The Underlying Creed * The Cornerstones of Judaism * Halakla: The Jewish Way * The Reasons for the Commandments The Daily Way of Life * Kindness: A Means and an End * The Sabbath: An Island in Time * The Dietary Laws: A Diet for the Soul * Family Life: A Key to Happiness * Signs of the Covenant: Love and Reverence * The Synagogue: Where Jews Assemble The Special Occasions of the Year * The Major Festivals * Passover * Shavuot * The Days of Awe * Succot * The Post-Biblical Holidays and Fast Days The Special Occaisions of Life * Adoption and Conversion * Bar-Mitzvah and Bat-Mitzvah * Marriage * Divorce Proceedings * Death and Mourning
Hayim Halevy Donin established himself as an incomparable teacher and interpreter of Jewish law and practice through his classic book To Be a Jew. For twenty years he was Rabbi of Congregation B'nai David in Southfield, Michigan, where he was also Adjunct Professor of Judaic Studies at the University of Detroit. Rabbi Donin held a Ph.D. in Education and was also the founder and president of the Akiva Hebrew Day School in Detroit.
"A clear, concise, and cogent introduction to an exciting, vibrant,
and dynamic tradition, helpful for newcomer and old-timer
alike."--Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter, University Professor of Jewish
History and Jewish Thought and Senior Scholar at the Center for the
Jewish Future at Yeshiva University
"Both highly informative and inspiring. The eloquence of his
presentation will guide and direct both Jew and non-Jew to the
major texts that are at the foundation of Jewish life. Though
written from modern Orthodox point of view, this book is
indispensable to those committed to the Conservative and Reform
versions of Judaism."--Dr. Benjamin Z. Kreitman, founder of Masorti
Olami, the World Council of Conservative/Masorti Synagogues
"For a general discussion of Jewish living, To Be a Jew is
unexcelled. It is comprehensive and clear."--Ruth Frank and William
Wollheim, The Book of Jewish Books
"Rabbi Donin has, in a clear, concise, and easy to read manner,
revealed the basic laws, customs, and guiding principles of Judaism
to vast audiences. I have personally given away hundreds of copies
as gifts and enthusiastically welcome its reprinting."--Rabbi
Steven Dworkin, former executive vice president, Rabbinical Council
of America
"The republication of To Be a Jew is an occasion to celebrate. In
this masterful book, the late Rabbi Donin meticulously and
painstakingly collected, classified, and analyzed a multitude of
Halakhot that are relevant to the life cycle of every Jew. The
author succeeded in integrating a vast array of seeming
minutia--behavioral Halakhot--into an uplifting symphony where 'all
my bones' explode in a song of gratitude to the Ribbono Shel
Olam."
"Without a doubt, To Be a Jew is one of the all time great
introductions to Judaism and is always on my short list of
recommended books."
--Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald, National Jewish Outreach Program
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