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Book SynopsisThe observances, festivals, and traditions that give shape and meaning toJewish life find loving expression in the vibrant art of Malcah Zeldis. Fromeveryday rituals to annual holidays to ceremonies that mark life's milestones,the 13 images in this calendar joyfully illustrate the union of the spiritualand the domestic that characterizes Judaism. The daughter of Russianimmigrants, Zeldis draws on childhood memories, her experiences living invarious Orthodox neighborhoods, and the years she spent in Israel to createher richly detailed Jewish paintings.Eachof the first 12 months of this 16-month calendar features a colorfulreproduction accompanied by an explanation of the tradition portrayed. Thelast four months are grouped on one page, also accompanied by a painting and acommentary. The calendar includes Jewish holidays, days of the Jewish year,weekly Torah readings, and a list of candle-lighting times for selectedcities.
