Judaism For Dummies

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Judaism isn’t a race or even a particular culture or ethnic group. There are about 13 or 14 million Jews spread around the world, including about 6 million in the United States and about 5 million in Israel – so Judaism clearly isn’t “a nation.” So what <i>does</i> it mean to be Jewish? Here are the basics: <ul type="disc"> <li>Being <i>Jewish</i> (being “a <i>Jew</i>”) means you’re a Member of the Tribe (an M-O-T). The tribe started with a couple named Abraham and Sarah about 4,000 years ago, it grew over time, and it’s still here today. You can become part of the Jewish tribe in two ways: By being born to a Jewish mother or joining through a series of rituals (called <i>converting</i>).</li> <li><i>Judaism</i> is a set of beliefs, practices, and ethics based on the Torah. You can practice Judaism and not be Jewish, and you can be a Jew and not practice Judaism.</li> </ul> <p>Whether you're interested in the religion or the spirituality, the culture or the ethnic traditions, <i>Judaism For Dummies</i> explores the full spectrum of Judaism, dipping into the mystical, meditative, and spiritual depth of the faith and the practice. In this warm and welcoming book, you'll find coverage of</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Orthodox Jews and breakaway denominations</li> <li>Judaism as a daily practice</li> <li>The food and fabric of Judaism</li> <li>Jewish wedding ceremonies</li> <li>Celebrations and holy days</li> <li>4,000 years of pain, sadness, triumph, and joy</li> <li>Great Jewish thinkers and historical celebrities</li> </ul> <p>Jews have long spread out to the corners of the world, so there are significant Jewish communities on many continents. <i>Judaism For Dummies</i> offers a glimpse into the rituals, ideas, and terms that are woven into the history and everyday lives of Jewish people as near as our own neighborhoods and as far-reaching as across the world.</p>