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Nine Questions People Ask About Judaism

The classic and essential guide for the educated, skeptical, and searching Jew, or for the non-Jew who wants to understand the meaning of Judaism.

If you have ever wondered what being born Jewish should mean to you; if you want to find out more about the nature of Judaism, or explain it to a friend; if you are thinking about how Judaism can connect with the rest of your life—this is the first book you should own. It poses, and thoughtfully addresses, questions like these:

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* Can one doubt God's existence and still be a good Jew?

* Why do we need organized religion?

* Why shouldn't I intermarry?

* What is the reason for dietary laws?

* How do I start practicing Judaism?

Concisely and engagingly, authors Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin present Judaism as the rational, moral alternative for contemporary man or woman.

Themes
religionjewish
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 218 pages

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