Электронная книга: Arthur Kurzweil «The Torah For Dummies»
An easy-to-understand introduction to Judaism's most sacred text The foundation of Hebrew and Jewish religion, thought, law, and society is the Torah-the parchment scroll containing the text of the Five Books of Moses that is located in every synagogue. This accessible guide explains the Torah in clear language, even to those who were not raised in the Jewish religious tradition. Christians who want to know more about the Jewish roots of Christianity need to understand the Torah, as do followers of Islamic tradition and those interested in the roots of Abrahamic faiths. The Torah For Dummies explains the history of the Torah, its structure and major principles, and how the Torah affects the daily lives of people who follow the Jewish way of life. Издательство: "John Wiley&Sons Limited (USD)"
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Arthur Kurzweil
Arthur Kurzweil (born in 1951 in Kurzweil grew up in As a scholar-in-residence and guest speaker in synagogues and other Jewish organizations in the United States, as well as through the books he has written on Judaism, the Kurzweil's book "From Generation to Generation: How to Trace Your Jewish Career In literature Author Kurzweil’s interest in writing formed early in his childhood. His first article, "Today’s Troubled Youth: A Teenager’s View", was published at the age of 15. It first appeared in the publication " Kurzweil spent ten years working as a His interest in genealogy coincided with the release of Motivated by his own confused and inconsistent treatment of New York City’s numerous beggars, Kurzweil, in "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime: The Treatment of Beggars According to Jewish Tradition", poses 16 questions reflecting his ambivalence on accommodating their seemingly relentless requests for a handout. He then demonstrates how a relative novice can do research to find meaningful answers within the framework of the Jewish tradition.cite web "From Generation to Generation: How to Trace Your Jewish Genealogy and Family History" was first published in 1980 and has since been published in a third revised edition. The book provides information on Kurzweil’s own family history quest in addition to step-by-step advice on gathering information on one’s family history from family members, family papers, After an extended period of time during which Kurzweil’s efforts were focused on publishing books by other authors, Kurzweil returned to his own writing, with books such as "On the Road with Rabbi Steinsaltz: 25 Years of Pre-Dawn Car Trips, Mind-Blowing Encounters, and Inspiring Conversations with a Man of Wisdom" in 2006, "Kabbalah for Dummies" in 2007 and "The Torah for Dummies" in 2008. Editor Kurzweil’s credits as an editor include, "Behold a Great Publisher From 1984 to 2001, Kurzweil acted as Editor-in-chief, publisher and Vice President at Jason Aronson Publisherscite news Educator quote|I am a Jewish educator; I just do it a little differently, that’s all. My hope is to light a spark, to kindle a flame–for a love of Jewish learning–just as I have had for so much of my life. If people can laugh a little and enjoy themselves while they are learning, then I have done my job well. You may know about the Jewish custom of giving students a taste of honey along with their first formal lesson. According to our tradition, learning is supposed to be sweet.cite interview As a speaker, teacher, and scholar-in-residence, Kurzweil’s teachings have covered various topics of Jewish interest, including the Among the various forums at which Kurzweil has lectured and taught are Jewish educator conferences, such as the Conference for Alternatives in Jewish Education (CAJE), retreat centers, such as Elat Chayyim, The Aleph Society where he is the acting coordinator for the Talmud Circle Project, synagogues, schools, Jewish community centers, teacher conferences, and university groups, both in the United States and abroad. As a prolific lecturer and teacher, Kurzweil has been credited as “one individual who has made a major contribution to the resurgence in adult Jewish education. cite journal Genealogist Kurzweil co-founded the first Jewish Genealogical Society in 1977 and was co-publisher with Steven W. Siegel of "Toledot: The Journal of Jewish Genealogy" (1977-1982).cite book In 1999, Kurzweil was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) cite web Magician Kurzweil was introduced to magic by his father who took him to a magic shop to help with a third grade school project.David Copperfield, Kurzweil has spent time teaching physical therapists how to use magic tricks as a rehabilitative tool. Although the Awards * The Distinguished Humanitarian Award from the Melton Center for Jewish Studies at Bibliography *"The Kurzweil Family History and Genealogy" (1976) Articles * [http://www.webheights.net/speakingcohen/jewish.htm "A Conversation with References External links * [http://www.arthurkurzweil.com Arthur Kurzweil official website] Источник: Arthur Kurzweil
last = Rubin
first = Debra
title = Educator brings a magic touch to event on faith and spirituality
publisher = New Jersey Jewish News
date =
url = http://www.njjewishnews.com/njjn.com/012507/sxEducatorBringsAMagicTouch.html
accessdate = 2008-03-09] .
