Judaism in North America: An Introduction

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Beginning with an overview of the history of Judaism, this book covers key topics in the study of Judaism including the major texts of Judaism, the Jewish Life Cycle, Rabbinic Literature, and the Jewish calendar. The book also explores how Jews view themselves and are viewed by others, and the rise of the Jewish GenZ. The book is illustrated with over 50 illustrations and each chapter contains suggested further reading and a glossary of key terms and concepts. The chapters in this book were first published in the digital collection Bloomsbury Religion in North America. Covering North Americas diverse religious traditions, this digital collection provides reliable and peer-reviewed articles and ebooks for students and instructors. Learn more and get access for your library at www.theologyandreligiononline.com/bloomsbury-religion-in-north-america

Author Bio

Gary Porton is Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA.