Christian religious tradition, you automatically know some things about the Jewish religion, because Christianity is a historical offshoot (or appropriation, depending on who you ask) of Judaism.

          If your knowledge stops there though, you only get part of t