{"product_id":"9780824602567","title":"The Jewish Book of Why","description":"Why do Jews eat gefilte fish? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy is a glass broken at the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy must the chapter of curses in the Torah be read quickly in a low voice? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy are shrimp and lobster not kosher? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do Jews fast on Yom Kippur? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy are some Matzot square while others are round?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you've ever asked or been asked any of these questions, \u003ci\u003eThe Jewish Book of Why\u003c\/i\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! \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlfred J. Kolatch is a graduate of the Teacher's Institute of Yeshiva University and its College of Liberal Arts and is an ordained rabbi in the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He is the author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Jewish Home Advisor\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David, Jonathan Publishers, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47021488996592,"sku":"9780824602567","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780824602567_p0.jpg?v=1763753931","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780824602567","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}