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Stuck in the Middle Ages asked in Society & CultureHolidaysPassover · 7 years ago

Books on Judaism for B'nai Mitzvah presents?

Other than the 2-volume Jewish Book of Why, what are some books on Judaism or Jewish life that would be accessible and (possibly) interesting to a new Bar or Bat Mitzvah? The recipients belong to a temple that's close to reform, though unaffiliated.

The Book of Jewish Values?

Essential Judaism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs, Customs & Rituals?

Jewish Literacy (revised edition)?

Thanks for your thoughts on these and any other books.

(I realize that this really isn't a "Passover" question. I put this under "Passover" because I thought I might get more results than just putting it into YA!'s general category of religion and spirituality.)

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  • allonyoav
    Lv 7
    7 years ago
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    Generally I give "To be a Jew" by Chaim Donin to non-religious family members when they are BAr/Bat Mitzvah. It is written beautifully and useful to everyone. Still- if they are very non-observant it probably is not the best choice. Another one I have given a few times is "Gateways to Happiness" by Zelig Pliskin. Also by Zelig Pliskin: "Growth through Torah"

  • ozboz48
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    I like both the books.

    I give "Jerusalem, Eye Of The Universe."

    Source(s): Jewish
  • JP
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    Two people I know got Telushkin's "Jewish Literacy" as bar mitzvah presents. I have to admit it's one of my favorites, too.

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