This landmark work on Judaism has been extensively revised and expanded for this long-awaited new edition. Included in this new work are more than 22,000 signed entries on Jewish life, culture, history and religion written by by Israeli, American and European subject specialists. Expanding the scope and relevance of this invaluable set are more than 2,500 brand-new entries, many focusing on gender issues and New World geographic areas of the United States, Canada and Latin America. In addition there are 20 eight-page color inserts that illustrate and enrich this unique resource on Judaism.