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A reference book for every Jewish family

Jewish Family Celebrations is a lively and authoritative guide through the calendar year of Jewish observance, from Sabbath to the festivals to life-cycle ceremonies such as weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, births and funerals. Inspired by the richness of Jewish tradition, yet attentive to contemporary practices, this is the perfect companion for every family seeking to incorporate Jewish heritage into their lives.

Exploring the immigration of Jews from Eastern Europe for America, as well as their desire to make this country their permanent home,...

Rich in personal stories and anecdotes, Endless Light offers a deeper awareness of ourselves, our inner conflicts, and the way we understand and receive life's bounteous gifts. Drawing upon the profound, timeless...

Each nation is unique in its own way. What is it that makes Jewish people unique? "The Jews: are They Human?"; this was the title of the book by a British-Canadian author and painter, Wyndham Lewis, published in the thirties. Winston Churchill wrote that "they are beyond all questions the most formidable and the most remarkable race which has ever appeared in the world." Vladimir Solovyev, a Russian religious philosopher, was convinced that the world rotated around the Jewish axis. On the other hand, Nancy Yos, a convert, recently wrote about Jews: "I have found after all the books,...

This introductory textbook on the history of Judaism, written by one of the foremost scholars in the field, is ideal for college freshmen and high school seniors. The book includes chapters on the Pentateuch and the definition of Israel, the Torah and the Mishnah and Judaism's way of life, the Talmud and Judaism's worldview, and the definition and nature of God in Judaism. The book concludes with a discussion of why Judaism has succeeded through centuries of competition with Christianity and Islam, and a chapter on exemplary figures in the emergence of Judaism. The book also includes a...

In thoughtful and engaging prose, Rabbi Irving Greenberg explains and interprets the origin, background, interconnections, ceremonial rituals, and religious significance of all the Jewish holidays, including Passover, Yom Kippur, Purim, Hanukkah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Israeli Independence Day. Giving detailed instructions for observance--the rituals, prayers, foods, and songs--he shows how celebrating the holy...