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Own the book that makes it easy to master all the practical laws of kosher – The Complete Guide to Keeping Kosher.
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The Living Jewish series makes mastering the laws of observant Jewish life easier than ever before.
When complete, this groundbreaking series will make understanding all primary aspects of Jewish observance accessible—from keeping kosher to keeping Shabbos, Yomim Tovim, and more.
Crafted for a beautiful learning journey
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Halachah made clear and simple – with just enough detail
Say goodbye to gaps in your knowledge. Say hello to enjoyable learning.
Get the bottom line for real life.
Built around your life, Living Jewish gives you the practical guidelines you need to ace the real-life scenarios of keeping kosher today. You'll never get lost in abstraction here.
Understand the reason behind every rule.
See the big picture. Learn the key concepts and terms behind the practical Halachos, and watch them in action as they play out in dozens of real-life scenarios.
It's completely comprehensive.
You deserve to know it all. Whether you've been observant for decades or are just starting out, Living Jewish takes you all the way to mastery: say goodbye to gaps in your knowledge.
It's all in clear and concise English.
Written in clear language and supported by colorful illustrations, handy charts, and practical tips, this book invites you in and rewards your attention with a delightful learning experience.
“If you want to get a full handle on kashrus, study this book and you will get total clarity.”
Three ways Living Jewish works for you:
Study at your own pace.
Living Jewish is user-friendly and speaks for itself. You'll gain the wealth of knowledge this book offers simply by picking up the book and learning it on your own.
Study with a chavrusa.
Two minds are better than one. Rather than jumping in alone, join your rabbi or invite a friend to embark on this journey with you. Debate, clarify, and explore the text together.
Join a group.
Your rabbi may be leading a study group on Living Jewish soon. Join growth-minded Jews from your community for lively sessions of Jewish study, and you'll have a teacher on hand to explore your questions live.