To Be a Jew: A Guide to Jewish Observance in Contemporary Life (edition 1991)

by Hayim Halevy Donin

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Title:	To Be a Jew: A Guide to Jewish Observance in Contemporary Life
Authors:	Hayim Halevy Donin
Info:	Basic Books (1991), Edition: New Ed, Paperback, 338 pages
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NO OF PAGES: 338 SUB CAT I: Jewish Customs SUB CAT II: Jewish Life SUB CAT III: Jewish Law DESCRIPTION: This book provides practical information on Judaism-Jewish attitudes, Jewish philosophy, and Jewish law.NOTES: SUBTITLE: A Guide to Jewish Observance in Contemporary Life

BeitHallel | Feb 18, 2011 |

This book is full of practical information that is the classic heritage of judaism, jewish attitudes, philosophy and law.

HanoarHatzioni | Jun 9, 2009 |

This is a wonderful reference for those interested in returning to an observant Jewish lifestyle (Baal Teshuva), or someone considering a halachic Orthodox conversion. Rabbi Donin covers all the major topics and issues. Donin's 'To pray as a Jew" book, is a great book to use along side this one. (

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To Be a Jew, Rabbi Hayim Halevy Donin's classic guide to Jewish life, philosophy, and law has guided generations of Americans, Europeans, and Israelis to discover the treasures of their own religious traditions. First published in 1972, the book still stands as a reliable, practical and versatile resource for everyone from young girls preparing for bat mitzvah to old men returning to their spiritual roots. The book begins with an overview of Judaism's basic credo (including chapters on Israel's people, land, God, and Torah), moves on to describe the laws governing Jews' daily lives, the Jewish calendar, and "The Special Occasions of Life" from birth to death and mourning. One great strength of To Be a Jew is its blending of folk wisdom and scholarly learning. Rabbi Donin not only describes what right belief and righteous action look like but provides a rationale for these observances that engages and embraces the basic conditions of modern life. --Michael Joseph Gross

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Explains the Jewish laws and customs governing everyday life as well as particular occasions and observances.

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