The Shavuot Anthology

Philip Goodman

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Jewish Publication Society
01 July 2018

Judaism: worship, rites & ceremonies; Judaism: life & practice

Series: The JPS Holiday Anthologies

Back by popular demand, the classic JPS holiday anthologies remain essential and relevant in our digital age. Unequaled in-depth compilations of classic and contemporary writings, they have long guided rabbis, cantors, educators, and other readers seeking the origins, meanings, and varied celebrations of the Jewish festivals.

The Shavuot Anthology elucidates Shavuot's teachings, customs, stories, and lore for a modern generation. In this in-depth compendium, writings by Flavius Josephus and Philo of Alexandria, Talmud and midrash, medieval literature by Moses Maimonides, poetry by Judah Halevi and Abraham ibn Ezra, prose by Abraham Joshua Heschel and Ahad Ha'am, and stories by Martin Buber and Sholom Aleichem appear alongside art and dramatizations, arts and crafts, culinary arts and humor, children's stories and games, and programs and projects.

Edited by: Philip Goodman
Imprint: Jewish Publication Society
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9780827613218
ISBN 10: 0827613210
Series: The JPS Holiday Anthologies
Pages: 408
Publication Date: 01 July 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Illustrations A Note from the Publisher Preface Introduction Acknowledgments SHAVUOT IN THE BIBLE SHAVUOT IN POSTBIBLICAL WRITINGS SHAVUOT IN TALMUD AND MIDRASH SHAVUOT IN MEDIEVAL JEWISH LITERATURE LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF SHAVUOT THE LITURGY OF SHAVUOT SHAVUOT IN MODERN PROSE SHAVUOT IN ART SHAVUOT IN MANY LANDS SHAVUOT IN POETRY SHAVUOT IN THE SHORT STORY A SHAVUOT SHEAF SHAVUOT WIT AND HUMOR THE CULINARY ART OF SHAVUOT CHILDREN’S STORIES FOR SHAVUOT CHILDREN’S POEMS FOR SHAVUOT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS MUSIC FOR SHAVUOT Notes Glossary of Shavuot Terms Bibliography

Philip Goodman (1911–2006) was a rabbi and served as director of the Jewish education and Jewish center division for the Jewish Welfare Board, executive secretary of the Jewish Book Council, and executive secretary of the American Jewish Historical Society. Goodman is the author or editor of many books, including seven volumes in the JPS Holiday Anthologies series.

Reviews for The Shavuot Anthology

Throughout my long career as a rabbi, the JPS holiday anthologies have been an essential resource. All the core background is in one place. If I need a holiday story, the anthologies contain a wide range of choices. And sections on celebrations worldwide provide new approaches to festivals. -Rabbi Steven Bob, author of Jonah and the Meaning of Our Lives This reissue is good news! I read this rich, varied, and classic series with pleasure and collected the volumes avidly when they first appeared. -Rabbi Reuven Hammer, author of Akiva: Life, Legend, Legacy