Volume 1: You Shall Be Holy is a discussion of personal character and integrity. Telushkin offers hundreds of examples from the Torah, the Talmud, rabbinic commentaries and contemporary stories to illustrate how ethical teachings can affect our daily behavior. Subjects include: gratitude, good manners, criticism, anger, hatred, forgiveness, gossip and so much more.

A comprehensive study of the biblically Hebraic concept of blessing. While the world in general and the church in particular have been preoccupied with curses and bad news, God has forever focused on confirming his covenantal blessings and good news to all humanity.

In this fascinating book, the Chofetz Chaim's teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings. As an added feature, the book includes anecdotes from his personal life, and a comprehensive overview as well as practical strategies for guarding our speech. Few books are as valuable day in, day out. Try it and become a better, happier person.

“To Your Jewish roots.” A beautiful work of art that introduces the non-Jew to Jewish traditions and way of life. With games, recipes and just good clean fun, this book is sure to open the eyes of your understanding concerning the Jewish roots of Christianity.

This book summarizes the wisdom of the rabbinic sages on the dominant themes of Judaism: the doctrine of God; God and the universe; the soul and its destiny; prophecy and revelation; physical life; moral life and social living; law, ethics and jurisprudence; legends and folk traditions; the Messiah and the world to come.

This provocative look at the modern home offers clear answers for families in crisis and for those who want to restore their families to biblical foundations. The Christian family was always designed by God to be the center for spiritual growth and maturity, a place of sanctity and security, a temple in miniature.

The temple menorah did much more than provide light in the temple, as you will see in this book. The symbolism of it and its importance in our lives today are presented in this masterfully written book in the Living Emblems series.

A guide for couples where one is Jewish and the other is Christian. This book will give a biblical overview of intermarriage as well as a classic and modern approach to intermarriage. It will help decide which holidays to follow and how you can worship as a family. This gives options for resolving intermarriage dilemmas.

The main part of the book is devoted to the Talmudic and Midrashic literature in the light of contemporary rabbinic research. The appendix includes a new section on electronic resources for the study of the Talmud and Midrash. The result is a comprehensive work of reference that no student of rabbinic’s can afford to be without.

Each symbol, the menorah, shofar, mezuzah; all of these are carefully examined and their history given in this timeless book. It will show their significance, not only in light of Judaism, but in the Christian believer as well.

In the first century of the Common Era, tens of thousands of Jewish people followed Yeshua (Jesus), believing him to be the promised Messiah of Israel. they didn't renounce their heritage, their customs, nor their people. they remained Jews. Two thousand years later, hundreds of thousands of Jewish people follow Yeshuha, also believing he was the Messiah. They, too, have not renounced their heritage, customs, nor their people. Messianic Judaism is the modern movement that is bringing it all together, for Jews and non-Jews.

For almost 2,000 years, Christians have been sold the anti-Semitic, anti-Judaism lie and now the time has come to know the truth. This book will set the record straight and will help you discover the richness of Christianity’s Jewish Roots.

Based on this vast body of literature, Neusner tries here "to clarify important traits of rabbinic Judaism that enrich the study of the New Testament." He draws upon 40 years' worth of questions that he has encountered while lecturing in non-Jewish colleges, universities and seminaries. For each question, Neusner not only offers his answer but also provides the sources in rabbinic Judaism that amplify and support his response. Neusner begins by defining rabbinic Judaism and ends by examining its relationship to Christianity. Along the way, he addresses the theology of rabbinic Judaism, which includes fascinating discussions of God, Israel, gentiles, suffering, resurrection, sin, repentance, atonement, Messiah and the hereafter. Designed for thoughtful Christians, this book will also appeal to Jews who wish to learn more about the foundations of their religion.

This book challenges every Christian to re-evaluate their traditional beliefs. It answers questions like, “Does the Law of Moses remain in force today?” and “Is the Church anti-Semitic?” A must read for believers.

Many people have to read something in order for them to go to sleep at night. What better literature to read then a small section of the weekly Torah portion just before drifting off to sleep. This book divides the weekly Torah reading up and includes commentary by the sages after each portion.

The book of blessings gives full instructions on being able to place God’s name on the blessed, and gives blessings for specific occasions. Each blessing is accompanied by history and explanation of its purposes.

You know that Judaism began with Abraham and that Moses led the children out of slavery in Egypt. But when it comes to knowing who Elijah, Esther, and Judah Maccabee were, and their significance to Judaism, you feel like you've been wandering in the desert for 40 years. Don't feel Jewish guilt just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jewish History and Culture provides you with a complete, authoritative account of the Jewish people--from Abraham, Moses, and King David to Golda Meir, Menachem Begin, and Yitzhak Rabin.

