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On Line Bookstore Welcome to the National Jewish Outreach Bookstore! In conjunction with Barnes and Noble Online, we bring to you the finest in Jewish Publications! Browse through our selections of titles on Jewish Law, Basic Judasim, Jewish Thought, History, Cooking, Prayer and Much Much More! We will have seasonal recommendations, staff picks and reviews, and lists of recommended Jewish authors! Please click on the "buy it now" button to see descriptions, pricing or to buy the book!
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PASSOVER SURVIVAL KIT Shimon Apisdorf by
Sarah Rochel Reid Printed by Leviathan Press
Jonathan Solomon's Book Recommendations Maus, Art Spiegelman Maus I and Maus II by Art Spiegelman are graphic portrayals of the Holocaust memories of his father, Vladek Spiegelman. Through the medium of illustration, Spiegelman metaphorically relays the stories and accounts of an interview he conducted with his father. The books are filled with emotion, that will make you laugh and cry. Moving back and forth from the interview with his father to the stories his father tells, Spiegelman makes it clear how his father was affected by being a part of the Holocaust. Don't be misled by the illustrations. The Maus books are not children's books. They are intense books for anyone who is interested in learning about events that happened during the Holocaust. I highly recommend Maus, but not for people with a weak stomach or a bad heart.
Jonathan Solomon
(Former) Regional Program Coordinator
Andrea Snyder's Book Recommendations Ethics from Sinai, Irving Bunim There is a custom during the summer months to study Pikei Avot, Ethics of the Fathers, the section of the Mishnah (oral law) which records the ethical and moral teachings of the Rabbis. The custom of weekly study began in order to fill the long summer days with Torah study and discussion. The Talmud states (Bava Kamma 30a) that a person who wishes to be considered pious should fulfill the teachings of Pirkei Avot. Irving Bunimıs 3 book set entitled Ethics From Sinai, is a superb way to learn and understand Pirkei Avot. Bunim uses a comprehensive compilation of rabbinic commentaries and anecdotes to expound on the ideas and values taught by our sages. Rabbi Joseph Telushkin in his book, Jewish Literacy, says that Ethics From Sinai ³has helped revive and deepen study of the book among traditional Jews.² Ethics From Sinai is a book that can be used by all Jews to strengthen and solidify their moral and ethical values.
Andrea
Snyder (Former)
Regional Program Coordinator
The Book of Our Heritage, Eliyahu Kitov The Book of Our Heritage is a Jewish "must have." In three outstanding volumes, Eliyahu Kitov, gives a clear, month-by-month explanation of Judaism. Not only does the book describe holidays and customs, it also gives detailed explanations as to what these customs mean, and offers insights from various commentators throughout Jewish history. On a personal note, I consider The Book of Our Heritage a staple of my Judaic library. I was fortunate to be able to study in Israel for year, and while there, obtained a teachers certificate. One requirement for certification was taking a comprehensive test on the contents of The Book of Our Heritage. Since then, whenever I have a question as to why we have certain customs or what the meaning of a holiday is, the first place i look is in The Book of Our Heritage. I highly recommend The Book of Our Heritage to all Jews. It does not matter what your level of knowledge or observance is, it only matters that you have a desire to know more. This book is a great place to start.
Andrea Snyder
(Former) Regional Program Coordinator
The following books offer excellent overviews of Judaism Please click on the "buy it now" button to see descriptions, pricing, or to order any book! To Be A Jew, by Hayim Halevy Donin A detailed description of Day-to Day Jewish Life.
Jewish
Literacy, by Joseph Teslushkin
Generation to Generation, by Abraham Twerski.
This Is My G-d by Herman Wouk Well known novelist Herman Wouk's reflections on traditional Jewish life. This Is My G-d is the perfect overview of the philosophy and details of Jewish life.
The Book of Our Heritage, Eliyahu Kitov The Book of Our Heritage is a Jewish "must have." In three outstanding volumes, Eliyahu Kitov, gives a clear, month-by-month explanation of Judaism. Not only does the book describe holidays and customs, it also gives detailed explanations as to what these customs mean, and offers insights from various commentators throughout Jewish history. On a personal note, I consider The Book of Our Heritage a staple of my Judaic library. I was fortunate to be able to study in Israel for year, and while there, obtained a teachers certificate. One requirement for certification was taking a comprehensive test on the contents of The Book of Our Heritage. Since then, whenever I have a question as to why we have certain customs or what the meaning of a holiday is, the first place i look is in The Book of Our Heritage. I highly recommend The Book of Our Heritage to all Jews. It does not matter what your level of knowledge or observance is, it only matters that you have a desire to know more. This book is a great place to start.
The following books will help you in your understanding of Judaism and Jewish Law Please click on the "buy it now" button to see descriptions, pricing or to order any book! The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning by Maurice Lamm
Becoming
a Jew by Maurice Lamm
Please click on the "buy it now" button to see descriptions, pricing, or to order any book! The Jewish Way in Love and Marriage by Maruice Lamm
To Raise a Jewish Child by Hayim Halevy Donin
Please click on the "buy it now" button to see descriptions, pricing or to order any book! Hasidic Tales of the Holocaust by Yaffa Eliach
Please click on the "buy it now" button to see pricing, descriptions or to order any book! The Art of Jewish Prayer by Lisa Aiken and Yitzchak Kirzner
To Pray as a Jew by Hayim Halevy Donin
Read any of the following books for some perspectives on Jewish philosophy and thought Please click on the "buy it now" button to see pricing, descriptions or to order any book! Understanding Judaism: The Basics of Deed and Creed by Benjamin Blech
Ethics from Sinai by Irving Bunim -a wide ranging commentary on Pirkel Avot
The Aryeh Kaplan Anthology by Aryeh Kaplan
The
Informed Soul by David Gottlieb Nine Questions People Ask about Judaism by Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin
Teshuvah: A Guide for the Newly Observant Jew by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
Please click on the "buy it now" button to see pricing, descriptions or to order any book! The Thirteen Petalled Rose by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
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