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Embracing Judaism
Embracing Simcha Kling; Carl M. Embracing Rabbinical FIRST First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by the Rabbinical Assembly, 1999. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new with previous owner name on front flyleaf. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.Seller 411241 Judaica We Buy Books! Collections - Libraries - Estates - Individual Titles. Message us if you have books to sell!
236 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1987
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January 20, 2020
This book provides an excellent foundation to understanding Judaism at its heart. Kling does an impressive job synthesizing the customs, theology, politics, and history of the Jewish people in less than 200 pages. I would recommend this book to prospective converts, Jewish folks trying to learn more about their practice and people, or really anyone interested in understanding more about the nation of the Jewish people.
September 8, 2014
Everything you every wanted to know about Judaism is in this book. Groups may want to discuss it all, or in sections.
June 6, 2025
meh. part of me feels bad giving this a low rating but… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I’m sure that when this was published (1987), it was probably a very important and groundbreaking text to introduce people to core aspects of judaism & guiding converts through the basics. but… in terms of today, in 2025, there are SO many more books on this same topic, and so many better books.
that’s not to say this is entirely without merit, because I really did find the last couple chapters interesting (specifically the chapter on Judaism and Christianity and their similarities/differences), but… idk. Rabbi Kling seems to have had some very specific, and perhaps less open, ideas about the world & judaism/jewish identity.
I’m sure that when this was published (1987), it was probably a very important and groundbreaking text to introduce people to core aspects of judaism & guiding converts through the basics. but… in terms of today, in 2025, there are SO many more books on this same topic, and so many better books.
that’s not to say this is entirely without merit, because I really did find the last couple chapters interesting (specifically the chapter on Judaism and Christianity and their similarities/differences), but… idk. Rabbi Kling seems to have had some very specific, and perhaps less open, ideas about the world & judaism/jewish identity.
July 25, 2012
Very complete and well documented lightup on Conservatism Judaism. I especially appreciated the historical section! ☺
April 30, 2017
It's not a difficult read, although it is very dense and informative. Anita Diamant's "Choosing a Jewish Life" is more personal, so this is a good alternative if a personal perspective doesn't interest you.
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