For the Love of Israel: The Holy Land: From Past to Present. An A-Z Primer for Hachamin, Talmidim, Vatikim, Noodnikim, and Dream

Description

From Aliyah to Megidoo and Netanyahu to Zionism, this vibrant A-to-Z guide-or rather Z-to-A, Hebrew-style-examines more than 3,000 years of this postage stamp-sized land's history. With the 26 letters of the alphabet paired with lighthearted text and colorful illustrations, this fun fact book explores the heart, the soul, and the foundation of the Jewish people-the homeland from where their ancient traditions, culture, and values have come. Through Hebrew words, interesting facts, poignant quotes, and profound teachings, each letter comes to life with a significant aspect of the land's background.

Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein was ordained at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and currently serves Congregation Am Shalom in Glencoe, Illinois. He is the author of For the Love of Being Jewish. He lives in Glencoe, Illinois. Mark Anderson is the illustrator and designer of For the Love of the Cubs and For the Love of Being Jewish. His illustrations have appeared in the Atlantic Monthly, BusinessWeek, National Geographic, the New Yorker, Time, and many other periodicals. He lives in Chicago.