{"product_id":"jewish-holidays-a-brief-introduction-for-christians-hardcover","title":"Jewish Holidays: A Brief Introduction for Christians - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKerry M. Olitzky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDaniel Judson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA window into Judaism's sacred days--throughout history and today. Written especially for Christians. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoly days and holidays provide the peak experiences of Jewish life. These moments speak deeply to the Jewish soul and animate Judaism's culture. They encourage Jews to participate in their shared historical experience, which reflects their covenantal relationship with God, and articulate Jewish values that have allowed for the survival of the Jewish people. But what can they mean to Christians seeking to understand their own faith?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this special book, Rabbis Olitzky and Judson guide you through the major Jewish holidays and what they mean for the Jewish people. Each chapter explores a different holiday and explains the origin, historical background, customs and rituals that are part of observance and the holiday's Christian parallels. Examining observance in both home and synagogue--and in all Jewish denominations--this easy-to-use guide to the Jewish holidays will be a valuable resource for your own understanding of Jewish sacred time throughout the year. And by linking the Jewish holidays to familiar Christian holidays and practices, you will be better able to appreciate the roots of Christianity and how the fundamentals of Judaism relate to and reflect your own spiritual foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosh Hashanah-New Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYom Kippur-Day of Atonement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSukkot-Feast of Booths (Fall Harvest Festival)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimchat Torah-Rejoicing in the Torah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanukkah-Rededication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurim-(Festival of Survival)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePesach-Passover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShavuot-(Receiving the Torah)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTisha B'Av (Mourning and Commemoration) and Other Special Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShabbat (Day of Rest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRabbi Kerry M. Olitzky\u003c\/strong\u003e, named one of the fifty leading rabbis in North America by \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, is well known for his inspiring books that bring the Jewish wisdom tradition into everyday life. He is executive director of Big Tent Judaism, formerly Jewish Outreach Institute, and is author of many books on Jewish spirituality, healing and Jewish religious practice, including \u003cem\u003eMaking a Successful Jewish Interfaith Marriage: The Big Tent Judaism Guide to Opportunities, Challenges and Resources\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003ci\u003eIntroducing My Faith and My Community: The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide for a Christian in a Jewish Interfaith Relationship\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Jewish Paths toward Healing and Wholeness: A Personal Guide to Dealing with Suffering\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Grief in Our Seasons: A Mourner's Kaddish Companion\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwelve Jewish Steps to Recovery: A Personal Guide to Turning from Alcoholism \u0026amp; Other Addictions-Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex...\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cem\u003e Facing Cancer as a Family\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003ci\u003eLife's Daily Blessings: Inspiring Reflections on Gratitude for Every Day, Based on Jewish Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003e100 Blessings Every Day: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Affirmations, Exercises for Personal Growth and Renewal Reflecting Seasons of the Jewish Year\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRecovery from Codependance: A Jewish Twelve Step Guide to Healing Your Soul\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also coauthor of \u003ci\u003eGrandparenting Interfaith Grandchildren\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003cem\u003eJewish Holidays: A Brief Introduction for Christians\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eJewish Ritual: A Brief Introduction for Christians\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eRenewed Each Day, \u003c\/em\u003eVol. One\u003cem\u003e-Genesis and Exodus: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eRenewed Each Day, \u003c\/em\u003eVol. Two-\u003cem\u003eLeviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations Based on the Bible\u003c\/em\u003e and coeditor of \u003cem\u003eThe Rituals and Practices of a Jewish Life: A Handbook for Personal Spiritual Renewal\u003c\/em\u003e (all Jewish Lights).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRabbi Kerry M. Olitzky is available to speak on the following topics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Jewish Twelve Step Path to Healing and Recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparks Beneath the Surface: A Spiritual Read on the Torah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcoming the Stranger in Our Midst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Nurture Jewish Grandchildren Being Raised in an Interfaith Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimism for a Jewish Future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick here to contact the author. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42728826962016,"sku":"9781683361435","price":41.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/R0NTNDNwc2pMM0w1cFlzSUVneFJGdz09.webp?v=1777435004","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/jewish-holidays-a-brief-introduction-for-christians-hardcover","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}