<b>Your plain-English guide to Judaism</b><p>Whether you're interested in the religion or the spirituality, the culture or the ethnic traditions, <i>Judaism For Dummies</i> explores the full spectrum of Judaism, dipping into the mystical, meditative, and spiritual depth of the faith and the practice.<p>In this warm and welcoming book, you'll find coverage of: Orthodox Jews and breakaway denominations; Judaism as a daily practice; the food and fabric of Judaism; Jewish wedding ceremonies; celebrations and holy days; 4,000 years of pain, sadness, triumph, and joy; great Jewish thinkers and historical celebrities; and much more.<ul><li>Updates to the "recent history" section with discussions of what has happened in the first decade of the twenty-first century including: the expansion of orthodox political power in Israel; expansion of interfaith work; unfortunate recent anti-Semitic events; and other news</li><li>Expanded coverage of Jewish mysticism and meditation, which has become increasingly popular in recent years</li><li>New coverage on Jewish views of morality, including birth control, homosexuality, and environmental concerns</i><li>Revised recipes for traditional Jewish cooking, updated key vocabulary, and Yiddish phrases everyone should know</li></ul><p>Jews have long spread out to the corners of the world, so there are significant Jewish communities on many continents. <i>Judaism For Dummies</i> offers a glimpse into the rituals, ideas, and terms that are woven into the history and everyday lives of Jewish people as near as our own neighborhoods and as far-reaching as across the world.