The Jewish Festivals: A Guide to Their History and Observance by Hayyim Schauss Yiddish Learning and war-torn Austria-Hungry

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The Jewish Festivals: A Guide to Their History and Observance by Hayyim Schauss Yiddish Learning and war-torn Austria-HungryWhy is the Jewish New Year designated on the Jewish calendar as the first day of the seventh month, and not of the first month? Why do women cover their eyes when reciting the blessing over the Sabbath candles? How did the Seder originate? Does the Book of Esther, read on Purim, mirror any real historical events? Long considered a classic, The Jewish Festivals provides a rich and charming account of the origins, development, and symbolism of the