A Handbook for the Jewish Home

by Alfred Kolatch

The celebrated author of THE JEWISH BOOK OF WHY has helped a generation understand the reasons behind Jewish law, custom, and ritual. Now, in A HANDBOOK FOR THE JEWISH HOME, Rabbi Kolatch provides us with a practical guide that explains precisely how to conduct ourselves both at home and interacting with the Jewish community at large. Whether discussing how to plan for a wedding, affix a mezuzah to a doorpost, or conduct a Passover Seder, the handbook explains the varieties of Jewish observance in compact, easy-to-understand units, equipping us with the knowledge and confidence necessary to fulfill Jewish tradition with ease and comfort.

363 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005