Summary: Contains 12 lectures of thirty minutes each, which survey the history, traditions, and practice of Judaism from biblical times to today, with explanations of the major aspects of Jewish culture. Focuses on Judaism from within and how it is understood by its adherents, past and present. Covers topics such as the sacred books of Judaism, modes of worship, the calendar and holidays, and rites of...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: The Teaching Company 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 296 GREBradley, Fleur
Summary: "What are the core teachings and beliefs of Judaism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2022
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Belief BradleyFeldman, Noah
Summary: What does it mean to be a Jew? At a time of worldwide crisis, venerable answers to this question have become unsettled. In To Be a Jew Today, the legal scholar and columnist Noah Feldman draws on a lifelong engagement with his religion to offer a wide-ranging interpretation of Judaism in its current varieties. How do Jews today understand their relationship to God, to Israel, and to each...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 296.3 FELLehman-Wilzig, Tami.
Summary: Recounts Bible stories from the creation to the battles of Joshua with an emphasis on their environmental aspects, and suggests related crafts, recipes, and other activities.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kar-Ben 2011
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Summary: A conservative woman rabbi, who was in the first class of women admitted to the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, counsels readers on how to recognize the legitimacy of their lives and start living a fulfilling existence, in a guide that also describes the inspiration she drew from the loss of her daughter.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harmony Books 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 296.7 LEVHeld, Shai
Summary: "A dramatic misinterpretation of the Jewish tradition has shaped the history of the West: Christianity is the religion of love, and Judaism the religion of law. In the face of centuries of this widespread misrepresentation, Rabbi Shai Held―one of the most important Jewish thinkers in America today―recovers the heart of the Jewish tradition, offering the radical and moving argument that love...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 296.3 HELWieder, Joy Nelkin
Summary: A mouse upsets villagers just before Passover by stealing a crumb of bread from one house and running into another, then brings neighbors together to finish preparing for the holiday. Includes background information about the story and glossary.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday Books for Young Readers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WIEFrankiel, Tamar
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jewish Lights Publishing 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 296.72 FRAKung, Hans
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Publisher / Publication Date: Continuum 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 296 KUNKleiman, Jennifer
Summary: "What are the core teachings and beliefs of Judaism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 45th Parallel Press is an imprint of Cherry Lake Publishing Group 2024
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shambhala 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 296.7 FRAKarabell, Zachary.
Summary: Includes information on Abbasid caliphate, Afghanistan, al Qaeda, Alexandria, Andalusia, Antioch, Arabic language, Armenians, Baghdad, Balkans, Beirut, Berbers, Byzantine Empire, Cairo, Christianity, Christians, Constantinople, Cordoba, Crusades, Damascus, Egypt, England, Europe, Fatimid dynasty, France, Franks, Greek Orthodox Church, ancient Greeks, Habsburgs, Caliph Harun al-Rashid, Hebrew...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 201.5 KARKamenetz, Rodger
Contents: Sparks -- Flames -- Roadblocks -- Heights -- Blessings -- Contact -- The angel of Tibet and the angel of the Jews -- Always remind -- Debating monks and angels -- Shabbat Shalom and Tashe Delek -- Jewish Buddhists, Buddhist Jews -- JUBUs in America -- Tibetan intellectuals, Tibetan orphans -- An interview with the oracle -- Secret doors -- Tantra and Kabbalah -- Survival strategies -- One last...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 296.3 KAMMochkofsky, Graciela
Summary: "The remarkable true story of how one Peruvian carpenter led hundreds of Catholics to Judaism, sparking a pilgrimage from the Andes to Israel and inspiring a wave of emerging Latin American Jewish communities"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 VILLANUEVA, SEGUNDO MOCNathan, Joan
Summary: "In Jewish tradition, holidays are a time for family and feasting, and for Joan Nathan, nothing embodies the holiday spirit more than cooking delicious festive favorites with friends and loved ones. When her own children were young, Nathan published the first version of this book, which covers nine Jewish holidays and includes step-by-step instructions for kids and their families to prepare...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2025
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Summary: Leelee and her dog perform mitzvahs around the house to get ready for Shabbat.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BABLehman-Wilzig, Tami
Summary: Every Shabbat, Jacob and Soosie the horse set out to deliver Ezra and Esther's delicious challahs to their Jerusalem neighbors. But what happens when Jacob is sick? Will everyone get their challah in time for Shabbat? This heartwarming story highlights the friendship between a boy and a horse. Charming illustrations capture early twentieth century Jerusalem and its diverse residents from all...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kalaniot Books, an imprint of Endless Mountains Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LEHBoxer, Elisa
Summary: "The nonfiction story of how the official White House menorah came to be"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rocky Pond Books 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Explores the nature of Islam and unfolds many of its inner-dimensions. It dispels many myths and discusses contributions to science and math.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 297 LEGSummary: "This guide offers ways for families to celebrate the new Jewish year at home. Because each family is unique, the guide is designed so you can choose those parts that meet the needs and interestes of your family. Each section is devoted to a different holiday, presenting tips on preparing for the holiday and ideas for celebrating as a family" -- Page 3.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Religion RachlinAkyol, Mustafa
Summary: Looks at the Islamic view of Jesus, exploring its origins in the seventh century and how it relates to the views of the Jews and Christians of the day.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martins Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 297 AKYFrymer-Kensky, Tikva Simone.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead books 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 296.72 FRYHeschel, Abraham Joshua
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus & Giroux 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 296 HESWolpe, David J.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 1999