Product Description: Nominated for the Sophie Brody Medal, by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished contribution to Jewish literature published in the United States. In Jewish practice, the first five books of the Bible, referred to as the Torah, are divided into 54 weekly portions...read more

Product Description: The reading of the Torah as part of the synagogue service on Sabbaths, festivals, and fast days is followed by the reading of a selection from one of the prophetic books. This reading is known as the Haftarah, from the Hebrew word that means conclusion or to take leave of...read more

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Presents source documents, with introductory essays, relating to various aspects of Jewish history. (view table of contents)

A historical and contemporary overview of customs and ceremonies as practiced by Jews from Biblical times to the present, discussing the changes that have taken place through the centuries

Offers a look at the major events and historical figures in Jewish history, from the first Hebrews and the Exodus to the world Jewry of today

Records the many stories of the journey of the Jewish people through history

Describes the people, history, government, religion, archaeology, culture, and economy of Israel, and looks at its role in the politics, powerplays, and wars of the Middle East (view table of contents)

Product Description: The 2000 presidential election revealed extraordinary flaws in the American electoral process, severely undermining the publics confidence in the fairness and effectiveness of our most fundamental democratic institutions. Was any progress made to reform the electoral system for the elections that occurred in 2001? This volume looks at four of the most significant elections that took place in 2001--the statewide elections in New Jersey and Virginia and the local city elections in New York City and Los Angeles to determine what, if anything, has been done to make sure that the process was fair in those jurisdictions...read more

Suggests the good deeds we can do to follow God's rules, such as caring for animals, learning, praying, helping, honoring our parents, and sharing.

Presents questions about the customs, rituals, and symbols of several Jewish holidays. Answers are hidden under flaps.