This is the Torah

What are the origins of the countless laws, customs, and traditions that govern the writing and reading of the Torah? Following the "why" format that he introduced in his Jewish Books of Why, Rabbi Kolatch explores the many Torah rites and rituals that are currently practiced in the synago...

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Main Author: Kolatch, Alfred J. 1916- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Middle Village, New York Jonathan David Publishers [1988]
In:Year: 1988
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Judaism Customs and practices
B Trivia and miscellanea
B Bible. Pentateuch Miscellanea
B Historical books
B Bible
B Tradition (Judaism)
B Judaïsme - Coutumes et pratiques
B Bible. Pentateuch
B Old Testament
B Tradition (Judaïsme)
B Judaism - Customs and practices
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: Kolatch, Alfred J., 1916-: This is the Torah. - Middle Village, N.Y. : Jonathan David Publishers, ©1988
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Summary:What are the origins of the countless laws, customs, and traditions that govern the writing and reading of the Torah? Following the "why" format that he introduced in his Jewish Books of Why, Rabbi Kolatch explores the many Torah rites and rituals that are currently practiced in the synagogue. A concise, straightforward presentation reflecting the practices of Jews of all denominations.--Amazon.com
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 389-394) and index
ISBN:0824603303