The Jewish Festivals: A Guide to Their History and Observance

by Hayyim Schauss

Book Overview

Why is the Jewish New Year designated on the Jewish calendar as the first day of the seventh month, and not of the first month? Why do women cover their eyes when reciting the blessing over the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805209379
• ISBN13: 9780805209372
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A delightful read on the history of jewish holidays!

A great read for anyone interested in the development of the traditions that made up jewish holidays.