• Judaism
• Interfaith Resources

• JUDAISM  (return to top)

The Association of Jewish Libraries. The AJL is dedicated to the support, production, collection, organization, and dissemination of Judaic resources.

De Lange, Nicholas. An Introduction to Judaism. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2001.

In a crowded field, this one volume work is notably accessible and well presented.

Kushner, Harold. To Life! : A Celebration of Jewish Being and Thinking. New York: Warner Books, 1994.

This presentation of the underlying inspirations to holiday and life cycle events is two steps above the usual introductory book.

Zerin, Edward. How to Explain Judaism to Your Non-Jewish Neighbor. Woodland Hills, CA: Isaac Nathan Publishing, 1997.

A short, easy read presented in a most usable fashion, this book is good for all interested in Judaism. One Jewish congregation used it as a textbook for a class training congregants to make presentations on Judaism to churches and civic organizations.

• INTERFAITH RESOURCES  (return to top)

Kushner, Lawrence. Jewish Spirituality: A Brief Introduction for Christians. Woodstock, VT: Jewish Lights, 2001.

Introducing readers to Talmud, midrash, and mystical and biblical stories, Kushner offers readers an understanding of the essential differences and similarities between Jewish and Christian approaches to spiritual life and belief.

Magida, Arthur J., ed. How to Be a Perfect Stranger (revised). Woodstock, VT: Skylight Paths Publishing, 1999.

This is the book for which we have all been searching. Religion by religion, the reader is led through explanations and taken on an etiquette tour. The book is indispensable, especially in this day of multi-faith families.