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Jewish Culture and Customs

Author : Steve Herzig
Publisher : Friends of Israel Gospel
ISBN 13 : 9780915540310
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Jewish Culture and Customs written by Steve Herzig and published by Friends of Israel Gospel. This book was released on 1997 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every area of Jewish life is filled with rich symbolism and special meaning. From meals, clothing, and figures of speech to worship, holidays, and weddings, we find hundreds of fascinating traditions that date as far back as two or three thousand years. There's a Bar Mitzvah, which Jewish boys celebrate at the age of accountability. In weddings, the groom breaks a wineglass with his foot. In the front doorway of Jewish homes you'll find a mezuza-a small container with Scripture parchments. Prayer shawls are made with blue or black stripes. How did customs such as these get started? What special meaning do they hold? And, what can they teach us? Explore the answers to these questions with Steve Herzig in Jewish Culture & Customs -a clear and enjoyable sampler of the colorful world of Judaism and Jewish life. You'll gain a greater appreciation for God's Chosen People and see key aspects of the Bible and Christianity in a whole new light.

Jewish Traditions

Author : Ronald L. Eisenberg
Publisher : Jewish Publication Society
ISBN 13 : 0827610394
Total Pages : 831 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (276 download)

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Download or read book Jewish Traditions written by Ronald L. Eisenberg and published by Jewish Publication Society. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 831 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an encyclopedic reference for anyone who wants information about all things Jewish, Eisenberg distills an immense amount of material from classic and contemporary sources into a single volume.

The Book of Jewish Customs

Author : Harvey Lutske
Publisher : Jason Aronson
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Jewish Customs written by Harvey Lutske and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 1986 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divided into chapters such as Birth and Youth, Marriage, Death, and Superstitions and Folklore, this book provides brief descriptions of common Jewish folkways and the reasons behind them. Among the customs discussed are breaking a glass at a Jewish wedding, covering the mirrors in a house while people are sitting shivah, and the origin of the six-pointed "Jewish star."

Rite and Reason

Author : Shemuʼel Pinḥas Gelbard
Publisher : Feldheim Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780873068895
Total Pages : 740 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (688 download)

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Book Synopsis Rite and Reason by : Shemuʼel Pinḥas Gelbard

Download or read book Rite and Reason written by Shemuʼel Pinḥas Gelbard and published by Feldheim Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fact-filled volume explains 1050 Jewish customs, their reasons, and sources. Why do we make hand matzos round? Why do we eat dairy foods on Shavuos? Why do we stand with our feet together when we recite Shemoneh Esreh? These and hundreds of other practices are explained in this English edition of Otzar Ta'amei ha-Minhagim.

The Book of Customs

Author : Scott-Martin Kosofsky
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061739545
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Customs written by Scott-Martin Kosofsky and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen years ago while researching Jewish imagery, award-winning book designer Scott-Martin Kosofsky happened upon a 1645 edition of the Minhogimbukh -- the "Customs Book" -- a beautifully designed and illustrated guide to the Jewish year written in Yiddish, the people's vernacular. Captivated, he investigated further and learned that from 1590 to 1890, this cross between a prayer book and a farmer's almanac was immensely popular in households all across Europe. Published in dozens of editions and revised over the centuries in Venice, Prague, Amsterdam, and throughout Germany before moving eastward in the nineteenth century to Poland and Russia, these books detail the evolution of Jewish custom over three hundred years. But by the 1890s, as Jewish practice became polarized between the secularist and traditionalist views, the Minhogimbukh disappeared. There are no works quite like the historical customs books available today and none so thorough and concise, intuitive in organization, and beautiful. Inspired by the originals, Kosofsky set out to make his own, adapting the books for modern use, adding historical perspective and contemporary application. The result is the reappearance of the Minhogimbukh after more than a hundred-year absence, and the first complete showing of all the original woodcuts -- a visual vocabulary of Jewish life -- since the 1760s. Faithfully based on the earlier editions, The Book of Customs is an updated guide to the rituals, liturgies, and texts of the entire Jewish year -- from the days of the week and the Sabbath to all the months with their festivals, as well as the major life-cycle events of wedding, birth, bar and bat mitzvah, and death. With the revival of this lost cultural legacy, The Book of Customs can once again become every family's guide to Jewish tradition and practice.

