The Jewish Festivals
Author: Schauss, Hayyim
ISBN: 9780805209372
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 15 Oct 1996
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback / softback
Why is the Jewish New Year designated on the Jewish calendar as the first day of the seventh month, and not of the first month? Why do women cover their eyes when reciting the blessing over the Sabbath candles? How did the Seder originate? Does the Book of Esther, read on Purim, mirror any real historical events?
Long considered a classic, The Jewish Festivalsprovides 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 beenused throughout historyand around the world to celebrate them. Drawing upon a wealth of knowledge of Jewishfolkways and customs, Hayyim Schauss shows how these holidays evolved in meaning and importance, depending on the contemporary needs of those who observed them. Written with passion and warmth, this book will infuse your own experience of the holidays with extra meaning and delight.
ISBN: 9780805209372
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 15 Oct 1996
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback / softback
Why is the Jewish New Year designated on the Jewish calendar as the first day of the seventh month, and not of the first month? Why do women cover their eyes when reciting the blessing over the Sabbath candles? How did the Seder originate? Does the Book of Esther, read on Purim, mirror any real historical events?
Long considered a classic, The Jewish Festivalsprovides 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 beenused throughout historyand around the world to celebrate them. Drawing upon a wealth of knowledge of Jewishfolkways and customs, Hayyim Schauss shows how these holidays evolved in meaning and importance, depending on the contemporary needs of those who observed them. Written with passion and warmth, this book will infuse your own experience of the holidays with extra meaning and delight.
