The Jewish Home (Updated Edition)
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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. With a simple question-and-answer format, The Jewish Home addresses such topics as:
Why we blow a shofar on the Jewish New YearWhat the Exodus has to do with eating matzahWhy brides wear a veilWhat to say to someone in mourningWith 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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0874419883
ISBN13:9780874419887
Release Date:January 2017
Publisher:Behrman House Publishing
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.9" x 9.9"
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