Download or read book The Second Jewish Trivia Information Book written by Ian Shapolsky and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New Jewish Trivia and Information Book written by Ian Shapolsky and published by SP Books. This book was released on 1994-04 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This captivating book provides an enjoyable way to learn more about Jewish history, current events, people, places, language as well as arts & culture. Have fun with friends & family testing your knowledge with this witty collection of provocative questions & answers about all things Jewish! More than 125,000 copies have been sold.
Download or read book The Essential Jewish Trivia Book for Kids written by Harry Araten and published by Devora Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Shabbat fun book that was written by kids for kids. Includes hundreds of essential Jewish questions and answers. Ideal for home, synagogue, youth groups.
Download or read book The Ultimate Jewish Trivia Book written by Signe Bergstrom and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Think you know everything there is to know about being Jewish? Oy vey, let me tell you, that’s a lot of drek to keep in one’s Yiddisher kop! But why be in the dark? Covering information on everything from religious history to the fashion world, the Ultimate Jewish Trivia Book delves into the whole megillah . . . and then some. Yes, there are a ton of Jewish holidays and the traditions that go with them, and even the uber-faithful sometimes get them mixed up. Sukkot? Real or imaginary? Cholent? A type of festival, a stew, or both? Jews have been entertaining the world at large for centuries. We have top contenders and players in just about every media: heayy hitters like Neil Simon, Steven Spielberg, Sarah Silverman, and Zac Efron are all Jewish! Can you name some others? Jews in sports is not as rare as it sounds—ever heard of Hank Greenberg and Sandy Koufax?. In this book, we’ve included trivia on chess, poker, boxing, and even bullfighting. After all, any sport is meaningless without a little mental competition…and an angry bull or two. Plus there are also hundreds of questions about science, medicine, business, and food, plus a fun game of Who Said That?: Famous Quotes. And don’t forget, the Ultimate Jewish Trivia Book makes a great gift and is sure to liven up any get-together!
Download or read book The Jewish Trivia and Information Book written by Rony Oren and published by Ulverscroft. This book was released on 1985-07-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Amazing Jewish Facts and Curiosities written by Ronald H. Isaacs and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2004 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an array of strange facts and curiosities about Jewish customs and rituals. In the great body of Jewish literature there are a plethora of fascinating (but relatively unknown), strange, and unusual statements, curiosities, oddities, and other bits of information that have accumulated over the centuries. This book gathers these curiosities and presents them thematically for the reader's pleasure.
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Download or read book Essential Jewish Trivia Book for Kids written by Harry Araten and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 1997-03-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Shabbat fun book that was written by kids for kids. Includes hundreds of essential Jewish questions and answers. Ideal for home, synagogue, youth groups.
Download or read book The Jewish Book of Why written by Alfred J. Kolatch and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-03-04 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do Jews eat gefilte fish? Why is a glass broken at the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony? Why must the chapter of curses in the Torah be read quickly in a low voice? Why are shrimp and lobster not kosher? Why do Jews fast on Yom Kippur? Why are some Matzot square while others are round? If you've ever asked or been asked any of these questions, The Jewish Book of Why has all the answers. In this complete, concise, fascinating, and thoroughly informative guide to Jewish life and tradition, Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch clearly explains both the significance and the origin of nearly every symbol, custom, and practice known to Jewish culture-from Afikomon to Yarmulkes, and from Passover to Purim. Kolatch also dispels many of the prevalent misconceptions and misunderstandings that surround Jewish observance and provides a full and unfettered look at the biblical, historical, and sometimes superstitious reasons and rituals that helped develop Jewish law and custom and make Judaism not just a religion, but a way of life. L'chaim!
Download or read book Jewish Trivia written by Jane Lenarsky and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Book of Jewish Knowledge written by David E. Cahn-Lipman and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 1994-09-01 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To find out more about Rowman & Littlefield titles please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com.
Download or read book The Everything Jewish Wedding Book written by Rabbi Hyim Shafner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-11-17 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From reciting the Kiddush (sanctification prayer) to building the chuppah (wedding canopy), the details of a Jewish wedding can be overwhelming! This wedding guide helps newlyweds understand tradition and plan a wedding they’ll cherish forever. Written by a rabbi who has performed many weddings, this informative guide will help people navigate: the Judaic concept of marriage; engagement etiquette; the proper way to introduce the families; how to confer with a rabbi and the ritual director; the business of incorporating family heirlooms; and more! Whether the wedding is joining two Jewish people or an interfaith couple, this book is a must-have survival guide for any chatan (groom) or kallah (bride).
Download or read book 1001 Facts Everyone Should Know about Israel written by Mitchell G. Bard and published by Jason Aronson, Incorporated. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardly a day passes when Israel is not in the news. This book provides essential facts about not only the political events in the news, but also the positive contributions Israel is making in the arts and sciences. This is not a recitation of facts and figures, but a mosaic of the most important aspects of Israel's past and present. The book will entertain those interested in some of the fascinating trivia about Israel and inform those doing more serious research about the economy, government, and culture of the Jewish State.
Download or read book Weirdest War Two Extraordinary Tales and Unbelievable Facts from the Second World War written by M. J. Trow and published by BLKDOG Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-25 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Was Britain's Thermopylae really fought over a tennis court? What happened in Canada during the invasion of Winnipeg? How did the Night Witches terrify and torment the Axis? Was Hitler actually sent to spy on the Nazis by the army? Who was the schoolgirl who helped win the Battle of Britain? Truth, they say, is the first casualty of war. You will have to decide how many such casualties occur in this book, the third in the Weird War series. Amber rooms worth a fortune, the spear that pierced Christ's side, deadly female snipers and Lucille Ball's spooky teeth, it's all here for the discerning buff of 1939-45. Whether it's official Nazi propaganda dreamed up by Josef Goebbel's Ministry of Enlightenment or the 'scuttlebutt' of the US navy; tall stories from the officers' mess or attempts to escape from the grim reality of total war, the Second World War provides a fascinating glimpse into the mindset and ingenuity of a generation. Have we now exhausted our supply of weirdness? With new information coming to light all the time from the classified archives in the corridors of power, we wouldn't bet on it!
Download or read book THE NEW CENTURY BOOK OF FACTS written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 1728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
