Jewish Pride: 101 Reasons to Be Proud You're Jewish
Lists positive traditions and contributions of Jews, including Jewish holidays and Jewish history, as well as chicken soup, comedians, the ethical treatment of animals, and Yiddish
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Michael Shapiro, author of the bestselling The Jewish 100, encourages Jews to bask in the light of their people's historic contributions to religion, science, politics, the arts, and civilization in general. For each of the 101 topics presented in this book, he offers a reason to be proud of Jewish achievements. The diverse subjects discussed include the Ten Commandments, festivals, holy days, the Six-Day War, the Catskills, Jewish mothers, and of course, chicken soup.Regardless of the group a reader may embrace, Jewish Pride will reinforce belief and clarify the traditions that have shaped Judaism for the past five thousand years. Today, most Jews aspire to be like everyone else - yet Jews have a unique heritage and a responsibility to learn more about their religion, and to teach it to others. Many Jews are proud of this heritage; sadly, some are not.Jewish Pride answers such questions as: Why do Jews obey dietary laws? Why are rabbis special leaders? Why is the Jewish way of prayer a civilizing force? Why should Jews respect the Sabbath? Why should these and other aspects of their religion and history inspire pride?Jewish Pride argues that Jews should be aware of their roots and appreciate the invaluable heritage of Judaism. By understanding how Judaism was created and how it in turn molded them, Jews can enrich their lives in countless ways.
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