Living the Jewish Holidays

With the aim of providing readers with an introduction to a deeper and more meaningful observation of holidays, this book analyzes the various traditions and rituals associated with the holy days of the Jewish calendar. This study argues that the purpose of Jewish traditions is not simply to relive the experiences of generations long since passed, but to truly internalize those experiences and the lessons gleaned from them. In addressing topics such as How is Hanukkah connected to the crea…