You know Judaism predates Christianity and remains one of the world-s most practiced religions. However, the ideals and ethics expressed in such texts as the Talmud and the Kabbalah may not seem as accessible as the stories of the Jews in the Bible, and you-re intimidated at the thought of exploring these ancient texts. Discover their wisdom without learning Hebrew! The Complete Idiot-s Guide- to Jewish Spirituality and Mysticism will show you exactly where the spiritual side of Judaism originated. In this Complete Idiot-s Guide-, you get: -- The four goals of Jewish mystical thought: to understand ourselves on a deeper level; to understand the universeon a deeper level; to improve our character; and to understand the mind of God.--Life lessons found in the Biblical stories of Noah, Abraham, and Isaac.--The historical significance of the Exodus story and the role Moses played as a Jewish leader.--Important passages from the Bible and Talmud-fully explained.

This second edition gives simple explanations of the major beliefs of the Jewish people, as well as, an enlightenment of Jewish customs, laws and traditions. This book offers basic details in an easy to understand format.

This book is a collection of essays that explore Messianic Judaism to its fullest. Topics range form Messianic Jewish theology to practical matters for Messianic Jews and non-Jews in modern times.

This book presents an in-depth look at the tallit – what it represents and its purpose in the lives of Jews and Christians alike. Revealing the Jewishness of Jesus, this book is truly astounding.

Have you ever asked or been asked a question like, “Why are shrimp and lobster not Kosher?” If you have, then this book is for you. Answering questions like this and many, many more, it is truly a complete guide for not only understanding that Judaism is a religion, but also a way of life.

A new translation of the Oral Torah that is as close to the original Hebrew as possible. The easy to read English version presents the first six divisions of the Mishna.

Answering even more questions than its former, this book is another wealth of information into the who, what, when, how and why of Judaism. An excellent companion to the first Jewish Book of Why, this will definitely span your horizons in the Jewish way of life.

Extends the discussion of Jewish observances and customs and offers furthers suggestions on how to go about making them part of modern life.

The Talmud is one of the most important holy books of the Hebrew religion and of the world. No English translation of the book existed until the author presented this work. To this day, very little of the actual text seems available in English -- although we find many interpretive commentaries on what it is supposed to mean. The Talmud has a reputation for being long and difficult to digest, but Polano has taken what he believes to be the best material and put it into extremely readable form. As far as holy books of the world are concerned, it is on par with The Koran, The Bhagavad-Gita and, of course, The Bible, in importance. This clearly written edition will allow many to experience The Talmud who may have otherwise not had the chance.

Translated from Hebrew to English, this two-volume set provides explanations of the laws in the Mishna, all six divisions, as well as explanations of laws not included in the Mishna. Volume one includes the order of agriculture, order of appointed time and the order of women. Volume two covers the order of damages, the order of holy things and the order of purities.

This book will present a whole new meaning to the Hebrew alphabet. It will show you that from every aspect, these letters are truly alive and they are so much more than a language of people – they are the language of God Himself.

First published in 1972, the book still stands as a reliable, practical and versatile resource for everyone from young girls preparing for bat mitzvah to old men returning to their spiritual roots. The book begins with an overview of Judaism's basic credo (including chapters on Israel's people, land, God, and Torah), moves on to describe the laws governing Jews' daily lives, the Jewish calendar, and "The Special Occasions of Life" from birth to death and mourning. One great strength of To Be a Jew is its blending of folk wisdom and scholarly learning. Rabbi Donin not only describes what right belief and righteous action look like but provides a rationale for these observances that engages and embraces the basic conditions of modern life.

Why do Jews pray? What is the role of prayer in their lives as moral and ethical beings? From the simplest details of how to comport oneself on entering a synagogue to the most profound and moving comments on the prayers themselves.

This book provides vivid images of a rich biblically Hebraic tradition on Jewish traditions about the mantle that Jesus wore. As well as, the powerful images associated with the hem of the garment and why the sick wanted to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment. It also gives lessons for Christians from Jewish prayers and blessings.

Formerly entitled Prayerfully Yours, this book explores the underlying themes and meaning of prayer: What is it? How should we do it? How can we internalize it? The author also explains the text and purpose of many of the most familiar prayers and the structure of the siddur.

Schoen begins his guidebook with a clear explanation of the streams of Judaism: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist. He then discusses what goes on inside the synagogue, followed by an examination of the Jewish holidays. The final sections deal with Jewish life cycle events, home life and beliefs and Judaism in the world. The book concludes with a plea for inter-faith cooperation. What is truly remarkable about this compendium is its thoroughness and lucidity. Schoen manages to touch briefly on practically all aspects of Judaism-from Israel, the Holocaust and anti-Semitism to the role of women, Jewish symbols, Jewish art and appropriate behavior at a bar or bat mitzvah, Jewish weddings and Jewish funerals.