<DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><B>A concise guide to the history, beliefs, and practices of a major world religion, covering everything from the beginnings of the faith to modern events such as the horrors of the Holocaust and the founding of the state of Israel</B></DIV><P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 1.2pt 0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in" class=MsoNormal> </P><DIV>Assuming no prior knowledge of Judaism, this guide delves into its roots and development, considers the practicalities of pursuing a Jewish way of life, and ensures that readers quickly have a thorough understanding of the beliefs and practices of this major world religion. It covers Orthodox and Non-Orthodox Judaism, food laws, Jewish education, marriage, prayer, the synagogue, the Sabbath, the Talmud, the holidays, and the increasingly high-profile Kabbalah.</DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>