After remembering the cause of her best friend Devory's suicide at age nine, Gittel is determined to raise awareness of sexual abuse in her Borough Park, New York, community, despite the rules of Chassidim that require her to be silent.
Offers an explanation of orthodox Judaism for the non-scholar, discussing the survival of the Jews, the faith, the sabbath, festivals, holy days, prayers and the synagogue, symbols, love and marriage, death, and other topics.
Examines the history and basic beliefs of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Also looks at the similarities and differences among the religions and the influence they have had on world culture and society.
Explores the history, beliefs, traditions and practices, ceremonies and holidays, and sacred writings of Judaism, with a visit to a synagogue, stories of the Jewish faith, and conversations with rabbis from different branches of the religion.
Sammy Spider watches longingly as the Shapiro family prepares to celebrate the Jewish Sabbath, and when the day finally arrives, even he observes one of its customs.
