This book presents an array of strange facts and curiosities about Jewish customs and rituals. In the great body of Jewish literature there are a plethora of fascinating (but relatively unknown), strange, and unusual statements, curiosities, oddities, and other bits of information that have accumulated over the centuries. This book gathers these curiosities and presents them thematically for the reader's pleasure.
This book presents an array of strange facts and curiosities about Jewish customs and rituals. In the great body of Jewish literature there are a plet...
Rabbi Isaacs has gathered a wide range of teachings about Jewish worship to help the reader feel more at home with the activity of prayer. The topics addressed include the language of liturgy and the development of the prayerbook, major concepts of important prayers, and terminology.
Rabbi Isaacs has gathered a wide range of teachings about Jewish worship to help the reader feel more at home with the activity of prayer. The topics ...
Jewish Music: Its History, People, and Song details the importance of instrumental and vocal music to the Jewish people. Rabbi Ronald Isaacs surveys Jewish history and provides a broad study of music in Jewish life.
Jewish Music: Its History, People, and Song details the importance of instrumental and vocal music to the Jewish people. Rabbi Ronald Isaacs surveys J...
The Torah is the central text of Judaism, but for many of us, Torah study is intimidating at first. "A Taste of Torah" provides an introduction to the technique of Torah study and the use of Bible commentaries, providing essential background related to the text. This volume also explores biblical themes and motifs, inherent problems and contradictions within the text, and questions for further study and debate. Includes vocalized Hebrew and English texts of selected Torah excerpts. Through "A Taste of Torah," studetns of all ages and backgrounds are prepared for more in-depth Torah study.
The Torah is the central text of Judaism, but for many of us, Torah study is intimidating at first. "A Taste of Torah" provides an introduction to the...
