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Donin, Hayim, author.

To be a Jew : a guide to Jewish observance in contemporary life : selected and compiled from the Shulhan arukh and Responsa literature, and providing a rationale for the laws and the traditions / Hayim Halevy Donin ; [with a new foreword by Norman Lamm].

[New York, N.Y.] : BasicBooks, [1991]

©1991

xxi, 338 pages ; 21 cm

This unique treasury of practical information and daily inspiration has long been acknowledged as the classic guide to the traditional Jewish laws and customs as they apply to contemporary Jewish daily life. Features a new introduction by Dr. Norman Lamm, President, Yeshiva University.

Judaism -- Customs and practices.

Jewish way of life.

Judaism Religious life

Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-323) and index.

The Underlying Creed -- Chapter 1. The Cornerstones of Judaism -- Chapter 2. Halakha: The Jewish Way -- Chapter 3. The Reasons for the Commandments -- The Daily Way of Life -- Chapter 4. Kindness: A Means and an End -- Chapter 5. The Sabbath: An Island in Time -- Chapter 6. The Dietary Laws: A Diet for the Soul -- Chapter 7. Family Life: A Key to Happiness -- Chapter 8. Signs of the Covenant: Love and Reverence -- Chapter 9. The Synagogue: Where Jews Assemble -- The Special Occasions of the Year -- Chapter 10. The Major Festivals -- Chapter 11. Passover -- Chapter 12. Shavuot -- Chapter 13. The Days of Awe -- Chapter 14. Succot -- Chapter 15. The Post-Biblical Holidays and Fast Days -- The Special Occasions of Life -- Chapter 16. Birth -- Chapter 17. Adoption and Conversion -- Chapter 18. Bar-Mitzvah and Bat-Mitzvah -- Chapter 19. Marriage -- Chapter 20. Divorce Proceedings -- Chapter 21. Death and Mourning -- Epilogue: The Meaning of Return -- Notes -- Suggestions for Further Reading and Study: A Selected List.

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