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Judaism: Torah, Talmud and Tradition

To Be a Jew

A Guide to Jewish Observance in Contemporary Life

by Hayim Halevy Donin

A widely used Orthodox guide to Jewish practice, explaining the Sabbath, dietary laws, prayer, festivals and the life cycle. Donin sets out both the rules and the reasons traditionally given for them. It remains a standard reference for how observant Jews live.

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