Bar Mitzvah: a Guide to Spiritual Growth
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Bar Mitzvah: a Guide to Spiritual Growth by Marc-Alain Ouaknin
Do you have to be Jewish to have a Bar Mitzvah? What is a synagogue? What is read in the Torah? Why is reading and study at the heart of Judaism and this symbolic ceremony? What are the foundations of Judaism? Signifying the end of childhood and the passage into adult life, the Bar Mitzvah is one of the most famous ceremonies in Judaism. Celebrated at the synagogue, it is a big event for family and friends, and also a time of ritual. Clear and educational, this book is an introduction to the fascinating and mysterious world of one of Judaism s oldest rituals. Perfect for children who are about to have this important experience. Thanks to its informative content the parents too will be able to share their knowledge of this age-old ceremony with their family and friends.
Marc-Alain Ouaknin, an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Literature at the University of Bar-Ilan in Israel, is a rabbi and has a doctorate in philosophy. He teaches Talmudic philosophy and directs the Center of Jewish Research and Studies in Paris.
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| ISBN 13 | 9782843237188 |
| ISBN 10 | 2843237181 |
| Title | Bar Mitzvah: a Guide to Spiritual Growth |
| Author | Marc-Alain Ouaknin |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Assouline |
| Year published | 2008-05-14 |
| Number of pages | 367 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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