The World of Orthodox Judaism

by Eli W. Schlossberg

Book Overview

This book is a friendly, engaging explanations of the traditions and lifestyles of Orthodox Jews. Informative for both Jews and non-Jews, Eli W. Schlossberg draws on personal experiences as an Orthodox Jew active in the international business world to answer the most commonly asked questions people have about religious Jewish life. The World of Orthodox Judaism is a concise resource for anyone interested in learning more about the customs and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765759551
• ISBN13: 9780765759559
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Very informative book!

In only ninety pages, Schlossberg was able to explain the basics of Orthodox Judaism. The first half of the book explains things like customs, holidays, Sabbath observances, lifestyle and dress, as well as the differences between groups who practice different types of Orthodoxy. The second half addresses the issue of Kosher foods - what makes food Kosher, how to entertain Jews who only eat Kosher, and the like. It was a very down to earth explanation from a practicing Orthodox Jew himself. I felt as if he were sitting across the dinner table explaining all this to me. (In a Kosher restaurant, of course!) I must admit, I was embarrassed how uninformed I was about Orthodox Judaism, their customs and culture, and certainly about what Kosher meant. Though reading this book certainly didn't make me an expert, it was an excellent beginning of understanding this subculture which exists both in the United States and around the world.

A book for all people

This book is an excellent reference for jews and non-jews alike. An enjoyable read, easy to understand and in an hour and a half a great deal one can learn. Recommended for parents whose children become more observant. An excellent tool for people to learn about kosher and jewish rituals. Makes a graet gift for jewish or non-jewish friends.

Informative, valuable introduction

Being curious about the requirements inherent in Orthodox Judaism, this slim volume looked like a good starting point for my research. It didn't let me down. Mr. Schlossberg has done a great job covering so much ground in such a short book. I especially appreciated the humanity and humor the author brings to the various discussions, especially the explanation of what makes food kosher. While I'd hoped that this book might have provided a little more coverage of the differences of observance among the Orthodox, this book is both a good quick reference and a good read.

Outstanding! Interesting! Thorough! Highly recommended!!

A wonderful book for someone who wants to learn more about the life and customs of an Orthodox Jew. The book answered many questions that I've had and explained the Orthodox practices very well. I learned a great deal from this book and I really enjoyed reading it. I would highly recommend it.