The Jewish Home
Behrman House · Print & ebook · January 1, 2017
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- Who it’s for
- A question-and-answer guide to Jewish rituals, their symbolism, and historical and cultural roots.
- Genres
- Jewish Rituals & Practice, Jewish Holidays, Judaism
- Published
- Behrman House, January 1, 2017
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Jewish living begins at home. Have you ever wondered why Jewish homes have a mezuzah on the doorpost, why 13 is the age of the bar/bat mitzvah, and whether it really matters which Hanukkah candle you light first? Get answers to many of the whys of major Jewish holidays and life-cycle events, and learn the whats and how-tos of Jewish rituals and practices, and the symbolism and historical and cultural roots of those practices.
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With a simple question-and-answer format, The Jewish Home addresses such topics as: - Why we blow a shofar on the Jewish New Year - What the Exodus has to do with eating matzah - Why brides wear a veil - What to say to someone in mourning With his signature warmth and clarity, Rabbi Daniel Syme explains traditional and contemporary practices in this highly readable resource that explores Jewish observance and explains the root of Jewish life.
Jewish Home Rituals
A question-and-answer guide to Jewish rituals, their symbolism, and historical and cultural roots.
Come here for
- Answers about the mezuzah, bar and bat mitzvah, and Hanukkah candles
- Explanations of holiday customs and life-cycle practices
Expect
- Topics include the shofar, matzah, bridal veils, and words for someone in mourning
- Traditional and contemporary practices explained in clear, warm prose
Where it sits
| Jewish Rituals & Practice | 97% |
|---|---|
| Jewish Holidays | 81% |
| Judaism | 48% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Jewish Rituals & Practice
- Authors
- Rabbi Daniel B. Syme, Daniel B. Syme
- Publisher
- Behrman House
- Published
- January 1, 2017
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Jewish Rituals & Practice