Jewish Life Books


The SabbathThe Sabbath
Best Price: $6.97
Abraham Heschel is one of the most respected Jewish scholars of the 20th century and of an...
My Grandfathers Blessings : Stories of Strength, Refuge, and BelongingMy Grandfathers Blessings : Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging
Best Price: $4.94
Real life wisdom for living life in balance and with heart. Rachel tells her stories openly,...
Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its HistoryJewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History
Best Price: $14.14
This book has helped me understand the Jewish Faith as I never have. As a Christian, I wanted to...
The Wisdom in the Hebrew Alphabet (Artscroll (Mesorah Series))The Wisdom in the Hebrew Alphabet (Artscroll (Mesorah Series))
Best Price: $15.53
I was so impressed with this book I would wake up in the middle of the night and want to read...
The New Jewish Wedding, RevisedThe New Jewish Wedding, Revised
Best Price: $4.89
I gave this to my neice who is wanting a Jewish wedding and I used it for my own (neither of us...


Mudhouse Sabbath: An Invitation to a Life of Spiritual Disciplines (Pocket Classics)Mudhouse Sabbath: An Invitation to a Life of Spiritual Disciplines (Pocket Classics)
Best Price: $6.08
Lauren Winner is an engaging writer. Her experiences of her Jewish faith, her journey of...
Essential Judaism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs, Customs & RitualsEssential Judaism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs, Customs & Rituals
Best Price: $5.95
Robinson tries to provide a comprehensive introduction to Judaism. It's very strong on the...
Choosing a Jewish Life: A Handbook for People Converting to Judaism and for Their Family and FriendsChoosing a Jewish Life: A Handbook for People Converting to Judaism and for Their Family and Friends
Best Price: $5.99
Anita Diamant--author of The Red Tent--takes a warming, welcoming approach in her guide for...
We Plan, God Laughs: Ten Steps to Finding Your Divine Path When Life is Not Turning Out Like You WantedWe Plan, God Laughs: Ten Steps to Finding Your Divine Path When Life is Not Turning Out Like You Wanted
Best Price: $10.79
I am not a big self help book reader but this title caught my eye...from an old saying ...and I...
To Life: A Celebration of Jewish Being and ThinkingTo Life: A Celebration of Jewish Being and Thinking
Best Price: $4.99
This is an amazing book by an amazing man. It's valuable for Jews and people who want to know...


Jewish Literacy Revised Ed: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People, and Its HistoryJewish Literacy Revised Ed: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People, and Its History
Best Price: $20.55
What does it mean to be a Jew? How does one begin to answer so extensive a question? In...
Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of LifeYearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life
Best Price: $7.89
I enjoyed this book myself, then one of our guest writers at our online magazine, [...], Gail...
An Introduction to Islam for JewsAn Introduction to Islam for Jews
Best Price: $11.31
The relationship of Islam and Judaism has long been a turbulent one. "An Introduction to...
To Be A Jew: A Guide To Jewish Observance In Contemporary LifeTo Be A Jew: A Guide To Jewish Observance In Contemporary Life
Best Price: $7.50
This is a good book for those who want to learn about the Orthodox practice of halacha, but...
Jewish Wisdom:  Ethical, Spiritual, and Historical Lessons from the Great Works and ThinkersJewish Wisdom: Ethical, Spiritual, and Historical Lessons from the Great Works and Thinkers
Best Price: $11.77
Jewish Wisdom is more than a source book on ethical, spiritual and historical teachings of...

Settings of Silver: An Introduction to JudaismSettings of Silver: An Introduction to Judaism
Best Price: $12.00
Reading this book give so much information, you get closer to judaism as its possible. I was...
The Complete Artscroll Siddur (Artscroll Mesorah Series)The Complete Artscroll Siddur (Artscroll Mesorah Series)
Best Price: $19.97
Best purchase possible, for a Hebrew English Siddur, if you are looking for both quality...
What is a Jew?What is a Jew?
Best Price: $4.79
This is a neat little book. It explains not only the major rituals and holidays in Judaism,...
To Pray As A Jew: A Guide To The Prayer Book And The Synagogue ServiceTo Pray As A Jew: A Guide To The Prayer Book And The Synagogue Service
Best Price: $8.93
I bought this to gain a deeper understanding of the history and meaning behind the different...
The Book of Jewish Values: A Day-by-Day Guide to Ethical LivingThe Book of Jewish Values: A Day-by-Day Guide to Ethical Living
Best Price: $7.97
I found this book very helpful for examining and deepening my own values. I would classify it as...

