Shabbat

Holidays

Lifecycle

Baby Gifts

Bar Mitzvah

Bat Mitzvah

Jewish Wedding

Ketubah

Personalize

Israel

Hebrew

Jewish Books

Judaica Giftware

Ritual Wear

Supplies

Jewish Art

Jewelry

Kids Store

CD/DVD

Software

Search Judaism.com for Jewish gifts, Judaica and Jewish books.

Gift Registry

Gift Certificates

What's New

Clearance

Home

Top 10 Categories

Mezuzahs
Challah Boards
Kiddush Cups
Tzedakah Boxes
Shofars
Tallit
Jewelry
Artwork
Sterling Silver
Candlesticks

For Your Simcha

Imprinted Kippot
Wedding Glasses
Gary Rosenthal Collection
Ketubot

Jewish Holidays

Chanukah	Dec 11 - 19
Tu B'Shevat	Jan 29 - 30
Purim	Feb 27 - 28

JDC CLEARANCE

EXCLUSIVELY OURS

Visual Torah
The Calendar Of The Jewish People
Red String Video
Instructional Media
Beyond The Book

Email the The JPS Guide to Jewish Traditions page to someone.

Email To Friend

Formats & Prices

View Larger Image

The JPS Guide to Jewish Traditions
A JPS Desk Reference
by Ronald L. Eisenberg

How much do you really know about Judaism? After reading The JPS Guide to Jewish Traditions, you may be in for a surprise! Did you know that:

Dividing the Bible into chapters and verses was a Christian innovation
Although a recital of the Ten Commandments was once part of the daily service at the Temple in Jerusalem, Jews elsewhere were forbidden to recite them
The Kaddish, which now closes every Jewish service, as well as sections within the service, was originally not even part of the synagogue ritual.

Ronald Eisenberg has distilled an immense amount of material from classic and contemporary sources into a single volume, which provides thousands of insights into the origins, history, and current interpretations of a wealth of Jewish traditions and customs.

Divided into four sections--Synagogue and Prayers, Sabbaths and Festivals, Life-Cycle Events, and Miscellaneous (a large section that includes such diverse topics as Jewish literature, food, and plants and animals)--this latest title in the JPS Desk Reference Series is an encyclopedic reference for anyone who wants easily accessible, accurate information about all things Jewish.

Eisenberg writes for a wide, diversified audience, and is respectful of the range of practices and beliefs within today's American Jewish community--from Orthodox to liberal. The JPS Guide to Jewish Traditions is certain to be a meaningful addition to institutional and personal libraries. It is also an excellent gift for b'nai mitzvah, and other lifecycle events and holidays.(806 Pages)

Publisher: Jewish Publication Society, 2004

Return To The Judaism.com Homepage

Judaism.com Info

Programs & Extras

Affiliate/Referral Program

Candlelighting Times

Post Your Simcha

Online Learning Resources

Kosher Info & Alerts

Copyright � 1995 - 2009 U.S. Judaica, Inc
To find out about Shipping & Handling charges please view our shipping policy.
Questions Or Comments: info@judaism.com
Order By Phone: 1-800-JUDAISM (1-800-583-2476)
Technical Problems: webmaster@judaism.com
More About Judaism.com

Judaism.com is the longest established Jewish book, Judaica and Jewish gift store on the Internet. Our catalog is the single most comprehensive catalog of Judaica, Jewish books, CDs, video, software, religious articles and Jewish gifts available.

Judaism.com is UpFront