Bibliograph

My Jewish year, 18 holidays, one wondering Jew, Abigail Pogrebin ; foreword by A. J. Jacobs

Type

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My Jewish year, 18 holidays, one wondering Jew, Abigail Pogrebin ; foreword by A. J. Jacobs

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 304-306)

resource.biographical

autobiography

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

My Jewish year

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

974489012

Responsibility statement

Abigail Pogrebin ; foreword by A. J. Jacobs

Sub title

18 holidays, one wondering Jew

Summary

Although she grew up following some Jewish holiday rituals, Pogrebin realized how little she knew about their foundational purpose and current relevance. She wanted to understand what had kept these holidays alive and vibrant, in some cases for thousands of years. Her curiosity led her to embark on an entire year of intensive research, observation, and writing about the milestones on the Jewish calendar. Her book travels through this calendar's signposts with candor, humor, and a trove of information, capturing the arc of Jewish observance through the eyes of a relatable, wandering--and wondering--Jew

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