The Jewish Home: A Guide for Jewish Living

Daniel B Syme

ISBN 10: 0807408514 / ISBN 13: 9780807408513

Published by UAHC Press, 2003

About this Item

Have you ever wondered why Jewish homes have a mezuzah on the doorpost, why 13 is the age of the bar/bat mitzvah, and whether it really matters which Hanukkah candle you light first?Get answers to many of the whys of major Jewish holidays and life-cycle events, and learn the whats and how-tos of Jewish rituals and practices, and the symbolism and historical and cultural roots of those practices. With a simple question-and-answer format, The Jewish Home addresses such topics as: Why we blow a shofar on the Jewish New YearWhat the Exodus has to do with eating matzahHow to bless your children on ShabbatWhy brides wear a veilWhat to say to someone in mourningWith his signature warmth and clarity, Rabbi Daniel Syme explains traditional and contemporary practices in this highly readable resource that explores Jewish observance and explains the root of Jewish life.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Jewish Home: A Guide for Jewish Living
• Publisher: UAHC Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807408514
• ISBN 13: 9780807408513
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

The Jewish Home explains many of the "whys" of major Jewish holidays and life-cycle events. The birth of a child, the weeding ceremony, b’nei mitzvah, and Shabbat are only a few of the topics discussed in this work. Readers are provided with Jewish rituals and practices, their symbolism, and their historical and cultural roots.

Rabbi Daniel Syme has revised this edition to reflect the changes in Reform Judaism and Jewish life that have occurred since its first publication 15 years ago. He presents clear explanations of traditional and contemporary practices in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format.

About the Author

Rabbi Daniel B. Syme, a graduate of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, holds a doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Rabbi Syme has authored or co-written more than two dozen books, including the acclaimed Finding God and What Happens After I Die? He is currently rabbi emeritus of Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and founder of A Single Soul, a suicide prevention program in Michigan.