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Jewish Learning
It's not easy to know where to begin. The classical texts can be
difficult, and your children's Sunday school texts not deep enough.
These books give good introductions to various topics in Jewish
learning.
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Jewish
Literacy : The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion,
Its People and Its History
by Joseph Telushkin
A one-volume encyclopedia about Judaism from ancient times to the
present. This is a handy book to have around the house.
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Words
That Hurt, Words That Heal : How to Choose Words Wisely and Well
by Joseph Telushkin
This is one of the most accessible books on lashon
hara, malicious speech, available in English. While other
books lean more heavily on Jewish law, Telushkin concentrates more
on practical approaches to avoiding hurtful speech in modern life.
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Swimming
in the Sea of Talmud : Lessons for Everyday Living
by Michael Katz, Gershon Schwartz
Sure, you've heard about the Talmud, but have you ever studied
it? This book presents excerpts from the Talmud in short accessible
and relevant chunks. If you've ever wanted to dip a toe into the sea
of Talmud, this is the book to use.
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Saving
the World Entire : And 100 Other Beloved Parables from the Talmud
by Bradley N. Bleefeld, Robert L. Shook
Interspersed among the halachah, Jewish law, in the Talmud
are hundreds of stories, legends, and tales. This book collects some
of the most well known stories from the Talmud. While not an introduction
to the Talmud per se, this book captures some of what makes studying
Talmud a pleasure.
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