The Purim Anthology

Philip Goodman

The Jewish Publication Society

<p>This book aims to portray the spiritual pattern of Jewish marriage as it unfolded through the ages in many lands. The editors have culled from the rich storehouse of Jewish literature a choice selection of quotations, essays, laws, stories, poems, songs, and folk proverbs on the theme of marriage. Descriptions of the ceremony, excerptsfrom the Bible, Talmud, Midrash, and medieval Jewish literature, examples of response, historical and sociological explanations, and stories in a light vein contained in this book make it an interesting as well as useful collection.</p>

The Jewish Marriage Anthology

Hanna Goodman

Jewish Publication Society

<p>Time has heightened the significance of the Passover holiday. From being a day that commemorated a unique people's deliverance from bondage it has grown into a symbol for human freedom in general and of the universal hope for the end of all oppression. This volume describes the various facets of the celebration of Passover and the seder in the Jewish home and community. It presents the traditions and observances, songs and food, laws and games, art and prayers.</p>

Passover Anthology

Literature & Fiction

History & Criticism

Jewish Pubn Society

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