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The Big Jewish Book for Jews

By: Ellis Weiner, Barbara Davilman
Narrated by: Ellis Weiner, Barbara Davilman, Yuri Rasovsky, Lorna Raver
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If both Ike Turner and Isaac Bashevis Singer are Jewish, what does “being Jewish” even mean? The assimilated Jews of today are lost, and they need to relearn the old ways so their identity comes to mean something other than laughing knowingly at Curb Your Enthusiasm and being ambivalent about AIPAC. What they need is The Big Jewish Book for Jews, a hilarious compendium of instruction, handicrafts, and lore that will help them rediscover the traditional wisdom, skills, and recipes, going all the way back to Moses and the original Exodus from Egypt, when God was the only GPS you needed.

The Big Jewish Book for Jews brings together Jewish wit, inspiring tales, classic skills, and even pickle recipes, for the instruction and edification of the modern Jew. Listeners will learn how to sacrifice a lamb unto the Lord, the rules of Canasta, how to build a pyramid (both the Bernie Madoff and the Egyptian kind), and how not to accept the first table you are shown to in a restaurant. Through this funny and informative reference, listeners will build a connection to their ancestors and finally understand what it takes to be the Jew-est Jew of all.
©2010 Ellis Weiner, Barbara Davilman (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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LOVED IT SO MUCH!!!!

enjoyed this recording so much that I keep replaying it lol!! learnt so much about the Jewish culture....humorous and so entertaining as well as informative!! Buy it and enjoy!! five stars!!

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Excellent insight into Jewish life

An excellent detailed look into Jewish life. The humor enhances the points being highlighted. Loved every minute of it. Thanks so much Learnt a lot.
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