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How to Respond: Judaism is unavailable, but you can change that!

This book outlines what Judaism is, what it teaches, and how it compares to Christianity. It explains the three branches of Judaism and how we can counter anti-Semitism. As readers discover the centrality of Christ in the Old and New Testaments, they are prepared to witness to Jews with genuine love and eagerness.

The Orthodox Jews refer to themselves as “Torah-true.” They are devoted to strict observance of all of the 613 commandments they count in the Torah, the first five books of the Bible. The Sabbath must be strictly observed from sundown on Friday to sundown on Saturday. They cannot ride in cars on the Sabbath and can only walk short distances. In Bible times a Sabbath’s journey was about three-fourths of a mile, 1,150 meters (Acts 1:12). The Sabbath is observed by complete abstention from work and