Explaining Reform Judaism

By Naomi Patz, Eugene B. Borowitz, Behrman House

Book Overview

An authoritative presentation of the fundamental history, beliefs, and goals of Reform Judaism in one compact volume. The book explains the main ideas and rules of Reform Judaism and shows how it's different from and similar to other types of Judaism. Overall, this book helps readers understand what Reform Judaism is all about and its role in the Jewish community now and in the future.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087441394X
• ISBN13: 9780874413946
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Behrman House Publishing
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 11 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 8

Customer Reviews

Extraordinary work, explaining the real meaning of Judaism

I borrowed this book in a public library. Had no big hopes, but was curious. How wrong I was. I practically devoured it after reading a few pages. Rabbi Borowitz has the special talent of knowing how to explain in simple words very complicated philosophical concepts of Judaism. Besides he does it in such a candid manner that my eyes went wet several times. Believe me, if you want your child to understand the essence of Judaism, this the book to give him/her as a gift. The title is a bit misleading, no matter which is your denomination - Reform, Conservative or Orthodox, even if Christian, this book will bring you the warmth of real "menchlichkeit" - how to become a decent human being.