Living a Jewish Life, Updated and Revised Edition: Jewish Traditions, Customs, and Values for Today's Families

Diamont's "Living a Jewish Life" is a readable, welcoming, inclusive introduction to liberal Jewish living. This book is aimed at adult readers seeking to move their lives in a Jewish direction - as Diamont puts it, to make more "Jewish choices." Covering topics such as the Jewish home, the Jewish community, holidays, and life-cycle events, Diamont de-mystifies basic concepts and practices. It is an excellent primer and should be an early addition to any beginner's Jewish library. It reads mostly as a "how-to," making Jewish practice do-able for the novice, though it also includes well-researched basic background information, complete with end-notes and suggestions for further reading. It will be most useful to secular Jews and Reform, Reconstructionist, Renewal, and liberal-leaning Conservative Jews who never went to Hebrew school, or for whom Hebrew school is a distant memory. While Diamont encourages a diversity of Jewish opinions and levels of worship, this book is not aimed at those seeking a very traditional Orthodox lifestyle. Beliefs, prayers and home liturgy are mentioned within the context of discussion of a particular event or occasion, but Diamont's focus is not on introducing or explaining Jewish belief or synagogue liturgy in depth.

This book is not only very informative but also easy to read and understand. It's well written and educational, and I feel it's a great starting point for learning about Judaism.

What a great resource! The information is up to date and relevant to today’s Judaism. I recommend it to anyone looking for a solid and meaningful source on Judaism today.

I was always curious about being Jewish even though I was raised Catholic. Really enjoyed this book it was easy to understand. Highly recommend learned a lot.

The topics contained are good with decent information and the book is generally an easy read. I find it to be a good and simple introduction and I will say that the holiday chapters are quite informative in a simple way. I find the book a very light offering, yet very strong in it's delivery, therefore, a strong yet simple introduction to topics, which in my opinion, makes for a good start!

Very well thought out and useful to someone looking to start practicing Judaism in their life. It explains what to do in laymen’s terms and with just enough of the “why” behind it without long-winded boring detail like a PhD textbook. Unlike all the Judaism books I have read by Rabbi’s and Scholars about Holidays, practices, and everyday life, this has been to best so far. It’s well laid out. For instance, if you want to start practicing Shabbat at home the author gives a brief explanation of why it’s important to Jewish life, then a step-by-step process to follow, including any necessary prayers (transliterated in Hebrew & English). The glossary is also a handy reference.

Great educational book, enjoyed every page also really helpful towards learning more towards becoming part of the Jewish path

I bought it used as opposed to new and it’s in really decent shape. Of course, there are a few folded corners, but the book has held up well. Saved a bunch of dough buying used so I’m looking for other good books. I am a member of the Jewish community and this book provides an excellent read on the religion as a whole, holidays, committees, and family functions. 💕

I found this a very handy read, interesting for would be Jews and also a reminder of the little things I have missed in my everyday life here in the west.

Very clear and concise

Excellent book, very useful. I really recomend to read it. You can find very practical advices. Easy to read .

Absolutely fantastic book for those with little to no prior knowledge about Judaism and wanting to learn more. Very well written, easy to read, although a few colour images would be nice! Excellent overall!!!!

Beautiful