How to Run a Traditional Jewish Household

<b>Told with warmth and understanding, this modern guide explores virtually every aspect of Jewish home life, showing that--contrary to popular belief--the home, and not the synagogue, is the most important institution in Jewish life.</b> <p>In <i>How to Run a Traditional Jewish Household</i>, Blu Greenberg opens the door to the heart of Jewish living, offering both practical wisdom and rich historical insight. With warmth, clarity, and authenticity, she explores what it means to create a home grounded in Jewish law, spirit, and culture. </p><p>Divided into three illuminating sections--The Jewish Way, Special Stages of Life, and Celebration and Remembering--this essential book covers every aspect of daily Jewish life: prayer, dress, holidays, food preparation, marriage, parenthood, and the sacred milestones that shape a family's journey. </p><p>For those rediscovering their heritage, Greenberg offers an approachable, flexible guide--one that teaches the <i>why</i> behind each tradition as much as the <i>how</i>. For the observant, she provides thoughtful insights and expert detail to deepen existing practice. With a voice that is both deeply traditional and refreshingly modern, Greenberg also speaks to women navigating the intersection of faith and feminism. </p><p>Greenberg's understanding, empathy, and expertise make this book not just a manual--but a conversation, an inspiration, and a celebration of Jewish life. <i>How to Run a Traditional Jewish Household</i> is a timeless guide for anyone seeking to live--and love--the rhythms of Jewish tradition in the modern world.</p>

• How to Run a Traditional Jewish Household, (Paperback)
• Author: Blu Greenberg
• ISBN: 9780671602703
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 1985-09-15
• Page Count: 526