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Jewish Book of Days : A Companion for All Seasons by Jill Hammer (2006, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherJewish Publication Society
ISBN-100827608314
ISBN-139780827608313
eBay Product ID (ePID)52316860
Product Key Features
Book TitleJewish Book of Days : a Companion for All Seasons
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicJudaism / Rituals & Practice, Judaism / General, Time, Seasons, Jewish Studies, Religion & Science
Publication Year2006
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Religion, Social Science, Science
AuthorJill Hammer
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight28.2 Oz
Item Length7.8 in
Item Width7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-005241
Reviews""What a beautiful way to learn Torah. Jill Hammer has offered us a gift and a wonderful resource of 'midrashim' and teachings to support and guide us on our soul journey day by day.""--Melinda Ribner, author of Kabbalah Month by Month ""The first command to the first Jew, Abraham, was ""Lech l'cha""--Walk forth into your self. Jill Hammer's book gives us the markers for that walking, seeing each day of the Jewish year as one more step into the journey. Abraham--and Sarah too--would be delighted.""--Rabbi Arthur Waskow, author of Seasons of Our Joy and co-author of A Time for Every Purpose under Heaven "" The Jewish Book of Days is rich learning for Jews, both educated and not, and highly informative and inspirational as well for those unfamiliar with the Jewish faith.""--Rabbi Gershon Winkler, author of Magic of the Ordinary: Recovering the Shamanic in Judaism ""Every page reveals something new and fascinating in this innovative Jewish calendar . . . contains a treasure chest of Jewish gems.""-- Publishers Weekly ""A poetic, soulful, and organic view of the cycle of the Jewish year, bringing together Jewish texts and environmental themes . . . Rabbi Hammer's original juxtaposition of ideas engages, enchants, and inspires in ways that stimulate others to be thoughtful, appreciative, and creative.""-- Long Island Jewish Week, "Every page reveals something new and fascinating in this innovative Jewish calendar . . . contains a treasure chest of Jewish gems."- Publishers Weekly, "A poetic, soulful, and organic view of the cycle of the Jewish year, bringing together Jewish texts and environmental themes . . . Rabbi Hammer's original juxtaposition of ideas engages, enchants, and inspires in ways that stimulate others to be thoughtful, appreciative, and creative."- Long Island Jewish Week, "A poetic, soulful, and organic view of the cycle of the Jewish year, bringing together Jewish texts and environmental themes . . . Rabbi Hammer's original juxtaposition of ideas engages, enchants, and inspires in ways that stimulate others to be thoughtful, appreciative, and creative."- Long Island Jewish Week, "What a beautiful way to learn Torah. Jill Hammer has offered us a gift and a wonderful resource of 'midrashim' and teachings to support and guide us on our soul journey day by day."-Melinda Ribner, author of Kabbalah Month by Month, "The first command to the first Jew, Abraham, was "Lech l'cha"-Walk forth into your self. Jill Hammer's book gives us the markers for that walking, seeing each day of the Jewish year as one more step into the journey. Abraham-and Sarah too-would be delighted."-Rabbi Arthur Waskow, author of Seasons of Our Joy and co-author of A Time for Every Purpose under Heaven, " The Jewish Book of Days is rich learning for Jews, both educated and not, and highly informative and inspirational as well for those unfamiliar with the Jewish faith."-Rabbi Gershon Winkler, author of Magic of the Ordinary: Recovering the Shamanic in Judaism, "The first command to the first Jew, Abraham, was "Lech l''cha"-Walk forth into your self. Jill Hammer''s book gives us the markers for that walking, seeing each day of the Jewish year as one more step into the journey. Abraham-and Sarah too-would be delighted."-Rabbi Arthur Waskow, author of Seasons of Our Joy and co-author of A Time for Every Purpose under Heaven, "What a beautiful way to learn Torah. Jill Hammer has offered us a gift and a wonderful resource of ''midrashim'' and teachings to support and guide us on our soul journey day by day."-Melinda Ribner, author of Kabbalah Month by Month, "A poetic, soulful, and organic view of the cycle of the Jewish year, bringing together Jewish texts and environmental themes . . . Rabbi Hammer's original juxtaposition of ideas engages, enchants, and inspires in ways that stimulate others to be thoughtful, appreciative, and creative."-- Long Island Jewish Week, "A poetic, soulful, and organic view of the cycle of the Jewish year, bringing together Jewish texts and environmental themes . . . Rabbi Hammer''s original juxtaposition of ideas engages, enchants, and inspires in ways that stimulate others to be thoughtful, appreciative, and creative."- Long Island Jewish Week
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Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal296.7/2
SynopsisFinalist, 2006 NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD in the Contemporary Jewish Life and Practice category Throughout the ages, Jews have connected legends to particular days of the Hebrew calendar. Abraham's birth, the death of Rachel, and the creation of light are all tales that are linked to a specific day and season. The Jewish Book of Days invites readers to experience the connection between sacred story and nature's rhythms, through readings designed for each and every day of the year. These daily readings offer an opportunity to live in tune with the wisdom of the past while learning new truths about the times we live in today. Using the tree as its central metaphor, The Jewish Book of Days is divided into eight chapters of approximately forty-five days each. These sections represent the tree's stages of growth--seed, root, shoot, sap, bud, leaf, flower, and fruit--and also echo the natural cadences of each season. Each entry has three components: a biblical quote for the day; a midrash on the biblical quote or a Jewish tradition related to that day; and commentary relating the text to the cycles of the year. The author includes an introduction that analyzes the different months and seasons of the Hebrew calendar and explains the textual sources used throughout. Appendixes provide additional material for leap years, equinoxes, and solstices. A section on seasonal meditations offers a new way to approach the divine every day., Discover the divine every day, through study of sacred text and awareness of the natural world Throughout the ages, Jews have connected legends to particular days of the Hebrew calendar. Abraham's birth, the death of Rachel, and the creation of light are all tales that are linked to a specific day and season. The Jewish Book of Days invites readers to experience the connection between sacred story and nature's rhythms, through readings designed for each and every day of the year. These daily readings offer an opportunity to live in tune with the wisdom of the past while learning new truths about the times we live in today. Using the tree as its central metaphor, The Jewish Book of Days is divided into eight chapters of approximately forty-five days each. These sections represent the tree's stages of growth--seed, root, shoot, sap, bud, leaf, flower, and fruit--and also echo the natural cadences of each season. Each entry has three components: a biblical quote for the day; a midrash on the biblical quote or a Jewish tradition related to that day; and commentary relating the text to the cycles of the year. The author includes an introduction that analyzes the different months and seasons of the Hebrew calendar and explains the textual sources used throughout. Appendixes provide additional material for leap years, equinoxes, and solstices. A section on seasonal meditations offers a new way to approach the divine every day.
LC Classification NumberBM724.H36 2006
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It loolks brand new. There is one small area of the second page with underlining and no other underlining or notations in the rest of the book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
