The Jewish book of days : a companion for all seasons / / Jill Hammer

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910965355803321
• Autore: Hammer Jill
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Philadelphia, : Jewish Publication Society, 2006
• ISBN: 0-8276-1013-0
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (449 p.)
• Disciplina: 296.7/2
• Soggetti: Spiritual life - Judaism; Seasons - Religious aspects - Judaism; Nature - Religious aspects - Judaism; Jewish calendar; Midrash; Presence of God; Days
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 432-434) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: The seed : 1 Tishrei to 14 Cheshvan -- The root : 15 Heshvan to 30 Kislev -- The branch : 1 Tevet to 14 Shevat -- The sap : 15 Shevat to 29 Adar -- The bud : 1 Nisan to 14 Iyar -- The leaf : 15 Iyar to 30 Sivan -- The flower : 1 Tammuz to 14 Av -- The fruit : 15 Av to 29 Elul.
• Sommario/riassunto: Finalist, 2006 NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD in the Contemporary Jewish Life and Practice category Throughout the ages, Jews have connected legends to particular days of the Hebrew calendar. Abraham's birth, the death of Rachel, and the creation of light are all tales that are linked to a specific day and season. "The Jewish Book of Days" invites readers to experience the connection between sacred story and nature's rhythms, through readings designed for each and every day of the year. These daily readings offer an opportunity to live in tune with the wisdom of the past while learning new truths about the times we live in today. Using the tree as its central metaphor, "The Jewish Book of Days" is divided into eight chapters of approximately forty-five days each. These sections represent the tree's stages of growth--seed, root, shoot, sap, bud, leaf, flower, and fruit--and also echo the natural cadences of each season. Each entry has three ; components: a biblical quote for the day; a midrash on the biblical quote or a Jewish tradition related to that day; and commentary relating the text to the cycles of the year. The author includes an introduction that analyzes the different months and seasons of the Hebrew calendar and explains the textual sources used throughout. Appendixes provide additional material for leap years, equinoxes, and solstices. A section on seasonal meditations offers a new way to approach the divine every day.