The Jewish catalog : a do-it-yourself kit

The Jewish catalog : a do-it-yourself kit /

The Jewish catalog is a collection of far-ranging topics that should aid any Jew - whether steeped in tradition or just discovering Judaism - to become personally involved in aspects of Jewish life, customs, cooking, crafts and creation.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Siegel, Richard, 1947-, Strassfeld, Michael (Author), Strassfeld, Sharon (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Hebrew
Published: Philadelphia : Jewish Publication Society of America, [1973]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Judaism > Customs and practices.
Jewish way of life.
Jews > Bibliography.
Jews.
Bibliographies.
Table of Contents:
  • Symbols of the home
  • Kashrut: food, eating, and wine-making
  • Hallah
  • Candles and candle-making
  • Kippah
  • Tallit
  • Tefillin
  • Shofar
  • The four species
  • Jewish travel. Guide to western Europe ; Guide to the Soviet Union ; How to travel cheaply in Israel ; Aliyah
  • The calendar
  • Shabbat
  • The festivals: some home customs and rituals
  • Berakhot: blessings
  • Weddings
  • Tumah and taharah: mikveh
  • Death and burial
  • Scribal arts. A treatise on the making of Hebrew letters ; A practical guide to Hebrew calligraphy ; The calligraphy of the classic scribe
  • Gematria
  • Music
  • Film
  • The Jewish press and periodicals
  • Creating a Jewish library. Am ha-Sefer: notes on creating a traditional Jewish library ; A basic English bibliography ; Children's books
  • How to bring Mashiah
  • A guide to Jewish women's activities
  • Using the Jewish establishment: a reluctant guide
  • Hakhnasat orhim: hospitality
  • Communities
  • Where to learn in your ghetto
  • Teachers
  • A first step: a devotional guide.

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