The Jewish Home (Updated Edition)

The Jewish Home (Updated Edition)

Jewish living begins at home.Have you ever wondered why Jewish homes have a mezuzah on the doorpost, why 13 is the age of the bar/bat mitzvah, and whether it really matters which Hanukkah candle you light first?Get answers to many of the whys of major Jewish holidays and life-cycle events, and learn the whats and how-tos of Jewish rituals and practices, and the symbolism and historical and cultural roots of those practices. With a simple question-and-answer format, The Jewish Home addresses such topics as:<br>- Why we blow a shofar on the Jewish New Year<br>- What the Exodus has to do with eating matzah<br>- How to bless your children on Shabbat<br>- Why brides wear a veil<br>- What to say to someone in mourning<br>With his signature warmth and clarity, Rabbi Daniel Syme explains traditional and contemporary practices in this highly readable resource that explores Jewish observance and explains the root of Jewish life.