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Jewish Traditions
Author | : Ronald L. Eisenberg |
Publsiher | : U of Nebraska Press |
Total Pages | : 713 |
Release | : 2020-06-22 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780827614260 |
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Thanks to these generous donors for making the publication of this book possible: Miles z"l and Chris Lerman; David Lerman and Shelley Wallock The bestselling guide to understanding Jewish traditions, now in paperback This is a comprehensive and authoritative resource with ready answers to questions about almost all aspects of Jewish life and practice: life-cycle events, holidays, ritual and prayer, Jewish traditions and customs, and more. Ronald Eisenberg has distilled an immense amount of material from classic and contemporary sources into a single volume, which provides thousands of insights into the origins, history, and current interpretations of a wealth of Jewish traditions and customs. Divided into four sections--Synagogue and Prayers, Sabbaths and Festivals, Life-Cycle Events, and Miscellaneous (a large section that includes such diverse topics as Jewish literature, food, and plants and animals)--this is an encyclopedic reference for anyone who wants easily accessible, accurate information about all things Jewish. Eisenberg writes for a wide, diversified audience, and is respectful of the range of practices and beliefs within today's American Jewish community--from Orthodox to liberal.
The Book of Tradition
Author | : Abraham Ibn Daud |
Publsiher | : U of Nebraska Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010-03-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780827609167 |
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Hundreds of years before the Inquisition, the Almohade invasion of Spain wiped out many of the Spanish Jewish communities in Muslim Andalusia ending the Golden Age of Spanish Jewry. Thousands of Jews fled north to Christian Spain, where they had to live among Karaite Jews very different from themselves. Philosopher Abraham ibn Daud responded to this upheaval by writing The Book of Tradition, known as Sefer ha-Qabbalah. This epice on Jewish history from ancient times to the 12th century eulogized Spanish Jewry and reminded readers of a once-thriving culture. In JPS's edition of this classic work, first puhlished in 1967, renowned scholar Gerson D. Cohen presents his translation of ibn Daud's entire text, as well as commentary and an extensive introduction that masterfully provides context for the reader.
Jewish Musical Traditions
Author | : Amnon Shiloah |
Publsiher | : Wayne State University Press |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0814322352 |
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Shiloah (musicology, Hebrew U. of Jerusalem ) discusses the manner in which the 2,000-year-old Jewish musical heritage meshes with the complex web of Jewish history by way of central themes such as the relation of music to religion, music and the world of the Kabbalah, and music in communal life. He considers technical and theoretical approaches, as well as art music, folk music, and performance practices of poets, vocalists, instrumentalists and dancers. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Traditions
Author | : Avram Davis,Sarah Shendelman |
Publsiher | : Hyperion |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998-08-19 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0786863811 |
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TRADITIONS is a treasure chest of ancient, traditional, and modern Jewish blessings positioned between two strong currents of reader interest--an enthusiasm for recovering the lost wealth of Judaism and the universal quest for invigorating our daily lives with simple spirituality. Illustrated with stunning modern and archival photography of historical artifacts, religious symbols, and practical elements.
Revisioning Ritual
Author | : Simon J. Bronner |
Publsiher | : Liverpool University Press |
Total Pages | : 441 |
Release | : 2011-09-30 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781800857414 |
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A fascinating analysis of how the study of ritual is critical to illuminating what is Jewish about Jewishness.
The Jewish Political Tradition
Author | : Michael Walzer,Menachem Lorberbaum,Noam J. Zohar,Ari Ackerman |
Publsiher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 664 |
Release | : 2006-05-15 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0300115733 |
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"This book launches a landmark four-volume collaborative work exploring the political thought of the Jewish people from biblical times to the present. The texts and commentaries in Volume I address the basic question of who ought to rule the community."--DescripciĆ³n del editor.
Tradition
Author | : Vicki L. Weber |
Publsiher | : Behrman House, Inc |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780874417098 |
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"Why does a Jewish groom break a glass at the conclusion of the wedding ceremony? Why do Jews eat only unleavened food during the eight days of Passover? What defines "kosher?" What are the rituals pertaining to the death of a loved one? The answers to these and many other questions surrounding Jewish traditions are presented in this elegant book, Tradition! Celebration and Ritual in Jewish Life"--
The Jewish Cultural Tapestry
Author | : Steven M. Lowenstein |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2001-05-17 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780198030676 |
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Here, in one compact volume, is an illuminating survey of Jewish folkways on five continents. Filled with fascinating facts and keen insights, The Jewish Cultural Tapestry is a richly woven fabric that vividly captures the diversity of Jewish life. All traditional Jews are bound together by the common thread of the Torah and the Talmud, notes author Steven Lowenstein, but this thread takes on a different coloration in different parts of the world as Jewish tradition and local non-Jewish customs intertwine. Lowenstein describes these widely varying regional Jewish cultures with needlepoint accuracy, highlighting the often surprising similarities between Jewish and non-Jewish local traditions, and revealing why Jewish customs vary as much as they do from region to region. From Europe to India, Israel to America, The Jewish Cultural Tapestry offers an engaging overview of the customs and folkways of a people united by tradition, yet scattered to the far corners of the earth.