Author: Philip Goodman
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 082761375X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Back by popular demand, the classic JPS holiday anthologies remain essential and relevant in our digital age. Unequaled in-depth compilations of classic and contemporary writings, they have long guided rabbis, cantors, educators, and other readers seeking the origins, meanings, and varied celebrations of the Jewish festivals. The Rosh Hashanah Anthology is designed to make the commemoration of the Jewish New Year meaningful as both a solemn and a festive day. Its religious impact, significance, history, and messages are embodied in the great treasures of Jewish classical writings--the Bible, Talmud, midrashim, medieval theological and philosophical works, codes of law and liturgy--and all are featured in this volume. In addition, modern works by S. Y. Agnon, Franz Rosenzweig, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and Elie Wiesel accompany liturgical selections with commentaries, depictions of Rosh Hashanah observances in many lands, detailed programming suggestions, illustrations, and an extensive bibliography.
The Rosh Hashanah Anthology
Author: Philip Goodman
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 082761375X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Back by popular demand, the classic JPS holiday anthologies remain essential and relevant in our digital age. Unequaled in-depth compilations of classic and contemporary writings, they have long guided rabbis, cantors, educators, and other readers seeking the origins, meanings, and varied celebrations of the Jewish festivals. The Rosh Hashanah Anthology is designed to make the commemoration of the Jewish New Year meaningful as both a solemn and a festive day. Its religious impact, significance, history, and messages are embodied in the great treasures of Jewish classical writings--the Bible, Talmud, midrashim, medieval theological and philosophical works, codes of law and liturgy--and all are featured in this volume. In addition, modern works by S. Y. Agnon, Franz Rosenzweig, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and Elie Wiesel accompany liturgical selections with commentaries, depictions of Rosh Hashanah observances in many lands, detailed programming suggestions, illustrations, and an extensive bibliography.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 082761375X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Back by popular demand, the classic JPS holiday anthologies remain essential and relevant in our digital age. Unequaled in-depth compilations of classic and contemporary writings, they have long guided rabbis, cantors, educators, and other readers seeking the origins, meanings, and varied celebrations of the Jewish festivals. The Rosh Hashanah Anthology is designed to make the commemoration of the Jewish New Year meaningful as both a solemn and a festive day. Its religious impact, significance, history, and messages are embodied in the great treasures of Jewish classical writings--the Bible, Talmud, midrashim, medieval theological and philosophical works, codes of law and liturgy--and all are featured in this volume. In addition, modern works by S. Y. Agnon, Franz Rosenzweig, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and Elie Wiesel accompany liturgical selections with commentaries, depictions of Rosh Hashanah observances in many lands, detailed programming suggestions, illustrations, and an extensive bibliography.
The Passover Anthology
Author: Philip Goodman
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0827613903
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
Back by popular demand, the classic JPS holiday anthologies remain essential and relevant in our digital age. Unequaled in-depth compilations of classic and contemporary writings, they have long guided rabbis, cantors, educators, and other readers seeking the origins, meanings, and varied celebrations of the Jewish festivals. The Passover Anthology describes the varied experiences of the Jewish Passover throughout the lands and the ages: the story, the many facets of its celebration in the Jewish home and community, the laws and the prayers, the seder plate and the songs, the art and the dances, and--of course--the games. Showcasing modern writings by Winston Churchill, Heinrich Heine, Hayyim Nahman Bialik, and others, the volumeis a rich resource that today's reflective readers will not wish to pass over.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0827613903
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
Back by popular demand, the classic JPS holiday anthologies remain essential and relevant in our digital age. Unequaled in-depth compilations of classic and contemporary writings, they have long guided rabbis, cantors, educators, and other readers seeking the origins, meanings, and varied celebrations of the Jewish festivals. The Passover Anthology describes the varied experiences of the Jewish Passover throughout the lands and the ages: the story, the many facets of its celebration in the Jewish home and community, the laws and the prayers, the seder plate and the songs, the art and the dances, and--of course--the games. Showcasing modern writings by Winston Churchill, Heinrich Heine, Hayyim Nahman Bialik, and others, the volumeis a rich resource that today's reflective readers will not wish to pass over.
Celebrating the Jewish Year
Author: Paul Steinberg
Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
ISBN: 082760842X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Offers prayers, sources, rituals, and stories to help understand and celebrate the Jewish holidays.
Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
ISBN: 082760842X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Offers prayers, sources, rituals, and stories to help understand and celebrate the Jewish holidays.
Mishkan T'filah
Author: Central Conference of American Rabbis/CCAR Press
Publisher: CCAR Press
ISBN: 9780881231069
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Publisher: CCAR Press
ISBN: 9780881231069
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Celebrating the Jewish Holidays
Author: Steven J. Rubin
Publisher: Brandeis University Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
A unique collection of more than 100 stories, poems, and essays revealing the history and meaning of the Jewish holidays by many of the world's greatest Jewish writers.
