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Steven Schwarzman worked as a technical writer, trainer, and project manager for over 20 years. Now he is an ordained rabbi, and while he still explains things, the material is better.

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Steven A. Schwarzman As I wrote in the introduction, I needed to stall one Shabbat morning until we had a minyan. So I asked, rather weakly, if people had a favorite praye…moreAs I wrote in the introduction, I needed to stall one Shabbat morning until we had a minyan. So I asked, rather weakly, if people had a favorite prayer. And I was astounded at how everyone present not only did, but articulated beautifully just what that prayer did for them. I realized that more people have deep Jewish prayer experiences (yes, in the synagogue!) than I had even remotely imagined. And I began to understand that these deep experiences and reflections could inspire others, too.(less)

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I love Telushkin but am wondering if you could you recommend a book with more scope/depth? Particularly interested in a history of the Jews in the diaspora from the time of the destruction of the 2nd Temple--how the Jews spread, Jews in African/Sephardic countries, Ashkenazim, etc. This is for a weekly study group we hold at our synagogue. Currently reading Howard Sachar's "History of Jews in America." Thank you.

Steven A. Schwarzman Hi, Judygr8.

If you want a massively comprehensive, scholarly history of the Jews, try Ben-Sasson's History of the Jews (over 1000 pages). I used this …moreHi, Judygr8.

If you want a massively comprehensive, scholarly history of the Jews, try Ben-Sasson's History of the Jews (over 1000 pages). I used this as a student. For something newer and much shorter, I've heard recommendations for Scheindlin's A Short History of the Jewish People. Some people like Chaim Potok's Wanderings, but I read it too many years ago to remember how good it was.(less)

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	Technical Writing Management 3.60 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shma Koleinu: A Jewish People's Commentary on the Siddur 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Enveloped in Light: A Tallit Sourcebook by Dov Peretz Elkins (editor), Steven A. Schwarzman (Goodreads Author) (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2004 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Training Management: A Practical Guide liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars