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Book SynopsisA guide to understanding Jewish traditions. This title comes with ready to answer questions about almost all aspects of Jewish life and practice: life-cycle events, holidays, ritual and prayer, Jewish traditions and customs.
Trade Review"The JPS Guide to Jewish Traditions is the jewel in the crown, to date, in the esteemed ... reference series. It's the perfect gift for the curious Jew, scholar or layperson."-Jewish Exponent Jewish Exponent "Offers a startling range of wisdom, history, and nuance behind every Jewish custom."-Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin, author of Putting God on the Guest List -- Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin "A reference work for all time-clear, complete, and compelling."-Francine Klagsbrun, author of The Fourth Commandment: Remember the Sabbath Day -- Francine Klagsbrun "A one-volume work that enables [us] to find information on virtually any aspect of the tradition-the festivals, the cycle of life, and ethical behavior."-Rabbi Reuven Hammer, author of Entering the High Holy Days -- Rabbi Reuven Hammer
