Haazinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-52) Haftarah (2 Samuel 22:1-51) / Jeffrey K. Salkin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Salkin, Jeffrey K., author.

Series:

JPS Study Bible Series

JPS B'nai Mitzvah Torah commentary

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bar mitzvah.

Bat mitzvah.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (25 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia ; Lincoln : The Jewish Publication Society : University of Nebraska Press, 2018.

Summary:

This book serves as a comprehensive guide for Jewish young people preparing for their bar or bat mitzvah. It emphasizes the spiritual and educational significance of the ritual over the celebratory aspects, focusing on the importance of chanting and teaching the Torah to the congregation. The book provides an introduction to the Torah, its structure, themes, and the five books of Moses, along with their historical and ethical contexts. It also explores the haftarah, the prophetic readings that accompany Torah portions, and their historical and thematic significance. Written by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin, this work is a valuable resource for families, educators, and students, fostering a deeper understanding of Jewish traditions and the responsibilities of coming of age in the faith. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Introduction

The Torah

The Haftarah.

Notes:

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ISBN:

0-8276-1775-5

OCLC:

1096227007