What is a Jew
by Morris N. Kertzer
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Read in January, 1997
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Grammarecommends it for: everyone should read everything
This is the cornerstone of an odd library of books on judaica that were surreptiously slipped to me by my gramma. She was always sneaking me judaica to read, I have a nice collection of various torah stories in children's book form, as well as books on observances and such, and even a set of bookends of a boy reading torah that she said were uncle rick's to put them in. As far as I know I was the sole benificiary of this quirk of hers, and I kept her secret till now...though I must admit I never...more
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Read in July, 2008
This was assigned by my Rabbi to help me identify subjects that I want to study more in depth. Absolutely the best Jewish "primer" I've read as far as clarifying the differences between the four Jewish movements.
Out of all the Jewish overviews I've read, this one focuses the least on history, which was appreciated - after reading countless century-by-century accounts of the development of the religion and culture, I really felt like I was missing out on some of the fundamental spir...more
Out of all the Jewish overviews I've read, this one focuses the least on history, which was appreciated - after reading countless century-by-century accounts of the development of the religion and culture, I really felt like I was missing out on some of the fundamental spir...more
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Read in February, 2008
I like the book and it certainly is informative. It preferences liberal jewry over orthodox though.
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Read in January, 2003
If you are thinking of converting to Judaism, this is one of the books to read.
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Read in July, 2004
This will answer any question you might have about Jews.
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