Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The events surrounding the holidays molded the foundation of the Jews as a nation and are related to their continuity and survival as Jews throughout history. In The Jewish Holidays: A Journey through History, author Larry Domnitch contends that there is a cyclical nature to the events of Jewish history. He writes, "The events that make up the themes of the Jewish holidays did not occur in a vacuum but have recurred throughout history. The actual Israelite exodus from Egypt, or the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai as celebrated on Shavuot, may have occurred once, but in a sense the themes conveyed by those momentous events have been repeated over the centuries. This book attempts to give the reader an appreciation of the cyclical nature of Jewish history and a greater appreciation of the holidays and their relevance throughout Jewish history."
Synopsis
This fascinating book captures and describes events in Jewish history which convey the themes of the holidays and presents the recurrence of these themes throughout history. The author gives the reader a feeling of personal identification with the past, as well as being a part of the ongoing process of events that make up Jewish history.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-228) and index.
Table of Contents
Passover -- Lag B'Omer -- Yom Yerushalayim -- Shavuot -- Tisha B'Av -- Tu B'Av -- Rosh Hashanah -- Yom Kippur -- Succot -- Chanukah -- Tu Bishvat -- Purim.