The Jewish book of why / by Alfred J. Kolatch.

Author/Creator:

Kolatch, Alfred J., 1916-

Edition:

[Rev. ed.].

Publication:

New York : Penguin Compass, 2003, c1995.

Format/Description:

Book
308 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects:

Judaism -- Customs and practices.
Fasts and feasts -- Judaism.
Jewish way of life.
Jews -- Social life and customs.

Contents:

The early years
Marriage and divorce
Death and mourning
The dietary laws
Objects and garb
The synagogue
Posture and prayer
The Sabbath
Passover
Shavuot
The High Holidays
Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Tora
Chanuka
Purim
Minor observances
General questions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [287]-289) and index.

ISBN:

0142196193

OCLC:

51860346

Online:

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