Beautiful Days, Holy Days

Jewish holidays leaving you cold? The life and excitement that should animate a truly fulfilling and enjoyable holiday experience is often difficult to find. We eat and sing, pray and study, but the very essence and meaning of the holidays are still, to say the least, elusive to many. Their nuanced beauty and breathtaking brilliance, the very heart and soul of the holidays, tend to get lost in its many details. "Beautiful Days, Holy Days" will reveal dimensions of the holidays that infuse them with life and meaning, and will make their observance experiences of growth and satisfaction. Rabbi Friedman's dazzling insights into the Jewish holidays are often very novel, but always have the ring of truth, and reflect his deep understanding of human nature. His style is always precise and lively, never dry. Through rigorous logic and bold creativity you can experience the warmth and humanity of the Jewish holidays as never before. This book will give you: New approaches to the Holidays Appreciation for the richness of the Torah's language The ever elusive Holiday Joy Insights into the relationship between God and Man Novel Ideas to share with friends and family A wonderful addition to the holiday table!