The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia: From Abraham to Zabar's and Everything in Betwee

<b>Named one of <i>Library Journal</i>'s Best Religion & Spirituality Books of the Year</b> <p/><b>An Unorthodox Guide to <i>Everything</i> Jewish</b> <p/> Deeply knowing, highly entertaining, and just a little bit irreverent, this unputdownable encyclopedia of all things Jewish and Jew-<i>ish </i>covers culture, religion, history, habits, language, and more. Readers will refresh their knowledge of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs, the artistry of Barbra Streisand, the significance of the Oslo Accords, the meaning of words like <i>balaboosta, </i><i>balagan</i>, <i>bashert</i>, and <i>bageling</i>. Understand all the major and minor holidays. Learn how the Jews invented Hollywood. Remind themselves why they need to read Hannah Arendt, watch <i>Seinfeld</i>, listen to Leonard Cohen. Even discover the secret of happiness (see "Latkes"). Includes hundreds of photos, charts, infographics, and illustrations. It's a lot.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Stephanie Butnick, Liel Leibovitz, Mark Oppenheimer<br><b>Publisher:</b> Artisan Publishers<br><b>Published:</b> 10/01/2019<br><b>Pages:</b> 320<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 2.50lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.80h x 7.90w x 1.30d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781579658939<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Library Journal</i> 10/01/2019 pg. 102<br><i>Shelf Awareness</i> 11/08/2019<br><i>Booklist</i> 11/15/2019 pg. 20<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Stephanie Butnick, Liel Leibovitz, and Mark Oppenheimer are the hosts of <i>Unorthodox</i>,