The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia: From Abraham to Zabar's and Everything in Between
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Authors Butnick, Leibovitz and Oppenheimer left no Jewish and Jew-ish stone unturned in this hilarious definitive guide to both ancient and modern Judaism, including historic moments, holidays, and irreverent observations on entertainment, politics and more.
Hundreds of photos, infographics and right-now, right-on thoughts for chosen people.
Hardcover; 320 pages.
Hundreds of photos, infographics and right-now, right-on thoughts for chosen people.
Hardcover; 320 pages.
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Named one of Library Journal’s Best Religion & Spirituality Books of 2019
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