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"The Song of Solomon" (also known as the "Song of Songs") features beautiful verses of love that offer an allegory of the relationship between God and the Children of Israel - exquisite poetry that is full of tenderness and humanity. "The Psalms", perhaps the most popular book of the "Old Testament", includes hymns of praise and thanksgiving, profound meditations and moving laments that have inspired mystics of various faiths to sublime spiritual experiences. They have also proven themselves to be a timeless source of solace, inspi... read more

'A brilliant little book which explores our continuing fascination with this eternal monument to the human imagination.' - Tristam Hunt. Few buildings in the world have had such a power to inspire as the Temple in Jerusalum. Yet it has not existed for nearly 2000 years. This magnificent book explores the extraordinary history of this monument of the imagination and its significance for Jews, Christians and Muslims.

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Creative, informative, and written with the same clarity and enthusiasm as Anita Diamant's popular New Jewish Baby Book and New Jewish Wedding, How to Be a Jewish Parent shows parents how to enrich their home and family life with the principles and heritage of Judaism. Combining insights gleaned from the Talmud, the work of child psychologists and educators, and the experiences of parents, the authors provide answers to questions that are likely to occur in every family ("How can I make a Passover seder interesting to a four-yea... read more

Married to a convert herself, Anita Diamant provides advice and information that can transform the act of conversion into an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Here you will learn how to choose a rabbi, a synagogue, a denomination, a Hebrew name; how to handle the difficulty of putting aside Christmas; what happens at the mikvah (ritual bath) or at a hatafat dam brit (circumcision ritual for those already circumcised); how to find your footing in a new spiritual family that is not always well prepared to... read more

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This book showcases a magnificent array of more than 100 Hanukkah menorahs from the collection of The Jewish Museum in New York. Ranging across centuries and continents, the lamps shed light on the Jewish tradition that produced them. The ceremonial kindling of lights each night during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah commemorates an ancient victory for religious freedom--the liberation and rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in 164 BCE. As their diversity and beauty attest, Hanukkah lamps are singularly important as a for... read more

Oy vey, bubelleh, The kinder are going to kvell over this book!Whether your baby is a Shayna Maidel, a Shmendrick, or just plain Meshugga, it's no bubbe meiseh...this book really is for everyone!The farbisseners, the alter kockers, the pishers, the nudnicks...even the goyim and the machatunim.YIDDISH FOR BABIES is fun for the whole mishpocheh! Paper over boards 112pp h180mm x w130mm x s10mm 190g illustrations

Jewish tradition is a gift and a challenge. "Living a Jewish Life" is your guide to the cultural and spiritual treasures of Judaism, explained in ways that address the choices posed by modern life. From hanging a mezuzah to celebrating a wedding, from lighting Sabbath candles to choosing a synagogue that's right for you and your family, you will find "why-to's" and "how-to's" in these pages, which are tuned to both the realities of the modern world and the timeless, grounding rhythms of Jewish tradition. Spanning the spectrum of ... read more

The best contemporary introduction to Judaism for modern men and women of all religious persuasions and none. The Jewish People in its very being constitutes a living protest against a world of hatred, violence and war. Radical Then, Radical Now is a powerful testimony to the amazing resilience of the Jewish people who have, through their endurance of four thousand years of persecution and exile, earned a unique place in history. Without land or power, they created an identity for themselves through their shared dreams of freedom... read more

A hilarious compendium of traditional wisdom, recipes, and lore from the authors of the bestselling "Yiddish with Dick and Jane." Modern Jews have forgotten cherished traditions and become, sadly, all- too assimilated. It's enough to make you "meshugeneh." Today's Jews need to relearn the old ways so that cultural identity means something other than laughing knowingly at "Curb Your Enthusiasm"- and "The Big Jewish Book for Jews" is here to help. This wise and wise-cracking fully-illustrated book offers invaluable instruction on e... read more

"It justifies its title: text and commentary alike are accurate, precise, useful, and truly suggestive" - Harold Bloom

This magnificent book tells the history of that monument of the imagination and its significance for Jews and Christians and Muslims The Temple was the central religious site of the ancient Jews, a wonder of the ancient world. It was destroyed in the 70s C.E. by the Roman Emperor Titus as part of the crushing of revolt in Judaea. Since then the Temple and its site have had a unique hold on our imagination - a longing for the Jews; a central metaphor of Christian thought (the Holy Sepulchre); an icon for Muslims (the Dome of the Roc... read more

The ancient key to life's meaning made understandable to modern seekers. Maggy Whitehouse, whose workshop courses in Kabbalah and radio lectures reach millions, shows that this ancient spiritual practice belongs not to any one religion but to all humanity. This lucid and user-friendly interpretation of Kabbalah's central symbols, the Tree of Life and Jacob's Ladder, will help readers enhance their awareness of how the universe works and the meaning of their own lives within it. Whitehouse also shows how Kabbalah offers a path to sp... read more

There is a story about a Jew who travels from Israel to the United States. When he returns, he tells his friend some of the amazing things he has seen. 'I met a Jew who had grown up in a yeshiva and knew large sections of the Talmud by heart. I met a Jew who was an atheist. I met a Jew who owned a large business and I met a Jew who was an ardent communist.''So what's so strange?' the friend asks. 'America is a big country and millions of Jews live there.''You don't understand,' the man answers. 'It was the same Jew.' Judaism is not... read more

From the bestselling authors of The Nine Questions People Ask About Judaism comes a completely revised and updated edition of a modern classic that reflects the dangerous rise in antisemitism during the twenty-first century. The very word Jew continues to arouse passions as does no other religious, national, or political name. Why have Jews been the object of the most enduring and universal hatred in history? Why did Hitler consider murdering Jews more important than winning World War II? Why has the United Nations devoted more ... read more

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Jonathan Sacks is Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregation of Britain and the Commonwealth. "Profound, spontaneous and generous" The Guardian

Reflecting on the three last words of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl ("I am Jewish") famous Jews and average citizens express what being Jewish means to them.

A comprehensive single-volume reference guide to the terms and ideas of Kabbalah by a longtime teacher of Jewish mysticism -perfect for the serious student and newcomer alike. People of all faiths and backgrounds are drawn to the inspiration, knowledge, and spiritual insight that Kabbalah offers. But too often writings on Jewish mysticism are impenetrable for the novice, overly simplified for the advanced student, or misrepresent and sensationalize Kabbalistic practice. "The Kabbalah Handbook" is the first comprehensive single-volu... read more