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Author
Publisher
J. David Publisher
Pub. Date
c1981
Physical Desc
324 p. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Why does the groom break a glass in a Jewish wedding ceremony? Why isn't pork kosher? Why can't a person be half-Jewish? 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...
Author
Publisher
W. Morrow
Pub. Date
c1991
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
688 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Widely recognized as one of the most respected and indispensable reference books on Jewish life, culture, tradition, and religion, Jewish Literacy covers every essential aspect of the Jewish people and Judaism. Rabbi Telushkin discusses everything from the Jewish Bible and Talmud to Jewish notions of ethics to antisemitism and the Holocaust; from the history of Jews around the world to Zionism and the politics of a Jewish state; from the significance...
Author
Publisher
Spiegel & Grau
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xxxi, 307 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"After a decade as a political speechwriter for leaders like Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama, and as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama, Sarah Hurwitz decided to apply her skills as a communicator to writing a book...about Judaism. And no one is more surprised than she is. Hurwitz was the quintessential lapsed Jew - until, at age thirty-six, after a tough break-up, she happened upon an advertisement for a beginner's class on...
Author
Publisher
Beaver's Pond Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Priya lives in the United States and her family is from India. She feels the magic of the place her family comes from through her Babi Ba's colorful descriptions of India--from the warm smell of spices to the swish-swish sound of a rustling sari. Together, Priya and Babi Ba make their heritage live on through the traditions that they infuse into their everyday lives.
Author
Publisher
Jewish Lights Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
2nd ed.
Physical Desc
xxix, 415 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
A guide to help you invigorate your Seder, create lively discussions, and make personal connections with the Exodus story today. For many people, the act of simply reading the Haggadah no longer fulfills the Passover Seder's purpose: to help you feel as if you personally had gone out of Egypt. Too often, the ritual meal has become predictable, boring, and uninspiring.
Creating Lively Passover Seders, Second Edition, is an innovative, interactive...
9) Judaism
Author
Series
Publisher
Argus Communications
Pub. Date
c1979
Physical Desc
x, 101 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Jewish Lights Publishing
Pub. Date
c2003
Edition
2nd ed.
Physical Desc
xxiii, 381 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Remember, retell, recreate, and relive the Exodus experience-with the stories, rituals, foods, and songs of Pesah.
This revised and expanded edition of the classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more ideas, and new resources for every aspect of the Festival of Freedom.
An inspiring and practical how-to guide, Passover clearly explains all the vital information that you need to fully honor-and to fully enjoy-this sacred celebration,...
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Religion
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xi, 276 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Shares accessible explanations of the biblical doctrines and historical traditions that underlie Catholicism's beliefs and practices, introducing basic tenets while sharing reflections on how to apply Catholic wisdom to everyday life.
12) In my mosque
Author
Pub. Date
2021
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
A picture book featuring culturally rich artwork celebrates the joys, rituals, and traditions that are practiced in mosques throughout the world, and includes a glossary and information about many historical and significant mosques.
15) Kantika: a novel
Author
Language
English
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Description
"A kaleidoscopic portrait of one family's displacement across four countries, Kantika--"song" in Ladino--follows the joys and losses of Rebecca Cohen, feisty daughter of the Sephardic elite of early 20th-century Istanbul. When the Cohens lose their wealth and are forced to move to Barcelona and start anew, Rebecca fashions a life and self from what comes her way--a failed marriage, the need to earn a living, but also passion, pleasure and motherhood....
16) Salat in secret
Author
Publisher
Random House Studio
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"When Muhammad gets a special salat rug on his seventh birthday, he is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at him and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad? From two powerhouse creators comes an empowering story about an important part of Islamic faith that...
17) Islam
Author
Series
Publisher
AV² by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
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