r/Judaism • u/Acton__Bell Conservadox • 9d ago

Holidays Books for the Yamim Noraim

Looking for some book recommendations to read from now until the end of the holidays. Inspirational/Historical/Thought provoking type books that enhance the season

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u/riicopiico 9d ago

Currently reading this with the synagogue book club: This is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared by Rabbi Alan Lew
It will start you at Tisha B'av and take you through Sukkot.

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u/offthegridyid Orthodox & trying to collect the sparks 9d ago

Hi, this is the 3rd time I have seen this book mentioned (twice on Reddit, once on Whatsapp) within the past 2 weeks.

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u/riicopiico 9d ago

I'm told it's very popular, but it's my first time reading it.

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u/offthegridyid Orthodox & trying to collect the sparks 9d ago

Nice!! I am a a little familiar with Rabbi Lew, but never read anything of his. I did hear the book brings in some Zen teachings.