ISBN:
0824603303
Language:
English
Pages:
418 Seiten
,
23 cm
Year of publication:
1988
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Kolatch, Alfred J., 1916- This is the Torah
DDC:
222.1
Keywords:
Bible Miscellanea
;
Bibel
;
Bibel
;
Bible. Pentateuch
;
Bible
;
Judaism Customs and practices
;
Tradition (Judaism)
;
Judaïsme - Coutumes et pratiques
;
Tradition (Judaïsme)
;
Judaism - Customs and practices
;
Tradition (Judaism)
;
Trivia and miscellanea
Abstract:
What are the origins of the countless laws, customs, and traditions that govern the writing and reading of the Torah? Following the "why" format that he introduced in his Jewish Books of Why, Rabbi Kolatch explores the many Torah rites and rituals that are currently practiced in the synagogue. A concise, straightforward presentation reflecting the practices of Jews of all denominations.--Amazon.com
Description / Table of Contents:
The Torah and its roots -- Sanctifying the Torah scroll -- The ark and the pulpit area -- Writing the Torah -- Reading the Torah -- Aliyot -- Maftir and Haftara -- The Masoretic text -- Week by week -- Holiday by holiday.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 389-394) and index
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