The Jewish Festivals: From Their Beginnings to Our Own Day - Paperback

by Hayyim Schauss (Author)

The Jewish Festivals: From Their Beginnings to Our Own Day is a comprehensive guide to the Jewish holidays, written by Hayyim Schauss. The book covers the history, traditions, and customs of each of the major Jewish festivals, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot. Schauss explores the origins of each holiday, its significance in Jewish culture, and the various rituals and observances associated with it. He also provides insights into the ways in which the festivals have evolved over time, and how they are celebrated in different Jewish communities around the world. The Jewish Festivals is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about Jewish culture and tradition, and for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the meaning and significance of these important holidays.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Front Jacket

Long considered a classic for its rich portrait of the diversity and depth of Jewish observance, this account of the orgins and development of the Jewish holidays also provides a fascinating and useful guide to the rituals, customs, and ceremonies practiced by Jews throughout history in all parts of the world.

Back Jacket

Why is the Jewish New Year designated on the Jewish calendar as the first day of the seventh month, and not of the first month? Why do women cover their eyes when reciting the blessing over the Sabbath candles? How did the Seder originate? Does the Book of Esther, read on Purim, mirror any real historical events? Long considered a classic, The Jewish Festivals provides a rich and charming account of the origins, development, and symbolism of the Jewish holidays, and of the diverse rituals, prayers, ceremonial objects, and special foods that have been used throughout history and around the world to celebrate them. Drawing upon a wealth of knowledge of Jewish folkways and customs, Hayyim Schauss shows how these holidays evolved in meaning and importance, depending on the contemporary needs of those who observed them. Written with passion and warmth, this book will infuse your own experience of the holidays with extra meaning and delight.