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View our feature on Geraldine Books’s People of the Book.
From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of March, the journey of a rare illuminated manuscript through centuries of exile and warIn 1996, Hanna Heath, an Australian rare-book expert, is offered the job of a lifetime: analysis and conservation of the famed Sarajevo Haggadah, which has been rescued from Serb shelling during the Bosnian war. Priceless...
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Publication Date
2015.
Language
English
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"A profoundly inspiring yet practical guide to well-being from one of modern Judaism's most beloved sages.As a congregational rabbi for half a century and the bestselling author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People and twelve other books on faith, ethics, and how to translate the timeless wisdom of religious thought into dealing with everyday challenges, Harold Kushner knows a thing or two about living a good life. In this compassionate new work,...
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English
Description
Mitch Albom's first true-life story since Tuesdays with Morrie explores life through a unique journey: his search for the right words to eulogize a Man of God. Along the way, Albom - who walked away from a deeply religious background as a young man - rekindles his faith by sitting with and caring for the wise, funny, but slowly decaying man of the cloth. Together, they explore the things that pull us apart about faith, as well as the universal beliefs...
4) Judaism
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Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing, in association with Rosen Educational Services
Publication Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
5) Judaism
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Publisher
DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop!
Publication Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces the very old religion of Judaism. Jewish history is simply explained with the stories of Abraham and Moses along with more recent historical events. Young readers will learn about the Hebrew Bible and the covenants made between God and his people. Important practices and holidays are described in easy-to-understand text paired with colorful photographs. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further...
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Publisher
Yale University Press
Publication Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
xiii, 391 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
An internationally recognized scholar and theologian shares a Jewish mysticism for our times.
Judaism, one of the world’s great spiritual traditions, is not addressed to Jews alone. In this masterful book, Arthur Green calls out to seekers of all sorts, offering a universal response to the eternal human questions of who we are, why we exist, where we are going, and how to live. Drawing on over half a century as a Jewish seeker and teacher,...
7) Judaism
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Publication Date
2016.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm.
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English
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Publisher
Essential Library
Publication Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Describes the traditions, history, core beliefs, sacred scriptures, synagogues, and branches of Judaism. Also discusses the impact of Judaism on world civilization. Includes a facts section, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
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Publisher
Image
Publication Date
2013
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xvi, 236 pages ; 22 cm
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English
Description
For years Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, archbishop of Argentina-- now Pope Francis-- and Rabbi Abraham Skorka were tenacious promoters of interreligious dialogues on faith and reason. They both sought to build bridges among Catholicism, Judaism, and the world at large. This work, originally published in Argentina in 2010, brings together a series of these conversations where both men talked about various theological and worldly issues, including...
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Publication Date
2021.
Physical Desc
256 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Discover the secrets to a fearless, meaningful life, found in the wisdom of Jewish scripture. Today, more than ever, we act out of fear. We fear change, rejection, failure, and suffering. But what if we could find a way to live that challenges conventional Western psychology and looks to the future instead of picking over the past? What if we could replace our fear with purpose, and discover our potential for growth instead of focusing on our limits?...
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Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Publication Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (40 pages) : color illustrations
Language
English
Description
Celebrates the achievements and contributions of Jews throughout the course of history. Introduces a concept or term for each letter of the alphabet ranging from Abraham to Passover to Zayde. Includes background information for each entry.
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Publisher
Frontline
Publication Date
2014
Physical Desc
vi, 274 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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English
Description
Cahn shows that financial and economic events of today are influenced by the two ancient Biblical cycles: the 7 year Sabbath cycle and the 50 year Jubilee cycle. He shows how the cycles have foretold the greatest crashes in Wall Street history, the timing of 9/11, the world wars and the collapse of nations, world powers, and empires... and your life....
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Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date
2026.
Physical Desc
xii, 178 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"What if one day of rest could transform your entire life? One of the most important biblical mandates, so significant that it numbers among the Ten Commandments, is the directive to observe a weekly day of rest. The Shabbat Effect illuminates how the practice of a day set aside for rest brings about a deep, lasting, and pervasive transformation of character, not just on that seventh day but every day. Drawing on venerable Jewish sources as well as...

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