The Jewish Home: A Guide for Jewish Living
Description
Jewish living begins at home.Have you ever wondered why Jewish homes have a mezuzah on the doorpost, why 13 is the age of the bar/bat mitzvah, and whether it really matters which Hanukkah candle you light first?Get answers to many of the whys of major Jewish holidays and life-cycle events, and learn the whats and how-tos of Jewish rituals and practices, and the symbolism and historical and cultural roots of those practices. With a simple question-and-answer format, The Jewish Home addresses such topics as:- Why we blow a shofar on the Jewish New Year- What the Exodus has to do with eating m...
ISBN(s)
0874419883, 9780874419887
