Torah, Comparative Religion 

Comparative Religion is a great way to learn about Judaism. It also makes for better citizenship. Rabbi Lieb's book both clearly explains each of the world's major religions and shows where Judaism is both similar and different from them. Included is an overview on 'what is a religion', things to remember about Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. There is also a chapter on how to respond to Christian Missionaries. This lush full-color book is filled with powerful photographs that contain their own lessons. Chapters begin and end in text based activities that further open students' insight into each religion and provide the teacher with exciting classroom opportunities. Rabbi Lieb's delightful narrative makes for easy reading. The activities invite active discussions. Apples and Oranges grows insight into both Judaism and other religions. Chapters include: * How to Compare Religions * Some Important, and Unique, Things to Remember About Judaism * A Really, Really Brief History of Christianity * Comparing Judam and Christianity * 'Have You Accepted Our Lord Jesus?' Responding When Christian Missionaries Come to Call * An Introduction to Islam * A Comparison Judaism and Islam * Welcome to the East: Hinduism * And Now 'On To Buddhism'Also available:Being Torah - ISBN 093387300XCelebrating the Jewish Year - ISBN 1891662821Torah Aura Productions publishes books for Jewish schools and families that help celebrate our heritage and our faith.We have over 25 years of experience as the leading creator of high quality educational materials that enable Jewish children to become empowered Jewish adults.Our books guide and enhance the Jewish knowledge, spirituality and identity of children and their families, and our innovative tools bring Judaism alive in synagogues, Hebrew schools, and day schools.Torah Aura Productions was founded in 1981 by a group of innovative Jewish educators who looked out at the field of Jewish education and found materials that were shallow and dull. They started a company to create new tools for families and teachers that would be exciting and meaningful. For more than two decades, Torah Aura has revolutionized the way Jewish schools enable their students to become empowered Jewish adults, and has helped families make Judaism a meaningful presence in their homes.Some of the areas we publish in:- Torah and Bible- Talmud- Jewish teaching- Jewish parenting- Jewish ethics and values- Jewish holidays- the Jewish lifecycle- Israel- Hebrew- Jewish prayerTorah Aura Productions: Making success in Jewish education an achievable reality. - from Amzon