The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia

From Abraham to Zabar's and Everything in Between

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Encyclopedias, History, Jewish, Religion & Spirituality, Judaism
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Author: Stephanie Butnick, Liel Leibovitz, Mark Oppenheimer ISBN: 9781579659530
Publisher: Artisan Publication: October 1, 2019
Imprint: Artisan Language: English
Author: Stephanie Butnick, Liel Leibovitz, Mark Oppenheimer
ISBN: 9781579659530
Publisher: Artisan
Publication: October 1, 2019
Imprint: Artisan
Language: English

An Unorthodox Guide to Everything Jewish

Deeply knowing, highly entertaining, and just a little bit irreverent, this unputdownable encyclopedia of all things Jewish and Jew-ish covers culture, religion, history, habits, language, and more. Readers will refresh their knowledge of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs, the artistry of Barbra Streisand, the significance of the Oslo Accords, the meaning of words like *balaboosta,*balagan, bashert, and bageling. Understand all the major and minor holidays. Learn how the Jews invented Hollywood. Remind themselves why they need to read Hannah Arendt, watch Seinfeld, listen to Leonard Cohen. Even discover the secret of happiness (see “Latkes”). Includes hundreds of photos, charts, infographics, and illustrations. It’s a lot.

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An Unorthodox Guide to Everything Jewish

Deeply knowing, highly entertaining, and just a little bit irreverent, this unputdownable encyclopedia of all things Jewish and Jew-ish covers culture, religion, history, habits, language, and more. Readers will refresh their knowledge of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs, the artistry of Barbra Streisand, the significance of the Oslo Accords, the meaning of words like *balaboosta,*balagan, bashert, and bageling. Understand all the major and minor holidays. Learn how the Jews invented Hollywood. Remind themselves why they need to read Hannah Arendt, watch Seinfeld, listen to Leonard Cohen. Even discover the secret of happiness (see “Latkes”). Includes hundreds of photos, charts, infographics, and illustrations. It’s a lot.

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