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Book Review of Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History

Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History
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I read this book for an assignment several years ago. It literally covers all aspects of being Jewish, from kosher food, to the Bible, to history, charity, and the smallest, least-known traditions. The author is himself an Orthodox rabbi and the chapters are very short and succinct, no more than probably two pages at the most. It is almost encyclopedic in nature but never boring or dry.