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Jewish symbols reflect the interaction of word and image within Jewish culture. Jews have always studied, interpreted, and revered sacred texts; they have also
Menorahs, Mezuzas, and Other Jewish Symbols
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Pages: 116
Authors: Miriam Chaikin
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Type: BOOK - Published: 1990 - Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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Explains the history and significance of many Jewish symbols, such as the Shield of David, the menorah, and the mezuza, and discusses holiday symbols and ritual
Our Sacred Signs
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The art of the three Abrahamic religions—Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—has a tangled, interwoven history. Symbols cross back and forth among the three fa
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Every year before the holiday of Sukkot, Jews all around the world purchase an etrog—a lemon-like fruit—to participate in the holiday ritual. In this book,
The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer
Language: en
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Authors: Macy Nulman
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Fifteen years in the making, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer is a monumental achievement. Never before has such a comprehensive resource been available to tho