last = Kurzweil
first = Arthur
author-link = Arthur Kurzweil
publisher = Newsday
title = Today's Troubled Youth: A Teenager's View
date =
accessdate = 2008-03-11]
last = Kurzweil
first = Arthur
journal =
title = Hizzoner's Roots
date = 1979-10-29]
url = http://www.usy.org/resources/publications/topubs.asp
title = Tikum Olam Publications List, United Synagogue Youth
accessdate = 2008-03-11]
cite book
last = Strassfield
first = Sharon
title = Behold a Great Image
publisher = Jewish Publication Society
date = 1978
isbn = 978-0827601055 ] The book which was awarded first prize for design at the Philadelphia Book Show, cite web
title = Jewish Publication Society Annual Report of 91st Year
publisher = The Jewish Publication Society of America
date = 1980
url = http://www.ajcarchives.org/AJC_DATA/Files/1980_17_JPSAReport.pdf
format =
accessdate = 2008-03-11] was developed as a fundraising program by a Tzedekah Collective, a grassroots charitable fundraising initiative. The book was the culmination of a national photography project that aimed at capturing the modern Jewish experience. The top three winners received cash prizes, and the proceeds from the book were donated to charity.cite book
title= Introduction to Judaism: A Source Book
last= Einstein
first= Stephen J.
coauthors= et al.
year= 1998
publisher= Union for Reform Judaism
isbn= 080740649X] Other books Kurzweil has edited include "The Strife of the Spirit" in 1988, "On Being Free" in 1995 both written by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, "Best Jewish Writing 2003" and "The
last = Brawarsky
first = Sandee
title = Into The Mystic
publisher =
date =
url = http://www.thejewishweek.com/viewArticle/c44_a2588/TheArts/Books.html
accessdate = 2008-03-09] during which time he published over 650 books on a wide range of topics pertaining to Jewish practice and belief. Notable authors that Kurzweil published include
last = Kurzweil
first = Arthur
interviewer = Alan Zoldan
format = Phone interview
date =
Arthur Kurzweil
last = Kurzweil
first = Arthur
title = On the Road with Rabbi Steinsaltz: 25 Years of Pre-Dawn Car Trips, Mind-Blowing Encounters, and Inspiring Conversations with a Man of Wisdom
publisher = Jossey Bass
date =
pages = 304
isbn = 978-0787983246]
journal = Agenda: Jewish Education
issue = 12
title = Agenda: Jewish Education
publisher = Jewish Education Service of North America
date = 1999
accessdate = 2008-03-11]
last = Sack
first = Sallyann Amadur
coauthors = Gary Mokotoff
title = Avotaynu Guide to Jewish Genealogy
publisher = Avotaynu
date =
isbn = 978-1886223165] There are now over 80 Jewish Genealogical Societies worldwide.
url= http://iajgs.org/awards_files/awards-1999.html
title= IAJGS Awards 1999
publisher = International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies
accessdate=2008-03-11 ] His commemorative plaque read: "In deep appreciation of your trailblazing work which teaches us that learning about Jewish family history is possible, despite ages of community destruction, Diaspora and the Holocaust. We will always be grateful that you showed us the way, and for your past and continued inspiration to all Jewish genealogists and new Jewish genealogical societies that continue to be created worldwide because of your vision."
title = Arthur Kurzweil
publisher = B'nai B'rith International
url = http://www.bnaibrith.org/lbureau/full_bio.cfm?vs=51
accessdate =2008-03-11 ]
* Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. cite web
url= http://iajgs.org/awards_files/awards-1999.html
title= IAJGS Awards 1999
publisher = International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies
accessdate=2008-03-11 ]
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url= http://www.beta-phi-mu.org/
title= Beta Phi Mu home page]
*"Behold a Great
*"My Generations: A Course in Jewish Family History" (1984)
*"Encyclopedia of Jewish Genealogy: Sources in the United States and Canada, Volume 1" (1991)
*"Words to Live by: Selected Writings" (Editor) (1995)
*"Best Jewish Writing" (Editor) (2003)
*"From Generation to Generation: How to Trace Your Jewish Genealogy and Family History" (2004)
*"On the Road with Rabbi Steinsaltz: 25 Years of Pre-Dawn Car Trips, Mind-Blowing Encounters, and Inspiring Conversations with a Man of Wisdom" (2006)
*"Kabbalah For Dummies (2007)
*"The Torah For Dummies" (2008)
* [http://www.steinsaltz.org/dynamic/essay_details.asp?id=37&sub=1 "A Conversation about Jewish Spirituality with Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz"] Jewish Spirituality: The Magazine, {January 2004)
* [http://www.ziv.org/begging_kurzweil.doc "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? The Treatment of Beggars According to Jewish Tradition"] Gym Shoes and Irises by
* [http://www.zchor.org/KURZ.HTM "Genealogy as a Spiritual Pilgrimage"] from the Malcolm R. Stern Memorial Lecture given at the 14th Summer Seminar on Jewish Genealogy, Washington, DC, (June 28, 1995)
* [http://www.arthurkurzweil.com/downloads/Project%20Magic%20article.pdf "Project Magic"] Genii: The Conjurors' Magazine, (Vol. 66, No. 1, January 2003)
* [http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/books/books.php?id=16110 "On the Road with Rabbi Steinsaltz" book review]
* [http://www.jewishsf.com/content/2-0-/module/displaystory/story_id/32695/format/html/edition_id/606/displaystory.html "Reflections on an association with a talmudic scholar"]
* [http://www.jbooks.com/nonfiction/index/NF_Michaelson_Kurzweil.htm "Adin Steinsaltz and his Faithful, Driving Boswell" book review]
* [http://www.jewishreview.org/node/11089 "Scholar’s expertise includes magic, genealogy, Talmud"]
* [http://www.huc.edu/libblog/2006_10_01_archive.html "Too Good to Miss #3"]
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