An Encyclopedia of American Synagogue Ritual - Couverture rigide

Olitzky, Kerry; Raphael, Marc

 
9780313308147: An Encyclopedia of American Synagogue Ritual
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0313308144 ISBN 13 : 9780313308147
Editeur : Greenwood Press, 2000

Synopsis

This encyclopedia presents historical accounts of Jewish rituals, the meaning behind their development, and descriptions of how the rituals are practiced among different Jewish communities. Entries discuss how the rituals evolved over time and what they are designed to symbolize. Whether practiced in the personal or public realm, the rituals included in this volume are generally acknowledged as such by the Jewish community, even if they are not practiced by large segments of the community. Comparisons are drawn among rituals as they are practiced by Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, and Orthodox Jews. This volume brings together a wealth of information about the often complicated rituals practiced in Jewish communities throughout North America.

Readers desiring to learn more about Jewish rituals will appreciate the mix of historical and practical concerns each entry details. Specific information is readily accessible in the encyclopedic format. Entries are cross-referenced throughout, and each concludes with references for further research. An index is included.

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À propos de l?auteur

KERRY M. OLITZKY is the Executive Director of the Jewish Outreach Institute in New York City. He is the author of numerous books and journal articles, and has written extensively in the field of American Jewish History. His previous publications include Reform Judaism in America: A Biographical Dictionary and Sourcebook (Greenwood, 1993), which he coauthored with Lance J. Sussman and Malcolm H. Stern and The American Synagogue: A Historical Dictionary and Sourcebook (Greenwood, 1996).

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Éditeur
Greenwood Press
Date d'édition
2000
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0313308144
ISBN 13 
9780313308147
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
184
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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