Did Jew Know?: A Handy Primer on the Customs, Culture & Practice of the Chosen People
- ISBN-10
- 1452129576
- ISBN-13
- 9781452129570
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 382
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-10-29
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Author
- Emily Stone
Description
An addictively readable mix of practical information, fun facts and figures, and amusing trivia about Jewish life. This witty handbook serves up a hearty stew of all things Jew. Did Jew Know is filled with fun, surprising, and informative facts about all aspects of Jewish life. Need to know about all those second-tier holidays no one ever celebrates? We’ve got you covered. Curious about kosher laws and Kabbalah? Have no fear. Join us for a history of the Jewish people from Saul to Seinfeld, a rundown of bubbe-approved nosh, and details about the Jewish invention of . . . everything. Packed with infographics, quizzes, and charts, this handy primer is perfect for cocktail conversation, sharing facts around the Seder table, or celebrating the unlikely triumphs of the Chosen People.
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