SAILING WITH COLUMBUS

<p>For those readers who are relatively unacquainted with Jewish people Jewish culture and Judaic history this compact book offers a brief overview of the complexities of Judaism in the twenty-first century. Those readers who are familiar with Jewish culture and history may find here a convenient springboard from which to do further research as facilitated by the enticingly lengthy bibliography.</p><p></p><p>In this intrepidly written guide Ilean Baltodano shares what she has learned since she began her odyssey of inquiry: Who are the Jewish people? Is Judaism a religion? When did Jews first arrive in the Americas? What lessons can we learn from the Holocaust? What is Zionism? These are some of the questions that are discussed in a straightforward and compassionate manner. Students and adult readers will also enjoy this invitation to learn more about the theory that Christopher Columbus enabled Jews to step foot in the Americas.</p>