My Jewish Year
18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew
Mandel Vilar Press · Print & ebook · March 24, 2017
The much-dissected Pew Research Center study of 2013, “A Portrait of Jewish Americans,” revealed that most U.S. Jews locate their Jewishness in their ancestry and culture—not in religion.
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- Who it’s for
- A guided year through Jewish practice, with the curiosity of someone learning in public.
- Genres
- Jewish Holidays, Jewish Rituals & Practice, Jewish Lives
- Published
- Mandel Vilar Press, March 24, 2017
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The much-dissected Pew Research Center study of 2013, “A Portrait of Jewish Americans,” revealed that most U.S. Jews locate their Jewishness in their ancestry and culture—not in religion. Abigail Pogrebin wondered if perhaps that’s because we haven’t all looked at religion closely enough. Although she grew up following some holiday rituals, Pogrebin realized how little she knew about their foundational purpose and current relevance.
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She wanted to understand what had kept these holidays alive and vibrant, in some cases for thousands of years. Her curiosity led her to embark on an entire year of intensive research, observation, and writing about the milestones on the Jewish calendar. My Jewish Year travels through this calendar’s signposts with candor, humor, and a trove of information, capturing the arc of Jewish observance through the eyes of a relatable, wandering—and wondering—Jew. The chapters are interspersed with brief reflections from prominent rabbis and Jewish thinkers. Maybe you’re seeking an accessible, digestible roadmap for Jewish life. Maybe you’d appreciate a fresh exploration of what you’ve mastered. Whatever your motivation, you’ll be educated, entertained, and inspired by Pogrebin’s unusual journey—and by My Jewish Year.
Inside the Calendar
A guided year through Jewish practice, with the curiosity of someone learning in public.
Come here for
- Holiday-by-holiday exploration
- Cultural literacy without the lecture
Expect
- Rituals and observance in clear view
- A sustained, reflective read
Where it sits
| Jewish Holidays | 42% |
|---|---|
| Jewish Lives | 42% |
| Jewish Rituals & Practice | 39% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Cultural Heritage Lives
- Authors
- Abigail Pogrebin, A.J. Jacobs
- Publisher
- Mandel Vilar Press
- Published
- March 24, 2017
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Cultural Heritage Lives