Table of Contents

• : 1. Approaching Judaism
• : 2. The roots of belief and practice - the Bible
• : 3. The chain of tradition - the Talmud
• : 4. Orthodox Judaism
• : 5. Non-Orthodox Judaism
• : 6. Food laws
• : 7. Life and death matters
• : 8. Jewish education
• : 9. Marriage
• : 10. Prayer
• : 11. The Synagogue
• : 12. The Sabbath
• : 13. The rhythm of the year - festivals and fasts
• : 14. The pilgrim festivals
• : 15. The New Year and the Day of Atonement
• : 16. The Holocaust
• : 17. Israel
• : Taking it further

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Judaism - an Introduction is a comprehensive guide to the beliefs and practices of the Jewish faith.

About the Author

C.M. HOFFMAN is a lecturer in religious studies and the author of several books on Judaism. JONATHAN GORSKY is the consultant for this book. He is an Orthodox Jew and the educational advisor for the Council of Christians and Jews.