This redesigned edition (2013) of a popular low-priced Haggadah for the modern home contains the full traditional Passover service with Hebrew and English text. It includes clear explanations of the ceremonies and symbols used in the course of the evening as well as meaningful quotations, culled from the literature of the ages, which reinforce the message of freedom that is the essence of the holiday.

The Family Seder

Religion & Spirituality

Alfred J. Kolatch

Judaism

Jonathan David Publishers

The Jonathan David Dictionary of First Names

Reference

Somerset Publishers, Inc.

If you have ever wondered why Jews celebrate a particular holiday or observe a specific ritual or custom, The Jewish Book of Whywill surely provide the answer. Since its initial publication in 1981, this best-selling volume has been an essential resource for Jews seeking to better understand their own heritage and for non-Jews desirous of understanding the lifestyle of their neighbors.
 In this now-classic work, Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch presents hundreds of questions frequently asked about Jewish belief and practice and provides answers that are concise, clear, and straightforward. Whether discussing the celebration of milestone events, the definition of Jewish identity, conversion from another faith, death and mourning practices and procedures, synagogue ritual, or the rationale behind the kosher dietary laws, he presents the range of views held by the major Jewish denominations: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist. The information is presented simply and objectively, replacing confusion and misconception with knowledge and understanding.
 Enhanced by an index that makes the information readily accessible, The Jewish Book of Why is authoritative, enlightening, and indispensable.

The Jewish Book of Why

Who's who in the Talmud

Biographies & Memoirs

Reference & Collections

Jonathan David

In The Jewish Book of Why, Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch addresses hundreds of fundamental questions frequently asked about Jewish life and practice. In this sequel volume, he delves more deeply into the subject matter touched upon in that best-selling work and goes on to explore more complex and controversial subjects, including abortion, homosexuality, birth control, artificial insemination, organ transplants, smoking, proselytizing, intermarriage, Jewish-Christian relations, and the changing role of women in Jewish life.
 Recognizing the importance of our understanding how Jewish law developed and how legal authorities arrived at their decisions, Rabbi Kolatch opens The Second Jewish Book of Why with an overview of Jewish legal development from biblical times to the present. He introduces us to the major interpreters of Jewish law, explores the relationship between law and custom, and explains the basic principles upon which much of Jewish practice is based.
 Following the same concise question-answer format he established in The Jewish Book of Why and the straightforward writing style for which he is renowned, Rabbi Kolatch addresses all questions without judgment or bias, presenting the beliefs and practices of all denominations. Featuring notes and a detailed index covering both of the Why volumes, The Second Jewish Book of Why is essential for anyone seeking an understanding of the Jewish heritage.

The Second Jewish Book of Why

In this boxed set of the best-selling volumes The Jewish Book of Why and The Second Jewish Book of Why, Rabbi Alfred J Kolatch explores almost 1,000 questions about Judaism, including: 
Why is a child born to a Jewish father not necessarily Jewish? Why is there objection to surrogate motherhood? Why do some seminaries ordain women? Why are boys circumcised? Why is a glass broken at a wedding ceremony? Why are pork and shrimp not kosher?

The Jewish Book of Why & The Second Jewish Book of Why (2 volumes in slipcase)

What are the origins of the countless laws, customs, and traditions that govern the writing and reading of the Torah? Following the "why" format that he introduced in his Jewish Books of Why, Rabbi Kolatch explores the many Torah rites and rituals that are currently practiced in the synagogue. A concise, straightforward presentation reflecting the practices of Jews of all denominations.

This is the Torah

Using the question-and-answer format he employed in his popular The Jewish Book of Why, The Second Jewish Book of Why, and The Jewish Book of Why: The Torah, Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch explains and analyzes the reasons behind the multitude of Jewish laws, observances, customs, ceremonies, and traditions relating to death and mourning. 
Among the questions addressed are: *Why was the practice of tearing a garment (Keria) instituted? *Why are coffins commonly fashioned from raw pine wood? *Why does Jewish law require speedy burial? *Why do mourners sit on low stools during the seven-day Shiva period? 
The answers that Rabbi Kolatch offers to the hundreds of questions presented in this volume are concise, straightforward, and unbiased, reflecting the attitudes, customs, and practices of Jews of all denominations.
The Jewish Mourner s Book of Why features a selection of readings that will bring comfort to the bereaved. The useful appendices include an unveiling service that can be conducted by a family member; the various forms of the Kaddish prayer in Hebrew, in transliteration, and in English translation; as well as a Yizkor service for those who are homebound. Includes detailed notes, bibliography, and index.

The Jewish Mourner's Book of Why

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

More than just a quiz book, this delightful volume makes it easy to learn about the Jewish heritage. History, the arts, sports and entertainment, holidays and rituals, and language and literature are just some of the areas covered by the hundreds of multiple-choice questions. The answers, provided in the back of the book, are an additional source of fascinating information.

The Jewish Heritage Quiz Book

History

World

Jonathan David Pub

Utilizes a question and answer format to explain the whys and wherefores of Jewish death and mourning rites and rituals.

El Libro Judio Del Por Qué (Spanish Edition)

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