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Book SynopsisAlthough the book has plenty of the "how toof religious practice, Being a Jew is in the end an eloquent reflection on Judaism's deepest theme: living life as a way of serving God.
Trade ReviewIdeal for students, parents, and rabbis, and those who wish to resolve what it means to be a Jew. Judaica News This book is more than a highly readable presentation of the basics of Judaism. It is a provocative and persuasive argument that the true meaning of being a Jew has been obscured for many Jews today as well as a stirring reflection on some of the deepest themes in Jewish practice and belief. Jewish Star A compelling introduction to being a religious Jew. Moment An honest, provocative and important work. Jewish Action For today's generation, this book is a necessary acquisition. Jewish Libraries Newsletter No apologist, and no fan of what he terms the 'halfway affair'of American Judaism, [Kugel] demonstrates the deepest continuities of Jewish history. Economist
