{"product_id":"the-jewish-festivals-a-guide-to-their-history-and-observance-9780805209372","title":"The Jewish Festivals: A Guide to Their History and Observance","description":"Why is the Jewish New Year designated on the Jewish calendar as the first day of the \u003ci\u003eseventh\u003c\/i\u003e month, and not of the \u003ci\u003efirst \u003c\/i\u003emonth? Why do women cover their eyes when reciting the blessing over the Sabbath candles? How did the Seder originate? Does the Book of Esther, read on Purim, mirror any real historical events? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLong considered a classic, \u003ci\u003eThe Jewish Festivals\u003c\/i\u003e provides a rich and charming account of the origins, development, and symbolism of the Jewish holidays, and of the diverse rituals, prayers, ceremonial objects, and special foods that have been used throughout history and around the world to celebrate them. Drawing upon a wealth of knowledge of Jewish folkways and customs, Hayyim Schauss shows how these holidays evolved in meaning and importance, depending on the contemporary needs of those who observed them. Written with passion and warmth, this book will infuse your own experience of the holidays with extra meaning and delight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Knopf Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/09\/1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780805209372\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.02h x 5.28w x 0.71d","brand":"Hayyim Schauss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43433821503669,"sku":"9780805209372","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_284c87fa-4c29-4651-828a-09ef042553b3.jpg?v=1703570079","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-jewish-festivals-a-guide-to-their-history-and-observance-9780805209372","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}