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The Jewish Book of Why (Abridged) Audiobook

By: Alfred J. Kolatch
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Read By: Eli Wallach Publisher: Highbridge Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 1999 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781598872552
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Total Audiobook Chapters:

12

Longest Chapter Length:

43:31 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

25:04 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

39:41 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

2

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Find answers to your most frequently asked questions about Jewish faith, worship, culture, and customs in this fascinating best seller.

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"Very good. My only complaint is that I do not speak hebrew, and I have the impression that would help. I am reading the second book now tho. It was not that much of a deterrent to no know the language. I am Jewish and I like having the historical reference to WHY "

— Karyn (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " All the things you wanted to ask a Jewish person but were afraid to ask. It's especially helpful as a cultural perspective. "

    — Marianne, 9/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've read this four times now...every time I do, I learn something. "

    — Amanda, 4/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Endlessly fascinating tidbits for the perpetually fascinated. "

    — Michelle, 2/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Answers just about any question about Judaism. Love it. "

    — Jewcygirl, 12/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " More than I probably ever needed to know about things like the blue thread in a talit (which I thought was a tallis, but whatever). Judaism is so interesting. This book is a Q & A--a little repetitive if you actually read it straight through, but not a bad resource. "

    — Kim, 8/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " the book my rabbi gave me on bat mitzvah, the book he gave to my brother on his bar mitzvah.... both copies yet to be read all the way through "

    — Bari, 7/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good. My only complaint is that I do not speak hebrew, and I have the impression that would help. I am reading the second book now tho. It was not that much of a deterrent to no know the language. I am Jewish and I like having the historical reference to WHY "

    — Karyn, 4/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I pick this up whenever I have a question. I've read the whole chapter on death and burial customs. It's very interesting! "

    — Michelle, 11/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am reading this now. Just to find out why they do and believe as they do. "

    — Sharon, 11/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Most any questions you have about Judaism can be answered in this book. "

    — Brianna, 8/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I am still reading this book but i really has great facts about judisum "

    — Zmira, 7/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " More than I probably ever needed to know about things like the blue thread in a talit (which I thought was a tallis, but whatever). Judaism is so interesting. This book is a Q & A--a little repetitive if you actually read it straight through, but not a bad resource. "

    — Kim, 6/27/2009
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I am still reading this book but i really has great facts about judisum "

    — Zmira, 6/12/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I pick this up whenever I have a question. I've read the whole chapter on death and burial customs. It's very interesting! "

    — Michelle, 6/6/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am reading this now. Just to find out why they do and believe as they do. "

    — Sharon, 2/27/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've read this four times now...every time I do, I learn something. "

    — Amanda, 1/11/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Answers just about any question about Judaism. Love it. "

    — Jewcygirl, 10/3/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " the book my rabbi gave me on bat mitzvah, the book he gave to my brother on his bar mitzvah.... both copies yet to be read all the way through "

    — Bari, 1/9/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " All the things you wanted to ask a Jewish person but were afraid to ask. It's especially helpful as a cultural perspective. "

    — Marianne, 11/11/2007
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Most any questions you have about Judaism can be answered in this book. "

    — Brianna, 7/18/2007

About Alfred J. Kolatch

Alfred J. Kolatch is a graduate of the Teacher’s Institute of Yeshiva University and its College of Liberal Arts and is an ordained rabbi in the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He is the author of numerous books, including The Jewish Home Advisor.

About Eli Wallach

Eli Wallach’s acting career has spanned more than six decades. Among his most famous roles are Calvera in The Magnificent Seven, Guido in The Misfits, and Tuco in The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Throughout his career he has received BAFTA Awards, Tony Awards, and Emmy Awards, as well an Honorary Academy Award.