Reviewed by Ellen Hogan for Readers' Favorite

The purpose of this book is to promote a better understanding of the ways of the Orthodox Jew by the non-Orthodox Jew. An explanation of the Torah with instructions for living is included. The Jews possess a Written Torah (the first five books of Moshe) and an Oral Law. The Written Torah is the starting point; the Oral Law is deeper and is more expansive. The answer to why people were created and how they should live their lives in line with the laws of God is also discussed. Right is in accord with God's will, wrong is in conflict with God's will. Good merely reflects what feels good and evil what feels bad. True peace means the harmonious functioning of all diverse elements. This is true whether one is applying the term to international relations, the internal situation of a single country, the functioning of a household or even the mind of a single individual. Integrity, marriage, truth and morality are all discussed in depth.

The book is a very comprehensive account of what an Orthodox Jew believes. It was interesting to read it from a Christian stand point. Granted the book was written for non-Orthodox Jews. However, it also gives insight to a non-Jew. I enjoyed learning about a different faith and culture. The Christian faith and Jewish faith share many of the same beliefs, but there are also many differences t. I enjoyed reading this book and hopefully I now have a better understanding of the Jewish faith.