The Jewish Way: Living the Holidays Contributor(s): Greenberg, Irving (Author) |
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ISBN: 0671873032 ISBN-13: 9780671873035 Publisher: Touchstone Books OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1993 Annotation: In thoughtful and engaging prose, Rabbi Greenberg explains and interprets theorigin, background, ceremonial rituals, and religious significance of all theJewish holidays, showing how they are related to Judaism's central themes andgiving detailed instructions for observing them. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Holidays - Jewish - Religion | Judaism - Rituals & Practice - History | Jewish - General |
Dewey: 296.43 |
LCCN: 93024022 |
Series: Living the Holidays |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.30 lbs) 464 pages |
Themes: - Holiday - Hanukkah - Holiday - Yom Kippur - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Called "enriching" and "profoundly moving" by Elie Wiesel, The Jewish Way is a comprehensive and inspiring presentation of Judaism as revealed through its holy days. In thoughtful and engaging prose, Rabbi Irving Greenberg explains and interprets the origin, background, interconnections, ceremonial rituals, and religious significance of all the Jewish holidays, including Passover, Yom Kippur, Purim, Hanukkah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Israeli Independence Day. Giving detailed instructions for observance--the rituals, prayers, foods, and songs--he shows how celebrating the holy days of the Jewish calendar not only relives Jewish history but puts one in touch with the basic ideals of Judaism and the fundamental experience of life. Insightful, original, and engrossing, The Jewish Way is an essential volume that should be in every Jewish home, library, and synagogue. |