The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
An Unorthodox Guide to Everything Jewish
Deeply knowing, highly entertaining, and just a little bit irreverent, this unputdownable encyclopedia of all things Jewish and Jew-ish covers culture, religion, history, habits, language, and more. Readers will refresh their knowledge of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs, the artistry of Barbra Streisand, the significance of the Oslo Accords, the meaning of words like balaboosta,balagan, bashert, and bageling. Understand all the major and minor holidays. Learn how the Jews invented Hollywood. Remind themselves why they need to read Hannah Arendt, watch Seinfeld, listen to Leonard Cohen. Even discover the secret of happiness (see “Latkes”). Includes hundreds of photos, charts, infographics, and illustrations. It’s a lot.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between appropriate for a 7-year-old?
Some entries cover violent episodes in Jewish history such as the Holocaust and Babi Yar, with Nazis and Hitler getting a single sentence each. This encyclopedia of Jewish culture covers Jewish religion, including biblical figures, holidays and religious figures.
Does The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between have violence?
Found (Brief): Some entries cover violent episodes in Jewish history such as the Holocaust and Babi Yar, with Nazis and Hitler getting a single sentence each.
Does The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between have scary content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between have religion?
Found (Central, Jewish): This encyclopedia of Jewish culture covers Jewish religion, including biblical figures, holidays and religious figures.
Does The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between have race & culture?
Found (Central): The book is about Jewish culture and identity, and some entries cover the persecution of Jewish people such as the Holocaust and the MS St. Louis.
Does The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between have profanity?
Couldn't confirm: One review quotes the book calling a biblical figure "one kickass priest", and no source lists swear words from the text.
Does The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between have gender & orientation?
Couldn't confirm: The sources describe the topics of the encyclopedia but do not say whether any entries cover LGBTQ+ people or topics.
