Book for beginners in Judaism

amother

Tue, Feb 07 2023, 1:18 pm

Looking for something that explains Shabbos, Yomim Tovim and general basics

BH Yom Yom

Tue, Feb 07 2023, 1:23 pm

The Book of Our Heritage (English) / ספר התודעה (Hebrew) by Rabbi Eliyahu Kitov

nylon

Tue, Feb 07 2023, 6:48 pm

Very basic? One of R' Telushkin's books (especially Jewish Literacy) or R' Hayim Donin's To Be a Jew. Both very clear and accessible.

amother

Thu, Feb 23 2023, 12:58 pm

Any other suggestions? I would prefer a Jewish Publishing company if possible. Does anyone have an opinion on Gateway to Judaism?
Thanks!!

Conscience

Mon, May 01 2023, 2:58 am

For a little more conceptual, deeper thoughts on the basics of Judaism, I like R' Akiva Tatz's Teenager's Guide to Life (which is equally great for adults!)

amother

Melon

Mon, May 01 2023, 4:01 am

amother OP wrote:

Any other suggestions? I would prefer a Jewish Publishing company if possible. Does anyone have an opinion on Gateway to Judaism?
Thanks!!

Why would the publishing company matter? Bear in mind that books published with a frum audience or a particular kiruv slant are often didactic and can turn people off. Buyer beware.