Rite and Reason - Volume Two: Questions and Answers

A compilation of over 600 questions regarding the who, what, and why of traditional Jewish practices. Discover the answers to many of the Jewish-custom-related questions you've always wondered about, such as: How did the custom to steal the afikoman begin? Where does the custom of saying Mazel tov at joyous occasions originate? How does one celebrate a chanukas habayis when moving into a new home? And lots more...

Written in clear, easy-to-read English, and annotated with Hebrew sources, Rite and Reason is the perfect go-to reference book for both scholar and layman alike!

Format: Hard cover

Pages: 543

Language: English

By: Shmuel Pinchas Gelbard