Did Jew Know?: A Handy Primer on the Customs, Culture & Practice of the Chosen PeopleAn 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. |
Contents
| 8 | |
Hasidic to Reform and Everything in Between | 38 |
Jewish Rituals and Customs | 56 |
A Survival Guide to the Jewish Holidays High or Otherwise | 84 |
CHAPTER 5 GOY VEY Conversion Assimilation and the Art of Spiritual Mixology | 112 |
How Jews Put the J Back in Job | 128 |
Jews in the Entertainment Industry | 146 |
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Common terms and phrases
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