The New Jewish Encyclopedia

Rating:
Summary: Superbly written, organized, and illustrated
Review: Compiled and edited by David Bridger (with the assistance of Samuel Wolk), The New Jewish Encyclopedia presents an comprehensive and alphabetical discussion of topics, places, names, and events central to Jewish history and identity. Offering a library's worth of Jewish knowledge in a single, 541-page volume, The New Jewish Encyclopedia is superbly written, organized, and illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Presenting a vast wealth of history, folklore, and faith, The New Jewish Encyclopedia is a core addition to personal and academic Judaic Studies reference collections.