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Here, at last, is the ultimate one-volume how-to handbook for living a Jewish life. The Rhythm of Jewish Time is a must-have for every Jewish home. With its comprehensive walk through the Jewish calendar and life-cycle, enriched by dozens of explanatory photographs, this book helps families bring Jewish tradition into their homes. This book is divided into three sections: The Rhythm of Our Lives explains the meaning of the customs central to J...

The authoritative and beloved Bokser Siddur. Containing: the traditional worship service for weekdays Sabbath and festivals, the traditional blessings including candlelighting, family rituals and personal prayers.

This scholarly, yet engaging, book presents a dynamic interpretation of Jewish history?from biblical to modern times?as a set of interconnected and evolving events and relationships that spring directly from Judaism's core beliefs. Rivkin explores how monotheism has enabled Jews throughout history to adapt themselves, their communities, and their vision of the Covenant whenever they were confronted by new circumstances or historical forces. Th...

Whether at a model seder, a community seder, or a family seder, The New American Haggadah will inspire and delight participants of all ages. First developed as The New Haggadah, this Passover classic has been revised to reflect the experiences of our generation and the contributions it has made to the holiday's message of universal freedom. The New American Haggadah presents the Passover service, filtered through the richness of the American J...

Idolatry is not just the worship of idols and clay figures. While the nature of the temptation has changed over the years, idolatry is as much a threat today as it was in our ancestors' time. Today, we face the lures of a material society. For many of us, our careers expand at the expense of our personal lives. Seeskin looks at turning points in Jewish history to demonstrate how Judaism can respond to the modern threat of idolatry. The example...

A guide to Jewish living, this book is being called "the Jewish Catalog of the 1990s". From lighting Shabbat candles to spending a night in a homeless shelter, this book identifies hundreds of ways to transform daily living into Jewish living.

In the face of death, we can find comfort and security in knowing that the Jewish tradition offers a set of mourning rituals to help us through our grief. This guide blends consolation with information. What happens at the funeral service? What is Kaddish? How is shiva observed? What is yahrzeit? Discover the meaning and compassion of the Jewish way of mourning, and begin to heal.

A friendly, concise introduction to Jewish holiday celebration, this book includes everything from building a sukkah to enjoying the warmth of Shabbat with family to celebrating Hanukkah. It includes holiday songs, recipes, blessings and photos.

As the big day draws near, expectant parents will treasure this priceless guide. What is a brit milah? What kind of ceremony welcomes a Jewish daughter? What is a wimpel? What are parents' obligations to their children? Welcome a new family to the congregation.

A young reader's version of The War Against the Jews: 1933-1945, Lucy S. Davidowicz's monumental bestseller. When the realities of the Holocaust begin to take shape in their minds, young people confront troubling questions. Here are the most definitive answers that can be found in print. Illustrated with historical photographs.

Rabbi Stern, the master of modern Jewish liturgy, offers the Passover seder that runs itself in this revision of his best-selling classic, Gates of Freedom. The text is clearly marked so that families with young children can shorten the service, while those who want to deepen their seder experience can enhance it with both traditional and contemporary readings. A dazzling array of commentaries, anecdotes, poems, and songs enrich the Gates of F...

A study of Jewish-Christian relations from medieval times through the eighteenth century. Both Jewish and Christian writers are represented.

The definitive translation of the prayer book in its traditional form. The contemporary English translation flawlessly re-creates the meaning, spirit, mood, and cadence that gave the traditional prayer book its timeless grandeur.