| Shabbat (2nd Edition): The Family Guide to Preparing for and Celebrating the Sabbath Edition, New Edition Contributor(s): Wolfson, Ron (Author), Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs (Editor) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1580231640 ISBN-13: 9781580231640 Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2002 Annotation: Both an instructional how-to guide for the beginner and the experienced, and an exploration of the spiritual meaning of the Jewish Sabbath, Shabbat, 2nd ed., includes information about every aspect of the holy day, and all the resources needed to prepare for and celebrate it, including: -- History and meaning -- How to prepare -- Rituals, prayers, and blessings (step by step) -- The Sabbath day -- Havdalah -- Songs and prayers in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish (with clear transliterations) -- Recipes for traditional and modern foods to spice up the Shabbat menu -- Family activities to enhance the experience Enriched by many real-life voices sharing their own Shabbat experiences and challenges, this creative resource helps readers discover old and new ways to celebrate and find joy in Shabbat. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Rituals & Practice |
| Dewey: 296.41 |
| LCCN: 2001006806 |
| Series: Art of Jewish Living |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 7" W x 9.1" (1.15 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Celebrate the joy of "making Shabbat" each week in your home--with rituals, prayers, blessings, food, and song. This expanded, easy-to-use edition of the classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more ideas, and new resources for every aspect of the holy day. An inspiring how-to guide to every aspect of Shabbat, including:
Enriched by real-life voices sharing practical suggestions and advice, this creative resource helps us to reacquaint ourselves with time-tested traditions and discover old and new ways to celebrate Shabbat, including biblically-inspired songs and games, Shabbat-related crafts, and more family-tested ideas. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wolfson, Ron: - Dr. Ron Wolfson, visionary educator and inspirational speaker, is Fingerhut Professor of Education at American Jewish University in Los Angeles and a cofounder of Synagogue 3000. He is author of Relational Judaism: Using the Power of Relationships to Transform the Jewish Community; The Seven Questions You're Asked in Heaven: Reviewing and Renewing Your Life on Earth; Be Like God: God's To-Do List for Kids; God's To-Do List: 103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God's Work on Earth; Hanukkah, Passover and Shabbat, all Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs Art of Jewish Living family guides to spiritual celebrations; The Spirituality of Welcoming: How to Transform Your Congregation into a Sacred Community; A Time to Mourn, a Time to Comfort: A Guide to Jewish Bereavement and Comfort and, with Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, What You Will See Inside a Synagogue (all Jewish Lights), a book for children ages 6 and up. He contributed to May God Remember: Memory and Memorializing in Judaism--Yizkor, Who by Fire, Who by Water--Un'taneh Tokef, All These Vows--Kol Nidre and We Have Sinned: Sin and Confession in Judaism--Ashamnu and Al Chet (all Jewish Lights). |