{"product_id":"jewish-holidays-a-brief-introduction-for-christians-9781683361435","title":"Jewish Holidays: A Brief Introduction for Christians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA window into Judaism's sacred days--throughout history and today. Written especially for Christians. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoly days and holidays provide the peak experiences of Jewish life. These moments speak deeply to the Jewish soul and animate Judaism's culture. They encourage Jews to participate in their shared historical experience, which reflects their covenantal relationship with God, and articulate Jewish values that have allowed for the survival of the Jewish people. But what can they mean to Christians seeking to understand their own faith?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this special book, Rabbis Olitzky and Judson guide you through the major Jewish holidays and what they mean for the Jewish people. Each chapter explores a different holiday and explains the origin, historical background, customs and rituals that are part of observance and the holiday's Christian parallels. Examining observance in both home and synagogue--and in all Jewish denominations--this easy-to-use guide to the Jewish holidays will be a valuable resource for your own understanding of Jewish sacred time throughout the year. And by linking the Jewish holidays to familiar Christian holidays and practices, you will be better able to appreciate the roots of Christianity and how the fundamentals of Judaism relate to and reflect your own spiritual foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosh Hashanah-New Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYom Kippur-Day of Atonement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSukkot-Feast of Booths (Fall Harvest Festival)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimchat Torah-Rejoicing in the Torah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanukkah-Rededication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurim-(Festival of Survival)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePesach-Passover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShavuot-(Receiving the Torah)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTisha B'Av (Mourning and Commemoration) and Other Special Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShabbat (Day of Rest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jewish Lights Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781683361435\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d","brand":"Kerry M. Olitzky, Daniel Judson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42531062677685,"sku":"9781683361435","price":22.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_7ca5dc6d-90cc-440b-9227-f34e83f3f9b2.jpg?v=1669735820","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/jewish-holidays-a-brief-introduction-for-christians-9781683361435","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}