{"product_id":"9781119643074","title":"Judaism For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour plain-English guide to Judaism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're interested in the religion or the spirituality, the culture or the ethnic traditions, \u003ci\u003eJudaism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explores the full spectrum of Judaism, dipping into the mystical, meditative, and spiritual depth of the faith and the practice. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this warm and welcoming book, you'll find coverage of: Orthodox Jews and breakaway denominations; Judaism as a daily practice; the food and fabric of Judaism; Jewish wedding ceremonies; celebrations and holy days; 4,000 years of pain, sadness, triumph, and joy; great Jewish thinkers and historical celebrities; and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdates to the \"recent history\" section with discussions of what has happened in the first decade of the twenty-first century including: the expansion of orthodox political power in Israel; expansion of interfaith work; unfortunate recent anti-Semitic events; and other news\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded coverage of Jewish mysticism and meditation, which has become increasingly popular in recent years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew coverage on Jewish views of morality, including birth control, homosexuality, and environmental concerns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRevised recipes for traditional Jewish cooking, updated key vocabulary, and Yiddish phrases everyone should know\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eJews have long spread out to the corners of the world, so there are significant Jewish communities on many continents. \u003ci\u003eJudaism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers a glimpse into the rituals, ideas, and terms that are woven into the history and everyday lives of Jewish people as near as our own neighborhoods and as far-reaching as across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJudaism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (9781119643074) was previously published as \u003ci\u003eJudaism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (9781118407516). While this version features a new \u003ci\u003eDummies\u003c\/i\u003e cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley, John \u0026 Sons, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031713399024,"sku":"9781119643074","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781119643074_p0.jpg?v=1763697074","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781119643074","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}