a guide to Jewish observance in contemporary life Donin, Hayim. creator text bibliography nyu New York Basic Books [1972] 1972 monographic eng

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xv, 336 p. 25 cm. 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. 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. Selected and compiled from the Shulhan arukh and Responsa literature, and providing a rationale for the laws and the traditions [by] Hayim Halevy Donin. Includes bibliographical references. Judaism Customs and practices Jewish way of life BM 700 .D58 1972 296.4 0465086241 72089175 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0831/72089175-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0831/72089175-d.html DLC 730104 20151123104117.0 772245