Jewish Holidays (B003L1ZX6Q)

Editorial Review:

The coeditor of the enormously popular Jewish Catalog "help[s] readers understand more fully the meaning of our holidays and thereby to observe these festivals . . . with a greater devotion and joy."--Rabbi Alexander M. Schindler

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

Wonderful:

Very nice introduction to the Jewish holidays, profound and inspiring. I have also learned a lot about the almost unknown holiday of Tu B'Av.

Very good:

I really enjoy this book, it gives good insight. Good reading and understanding. Well written and keeps my attention.

recommended:

The book was recommended. I have not read it. It was received in good order.

An Excellent Resource for Non-Jews Too:

As a non-Jew, I found this book very informative, not only about Jewish holidays per se, but also aspects of Jewish history and trends in Jewish thinking. What's more, this book has helpful appendices, including a glossary of Hebrew terms. Interestingly, the author of this book does not feel the need to dispense with BC and AD in favor of BCE and CE.
This book provides information on such things as the Passover Seder meal. We learn that celebration of the New Year (Rosh Hashanah) had a late start owing... more info

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