The Book of Jewish Knowledge (Paperback)

The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute

ISBN 10: 1636680119 / ISBN 13: 9781636680118

Published by Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, 2024

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Paperback. The Book of Jewish Knowledge -- A multifaceted exploration of Jewish history, values, and practices What is Judaism? What does it mean to be a Jew? What is Judaism's message to the world? The Book of Jewish Knowledge offers 1200 answers in 1200 voices, presenting the story of Judaism via a rich variety of texts and visuals that collectively present an encyclopedic overview of Jewish history, an in-depth examination of four millennia of Jewish wisdom, and an intimate tour of Jewish traditions and observances. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Jewish Knowledge (Paperback)
• Publisher: Rohr Jewish Learning Institute
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1636680119
• ISBN 13: 9781636680118
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Book of Jewish Knowledge — A multifaceted exploration of Jewish history, values, and practices.

The perfect resource for those who wish to learn almost anything more about Judaism - Foreword Reviews

This book discusses every facet of Jewish history that applies to the mind, body, and soul, and leaves the reader with a great sense of fulfillment. To own this treasure is a true honor, and it is a book that should be passed down from generation to generation. - The Jerusalem Post

Spanning more than 4,000 years of Jewish history and tradition, The Book of Jewish Knowledge addresses 1,200 questions on Judaism, from foundational inquiries like "What is Judaism?" to practical traditions such as "Why do Jews break a glass at weddings?" This encyclopedic wellspring delves into archaeological insights, Midrashic parables, mystical Kabbalistic diagrams, and practical holiday guides. Its modern design, featuring artifacts, maps, photographs, and paintings, brings the information to life, sparking curiosity among young adults while offering depth and intellectual stimulation for even the most mature scholars

Crafted with 496 pages of luxurious, heirloom-bound Italian paper, The Book of Jewish Knowledge is as beautiful as it is enriching. With its bite-sized format, readers can easily explore and absorb Jewish wisdom in just a few minutes. Perfect for any Jewish home, this volume serves as a cherished addition to your collection, anchoring your bookshelf with timeless knowledge. It also makes a thoughtful, elegant gift, celebrating the magnitude and beauty of Jewish tradition and scholarship.

Available in:
Deluxe Edition featuring a display slipcase and heirloom binding.
Flexcover Edition.

About the Authors

The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute

Serving learning centers in over 1,800 communities and on the internet, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) is the world's preeminent provider of Jewish learning.

Rabbi Yanki Tauber is a Hasidic scholar, writer, and editor. He is the author of twelve books and hundreds essays of biblical commentary and Jewish and Hasidic thought, and his writings have been translated into Spanish, German, French, Russian, Hebrew, and other languages.

Born and raised in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York, Tauber is a graduate of The Rabbinical College of America, and received his rabbinical ordination in 1987. A pioneer of online content creation in the early days of the World Wide Web, Tauber served as chief content editor of Chabad.org, the world’s largest Jewish educational website, from 1999 to 2013. He is currently a senior editor at the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute; he is also the chief writer and editor of the Open Book Torah, a new translation and anthologized commentary for The Five Books of Moses. Rabbi Tauber has taught and lectured at the Maayanot Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, the Eliezer Society at Yale University, and other academic forums. Yanki is married to Riki Segal and the couple has three daughters—Leah, Chany, and Racheli.