The Jewish Way: Living the Holidays

The Jewish Way: Living the Holidays

by Irving Greenberg
The Jewish Way: Living the Holidays

The Jewish Way: Living the Holidays

by Irving Greenberg

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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781451644272
Publisher: Touchstone
Publication date: 03/01/2011
Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format: eBook
Pages: 464
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Preface A Word to the Reader PART I: THE VISION AND THE WAY 1. The Holidays as the Jewish Way 2. Judaism as an Exodus Religion: Passover 3. The Covenant of Redemption: Shavuot 4. Journey to Liberation: Sukkot PART II: PERSONAL LIFE ALONG THE WAY 5. The Dream and How to Live It: Shabbat 6. Rebirth and Renewal: High Holy Days PART III: WALKING THE WAY—THROUGH JEWISH HISTORY 7. Confronting Jewish Destiny: Purim 8. Assimilation, Acculturation, and Jewish Survival: Hanukkah 9. Destruction and Response: Tisha B'Av PART IV: UNFOLDING THE WAY: JEWISH HOLIDAYS IN OUR TIME 10. The Shattered Paradigm: Yom Yashoah 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 of Names Index

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Elie Wiesel

Perceptive, enriching, profoundly moving—this volume by Irving Greenberg will further inspire his many followers who wish to understand and receive the joy and anguish of the Jewish tradition.

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