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Talmud: The Soncino Talmud. Soncino, Bloch, 1935-1948. 1961. An edition of the fundamental text of Jewish law and tradition.
Ariel, David S. Spiritual Judaism: Restoring Heart and Soul to Jewish Life. Hyperion, 1998. Applies Jewish spiritual principles to daily life.
Ariel, David S. What Do Jews Believe? The Spiritual Foundations of Judaism. Schocken, 1996. A guide to Jewish philosophical literacy.
Davis, Avram, ed. Meditation from the Heart of Judaism: Today's Teachers Share Their Practices, Techniques, and Faith. Jewish Lights, 1997. Provides instruction in the practice of Jewish meditation.
Halbertal, Moshe. People of the Book: Canon, Meaning, and Authority. Harvard University Press, 1997. Introduction to Jewish hermeneutics.
Ravitzky, Aviezer. Trans. Michael Swirsky and Jonathan Chipinan. Messianism, Zionism, and Jewish Religious Radicalism. University of Chicago Press, 1996. An examination of the theologically hard-right sects within Judaism.
Sarna, Jonathan D. American Judaism: A History. Yale University Press, 2004. Published to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the settlement of Jews in New Amsterdam.
Unterman, Alan. Dictionary of Jewish Lore and Legend. Thames & Hudson, 1991. Biblical figures, rabbis, and mystics are identified in this volume along with information on Jewish folklore and traditions.

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