Jewish Mourner's Book of Why
Description
Using the question-and-answer format he employed in his popular The Jewish Book of Why, The Second Jewish Book of Why, and The Jewish Book of Why: The Torah, Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch explains and analyzes the reasons behind the multitude of Jewish laws, observances, customs, ceremonies, and traditions relating to death and mourning. Among the questions addressed are: *Why was the practice of tearing a garment (Keria) instituted? *Why are coffins commonly fashioned from raw pine wood? *Why does Jewish law require speedy burial? *Why do mourners sit on low stools during the seven-day Shiva pe...
ISBN(s)
0824603826, 9780824603823
