Publisher Description
Widely recognized as one of the most respected and indispensable reference books on Jewish life, culture, tradition, and religion, Jewish Literacy covers every essential aspect of the Jewish people and Judaism. Rabbi Telushkin discusses everything from the Jewish Bible and Talmud to Jewish notions of ethics to antisemitism and the Holocaust; from the history of Jews around the world to Zionism and the politics of a Jewish state; from the significance of religious traditions and holidays to how they are practiced in daily life. Whether you want to know more about Judaism in general or have specific questions you'd like answered, Jewish Literacy is sure to contain the information you need.
Rabbi Telushkin's expert knowledge of Judaism makes the updated and revised edition of Jewish Literacy an invaluable reference. A comprehensive yet thoroughly accessible resource for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of Judaism, Jewish Literacy is a must for every Jewish home.
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About Joseph Telushkin
Joseph Telushkin is the author of numerous books, including A Code of Jewish Ethics, Biblical Literacy, and Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know about the Jewish Religion, Its People, and Its History. His 2014 book Rebbe was a New York Times bestseller. He was named by Talk magazine as one of the fifty best speakers in the United States. His book, Words That Hurt, Words That Heal, became the motivating force behind Senators Joseph Lieberman and Connie Mack’s Senate resolution to establish a National Speak No Evil Day.
About Josh Bloomberg
Josh Bloomberg, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a trained professional actor with extensive audiobook experience as a director and narrator. Having worked with some of the biggest publishers in the audiobook industry, he is used to performing at high standards. He speaks English, French, and Hebrew fluently and is a member of the Audio Publishers Association. He also records his voice for commercial spots and other types of voice-over. In his spare time, he loves making homemade almond milk.