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The Tapestry Of Jewish Time: A Spiritual Guide To Holidays And Life-Cycle Events

Book by Cardin, Nina Beth

Hardcover: 307 pages

Publisher: Behrman House; 1st edition (April 2000)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0874416450

ISBN-13: 978-0874416459

Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 7.2 x 10 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #482,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #87 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism > Holidays #374 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism > Jewish Life

Nina Beth Cardin's Tapestry of Jewish Time is a beautifully written, carefully researched and wonderfully inclusive exploration of the celebrations and commemorations of the Jewish year and the cycles of Jewish life. In a prose style that beckons every reader, regardless of religious background, orientation, or affilitation, Rabbi Cardin explores the richness of Jewish tradition and the introduces a range of innovations that can deepen the joy of living Jewishly. She invites us into a world of practice that becomes a source of delight, illuminating history, explaining symbolism, and opening door after door into the calendar of Jewish living. Cardin writes with sensitivity to and a clear sense of celebration of the diversity of today's Jewish families and Jewish communities. This book belongs in every Jewish home. You will return to it again and again throughout the days of your life for direction, enlightenment and the pleasure of Cardin's beautiful prose.

This book is beautifully written and provides easy to understand information about the Jewish holidays and life cycle events. The reader learns about the traditional ways holidays are celebrated and is introduced to innovative rituals and observances. The author encourages readers to make notes throughout and also offers the opportunity to record ideas and reactions in the personal weavings section at the end. The Tapestry of Jewish Time is a great resource for individuals and families.

I bought this when I was in the process of converting. It was part of the syllabus in my first Jewish class. That was more than 3 years ago and I still use it as a reference. Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin is so spiritual!

Easy read in text book style, goes through the short history of the entire Jewish year from major events like the High Holy Days to minor feasts. This helps me understand how early Israeli leaders, despite of being secular atheists, still feels strongly connected to their Jewishness. Every aspect of a Jew, including how an entire year is marked by historical events, rites of passage and cultural activities in the life of a Jew.

I bought this book as a present to myself! Rabbi Cardin is a gifted and sensitive writer and teacher, as well as a lovely human being! I went to many of her Shabbat circles in the past, and went to her lectures on Judaism and the environment and Shabbat. I read this whole book and it's one of those books I plan to reread!!!

A magnificent and joyous description of all the major jewish holidays. Succinctly describes ways to celebrate each holiday andto maintain its meanings. Very valuable addition to any library shelf in a Jewish or in an Interfaith home.Arnold Sgan, Asheville

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