Jewish Holidays

For anyone seeking a deeper understanding and experience of the Jewish holidays, esteemed author Michael Strassfeld offers this authoritative, comprehensive guide to the yearly festival cycle. The Jewish Holidays is a fascinating weaver of the traditional and the contemporary, the communal and the individual, the letter and the spirit. For the observant Jew, Strassfeld gives learned in-depth commentary on the practice and meaning of the holidays and for the novice he provides accessible information on conducting a seder, building a sukkah, and preparing inwardly for the High Holy Days.