The Jewish Book of Why
by Alfred J. Kolatch
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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 show more 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! show lessTags
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Explanations for many aspects of Judaism and living a Jewish life in the form of short questions answered by one or a few paragraphs. It is not all inclusive because there is also a second book.
An easy to read question/answer format on Jewish culture and traditions.
NO OF PAGES: 326 SUB CAT I: Jewish Customs SUB CAT II: Jewish Life SUB CAT III: Jewish Practice DESCRIPTION: The author addresses hundreds of important questions about Jewish life and practice. The answers are concise, straightforward, and unbiased. Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform views are presented objectively.NOTES: SUBTITLE:
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Alfred J. Kolatch, a graduate of the Teacher's Institute of Yeshiva University and its College of Liberal Arts, was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, which subsequently awarded him the Doctor of Divinity Degree, honoris causa. From 1941 to 1948 he served as rabbi of congregations in Columbia, South Carolina, and Kew Gardens, show more New York, and as chaplain in the United States Army. In 1948 he founded Jonathan David Publishers, of which he has since been president and editor-in-chief show less
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- Original publication date
- 1981
- Dedication
- LJCRS Book Fair Selection 1990
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