{"product_id":"hebrew-roots-jewish-routes-hardcover","title":"Hebrew Roots, Jewish Routes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeremy Benstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does Hebrew matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn answering this question, \u003cem\u003eHebrew\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eRoots, Jewish Routes\u003c\/em\u003e addresses the many ways engagement with Hebrew enriches Jewishness--culturally, religiously, ethnically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you know Hebrew or not, linguist and cultural anthropologist Jeremy Benstein takes us on a journey into the deeper significance of Hebrew in the life of Jews and Judaism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith fluency a distant goal for so many, Benstein provides another approach: engaging with Hebrew by focusing on the three-letter Hebrew roots - the \"nuggets of knowledge\" -- that are the building blocks of the language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor instance, \u003cem\u003etzedakah\u003c\/em\u003e, usually translated as \"charity,\" actually relates to notions of justice (\u003cem\u003etzedek\u003c\/em\u003e) and responsibility, not acts of generosity, thus encapsulating an entire economic world view. With many examples throughout the book, and in nineteen innovative \"Wordshops,\" Benstein shows us both why and how to connect to Hebrew, as a vehicle to enrich our connection to Judaism and its values.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than just a book about a language, this is a book about the Jewish people and the challenges we face as seen through our shared language, Hebrew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy does Hebrew matter?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In answering this question, Hebrew Roots, Jewish Routes addresses the many ways engagement with Hebrew enriches Jewishness\"€\"culturally, religiously, ethnically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Whether you know Hebrew or not, linguist and cultural anthropologist Jeremy Benstein takes us on a journey into the deeper significance of Hebrew in the life of Jews and Judaism. Since fluency is a distant goal for so many, Benstein shows us another approach: engaging with Hebrew by focusing on the three-letter Hebrew roots that are the building blocks of the language, seeing these \"nuggets of knowledge\" as a vehicle to enriching our connection to Judaism and its values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e For instance, tzedakah, usually translated as \"charity,\" actually relates to notions of justice (tzedek) and responsibility, not acts of generosity, thus encapsulating an entire economic world view. With many examples throughout the book, and in nineteen innovative \"Wordshops,\" Benstein shows us both why and how to connect to Hebrew, this underappreciated treasure of ours. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Hebrew is both ancient and renewing, holy and daily, tribal and global. So more than just a book about a language, this is a book about the Jewish people and the challenges we face as seen through our shared language, Hebrew. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As Professor Gil Troy said, \"Highly recommended for all, but especially for teachers ready to launch a grassroots revolution bringing Jews back to their language and culture.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.1 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 05, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758152024352,"sku":"9780874419870","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b24c901bf9b597c3f417fde1aa11de23.webp?v=1780119322","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hebrew-roots-jewish-routes-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}