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In Those Days, at This Time
Holiness and History in the Jewish Calendar
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- 340 pages
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- 12 hours
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The collection features entertaining essays that delve into the Jewish festival calendar, each focusing on a specific sacred occasion. With whimsical titles like "Getting a Handel on Hanukkah," Eliezer Segal infuses humor into the exploration of rituals, symbolism, and historical adaptations of these traditions. The essays reveal how observances have evolved over generations, offering insights into the complexities of Jewish heritage while maintaining a light-hearted tone.
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In Those Days, at This Time, Eliezer Segal
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- 2007
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- Title
- In Those Days, at This Time
- Subtitle
- Holiness and History in the Jewish Calendar
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Eliezer Segal
- Publisher
- University of Calgary Press
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 340
- ISBN13
- 9781552381854
- Category
- Social sciences, Esotericism and Religion, Judaica
- Description
- The collection features entertaining essays that delve into the Jewish festival calendar, each focusing on a specific sacred occasion. With whimsical titles like "Getting a Handel on Hanukkah," Eliezer Segal infuses humor into the exploration of rituals, symbolism, and historical adaptations of these traditions. The essays reveal how observances have evolved over generations, offering insights into the complexities of Jewish heritage while maintaining a light-hearted tone.