The Jewish Way
Living the Holidays
Published on 1. March 2011
464 pages
978-1-4516-4427-2 (ISBN)
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Called ?enriching? and ?profoundly moving? by Elie Wiesel, The Jewish Way is a comprehensive and inspiring presentation of Judaism as revealed through its holy days.
In thoughtful and engaging prose, Rabbi Irving Greenberg explains and interprets the origin, background, interconnections, ceremonial rituals, and religious significance of all the Jewish holidays, including Passover, Yom Kippur, Purim, Hanukkah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Israeli Independence Day. Giving detailed instructions for observance?the rituals, prayers, foods, and songs?he shows how celebrating the holy days of the Jewish calendar not only relives Jewish history but puts one in touch with the basic ideals of Judaism and the fundamental experience of life.
Insightful, original, and engrossing, The Jewish Way is an essential volume that should be in every Jewish home, library, and synagogue.
In thoughtful and engaging prose, Rabbi Irving Greenberg explains and interprets the origin, background, interconnections, ceremonial rituals, and religious significance of all the Jewish holidays, including Passover, Yom Kippur, Purim, Hanukkah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Israeli Independence Day. Giving detailed instructions for observance?the rituals, prayers, foods, and songs?he shows how celebrating the holy days of the Jewish calendar not only relives Jewish history but puts one in touch with the basic ideals of Judaism and the fundamental experience of life.
Insightful, original, and engrossing, The Jewish Way is an essential volume that should be in every Jewish home, library, and synagogue.
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Rabbi Irving Greenberg is former President of the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership. He has lectured in every major city in the United States and has written numerous essays and monographs. He lives with his wife, Blu Greenberg, in Riverdale, New York.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Preface
- Contents
- Part I: The Vision and the Way
- Chapter 1: The Holidays as the Jewish Way
- Chapter 2: Judaism as an Exodus Religion: Passover
- Chapter 3: The Covenant of Redemption: Shavuot
- Chapter 4: Journey to Liberation: Sukkot
- Part II: Personal Life Along the Way
- Chapter 5: The Dream and How to Live It: Shabbat
- Chapter 6: Rebirth and Renewal: High Holy Days
- Part III: The Vision and the Way
- Chapter 7: Confronting Jewish Destiny: Purim
- Chapter 8: Assimilation, Acculturation, and Jewish Survival: Hanukkah
- Chapter 9: Destruction and Response: Tisha B'Av
- Part IV: Unfolding the Way: Jewish Holidays in Our Time
- Chapter 10: The Shattered Paradigm: Yom Hashoah
- Chapter 11: Resurrection and Redemption: Yom Ha'Atzmaut
- Afterword
- Appendix A: Two "Minor" Festivals: Rosh Hodesh and Tu B'Shvat
- Appendix B: Passover-Prayer for the Seder
- Appendix C: For Study and Discussion
- Bibliography
- Glossary
- Index
- Footnotes
- Chapter 1 Notes
- Chapter 2 Notes
- Chapter 3 Notes
- Chapter 4 Notes
- Chapter 5 Notes
- Chapter 6 Notes
- Chapter 7 Notes
- Chapter 8 Notes
- Chapter 9 Notes
- Chapter 10 Notes
- Chapter 11 Notes
- Afterword Notes
- Appendix A Notes
- Appendix B Notes
