{"product_id":"gateway-to-judaism-gtjh","title":"Gateway to Judaism","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a senior lecturer for Gateways Seminars, \u003cb\u003eRabbi Mordechai Becher\u003c\/b\u003e understands that Jewish life is filled with questions. For years, he has answered the searching inquiries of thousands of Jews, helping them reconnect with their rich heritage through Torah.  Now he has written \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGateway to Judaism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e to provide a comprehensive, yet comfortably readable resource detailing why traditional Jews live as they do. If you are looking for \"the one book\" that describes how to live a Jewish life, this is it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGateway to Judaism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is unique. It offers a distinctive blend of Jewish philosophy, Jewish law, and practical application illustrated through the experiences of \"the Levy's\", a fictional family that guides us through traditional Jewish customs, holidays, and lifecycle events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book addresses many fascinating and essential aspects of traditional faith and practice, including:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the major milestones of Jewish life?\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do we pray?\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do we keep kosher?\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do we put mezuzahs on doorposts?\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the thirteen fundamentals of Jewish thought?\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the rationale for observing the commandments of the Torah (mitzvot)?\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is Torah study central to Jewish communal life?\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can we know the Torah is a divine document?\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy are justice, charity, kindness, and ethics such important issues amongst Jews?\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do we have so many holidays and what do they signify?\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do we say so many blessings (brachot)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is organized by:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.An overview and philosophical introduction to the topic, including the Biblical and Rabbinic sources\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.Practical laws and instructions\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.Where appropriate, the Levy family provides illustration in a family setting of how the chapter topic applies to daily living\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.Extensive endnote sources, making this book a valuable desk reference for Jewish outreach professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever wanted to understand the \"why\" behind the \"what' and \"how\" of Jewish living, this book is your key to open wide the gates of insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rabbi Mordechai Becher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e ArtScroll\/Mesorah Publications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 524\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.00 X 9.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781422600306\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jewish Thought \u0026amp; Philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy shop at Judaica Square?\u003c\/strong\u003e Authorized ArtScroll dealer with the full catalog. Fast shipping from Lakewood, NJ. Free shipping on orders over $75.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtScroll","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55421661642920,"sku":"GTJH","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/9765\/9560\/files\/gtjh.jpg?v=1781048819","url":"https:\/\/judaicasquare.com\/products\/gateway-to-judaism-gtjh","provider":"Judaica Square","version":"1.0","type":"link"}