Nine Questions People Ask About JudaismIf 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: 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? The Nine Questions People Ask About Judaism was written for the educated, skeptical, searching Jew, and for the non-Jew who wants to understand the meaning of Judaism. It has become a classic and very widely read introduction to the oldest living religion. Concisely and engagingly, authors Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin present Judaism as the rational, moral alternative for contemporary man. |
Contents
FOREWORD by Herman Wouk | 11 |
WHY DO WE NEED ORGANIZED | 40 |
IF JUDAISM IS SUPPOSED TO MAKE | 65 |
WHAT IS THE JEWISH ROLE IN | 110 |
WHY ARE SO MANY YOUNG JEWS | 131 |
WHY SHOULDNT I INTERMARRY | 145 |
How Do I START PRACTICING | 158 |
FINAL CONSIDERATIONS | 203 |
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