Jewish Traditions - (JPS Guide) by Ronald Jd Eisenberg (Paperback)

About the Book

Previously published in 2004 under the title: The JPS guide to Jewish traditions.

Book Synopsis

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. Dr. Ronald Eisenberg is the author of The JPS Guide to Jewish Traditions.

Review Quotes

"A one-volume work that enables [us to find information on virtually any aspect of the tradition--the festivals, the cycle of life, and ethical behavior."--Rabbi Reuven Hammer, author of "Entering the High Holy Days "--Rabbi Reuven Hammer

"A one-volume work that enables [us] to find information on virtually any aspect of the tradition--the festivals, the cycle of life, and ethical behavior."--Rabbi Reuven Hammer, author of "Entering the High Holy Days "--Rabbi Reuven Hammer

"Offers a startling range of wisdom, history, and nuance behind every Jewish custom."--Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin, author of "Putting God on the Guest List " --Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin

"A reference work for all time--clear, complete, and compelling."--Francine Klagsbrun, author of "The Fourth Commandment: Remember the Sabbath Day "--Francine Klagsbrun

About the Author

Dr. Ronald Eisenberg is the author of The JPS Guide to Jewish Traditions.