02102cam a2200337 4500 772245 AUA.1 20151123104117.0 730104s1972 nyu b 001 0 eng 72089175 0465086241 DLC DLC DLC BM 700 .D58 1972 296.4 Donin, Hayim. 26385 To be a Jew; a guide to Jewish observance in contemporary life. Selected and compiled from the Shulhan arukh and Responsa literature, and providing a rationale for the laws and the traditions [by] Hayim Halevy Donin. New York, Basic Books [1972] xv, 336 p. 25 cm. $10.00 Includes bibliographical references. Contents: The cornerstones of Judaism -- Halakha : the Jewish way -- The reasons for the commandments -- Kindness : a means and an end -- The Sabbath : an island in time -- The dietary laws : a diet for the soul -- Family life : a key to happiness -- Signs of the covenant : love and reverence -- The synagogue : where Jews assemble -- The major festivals -- Passover -- Shavuot -- The Days of Awe -- Succot -- The post-biblical holidays and fast days -- Birth -- Adoption and conversion -- Bar-Mitzvah and Bat-Mitzvah -- Marriage -- Divorce proceedings -- Death and mourning -- Epilogue : the meaning of return. Summary: Selected and compiled from the Shulhan arukh and Responsa literature, and providing a rationale for the laws and the traditions [by] Hayim Halevy Donin. Judaism Customs and practices. 26386 Jewish way of life. 26387 Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0831/72089175-d.html 7 cbc orignew 2 opcn 19 y-gencatlg lcc BOOK BM 700 .D58 1972 7680 7680 0 0 lcc 0 0 Books AUA.1 AUA.1 GS 2012-10-08 Donation, Gary Councell 25.00 AUA010496 1 BM 700 .D58 1972 AUA010496 2018-05-22 00:00:00 2018-05-20 25.00 2012-10-08 BOOK