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Written for the educated, skeptical, searching Jew, and for the non-Jew who wants to understand the meaning of Judaism, this thought-provoking book has become a widely-read introduction to the oldest living religion, consisely and engagingly presenting Judaism as the rational, moral alternative for contemporary man.
List of contents
ContentsForeword, by Herman Wouk
Preface, by Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin
Question 1. Can One Doubt God's Existence and Still Be a Good Jew?
Question 2. Why Do We Need Organized Religion or Jewish Laws -- Isn't It Enough to Be a Good Person?
Question 3. If Judaism Is Supposed to Make People Better, How Do You Account for Unethical Religious Jews and for Ethical People Who Are Not Religious?
Question 4. How Does Judaism Differ from Christianity, Marxism and Communism, and Humanism?
Question 5. What Is the Jewish Role in the World?
Question 6. Is There a Difference Between Anti-Zionism and Anti-Semitism?
Question 7. Why Are So Many Young Jews Alienated from Judaism and the Jewish People?
Question 8. Why Shouldn't I Intermarry -- Doesn't Judaism Believe in Universal Brotherhood?
Question 9. How Do I Start Practicing Judaism?
The "Not Yet" Approach
Shabbat Observance
Involvement with Israel
Aid to Soviet Jewry
Lashon Ha-Rah (Gossip When True, Slander When False)
Blessings, Prayers, and
TefiIlin
TzedakaThe Jewish Day School
Learning about Judaism: Recommended Reading
Final Considerations
Appendix
Index
About the author
Dennis Prager, one of America’s most respected thinkers, is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and syndicated columnist. He has written four books, including the #1 bestseller Happiness Is a Serious Problem. He has lectured on all seven continents and may be contacted through his website, DennisPrager.com.
Summary
The classic and essential guide for the educated, skeptical, and searching Jew, or for the non-Jew who wants to understand the meaning of Judaism.
If you have ever wondered what being born Jewish should mean to you; if you want to find out more about the nature of Judaism, or explain it to a friend; if you are thinking about how Judaism can connect with the rest of your life—this is the first book you should own. It poses, and thoughtfully addresses, questions like these:
· Can one doubt God’s existence and still be a good Jew?
· Why do we need organized religion?
· Why shouldn’t I intermarry?
· What is the reason for dietary laws?
· How do I start practicing Judaism?
Concisely and engagingly, authors Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin present Judaism as the rational, moral alternative for contemporary man or woman.
Additional text
Rabbi Paul Kushner (Reform) in The Jewish Week I would suggest that on a single afternoon every rabbi, YMHA director, Jewish college instructor and anyone who has contact with young Jewish adults should set aside throe or four hours and read The Nine Questions People Ask About Judaism. They could then spend the next few decades recommending and quoting hem this excellent book.