Why Jews Do what They Do

Author : Daniel Sperber
Publisher : KTAV Publishing House, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780881256048
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Why Jews Do what They Do written by Daniel Sperber and published by KTAV Publishing House, Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explanations on the whys and wherefores of many Jewish customs.

Illness and Health in the Jewish Tradition

Author : David L. Freeman (M.D.)
Publisher : Jewish Publication Society
ISBN 13 : 9780827606739
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (67 download)

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Book Synopsis Illness and Health in the Jewish Tradition by : David L. Freeman (M.D.)

Download or read book Illness and Health in the Jewish Tradition written by David L. Freeman (M.D.) and published by Jewish Publication Society. This book was released on 1999 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The premise of the Jewish attitude toward illness is that living is sacred, that good health enables us to live a fully religious life, and that disease is an evil. Any effective therapy is permitted, even if it conflicts with Jewish law. To bring about healing is a responsibility not only of the person who is ill and of the professional caregivers, but also of the loved ones, and of the larger circle of family, friends, and community." "Illness and Health in the Jewish Tradition is an anthology of traditional and modern Jewish writings that highlights these basic principles."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Traditions

Author : Avram Davis
Publisher : Hyperion
ISBN 13 : 9780786863815
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (638 download)

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Download or read book Traditions written by Avram Davis and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 1998-08-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRADITIONS is a treasure chest of ancient, traditional, and modern Jewish blessings positioned between two strong currents of reader interest--an enthusiasm for recovering the lost wealth of Judaism and the universal quest for invigorating our daily lives with simple spirituality. Illustrated with stunning modern and archival photography of historical artifacts, religious symbols, and practical elements.

The Book of Jewish Belief

Author : Louis Jacobs
Publisher : Behrman House, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9780874413793
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Jewish Belief written by Louis Jacobs and published by Behrman House, Inc. This book was released on 1984 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Comprehensive"how-To"and"know All"guide to Jewish faith and values, written by great Jewish Theologian. It contains answers to questions about God, Torah, mitzvot, holidays, festivals, rituals, Jewish symbols, philosophy, mysticism, and more.

The Book of Jewish Values

Author : Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
Publisher : Harmony
ISBN 13 : 0307794458
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Jewish Values written by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rabbi Joseph Telushkin combed the Bible, the Talmud, and the whole spectrum of Judaism's sacred writings to give us a manual on how to lead a decent, kind, and honest life in a morally complicated world. "An absolutely superb book: the most practical, most comprehensive guide to Jewish values I know." —Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People Telushkin speaks to the major ethical issues of our time, issues that have, of course, been around since the beginning. He offers one or two pages a day of pithy, wise, and easily accessible teachings designed to be put into immediate practice. The range of the book is as broad as life itself: • The first trait to seek in a spouse (Day 17) • When, if ever, lying is permitted (Days 71-73) • Why acting cheerfully is a requirement, not a choice (Day 39) • What children don't owe their parents (Day 128) • Whether Jews should donate their organs (Day 290) • An effective but expensive technique for curbing your anger (Day 156) • How to raise truthful children (Day 298) • What purchases are always forbidden (Day 3) In addition, Telushkin raises issues with ethical implications that may surprise you, such as the need to tip those whom you don't see (Day 109), the right thing to do when you hear an ambulance siren (Day 1), and why wasting time is a sin (Day 15). Whether he is telling us what Jewish tradition has to say about insider trading or about the relationship between employers and employees, he provides fresh inspiration and clear guidance for every day of our lives.

