Now in its fifth edition, this popular reference includes 100 new questions that address today's controversial issues. What is the Jewish attitude towards stem cell research? Are same-sex unions permitted within Judaism? David Gross draws on traditional Jewish law to answer these questions and many others. This collection presents a wealth of information about the Jewish religion and its cultural traditions. Its chapters are arranged by topics, such as Family Life, the Synagogue, Holidays and festivals, and Israel. This is essential reading for all Jews and for non-Jews seeking to learn more about this faith and its traditions.
- ISBN10 0781809932
- ISBN13 9780781809931
- Publish Date 1 July 2003
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 9 January 2013
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.
- Edition 5th Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 398
- Language English