{"product_id":"k-380-2","title":"Essentials of Judaism","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaith, Tradition,\u003cbr\u003eBible and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssentials of Judaism provides access to an entire Jewish world in a\u003cbr\u003esingle volume. For those interested in discovering the deep richness of\u003cbr\u003eJewish heritage, this new work focuses on the central themes and beliefs\u003cbr\u003eof Judaism while delving into relevant and meaningful details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in clear, user-friendly language and accompanied by color\u003cbr\u003eillustrations, \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Judaism\u003c\/i\u003e explores the story of the Jewish people\u003cbr\u003eover the millennia. Covering topics found in the Torah (Bible), Jewish\u003cbr\u003ehistory, faith, philosophy, Halacha (Jewish law) and its meaning, as well\u003cbr\u003eas Jewish customs and lifestyles, this volume discusses sensitive - even\u003cbr\u003econtroversial issues with care and respect. It presents the complexity\u003cbr\u003eand diversity of views and approaches (\u003ci\u003enetivim\u003c\/i\u003e) to many topics relevant\u003cbr\u003eto the modern reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book was produced by the team at NATIV - the National Center\u003cbr\u003efor Identity and Conversion in Israel and reflects NATIV's inclusive\u003cbr\u003eeducational approach and outlook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eEssentials of Judaism\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable presentation of authentic Judaism\u003cbr\u003efor today's world. It is invaluable for anyone interested in a concise, clear,\u003cbr\u003eorganized guide to traditional Jewish life.\" \u003cb\u003e- Rabbi Michael Whitman,\u003cbr\u003eSenior Rabbi of ADATH Congregation, Hampstead, Quebec\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRabbi Chaim Iram\u003c\/b\u003e holds rabbinical ordination and certification as a \u003ci\u003edayan\u003c\/i\u003e (religious judge)\u003cbr\u003efrom the Eretz Hemdah and Harry Fischel Institutes. Involved in conversion for over thirty\u003cbr\u003eyears, Rabbi Iram served as the deputy head of the Israeli conversion courts. He taught at\u003cbr\u003eNATIV and later served as its director. Rabbi Iram serves as the rabbi of Elazar in Gush Etzion\u003cbr\u003eand is an international consultant and speaker on Jewish topics and programs. He is a graduate\u003cbr\u003eof Netiv Meir and Yeshiva Or Etzion, and served in the infantry with the IDF \u003ci\u003ehesder\u003c\/i\u003e program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRabbi Chashi Freedman\u003c\/b\u003e is the Director of Education at NATIV. Born and raised in New\u003cbr\u003eYork, Rabbi Freedman moved to Israel as a lone soldier in 1982 and served as a sergeant in the\u003cbr\u003eParatrooper Brigade. He holds a B.A. in Talmud and an M.A. in Jewish Education, along with\u003cbr\u003erabbinic ordination and teacher certification. Rabbi Freedman served as a congregational\u003cbr\u003erabbi in Palm Springs, Coordinator of Jewish Thought and Identity at the Van Leer Jerusalem\u003cbr\u003eInstitute, and Director of the Yachad Jewish Leadership Program. He has been involved in\u003cbr\u003emany pluralistic dialogue initiatives among different sectors of Israeli society, is a recipient of\u003cbr\u003ethe Avi Chai Foundation Sabbatical Prize, and has lectured widely on Jewish and Israeli topics\u003cbr\u003ein Israel, the United States, and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rabbi Chaim Iram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67953517396167,"sku":"K-380-2","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0093\/3625\/8657\/files\/K-380-2.jpg?v=1792370132","url":"https:\/\/judaicaplaza.com\/products\/k-380-2","provider":"Judaica Plaza","version":"1.0","type":"link"}