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The Little Book of Jewish Celebrations Kindle Edition

by Ronald Tauber (Author), Yelena Bryksenkova (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 106 ratings
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From religious holidays to rites of passage, a beautifully illustrated guide to the festive and joyous events of Jewish life.

From lighting the menorah on Chanukah to standing under the chuppah at a wedding, every Jewish ritual reflects a time-honored practice passed down for generations. This volume shares the beloved stories and traditions behind Jewish celebrations, from annual holiday gatherings like Passover seders to once-in-a-lifetime special events like bar and bat mitzvahs.

Featuring lush illustrations that capture the heart of Jewish tradition as well as a glossary of important terms for each holiday, this book is a treasure filled with information about history, customs, and culture.
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    132 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publisher
    Chronicle Books LLC
  5. Publication date
    September 2, 2014
  6. File size
    15220 KB
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Ronald Tauber is a writer living in New York City.

Yelena Bryksenkova is a Russian-born American illustrator and fine artist. She lives in New Haven, Connecticut.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00JVZ45NS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books LLC; Illustrated edition (September 2, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 15220 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 132 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 106 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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JossHeart
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovelyuseful book
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
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I bought this book for myself and my kids. The information is clear and very useful. It was a great value for the information.
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Charles S. Crow III
5.0 out of 5 stars You don't have to be Jewish...
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2014
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This book is extremely well done. It is particularly helpful to people who may not be of the Jewish faith but who have Jewish family or friends and who would like to know more about Jewish celebrations, customs and holidays. What makes the book interesting is that it discusses particular events in the Jewish calendar providing a discussion about their history, how they are observed and celebrated and providing biblical references along with a discussion of relevant vocabulary. It does this in a compact volume which is richly illustrated and written in an easily readable style .
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robert a friedman
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book to keep and a beautiful book to give to others
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2014
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This wonderful book may be small in size but it is chock full of the kind of information that families crave to make each holiday so much more pleasurable. Parents can use this book to answer their children's good questions. All readers will love the beautiful illustrations. This book also is a wonderful gift to give at any time of the year.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Educational
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021
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I’ve learned so much. Not only does it explain the holiday in detail with its history but it also provides insight about how the holidays have evolved and what is now custom
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Phillip Contreras
4.0 out of 5 stars Like the book. Have enjoyed reading it & recommend it
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2015
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Great little book for familiarizing oneself about the Feasts of Israel, now primarily celebrated almost exclusively by the surviving tribe of Judah. It's written, succinct & informative. Only "beef" is with the tradition that names Yom Teruah (Feast of Trumpets) on 1st day of 7th month as Rosh Hashanah (Head of the Year). The LORD specifically establish the month of Aviv/Abib as the 1st month of the year in the Book of Exodus upon the exit from Egypt. Guess the preferred traditional choice of a day 180 degrees opposite is rather telling of Jewish tradition.
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Wende Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful. It is a beatiful gift.
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2014
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The illustrations are lovely. I am giving it as an extra little wedding gift as it perfectly describes Jewish traditions for a newly married couple. I bought several copies.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
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Clear, concise, informative without getting into deep religious details. Just enough information for this Roman Catholic gal to feel comfortably informed in the company of my Jewish friends who celebrate the Jewish holidays and to which I am sometimes invited to attend--especially the Seder dinner. Just perfect. Highly recommended.
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R. Schorr
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014
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Great book for anyone - Jewish or not - looking to learn more about Jewish traditions. The book is introductory and yet manages to cover lesser known holidays, traditions, and foods without feeling overwhelming. It is a great coffee table book and perfect for a present for someone looking to learn more about Jewish tradition in a casual way.
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Sab
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in Brazil on July 28, 2021
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Wondeful little book! The illustrations of Yelena Bryksenkova are amazing.
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Andie
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful little book
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2016
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Love the illustrations!
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Kirsty
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated inside and really well set out
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2015
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Beautifully illustrated inside and really well set out. A really great book if you want to know the basics about Jewish holidays. If you're familiar with the festivals already then this probably isn't the book for you. This book is great if you have jewish friends and you want to know more about their celebrations.
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terry wesson
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2015
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Very good book & funny in places too. The service was excellent as always
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Mr Jon & Mrs S Hackett
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2016
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It's good
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