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The Jewish Book of Why by Kolatch, Alfred J. , paperback
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780142196199
- Book Title
- Jewish Book of Why
- Book Series
- Compass Ser.
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 2003
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Religion
- Topic
- Judaism / Rituals & Practice, Judaism / History, Judaism / General, Judaism / Theology
- Item Weight
- 10 oz
- Item Width
- 5.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0142196193
ISBN-13
9780142196199
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2312178
Product Key Features
Book Title
Jewish Book of Why
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Judaism / Rituals & Practice, Judaism / History, Judaism / General, Judaism / Theology
Publication Year
2003
Genre
Religion
Book Series
Compass Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
10 oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-267567
Dewey Edition
21
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Grade To
UP
Dewey Decimal
296.7
Synopsis
Why do Jews eat gefilte fish? 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 life and tradition, Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch clearly explains both the significance and the origin of nearly every symbol, custom, and practice known to Jewish culture-from Afikomon to Yarmulkes, and from Passover to Purim. Kolatch also dispels many of the prevalent misconceptions and misunderstandings that surround Jewish observance and provides a full and unfettered look at the biblical, historical, and sometimes superstitious reasons and rituals that helped develop Jewish law and custom and make Judaism not just a religion, but a way of life. L'chaim!, Why do Jews eat gefilte fish?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 life and tradition, Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch clearly explains both the significance and the origin of nearly every symbol, custom, and practice known to Jewish culture-from Afikomon to Yarmulkes, and from Passover to Purim. Kolatch also dispels many of the prevalent misconceptions and misunderstandings that surround Jewish observance and provides a full and unfettered look at the biblical, historical, and sometimes superstitious reasons and rituals that helped develop Jewish law and custom and make Judaism not just a religion, but a way of life. L'chaim
LC Classification Number
BM 700.K59
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