The Book of the Jewish Year

by Stephen M. Wylen

An introduction to the Jewish calendar and the Jewish holiday cycle with the rituals, foods, symbols, stories, and legends associated with each holiday as well as Hebrew and English blessings

Genres: Reference

154 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1995

About the author

Stephen Wylen is a rabbi, author, and educator dedicated to Jewish scholarship and community leadership. Ordained in 1980 after studying at the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, he has served in various congregations across the United States, including Seattle, Huntington, Scranton, Wayne, and several interim positions before joining CKI in 2018. A passionate teacher, he has authored several books on Judaism, including Settings of Silver, The Book of the Jewish Year, and The Jews in the Time of Jesus. Believing in the synagogue as the heart of Jewish life, he seeks to make Jewish teachings accessible to a broad audience.

Reviews

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I think this is classified as children's reading, it is a helpful book for non-Jewish persons (like myself). It helps me understand easily the history in some of the Jewish traditions as one studies his Old Testament.