Symbols of Judaism
Symbols of Judaism

Author: Marc-Alain Ouaknin

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9782843237898

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Full-page images of precious religious artifacts such as the Holy Ark and the Sabbath candlesticks, but also holy sites including synagogues and the Mount of Olives, accompany a thought-provoking text by Rabbi Marc-Alain Ouaknin. He provides answers to many fundamental questions about the traditions of Judaism, discussing not only their origins and application today, but also religious holidays and feasts according to the Jewish calendar.

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols
The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols

Author: Ellen Frankel

Publisher: Jason Aronson, Incorporated

Published: 1995-11-01

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 1461631254

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Jewish symbols reflect the interaction of word and image within Jewish culture. Jews have always studied, interpreted, and revered sacred texts; they have also adorned the settings and occasions of sacred acts. Calligraphy and ornamentation have transformed Hebrew letters into art; quotation, interpretation, legend, and wordplay have made ceremonial objects into narrative. This book represents just such a collaboration between art and language. Ellen Frankel and Betsy Platkin Teutsch, writer and artist, have brought their extensive knowledge and talents together to create The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols, the first reference guide of its kind, designed for use by educators, artists, rabbis, folklorists, feminists, Jewish and non-Jewish scholars, and lay readers.

Letters to Josep
Letters to Josep

Author: Levy Daniella

Publisher:

Published: 2016-03-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789659254002

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This book is a collection of letters from a religious Jew in Israel to a Christian friend in Barcelona on life as an Orthodox Jew. Equal parts lighthearted and insightful, it's a thorough and entertaining introduction to the basic concepts of Judaism.

Jewish Symbols in the Greco-Roman Period
Jewish Symbols in the Greco-Roman Period

Author: Erwin Ramsdell Goodenough

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2014-07-14

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 1400852897

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This volume presents the most important portions of Erwin Goodenough's classic thirteen-volume work, a magisterial attempt to encompass human spiritual history in general through the study of Jewish symbols in particular. Revealing that the Jewish religion of the period was much more varied and complex than the extant Talmudic literature would lead us to believe, Goodenough offered evidence for the existence of a Hellenistic-Jewish mystic mythology far closer to the Qabbalah than to rabbinical Judaism. Originally published in 1989. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Menorahs, Mezuzas, and Other Jewish Symbols
Menorahs, Mezuzas, and Other Jewish Symbols

Author: Miriam Chaikin

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780618378357

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Explains the history and significance of many Jewish symbols, such as the Shield of David, the menorah, and the mezuza, and discusses holiday symbols and rituals.

Stories
Stories

Author: Peter Lindbergh

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13:

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This retrospective features not only the acclaimed fashion photographer's print photo campaigns but also the outtakes, Polaroids, and scouting photos of the photographer's "little films" that have redefined the art with their compelling realism and depth of emotion. 250 color & duotone photos.

Judaism and Human Geography
Judaism and Human Geography

Author: Yossi Katz

Publisher: Academic Studies PRess

Published: 2021-05-11

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1644695782

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Judaism is a religion and a way of life that combines beliefs as well as practical commandments and traditions, encompassing all spheres of life. Some of the numerous precepts emerge directly from the Torah (the Law of Moses). Others are commanded by Oral Law, rulings of illustrious Jewish legal scholars throughout the generations, and rabbinic responsa composed over hundreds of years and still being written today. Like other religions, Judaism has also developed unique symbols that have become virtually exclusive to it, such as the Star of David and the menorah. This book argues that Judaism impacts human geography in significant ways: it shapes the environment and space of its believers, thus creating a unique “Jewish geography.”

Etrog
Etrog

Author: David Z. Moster

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-04-25

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 3319737368

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Every year before the holiday of Sukkot, Jews all around the world purchase an etrog—a lemon-like fruit—to participate in the holiday ritual. In this book, David Z. Moster tracks the etrog from its evolutionary home in Yunnan, China, to the lands of India, Iran, and finally Israel, where it became integral to the Jewish celebration of Sukkot during the Second Temple period. Moster explains what Sukkot was like before and after the arrival of the etrog, and why the etrog’s identification as the “choice tree fruit” of Leviticus 23:40 was by no means predetermined. He also demonstrates that once the fruit became associated with the holiday of Sukkot, it began to appear everywhere in Jewish art during the Roman and Byzantine periods, and eventually became a symbol for all the fruits of the land, and perhaps even the Jewish people as a whole.

My First Jewish Baby Book
My First Jewish Baby Book

Author: Julie Merberg

Publisher: Downtown Bookworks

Published: 2018-11-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781941367605

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This irresistible board book gives little ones (ages 0–3) an alphabetical introduction to Judaism—the delicious foods, meaningful rituals, lively holidays, expressive language, and more. Hip illustrations accompany snappy, rhyming text in a fun, fabulous package that is a must-have for any Jewish baby's nursery. This tiny tome covers quintessential foods such as bagels and brisket, rituals and holidays including Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Shabbat, and Hanukkah, as well as important cultural references (F is for Fiddler on the Roof!) with a little Yiddish thrown in. Parents and grandparents will love sharing every concise, funny entry with the little ones in their lives.

Angels at the Table
Angels at the Table

Author: Yvette Alt Miller

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2011-04-28

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1441110232

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Authoritative and personal, this is an introduction to all aspects of a traditional Jewish Shabbat, providing both an inspirational call to observe this weekly holiday and a comprehensive resource.