Bücher von Judith Z. Abrams

The Babylonian Talmud is often cited as the bedrock upon which Judaism stands. And yet, it remains a closed book for the majority of Jews. Since the Talmud's composition does not follow the rules of Western writing, beginning learners are often thwarted in their first attempts to 'swim in the sea of Talmud.'

Judith Abrams, author of the highly acclaimed The Talmud for Beginners, Volumes I & II, creates yet another way of making Talmud study easy and accessible for the novice. Rabbi Abrams has chosen to work with the Steinsaltz Edition of the Talmud, edited and with commentary by Adin Steinsaltz, one of the greatest Jewish thinkers of the twentieth century. This volume is a must for both student and teacher.

In this unique volume Judith Abrams, author of the highly regarded series The Talmud for Beginners, examines the episodes recorded in rabbinic literature that suggest the actions of the women of those times.

"The Talmud" is filled with knowledge, inspiration, and insights that enrich various facets of Jewish life. This work takes readers along with the author on a journey through one volume of the Talmud, offering reassuring guidance and making it meaningful and accessible. It also serves as an introduction to talmudic thought.

Rabbi Abrams walks us through tractate Megillah in a warm, unintimidating, and highly informed way.

As with the first two volumes in this series, The Talmud for Beginners, Volume 3: Living in a Non-Jewish World, introduces the beginner to an important book of the Talmud; in this case, Avodah Zarah, translated as "Strange Worship." The theme, generally speaking, is Jewish relations with non-Jews.

Rabbi Judith Z. Abrams, well-known for her books that introduce the Talmud to modern students, provides an instructional book for those beginning Talmud students who want to explore the depths of the text.