Let''s Eat - Jewish Food and Faith

Jewish food is simmered in a rich broth of history, culture, geography, and religion. This book introduces readers to the connection between Jewish food and the values and traditions of Judaism, offering insight into the meaning and significance of the foods that Jews use to celebrate holidays and life events. Includes more than 40 recipes.

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Contents

Authors' Notes and Acknowledgments

CHAPTER 1: SHABBAT: FOOD FOR THE BODY, FOOD FOR THE SOUL

CHAPTER 2: ROSH HASHANA AND YOM KIPPUR: DAYS OF AWE AND HONEYCAKE

CHAPTER 3: SUKKOT ET AL: HOLIDAYS OF HARVEST AND HAPPINESS

CHAPTER 4: HANUKKAH: THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS-AND FRIED FOODS

CHAPTER 5: TU B'SHEVAT: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TREES

CHAPTER 6: PURIM: UNTIL YOU DON'T KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

CHAPTER 7: PASSOVER: THE SLAVES RISE UP, THE DOUGH STAYS FLAT

CHAPTER 8: YOM HA-ATZMAUT: MASTERS OF OUR FATE AND OUR FALAFEL

CHAPTER 9: SHAVUOT: FROM BARLEY TO BLINTZES

CHAPTER 10: LIFE CYCLE EVENTS: MITZVAH MEALS

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By Lori Stein and Ronald H. Isaacs

Riassunto

Jewish food is simmered in a rich broth of history, culture, geography, and religion. This book introduces readers to the connection between Jewish food and the values and traditions of Judaism, offering insight into the meaning and significance of the foods that Jews use to celebrate holidays and life events. Includes more than 40 recipes.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Ronald H Isaacs, Ronald H. Isaacs, Isaacs Ronald H., Lori Stein, Lori Isaacs Stein
• Editore: Rowman and Littlefield
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 17.11.2017
• EAN: 9781442271036
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-7103-6
• Pagine: 270
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Mangiare e bere > Libri di cucina a tema; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia della cultura; Ethnic Studies, History: specific events & topics, RELIGION / Judaism / General, RELIGION / Judaism / Rituals & Practice, COOKING / History, Cookery / food & drink etc, Food & society, Judaism, History: specific events and topics, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals, Relating to Jewish people and groups, Cultural studies: food and society, Cookery / food and drink / food writing, Judaism: worship, rites & ceremonies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, Ethnic studies / Ethnicity