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The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia: From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between Hardcover – Illustrated, October 1, 2019

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“An illustrated, smart and comic guide, well-attuned to this moment.”
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 “Crams in just about everything you need to know about Jewish culture and history – from the Torah to Chinese food. . . . A weighty tome that just begs to be picked up, thumbed through, and quoted from. It is exhaustive but not exhausting, a thorough examination of Jewish themes presented as hors d’oeuvres to entice a larger meal.”
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“Deeply entertaining and highly educational. . . . Adding their thoroughly modern compendium to a long tradition of Jewish scholarship, the authors have served up a colorful array of all things Jewish for Jews and non-Jews alike.”
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“Alternately irreverent and profound—but always informative. . . . A great gift.”
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Library Journal, starred review

“No dense, scholarly tome, this volume is pure fun, although serious topics are included. . . . . A reference work is rarely as readable as this one is. Informative and irreverent, welcoming and witty, it is enthusiastically recommended.”
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About the Author

Stephanie Butnick, Liel Leibovitz, and Mark Oppenheimer are the hosts of Unorthodox, the most popular Jewish podcast on iTunes. 
 
Stephanie Butnick is the deputy editor of Tablet and has written for the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. She has a bachelor’s degree in religion from Duke and a master’s in religious studies from NYU. She lives in New York with her husband and their cat, Cat Stevens.  
 
Liel Leibovitz is a senior writer for Tablet and the author of several books, including, most recently, A Broken Hallelujah, a spiritual biography of Leonard Cohen. He has a PhD in video games from Columbia, a fact that makes his seven-year-old self very happy. He lives in New York with his wife and their two children.   
 
Mark Oppenheimer is the former Beliefs columnist for the New York Times and the author of The Bar Mitzvah Crasher: Road-Tripping Through Jewish America. He has a PhD in American religion from Yale and lives in New Haven, Connecticut, with his wife and five children.  
 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Artisan; Illustrated edition (October 1, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579658938
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1579658939
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1.25 x 10 inches
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Customers find the encyclopedia entertaining, with one noting it's a great book to dip in and out of. Moreover, the information content receives positive feedback, with customers describing it as comprehensive and interesting. Additionally, they appreciate its value as a gift and its coverage of Jewish history.

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Customers find the book entertaining, describing it as funny and a great read any time of day, with one customer noting it's great to dip in and out of.

"...Good as a reader or just as a reference. Great book and highly recommended to all." Read more

"...There are so many facts ... mind boggling. A great read any time of day. I highly recommend this book and it makes a great gift." Read more

"...It's fun reading and you don't have to sit down and read it at one time...." Read more

"...It’s quirky and sarcastic, but also informative. It’s such a big book, there’s something for everyone. The pages are very aesthetic and clean...." Read more

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Customers find the encyclopedia comprehensive and enlightening, with lots of interesting information, and one customer notes that every page has something new.

"This can serve as a good basic source book for studying Judaism. It is well written, easy to comprehend, and fairly comprehensive...." Read more

"The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia is terrific. There are so many facts ... mind boggling. A great read any time of day...." Read more

"...It’s quirky and sarcastic, but also informative. It’s such a big book, there’s something for everyone. The pages are very aesthetic and clean...." Read more

"Both funny and informative. I love it! Buying more as “stocking stuffers!”🤣..." Read more

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"...It got delivered very well, and is packed with info. Perfect gift for a Jewish pal, or even for your sarcastic goyim!" Read more

"Fun book. Great gift. Receiver as gift. Everyone who has seen it on my coffee table has bought one!" Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's coverage of Jewish history, with one customer noting it provides thumbnail sketches of Jewish everything, while another mentions it includes lots of photos.

"The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia is terrific. There are so many facts ... mind boggling. A great read any time of day...." Read more

"This book shares many interesting components of Judaism - both cultural and religious - in an engaging way for modern readers...." Read more

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They left out Isaac Asimov but otherwise it’s great.
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They left out Isaac Asimov but otherwise it’s great.
As a Jew who was raised as a Presbyterian, reading this book is like getting a hug from a giant curmudgeonly uncle, who is interrupted by your wonk-ish cousin asking you something slightly prying in a charming way. Then, your sweet grown niece breaks in and says something totally brilliant. You know, like being home.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025
    This can serve as a good basic source book for studying Judaism. It is well written, easy to comprehend, and fairly comprehensive. Good as a reader or just as a reference. Great book and highly recommended to all.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
    The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia is terrific. There are so many facts ... mind boggling. A great read any time of day. I highly recommend this book and it makes a great gift.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019
    "The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia: From Abraham to Zabar's and Everything InBetween" is not exactly the truth of the book's contents. It is more an idiosyncratic list of people, places, things, and food, most of which add definition to the word "Jewish".

    The book was compiled by a group of three; Stephanie Butnick, Liel Leibowitz, and Mark Oppenheimer. I don't know how they divided up the work; no section or definition is assigned an author. I'd say the words chosen to be defined are from a liberal angle, but then most Jews are liberals. It's fun reading and you don't have to sit down and read it at one time. It is just right for picking up and choosing a letter - say, "L" - and having fun with the words. Though I normally read books in the Kindle version (as I did this one), I think this book might be fun to read in the paper version. In any case, or any version, I think most people, Jewish or not, would enjoy this book!
    28 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2022
    I love this book and so does my mom, whom I got it for! It’s quirky and sarcastic, but also informative. It’s such a big book, there’s something for everyone. The pages are very aesthetic and clean. It got delivered very well, and is packed with info. Perfect gift for a Jewish pal, or even for your sarcastic goyim!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2021
    I first found out about this book from my local Library. I liked it so much I decided to purchase it. I even thought it might make a good gift. That's why I was hoping it would be in better condition. It is certainly not in bad condition but the top of book cover is bent in/warped & there's a personal note on the inside cover.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019
    This book shares many interesting components of Judaism - both cultural and religious - in an engaging way for modern readers. You can use the contents as a jumping off point to delve deeper into topics which may interest you most.

    In response to those who have given this book a one star review, I think they may be misguided with assigning it some unnecessarily harsh reviews. The authors and other contributors did not set out to uphold some high-up religious doctrine as these reviewer seem to solely desire.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
    Both funny and informative. I love it!
    Buying more as “stocking stuffers!”🤣
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021
    It was a gift. Someone purchased this for me as a gift...when I saw what was in it, I bought a copy for
    someone else.....at first I was overwhelmed....such a big book....but it was amazing beyond my
    expectations. Some was funny......some expected......some sad.....all factual. Now I'm thinking of
    getting copies as gifts. It is perfect for any occasion.
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  • SGinVSL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
    Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2024
    Well written, detailed, and covers all events in an interesting way. Great table book, catches everyone’s attention.

    Delivered on time by Amazon delivery..
  • amanda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny
    Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2021
    Love this book! It’s funny but still educational, great coffee table book
  • alex g
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, worth every penny
    Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2020
    Great book to have in you library to learn about history of Jewish people and culture.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book very entertaining!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2020
    Loved it!