Publisher: Brandeis University Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
A unique collection of more than 100 stories, poems, and essays revealing the history and meaning of the Jewish holidays by many of the world's greatest Jewish writers.
Gershon's Monster
Author:
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 043910839X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
When his sins threaten the lives of his beloved twin children, a Jewish man finally repents of his wicked ways.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 043910839X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
When his sins threaten the lives of his beloved twin children, a Jewish man finally repents of his wicked ways.
Yom Kippur Readings
Author: Dov Peretz Elkins
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN: 1580234380
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A collection of readings for anyone seeking a deeper level of personal reflection and spiritual intimacy during Yom Kippur--and a clearer understanding of just what makes this day so holy.
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN: 1580234380
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
A collection of readings for anyone seeking a deeper level of personal reflection and spiritual intimacy during Yom Kippur--and a clearer understanding of just what makes this day so holy.
The Yom Kippur Anthology
Author: Philip Goodman
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0827613482
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 495
Book Description
Back by popular demand, the classic JPS holiday anthologies remain essential and relevant in our digital age. Unequaled in-depth compilations of classic and contemporary writings, they have long guided rabbis, cantors, educators, and other readers seeking the origins, meanings, and varied celebrations of the Jewish festivals. Drawing on Jewish creativity from hundreds of sources--the Bible, postbiblical literature, Talmud, midrashim, prayers with commentaries, Hasidic tales, short stories, poems, liturgical music--and describing Yom Kippur observances in various lands and eras, The Yom Kippur Anthology vividly evokes the vitality of this holiday throughout history and its significance for the modern Jew. Literary works by prominent authors S. Y. Agnon, Martin Buber, Meyer Levin, I. L. Peretz, Franz Rosenzweig, Sholom Aleichem, Elie Wiesel, and Herman Wouk also illuminate the spiritual grandeur of the holiday.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0827613482
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 495
Book Description
Back by popular demand, the classic JPS holiday anthologies remain essential and relevant in our digital age. Unequaled in-depth compilations of classic and contemporary writings, they have long guided rabbis, cantors, educators, and other readers seeking the origins, meanings, and varied celebrations of the Jewish festivals. Drawing on Jewish creativity from hundreds of sources--the Bible, postbiblical literature, Talmud, midrashim, prayers with commentaries, Hasidic tales, short stories, poems, liturgical music--and describing Yom Kippur observances in various lands and eras, The Yom Kippur Anthology vividly evokes the vitality of this holiday throughout history and its significance for the modern Jew. Literary works by prominent authors S. Y. Agnon, Martin Buber, Meyer Levin, I. L. Peretz, Franz Rosenzweig, Sholom Aleichem, Elie Wiesel, and Herman Wouk also illuminate the spiritual grandeur of the holiday.
My Jewish Year
Author: Abigail Pogrebin
Publisher: Fig Tree Books
ISBN: 1941493211
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In the tradition of The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs and Walking the Bible: A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses by Bruce Feiler comes Abigail Pogrebin’s My Jewish Year, a lively chronicle of the author’s journey into the spiritual heart of Judaism. Although she grew up following some holiday rituals, Pogrebin realized how little she knew about their foundational purpose and contemporary relevance; she wanted to understand what had kept these holidays alive and vibrant, some for thousands of years. Her curiosity led her to embark on an entire year of intensive research, observation, and writing about the milestones on the religious calendar. Whether in search of a roadmap for Jewish life or a challenging probe into the architecture of Jewish tradition, readers will be captivated, educated and inspired by Abigail Pogrebin’s My Jewish Year.
Publisher: Fig Tree Books
ISBN: 1941493211
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In the tradition of The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs and Walking the Bible: A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses by Bruce Feiler comes Abigail Pogrebin’s My Jewish Year, a lively chronicle of the author’s journey into the spiritual heart of Judaism. Although she grew up following some holiday rituals, Pogrebin realized how little she knew about their foundational purpose and contemporary relevance; she wanted to understand what had kept these holidays alive and vibrant, some for thousands of years. Her curiosity led her to embark on an entire year of intensive research, observation, and writing about the milestones on the religious calendar. Whether in search of a roadmap for Jewish life or a challenging probe into the architecture of Jewish tradition, readers will be captivated, educated and inspired by Abigail Pogrebin’s My Jewish Year.
Nefesh Shimshon
Author: Shimshon Daṿid Pinḳus
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781598262834
Category : Jewish sermons
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781598262834
Category : Jewish sermons
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description