Overview

The Book of Jewish Knowledge -- A multifaceted exploration of Jewish history, values, and practices What is Judaism? What does it mean to be a Jew? What is Judaism's message to the world? The Book of Jewish Knowledge offers 1200 answers in 1200 voices, presenting the story of Judaism via a rich variety of texts and visuals that collectively present an encyclopedic overview of Jewish history, an in-depth examination of four millennia of Jewish wisdom, and an intimate tour of Jewish traditions and observances.

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""A testament to the depth and breadth of Jewish culture offering a stunning exploration of Jewish teachings, practices and history. This coffee table book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to understand the essence of Judaism and its significance in our world today.""-Dr. Felix Klein, Federal Government Commissioner for Jewish Life in Germany and the Fight against Antisemitism Photo here --Dr. Felix Klein, Federal Government Commissioner for Jewish Life in Germany and the Fight against Antisemitism ""As I said to Martin Sorrel, it is a great book, and it will be invaluable for my eight grandchildren. You must let me know how much I owe you for their coming education!""-Lord Jacob Rothschild Photo here --Lord Jacob Rothschild ""As I went through the book, I could not think of a better tool for the [United Nations] Ambassadors to understand, as you wrote, 'the greatest story ever told.'""-Former Ambassador Gilad Erdan, Former Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations Photo here --Former Ambassador Gilad Erdan, Former Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations ""Encyclopedic in its knowledge and packaged with attention to general appeal and library staying power, The Book of Jewish Knowledge is the perfect resource for those who wish to learn almost anything more about Judaism."" - Foreword Reviews--Foreword Reviews ""If all one does is pick up the book and flip through it to look at the photos and captions and charts such as these, they will gain a wide window into Jewish history, scholarship and life."" - Jewish Journal--Jewish Journal ""This book discusses every facet of Jewish history that applies to the mind, body and soul, and leaves the reader with a great sense of fulfillment. To own this treasure is a true honor, and it is a book that should be passed down from generation to generation."" - The Jerusalem Post--The Jerusalem Post ""The book was an insightful look into the long history and culture of the Jewish people, and I am convinced it will serve as a helpful reference moving forward."" -Ambassador Kimihiro Ishikane, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations Photo here --Ambassador Kimihiro Ishikane, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations ""This encyclopedic volume seems to cover every aspect of Judaism."" - Kirkus Reviews--Kirkus Reviews

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The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute Serving learning centers in over 1,800 communities and on the internet, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) is the world's preeminent provider of Jewish learning. Rabbi Yanki Tauber is a Hasidic scholar, writer, and editor. He is the author of twelve books and hundreds essays of biblical commentary and Jewish and Hasidic thought, and his writings have been translated into Spanish, German, French, Russian, Hebrew, and other languages. Born and raised in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York, Tauber is a graduate of The Rabbinical College of America, and received his rabbinical ordination in 1987. A pioneer of online content creation in the early days of the World Wide Web, Tauber served as chief content editor of Chabad.org, the world's largest Jewish educational website, from 1999 to 2013. He is currently a senior editor at the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute; he is also the chief writer and editor of the Open Book Torah, a new translation and anthologized commentary for The Five Books of Moses. Rabbi Tauber has taught and lectured at the Maayanot Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, the Eliezer Society at Yale University, and other academic forums. Yanki is married to Riki Segal and the couple has three daughters--Leah, Chany, and Racheli.

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