How to Be an Extremely Reform Jew

By David M. Bader

Book Overview

Extremely Reform Judaism is one of the world's fastest growing denominations and also its most misunderstood-ever since the ancient forefathers first lifted their eyes to God to ask, "Why can't we have a Christmas Tree?"

How to Be an Extremely Reform Jew pokes irreverent yet good-natured fun its subject, with chapters on the mandatory and optional Extremely Reform Jewish holidays; maintaining the Extremely Reform Jewish home; diaspora travel tips; Extremely Reform rites of passage (circumcision, bar mitzvah, intermarriage); and how to deprogram your Extremely Reform child after he has joined a religious cult.

Highlights include "The Ten Suggestions"; a "Feast and Fast Yo-Yo Diet Guide to Jewish Holidays"; and "Glengarry Glen Purim, a David Mamet Purim Play."

This humorous illustrated guide contains numerous quotations from ancient Extremely Reform Jewish texts, such as, "He who gives a coin to the poor is rewarded with six blessings, but he who makes a pledge to charity receives a free tote bag," and, "Thou shalt not stand outside the synagogue on the High Holy Days scalping thy tickets to the services."

First published by Avon Books in 1994, the new edition preserves the content of the original in fresh paperback and ebook formats. It's an ideal gift for Hanukkah or any occasion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1495369161
• ISBN13: 9781495369162
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Let's convert to this religion :)

This book is one of the funniest books I have read. I have tested this book on both Jews and non Jews, and they all laughed themselves to a near death experience ...I have got so much laughters out of it, I'm considering conversion :)

Great, very funny

This book has everything an extremely reformed jew needs to be. It is extremely funny and even if your not a reformed jew or not a jew at all, you'll laugh untill you can't laugh anymore. I recomend this book to everyone

Hilarious

My wife and I laughed ourselves silly. The fact that we are of the persuasion of the the book's title probably has a little to do with this, but anyone would enjoy this book. Even (especially) if you happen to already be a reform Jew, don't pass this little book up.

This book is like an old friend.

This book is like an old friend. I bought it last year during the holiday season to give to friends and it was a success so I am doing it again. It;s a great gift. Don't forget to read it yoursefl.

Funny, on target. Gave me a name for what I am. I loved it!

I've been extremely reform for years, but until I found this book I didn't know what to call myself. Now that I know, I'll probably start to feel guilty and terrible. As soon as I stop laughing. This is one of the funniest books I have ever read. I wish it were longer.