The Complete How To Handbook For Jewish Living: Three Volumes in One

by Kerry M. Olitzky, Ronald H. Isaacs, Dorcas Gelabert (Illustrator)

In a clear and succinct step-by-step format, the Complete How to Handbook for Jewish Living answers innumerable questions on how to practice Jewish rituals and customs. It is a compilation of the three previous How to Handbooks. Encyclopedic in content, this volume draws together information you want to know but have not been able to find. Over 100 instructional illustrations and a complete index, make this book very user friendly.

A plethora of topics are covered, including blessings and prayers, the how-to's of Challah baking, saying Slichot, choosing a Jewish school and synagogue, planning a spiritual trip to Israel, making a Havdalah kit, lighting Shabbat candles and many many more.

Genres: Judaism

563 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

About the author

Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky is a leader in the development of Jewish education, particularly for adults. He has shaped training programs for clergy of all faiths, especially in the area of pastoral care and counseling in the Jewish community. He is the author of over 75 books and hundreds of articles in a variety of fields. He is known for books that bring the insights of Jewish wisdom into everyday living. His opinion pieces are published in leading publications throughout North America and in Israel. Most of his recent publications are children's picture books, as well as the early reader The Adventures of Leila and Ilana

Reviews

[C. Varn · Rating 4 out of 5]

While it does sometimes read like religious stereo instructions and is short on explaining the rationale, Olitzky does a good job of explaining how to do the things and does so with respect to Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox practices. It is in very clear language and does generally give good sources for the explanation at the end of each topic. The bibliography is useful in and of itself.

[David Rullo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not really a book you read cover to cover, more a how to you pull out with questions. You'll be surprised by what is and isn't covered.