An accessible and different look at the vibrant heart of Jewish spirituality which explores the tradition of Judaism and looks at what it means to be Jewish today. Judaism is currently experiencing a resurgence of interest. Many Jewish people who have been looking for real spiritual meaning in their lives are reappraising their relationship with the religion and finding ways to make it meaningful. Sara Isaacson explores the heart of Jewish spirituality and shows how being Jewish today can be a wonderfully enriching experience. She includes: * a brief history of the Jewish people * the Jewish concept of God * Festivals, feasts, fasting, and the cycle of the Jewish year * modern-day dilemmas -- coming to terms with the Holocaust, the State of Israel, and Jewish identity