The Jewish Home: A Guide for Jewish Living / Jewish living begins at home.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 Year - What the Exodus has to do with eating matzah - How to bless your children on Shabbat - Why brides wear a veil - What to say to someone in mourning With 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. In The Jewish Home, Rabbi Daniel B. Syme offers us a clear, concise, and beautifully written guide to Jewish family life. Using a question-and-answer format, Rabbi Syme explains the history, significance, and meaning of the Jewish holidays and important rituals.

GMD	Book
Corporate Author	Customsandceremonies. / Weddings. / Holidays. / Bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah. / Mourning
Classification	296.74 SYM
Publisher	New York , NY, UAHC Press, 1988
Subject	Berit milah.Holidays.Customs and ceremonies.Jewish--Mourning--CustomsChuppah--Symbolism--Jewish WeddingReform JudaismLife cycle, Human--Religious aspects--JudaismConduct of lifeJewish ValuesJudaism--Customs and practices.Reform Judaism--Customs and practices.
Description	130
ISBN	9780807404003
URL	https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/18540607?q=9780807404003&c=book&sort=holdings+desc&_=1568616057401&versionId=176695900https://www.worldcat.org/title/jewish-home-a-guide-for-jewish-living/oclc/925146491&referer=brief_results