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The Jewish Festivals: A Guide to Their History and Observance Revised Edition
Contributor(s): Schauss, Hayyim (Author)

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 ISBN: 0805209379     ISBN-13: 9780805209372
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
OUR PRICE: $19.00  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: September 1996
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Annotation: Why is the Jewish New Year designated on the Jewish calendar as the first day of the seventh month, and not of the first month? Why do women cover their eyes when reciting the blessing over the Sabbath candles? How did the Seder originate? Does the Book of Esther, read on Purim, mirror any real historical events? Long considered a classic, The Jewish Festivals provides a rich and charming account of the origins, development, and symbolism of the Jewish holidays, and of the diverse rituals, prayers, ceremonial objects, and special foods that have been used throughout history and around the world to celebrate them. Drawing upon a wealth of knowledge of Jewish folkways and customs, Hayyim Schauss shows how these holidays evolved in meaning and importance, depending on the contemporary needs of those who observed them. Written with passion and warmth, this book will infuse your own experience of the holidays with extra meaning and delight.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Holidays - Jewish
- Religion | Judaism - Rituals & Practice
Dewey: 296.43
LCCN: 96202742
Physical Information: 0.71" H x 5.28" W x 8.02" L (0.68 lbs) 336 pages
Themes:
- Theometrics - Secular
- Holiday - Hanukkah
- Holiday - Passover
- Holiday - Purim
- Holiday - Rosh Hoshanah
- Holiday - Yom Kippur
- Religious Orientation - Jewish
Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product
 
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Why is the Jewish New Year designated on the Jewish calendar as the first day of the seventh month, and not of the first month? Why do women cover their eyes when reciting the blessing over the Sabbath candles? How did the Seder originate? Does the Book of Esther, read on Purim, mirror any real historical events?

Long considered a classic, The Jewish Festivals provides a rich and charming account of the origins, development, and symbolism of the Jewish holidays, and of the diverse rituals, prayers, ceremonial objects, and special foods that have been used throughout history and around the world to celebrate them. Drawing upon a wealth of knowledge of Jewish folkways and customs, Hayyim Schauss shows how these holidays evolved in meaning and importance, depending on the contemporary needs of those who observed them. Written with passion and warmth, this book will infuse your own experience of the holidays with extra meaning and delight.
 
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