{"product_id":"the-jewish-book-of-why-paperback","title":"The Jewish Book of Why - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlfred J. Kolatch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do Jews eat gefilte fish?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is a glass broken at the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy must the chapter of curses in the Torah be read quickly in a low voice?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy are shrimp and lobster not kosher?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do Jews fast on Yom Kippur?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy are some Matzot square while others are round?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you've ever asked or been asked any of these questions, \u003cb\u003eThe Jewish Book of Why\u003c\/b\u003e has all the answers. In this complete, concise, fascinating, and thoroughly informative guide to Jewish life and tradition, Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch clearly explains both the significance and the origin of nearly every symbol, custom, and practice known to Jewish culture-from Afikomon to Yarmulkes, and from Passover to Purim. Kolatch also dispels many of the prevalent misconceptions and misunderstandings that surround Jewish observance and provides a full and unfettered look at the biblical, historical, and sometimes superstitious reasons and rituals that helped develop Jewish law and custom and make Judaism not just a religion, but a way of life. L'chaim \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlfred J. Kolatch\u003c\/b\u003e was an American rabbi and graduate of Yeshiva College. He was founder, president, and editor in chief of Jonathan David Publishers, as well as the author of more than 50 books. His most popular book, \u003ci\u003eThe Jewish Book of Why\u003c\/i\u003e, spawned a series that has sold more than 1.5 million copies in five languages. He died in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.76 x 7.99 x 5.41 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966870028589,"sku":"9780142196199","price":19.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/eFJQQjJaL0hkL2srZnQwaW1vNGxPUT09.webp?v=1775539444","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-jewish-book-of-why-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}