Everyday Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual Path of MussarEveryday Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual Path of Mussar
Best Price: $14.97
I had never heard of Mussar until recently. I am a Jew and have been practicing Buddhism for...
Words That Hurt, Words That Heal: How to Choose Words Wisely and WellWords That Hurt, Words That Heal: How to Choose Words Wisely and Well
Best Price: $7.91
This book was almost impossible to put down, with such compelling content that I actually forgot...
A Code of Jewish Ethics: Volume 1: You Shall Be HolyA Code of Jewish Ethics: Volume 1: You Shall Be Holy
Best Price: $17.19
It would be difficult to write a review on this book, for I have not received it. I have been...
Conversion to Judaism: A GuidebookConversion to Judaism: A Guidebook
Best Price: $27.89
I have written and deleted about five review for this book already, since this is such a...
Nine Questions People Ask About JudaismNine Questions People Ask About Judaism
Best Price: $1.98
If you are interesting to know about Judaism, this is the first book you should read. Is...

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and MysticismThe Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism
Best Price: $3.98
It blew me and my wife away to realize how much of modern Myth comes from the Jewish culture. ...
The Pentateuch and Haftorahs: Hebrew Text English Translation and CommentaryThe Pentateuch and Haftorahs: Hebrew Text English Translation and Commentary
Best Price: $25.80
J. H. Hertz's edition of THE PENTATEUCH (The Torah) and HAFTORAHS is a solid work of scholarship...
Becoming a JewBecoming a Jew
Best Price: $16.49
Regardless of what movement you are considering, this is a must have. He does a great job of...
Living a Jewish Life, Updated and Revised Edition: Jewish Traditions, Customs, and Values for Today's FamiliesLiving a Jewish Life, Updated and Revised Edition: Jewish Traditions, Customs, and Values for Today's Families
Best Price: $6.98
This is an excellent resource for Old Testament Studies. It also provides a deeper...
Bar Mitzvah Disco: The Music May Have Stopped, but the Party's Never OverBar Mitzvah Disco: The Music May Have Stopped, but the Party's Never Over
Best Price: $12.79
This book is so much fun. Beyond the great photos that are too campy to be believed, this book...

When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough: The Search for a Life That MattersWhen All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough: The Search for a Life That Matters
Best Price: $4.79
Rabbi Harold Kushner is best known for his book When Bad Things Happen to Good People, but this...
How To Run A Traditional Jewish HouseholdHow To Run A Traditional Jewish Household
Best Price: $5.69
I own a copy of this book and have read it and sometimes use it as reference, however I am from...
Understanding Jewish Holidays and Customs: Historical and ContemporaryUnderstanding Jewish Holidays and Customs: Historical and Contemporary
Best Price: $29.61
The New Jewish Baby Book: Names, Ceremonies, & Customs-a Guide for Today's FamiliesThe New Jewish Baby Book: Names, Ceremonies, & Customs-a Guide for Today's Families
Best Price: $12.82
My husband and I are expecting our first child, a girl, and wanted to learn about Jewish...
Finding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance with Life, First EditionFinding Joy: 101 Ways to Free Your Spirit and Dance with Life, First Edition
Best Price: $3.92
i absolutely love this book. Kasl shares ways to reaquaint people with joy in simple ways. I...

