You can understand your Jewish friends and
loved ones more fully. A hands-on guide to the most important questions.
Introducing My Faith and My Communityprovides an introduction to both the basics and complexities of Judaism and Jewish life through the lens of an interfaith relationship. Rather than providing stock answers to questions about Jewish rituals or values, or giving a broad overview of Jewish history and theology, Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky addresses topics that will encourage understanding and stimulate discussion between you and your Jewish partner, relative, or friend. Topics include:
You can understand your Jewish friends and
loved ones more fully. A hands-on guide to the most important questions.
Introducing My Faith and My Communityprovides an introduction to both the basics and complexities of Judaism and Jewish life through the lens of an interfaith relationship. Rather than providing stock answers to questions about Jewish rituals or values, or giving a broad overview of Jewish history and theology, Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky addresses topics that will encourage understanding and stimulate discussion between you and your Jewish partner, relative, or friend. Topics include:
Acknowledgments ix Introduction xi 1 Faith: A Constellation of Deeply Held Beliefs 1 2 The Foundational Values of Judaism 35 3 Culture: Various Aspects of Jewish Civilization 57 4 Community: The Bonds that Bring People Together 97 Summary of Major Jewish Holidays 129 Glossary 131 Resources for Further Study 141