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Mazal Tov! Michael Shire

Mazal Tov! By Michael Shire

Mazal Tov! by Michael Shire


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This volume contains the set liturgy that is used in Jewish wedding ceremonies throughout the world, printed in both Hebrew and English. It also describes the associated customs, such as the exchange of rings and the circling of the bride. The text is illustrated with illuminated manuscripts.

Mazal Tov! Summary

Mazal Tov!: The Ritual and Customs of a Jewish Wedding by Michael Shire

This volume contains the set liturgy that is used in Jewish wedding ceremonies throughout the world, printed in both Hebrew and English. It also describes the associated customs, such as the exchange of rings, the circling of the bride, the sharing of wine, the reading of the wedding contract and the breaking of a glass. There is description of the variations in wedding custom practised by the different Jewish communities around the world. An introduction explains the history, the theology and meaning of the wedding ceremony, and there are explanations through the text of the symbolism in the customs and the standard and variant liturgy. The text is illustrated with illuminated manuscripts and wedding contracts ("ketubbot") from the British Library.

About Michael Shire

Rabbi Dr Michael Shire, editor of The Illuminated Haggadah and L'Chaim and author of The Jewish Prophet (all Frances Lincoln), is Vice-Principal of the Leo Baeck College and Centre for Jewish Education in London. He studied Hebrew Literature and Jewish History at University College in London, and has received a doctorate in Jewish Education from Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles. He lectures at the University of London and Leo Baeck College, and is the author of many scholarly publications. He lives in North London

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GOR002680180
9780711220133
0711220131
Mazal Tov!: The Ritual and Customs of a Jewish Wedding by Michael Shire
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Quarto Publishing PLC
2002-10-03
80
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