The Illustrated Book of Jewish Knowledge by Edith Tarcov is a comprehensive guide to Judaism and Jewish culture. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of Jewish life, including history, holidays, customs, beliefs, and practices. Each chapter is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that bring the topics to life.The book begins with an overview of Jewish history, from the ancient Israelites to modern times. It then explores the various branches of Judaism, including Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and ...
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The Illustrated Book of Jewish Knowledge by Edith Tarcov is a comprehensive guide to Judaism and Jewish culture. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of Jewish life, including history, holidays, customs, beliefs, and practices. Each chapter is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that bring the topics to life.The book begins with an overview of Jewish history, from the ancient Israelites to modern times. It then explores the various branches of Judaism, including Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist. The book also covers Jewish holidays and rituals, such as Shabbat, Passover, and Hanukkah.In addition to religious topics, The Illustrated Book of Jewish Knowledge also delves into Jewish culture and traditions. It includes sections on Jewish food, music, art, literature, and film. The book also explores the contributions of Jews to science, medicine, and other fields.Overall, The Illustrated Book of Jewish Knowledge is an informative and engaging resource for anyone interested in Judaism and Jewish culture. Its beautiful illustrations and accessible writing style make it a great choice for both children and adults.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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