The Jewish Festivals
A Guide to Their History and Observance
$35.16
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
15 October 1996
Summary
Long considered a classic, The Jewish Festivals provides a rich and charming account of the origins, development, and symbolism of the Jewish holidays, and of the diverse rituals, prayers, ceremonial objects, and special foods that have been used throughout history and around the world to celebrate them.
Drawing upon a wealth of knowledge of Jewish folkways and customs, Hayyim Schauss shows how these holidays evolved in meaning and importance, depending on the contemporary ne…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780805209372 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0805209379 |
| Author: | Hayyim Schauss |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 1996 |
| Weight: | 301g |
| Dimensions: | 202mm x 133mm x 19mm |
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Critics Review
“There is no better way to begin to understand the messages of the Jewish holidays and the basic precepts of Judaism than by reading this book.”
—from the foreword by Harold S. Kushner
“In my teaching experience I have found Schauss’ The Jewish Festivals an excellent text… . It examines carefully all pertinent sources dealing with the subject.”
—Judah Pilch, Director, National Curriculum Research Institute
“Presents a panoramic view… . Highly recommended as a text for class study and home reading.”
—Azriel Eisenberg, Director, The Jewish Education Committee
About The Author
Hayyim Schauss
Hayyim Schauss taught for more than twenty-five years at the Jewish Teachers Seminary in New York and at the College of Jewish Studies and the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. He was the author of many books and articles on the Jewish religion and its customs, ceremonies, and folklore.
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