The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Judaism

One of the Guides' most popular religion titles, Understanding Judaism covers:

• The major denominations of Judaism and how modern times have changed them
• A history, from ancient times to current events
• Threats to the religion; Israel and anti-Zionism; anti-Semitism
• New concerns for the 21st century, and much more.

From the Torah to the holidays, this reference provides a fascinating introduction to the practices of this rich and ancient religion.

One of the Guides' most popular religion titles, Understanding Judaism covers:

- The major denominations of Judaism and how modern times have changed them
- A history, from ancient times to current events
- Threats to the religion; Israel and anti-Zionism; anti-Semitism
- New concerns for the 21st century, and much more.

Understanding Judaism, its roots, its beliefs, and its traditions is crucial to understanding its people and its leaders. And, in light of current world events, this understanding is more important now than ever before

About the Author:
Rabbi Benjamin Blech, a tenth-generation rabbi, is a nationally-recognized educator, religious leader, author, and lecturer. He is the author of seven books, including The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Jewish History and Culture and The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Learning Yiddish, as well as associate professor of Talmud at Yeshiva University in New York City and Rabbi Emeritus of Young Israel of Oceanside congregation in Oceanside, New York.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech, a tenth generation rabbi, is a national recognized educator, religious leader, author, and lecturer. He is associate professor of Talmud at Yeshiva University in New York City and rabbi emeritus of the Young Israel of Oceanside congregation in Oceanside, New York. The author of Understanding Judaism, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jewish History and Culture, The Complete Meshugener's Guide to Yiddish, and many other books, Rabbi Blech has appeared frequently on national television and has written for a host of national magazines and scholarly journals. He resides in New York City.