The Rituals & Practices of a Jewish Life

by Olitzky, Kerry M.

• ISBN13: 9781580231695
• ISBN10: 1580231691
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-07-01
• Publisher: Jewish Lights Pub

Summary

Across the spectrum of Jewish observance, people are turning increasingly to traditional practices and rituals to enrich and give higher meaning to their religious lives. But starting out on such a path can often be confusing if you don't know why you should do it as well as what to do and how to do it. The Rituals and Practices of a Jewish Life meets this growing need.

Each chapter explores a different ritual or practice in depth and explains the why, what, and how to do it.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Vanessa L. Ochs
Acknowledgments	xix
Introduction	xxi
Tefillin	1	(22)
Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky
Tallit and Tallit Katan	23	(18)
Haviva Ner-David
The Broad Spectrum of Kashrut	41	(20)
Rabbi Mark Sameth
Entering Shabbat	61	(26)
Rabbis Daniel Judson
Kerry M. Olitzky
Daily Prayer	87	(18)
Dr. Mark Kligman
Torah Study	105	(24)
Rabbi Ruth M. Gais
Blessings throughout the Day	129	(22)
Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin
Covering the Head	151	(18)
Rabbi Daniel Judson
Upon Rising and Going to Bed: Traditional Morning and Evening Blessings	169	(26)
Rabbi Andrew Vogel
Mikvah	195	(22)
Debra Nussbaum Cohen
Notes	217	(4)
Glossary	221	(6)
Suggestions for Further Reading	227	(2)
About the Contributors	229	(6)
About Jewish Lights	235