Swimming in the Sea of TalmudSwimming in the Sea of Talmud
Best Price: $14.95
Rabbis Katz and Schwartz have wrtten a lucid introduction to talmudic study. Talmud is...
The Committed Life: Principles for Good Living from Our Timeless PastThe Committed Life: Principles for Good Living from Our Timeless Past
Best Price: $4.94
I was moved to tears by almost every story told in this book. Very inspiring and life...
Jewish Book of Why - Boxed Set with The Jewish Book of Why and The Second Jewish book of WhyJewish Book of Why - Boxed Set with The Jewish Book of Why and The Second Jewish book of Why
Best Price: $29.50
These books are "must haves" for every Jew, or even those who are "friends of...
How to Be a Jewish Parent: A Practical Handbook for Family LifeHow to Be a Jewish Parent: A Practical Handbook for Family Life
Best Price: $5.99
i bought this book hoping to gain some insight into things i can do to make our household more...
A Guide to Jewish Religious Practice (Moreshet)A Guide to Jewish Religious Practice (Moreshet)
Best Price: $19.50
This well-written work succinctly provides a plethora of Jewish religious practices, addressing...

Mourning & Mitzvah: A Guided Journal for Walking the Mourner's Path Through Grief to HealingMourning & Mitzvah: A Guided Journal for Walking the Mourner's Path Through Grief to Healing
Best Price: $12.44
No matter what our religious orientation may be, this book helps the bereaved individual work...
Basic Judaism (Harvest Book.)Basic Judaism (Harvest Book.)
Best Price: $3.75
I am using this book in an Intro to Judaism class, so have a certain amount of required reading...
Putting God On The Guest List: How To Reclaim The Spiritual Meaning Of Your Child's Bar Or Bat MitzvahPutting God On The Guest List: How To Reclaim The Spiritual Meaning Of Your Child's Bar Or Bat Mitzvah
Best Price: $6.58
When I told a friend that my son was preparing for his Bar Mitzvah, she handed me the greatest...
God in Your Body: Kabbalah, Mindfulness and Embodied Spiritual PracticeGod in Your Body: Kabbalah, Mindfulness and Embodied Spiritual Practice
Best Price: $12.26
I have never reviewed anything before, but for this book I will. I found this book to be...
A Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus: The Roots of the Problem and the Person, Vol. 1A Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus: The Roots of the Problem and the Person, Vol. 1
Best Price: $23.33
I have just finished reading Meier's fantastic first volume. I picked it up at my university...

The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning (Revised and Expanded Edition)The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning (Revised and Expanded Edition)
Best Price: $11.89
I read this book when it first came out. Several members of our congregation shared the copy and...
The Jewish Book of WhyThe Jewish Book of Why
Best Price: $7.24
I am currently very interested in learning everything that I can learn about the Jewish Faith. ...
The JGirl's Guide: The Young Jewish Woman's Handbook For Coming Of AgeThe JGirl's Guide: The Young Jewish Woman's Handbook For Coming Of Age
Best Price: $8.69
The subtitle tells it all. This volume addresses teenage girls directly on topics such as...
Uncle Eli's Passover HaggadahUncle Eli's Passover Haggadah
Best Price: $14.35
"Uncle Eli" presents the Haggadah as Dr. Seuss-like verse. As the range of opinions...
Jerusalem's Temple Mount: From Solomon to the Golden DomeJerusalem's Temple Mount: From Solomon to the Golden Dome
Best Price: $23.97
This 2007 book about the Temple Mount/al-Sharif in Jerusalem/Quds is a very worthy update of...

Meditation and Kabbalah (PBK)Meditation and Kabbalah (PBK)
Best Price: $10.77
Kaplan's classic work in which he demonstrates how many advanced meditative techniques were used...
The Temple: Its Ministry and Services, Updated EditionThe Temple: Its Ministry and Services, Updated Edition
Best Price: $8.05
Alfred Edersheim's writings are considered a benchamrk by many. His original "Life and...
Living Judaism: The Complete Guide to Jewish Belief, Tradition, and PracticeLiving Judaism: The Complete Guide to Jewish Belief, Tradition, and Practice
Best Price: $7.99
I love this book. If you want to learn more about Judaism I highly recommend it. I am a convert...
The Feasts of Israel: Seasons of the MessiahThe Feasts of Israel: Seasons of the Messiah
Best Price: $5.95
I have read a number of books on the feasts. Each having information about the feasts the other...
Entering Jewish Prayer: A Guide to Personal Devotion and the Worship ServiceEntering Jewish Prayer: A Guide to Personal Devotion and the Worship Service
Best Price: $7.20
This a must have for any good Jewish library. When the book arrived I was amazed by its...
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