Judaism

Explore the history, faith, and traditions of the Jews in this stunning guide to Judaism, past and present. Fascinating works of art, historical objects, and contemporary photographs, together with a clear account of the history of the Jewish people, combine to present a dramatic "eyewitness" view of this ancient religion. Seethe cross-section of a synagoguethe Wailing Wall in Jerusalema Bar-Mitzvah ceremonya scribe writing the text of the Torah on parchmentthe mountaintop fortress of ancient MasadaLearnwhat life was like for immigrants arriving in New York at the beginning of the 20th centurywhy every home has a Mezuzahwhy Jews were persecuted through the agesDiscoverwhat the sacred books called the Tenakh, the Talmud, and the Midrash sayhow ordinary families livewhat kosher food is and which special foods are eaten on holy daysand much, much more