Why is a glass broken at the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony?
Why must the chapter of curses in the Torah be read quickly in a low voice?
Why are shrimp and lobster not kosher?
Why do Jews fast on Yom Kippur?
Why are some Matzot square while others are round?
If you've ever asked or been asked any of these questions, The Jewish Book of Why has all the answers. In this complete, concise, fascinating, and thoroughly informative guide to Jewish...
Why do Jews eat gefilte fish?
Why is a glass broken at the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony?
Alfred J. Kolatch, a rabbi and author of many bestselling has compiled this dictionary of popular Hebrew names that correspond in meaning to English names. Beginning with a fascinating introduction that briefly explains the origins of names and the Jewish naming process, the book continues with separate alphabetical listings of English Masculine and Feminine names.
Alfred J. Kolatch, a rabbi and author of many bestselling has compiled this dictionary of popular Hebrew names that correspond in meaning to English n...
The Dictionary of first Names, the culmination of thirty-five years of research in the field of nomenclature, is an invaluable guide for parents-to-be, students of language, and scholars.
The Dictionary of first Names, the culmination of thirty-five years of research in the field of nomenclature, is an invaluable guide for parents-to-be...
