{"product_id":"essentials-of-judaism","title":"ESSENTIALS OF JUDAISM","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Rabbi Chaim Iram\u003cbr\u003eRabbi Chashi Freedman, editor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeword by Professor Benjamin Ish-Shalom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eEssentials of Judaism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e provides access to an entire Jewish world in a single volume. For those interested in discovering the deep richness of Jewish heritage, this new work focuses on the central themes and beliefs of Judaism while delving into relevant and meaningful details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWritten in clear, user-friendly language and accompanied by color illustrations, \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Judaism\u003c\/i\u003e explores the story of the Jewish people over the millennia. Covering topics found in the Torah (Bible), Jewish history, faith, philosophy, Halacha (Jewish law) and its meaning, as well as Jewish customs and lifestyles, this volume discusses sensitive – even controversial – issues with care and respect. It presents the complexity and diversity of views and approaches (\u003ci\u003enetivim\u003c\/i\u003e) to many topics  relevant to the modern reader.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis book was produced by the team at NATIV – the National Center for Identity and Conversion in Israel – and reflects NATIV’s inclusive educational approach and outlook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"right\" dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"LTR\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eEssentials of Judaism\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable presentation of authentic Judaism for today’s world. It is invaluable for anyone interested in a concise, clear, organized guide to traditional Jewish life.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"LTR\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e–Rabbi Michael Whitman, Senior Rabbi of ADATH Congregation, Hampstead, Quebec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eRabbi Chaim Iram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e holds rabbinical ordination and certification as a \u003ci\u003edayan \u003c\/i\u003e(religious judge) from the Eretz Hemdah and Harry Fischel Institutes. Involved in conversion for over thirty years, Rabbi Iram served as the deputy head of the Israeli conversion courts. He taught at NATIV and later served as its director. Rabbi Iram serves as the rabbi of Elazar in Gush Etzion and is an international consultant and speaker on Jewish topics and programs. He is a graduate of Netiv Meir and Yeshivat Or Etzion, and served in the infantry with the IDF \u003ci\u003ehesder\u003c\/i\u003e program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAbout the Editor: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eRabbi Chashi Freedman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the Director of Education at NATIV. Born and raised in New York, Rabbi Freedman moved to Israel as a lone soldier in 1982 and served as a sergeant in the Paratrooper Brigade. He holds a B.A. in Talmud and an M.A. in Jewish Education, along with rabbinic ordination and teacher certification. Rabbi Freedman served as a congregational rabbi in Palm Springs, Coordinator of Jewish Thought and Identity at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, and Director of the Yachad Jewish Leadership Program. He has been involved in many pluralistic dialogue initiatives among different sectors of Israeli society, is a recipient of the Avi Chai Foundation Sabbatical Prize, and has lectured widely on Jewish and Israeli topics in Israel, the United States, and Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ktav Publishing House ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67755243897075,"sku":"KT-EOJ","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/3908\/9824\/files\/essentials-3D-low-2.jpg?v=1792052956","url":"https:\/\/ktav.com\/products\/essentials-of-judaism","provider":"Ktav Publishing House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}