The Biblical and Historical Background of Jewish Customs and Ceremonies

Author : Abraham P. Bloch
Publisher : KTAV Publishing House, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780870686580
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (865 download)

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Download or read book The Biblical and Historical Background of Jewish Customs and Ceremonies written by Abraham P. Bloch and published by KTAV Publishing House, Inc.. This book was released on 1980 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each custom is examined both in its original form and through the various phases of its evolution in order to demonstrate its purpose and function in Jewish life: In many cases, it is revealed, the popular folkloristic under-standing of a custom is an erroneous later accretion. Always, though, it is shown how Jewish customs and practices are crucial elements of a lively and living religious consciousness.

The Polyphony of Jewish Culture

Author : Benjamin Harshav
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780804755122
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (551 download)

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Download or read book The Polyphony of Jewish Culture written by Benjamin Harshav and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of seminal essays on major aspects of Jewish culture: Yiddish and Hebrew literature, Europe, America and Israel, transformations of Jewish history, the Holocaust, and the formal traditions of Hebrew verse.

A Collage of Customs

Author : Mark Podwal
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780878205097
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book A Collage of Customs written by Mark Podwal and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Modernized illustrations based upon 16th-century mingahim books (books of Jewish customs), with an introduction, and descriptions of each image"--

Understanding Jewish Holidays and Customs

Author : Sol Scharfstein
Publisher : KTAV Publishing House, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780881256345
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (563 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Jewish Holidays and Customs written by Sol Scharfstein and published by KTAV Publishing House, Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poetry. LGBT Studies. "A work of rich clear sensual language, of 'thermal tremble and juice,' these poems and photos pull the weaver's threads together, bring focus to 'wherein we can be a root to the sea.' Sinewy lines are constantly 'quoting my biology back to me as vow' and display a 'multi-creative musculature' we desperately need and desire. j/j is the real deal, reclaiming a space for engendered anarchy, opening Pandora's secret treasure trove, playing with fire, sound and love"—Anne Waldman.

Jewish Days

Author : Francine Klagsbrun
Publisher : Noonday Press
ISBN 13 : 9780374525668
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (256 download)

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Download or read book Jewish Days written by Francine Klagsbrun and published by Noonday Press. This book was released on 1998-08-20 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated reference guide to the Hebrew calendar narrates the stories behind the Jewish festivals and sacred days and will appeal both to those unfamiliar with the Jewish culture and to those steeped in its traditions. Original. 15,000 first printing.

The Jewish Life Cycle

Author : Daniel Sperber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Jewish Life Cycle written by Daniel Sperber and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume describes the major "rites of passage" of the Jewish life cycle. From birth, through circumcision, to marriage, divorce, sickness, death and mourning, Daniel Sperber presents detailed descriptions of the major customs attending these events. These customs are examined in light of their original sources, their integration and evolution in varying Jewish communities, and the popular explanations given for their practice, both historically and today. This book draws on the whole spectrum of rabbinic literature, comparing its stories and explanations with folk beliefs of other cultures throughout the world. Sperber makes use of a wide range of resources--medieval and modern, legal, folkloristic, anthropological and literary-in his discussion of customs, proving that Jewish communities were never isolated from their environment. He also examines in depth the earliest origins of many of our well-known and commonly practiced Jewish customs. This book makes use of iconographic material found in illustrated books written by non-Jews describing Jewish practice. These illustrations are analyzed in detail, constituting yet another rich source for the understanding of the evolution of Jewish customs. Customs, by their nature, are often taken for granted. In this book, Daniel Sperber offers an expert, detailed, and lively analysis of some of the most and least commonly practiced customs in Jewish tradition.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jewish History and Culture

Author : Benjamin Blech
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592572403
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (724 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jewish History and Culture written by Benjamin Blech and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated and revised edition of one of The Complete Idiot's Guidespopular religion and history titles. Additional information about Jews in early American history through the 19th century. Expanded coverage of Jewish history and culture in the places you might least expect - Asia and South America. Jewish history and culture brought up to date to 2004.