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My ex-husband picked bought it for me year ago, and its been a valued addition to my Jewish library. But for those who aren't as sure, this is the book for you. Lisa Klug really hits the right tone with this book. As a convert, I already think being Jewish is pretty cool.
Cool Jew is the perfect gift to bring for your Seder hostess. The book reminds us that being cool and being Jewish are not contradictory - in fact - it is way cool to be Jewish.
Modern "Heebonics", the Ten Commandments, Jewish animals, and what have you. Do you know about Jewish head coverings and when to wear what. "Cool Jew", Andrews McMeel Publishing Company, 2008."It's Never Been Hipper to be Jewish"Amos Lassen"Cool Jew" by Lisa Alcalay Klug is "the ultimate guide for every member of the tribe" and for every wannabe as well. Jewish symbols are explained and Jewish food is dissected and it is explained which food goes with each holiday (which are also explained--kind of like "Everything You Wanted to Know About Judaism but Were Afraid to Ask"). More than the humor is the fact that the book is an affirmation that one can be cool and a Jew at the same time. I don't think that many realize that being Jewish can be a hip lifestyle. It manages to look at all things Jewish and tells us how to deal with them in the modern world. It is hip and contemporary and full of valuable information.At first I thought I was reading a satire on Judaism but as I continued reading that buried in the humor and parody is a lot of educational and very useful information.
Should they match your outfit or is one kipah enough for all seasons.The humor ranges from subtle to outrageous and sometimes offensive yet in good fun. There is information about superstition. Klug, Lisa Alcalay. The book includes essays, photographs, lists, instruction guides, and illustrations that show us how to celebrate and take pride in being Jewish and it is irreverent and full of love at the same time. (It is no more offensive say, than "Heeb" Magazine).
And Werner Klemperer's father was Jewish, so by moden Jewish paternal lineage, he was definitely a M.O.T). Ms. (OK, maybe only 50% more). (And yes, it was Eva not Zsa Zsa, who was in Green Acres - but since they were sisters, what difference does it make. Cool Jew: The Ultimate Guide for Every Member of the TribeI bought the book for myself as a pre-Hanukkah present. It is a great read and worth twice what you charge for it. Klug's style is light and fun, but presents lots of info in a realtively small space.
No other book of Jewish humor is as hip, contemporary or exhaustive. I LOVE THIS BOOK. This book encapsulates everything I love about being Jewish in astonishing and side-splittingly hilarious detail. I am SERIOUSLY buying this for everyone on my hanukkah list -- it would also make an ideal (although certainly irreverent) bar and bat mitzvah gift.
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