Rabbi Arnie Singer

The Outsider's Guide to Orthodox Judaism Rabbi Arnie Singer

Are you an "outsider" looking to understand more about your Orthodox Jewish coworkers, neighbors, or friends? What are all those holidays they observe and when can they not work or do other usual tasks? What's the deal with "kosher"? 

Maybe you are an Orthodox Jew looking for an easy way to explain to your boss and coworkers why you can't come in to work on a particular holiday or why you do certain things that may come across as strange to an "outsider"?

Perhaps you're thinking about converting and want a quick look at what you're getting into? The Outsider's Guide to Orthodox Judaism is a handbook that explains the basic beliefs and practices of Orthodox Judaism in a clear and concise way. It is geared to anyone who is not Orthodox (or non Jewish) interested in learning more about their Orthodox coworkers, friends, and neighbors. It includes explanations of basic beliefs, rituals (like Sabbath and Kosher), lifestyle, lifecycle events, holidays, and more. Also included is a list of holidays and time-line of Jewish history.

It's a handbook. That means it's brief and to the point. You can put it in your pocket to read on the subway or while your waiting in line somewhere. It is not a comprehensive exposition on the entirety of Jewish law and customs. For that you'll have to buy a heck of a lot of books, get a teacher, and spend years studying...you get what I'm saying. 

If you want a handbook that will answer your questions (quench your thirst) in a couple of hours, buy this book. If you still want more, I'll be updating myjewishguide.com with expanded information or you can shoot me an email. The address is in the book.