Handbook for the Jewish Family: Understanding and Enjoying the Sabbath and Holidays

The family observance of the Sabbath, holidays and festivals in the synagogue and home is simply and clearly described in this comprehensive handbook for the Jewish family. This is an excellent reference for those Jewish families striving for home stability and spiritual security and those young parents seeking answers to their many questions about Jewish observance. This volume, covering the complete cycle of the Jewish year, is designed to provide the answers. Here in simple, concise and intimate family style, each holiday is explained. This one volume contains instructions for the needed preparations, roles of mother, father and children, the decorations to prepare, the services to conduct at the table in the home, the songs to sing, the games to play and the stories and poems to read and tell.