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61) Judaism
Author
Series
Publisher
DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop!
Pub. Date
[2024]
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...
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Today, many Jewish Americans are embracing a dual religious identity, practicing Buddhism while also staying connected to their Jewish roots... Sigalow explores how Jewish American Buddhists experience their dual religious identities... American JewBu highlights the leading role that American Jews have played in the popularization of meditation and mindfulness in the United States, and the profound impact that these two venerable traditions have...
Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Zionism began as a movement full of contradictions, between a pull to the past and a desire to forge a new future. Israel has become a place of fragmentation, between those who sanctify religious tradition and those who wish to escape its grasp. Now, a new middle ground is emerging between religious and secular Jews who want to engage with their heritage—without being restricted by it or losing it completely. In this incisive book, acclaimed author...
Author
Publisher
Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Some people seek. Jews question. And to answer their questions comes The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia, a bible of Judaism that, in its deeply knowing and highly entertaining way, reflects the diverse and at times irascible tribe who identify as Jewish, or Jewish, or, in the case of future converts and/or spouses, Jewcurious. Here is a popcultural guide to all the many, many aspects and delights of "being Jewish," created by the hosts of the most popular...
Author
Publisher
Jason Aronson
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
For those seeking to learn more about Jewish celebrations. Intended for the reader who has no prior knowledge about the Jewish holidays as well as the reader who knows the basics about the holidays but wants to understand them on a deeper level, Axelrod's book takes a humorous, light-hearted look at the eleven most important Jewish holidays. Instead of simply explaining that Jews are obligated to observe in a certain way because of a biblical text,...
Author
Publisher
Howard Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
According to ancient tradition, Moses received the Sabbath as the fourth of the Ten Commandments at Mt. Sinai. In this book, Lieberman offers the gift of Sabbath observance--a gift that has anchored, ordered, and inspired his life--to readers of all faiths. (Motivation)
Publisher
SND Films
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Six remarkable stories of survival from eyewitnesses of Nazi atrocities during World War II, brought to life for through animation. Official Selection at the **Sheffield Documentary Festival.** Official Selection at the **Annecy Animation Festival.**
74) Kabbalah Me
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Kabbalah Me is a personal journey into the esoteric spiritual phenomenon known as Kabbalah. Throughout history, Kabbalah was studied by only the most holy Talmud scholars. The misinformation, innuendo and prohibition surrounding Kabbalah kept its wisdom from most Jews; many were even unaware of its existence. In Kabbalah Me, director Steven Bram embarks on a spiritual investigation that leads him to reunite with the Hasidic branch of his family and...
75) Regina
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Diana Groó's documentary tells the story of Regina Jonas (1902-1944) a strong woman, who made history by becoming the first properly ordained woman rabbi in the world.The daughter of an Orthodox Jewish peddler, Jonas grew up in Berlin's slum, studied at the liberal Hochschulefür die Wissenschaft des Judentums (College for the Scientific Study of Judaism) beginning in 1924,and was ordained in 1935. At age 37, she met the love of her life, Rabbi Josef...
Publisher
Judith Wechsler
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Nahum N. Glatzer (1903-1990), was a noted Judaic scholar who exemplified scholarly integrity and the revivification of Judaic studies in a time of exile. The film explores the context of German-Jewish learning in which he developed and the theological, literary and philosophical worlds to which he contributed. A foremost disciple of the philosopher Franz Rosenzweig, Glatzer succeeded Martin Buber at the University of Frankfurt in the sole position...
Publisher
MulticomTV
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
Description
This documentary examines the conditions for Jewish refugees after World War II, from their aspirations to emigrate to the reality of continued antisemitism. Academy Awards: Best Documentary, Features - Winner (Marvin Hier, Richard Trank); Sundance Film Festival: Grand Jury Price - Documentary Nominee (Mark Jonathan Harris); Awards Circuit Community Awards: ACCA - Best Documentary Feature Nominee; Chicago International Film Festival: Gold Hugo - Winner...
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