The Jewish Festivals in Ancient, Medieval and Modern Sources

This is a Unique scholarly presentation of the various salient aspects of the holidays of the Jewish Year. Combining abundant citations from the large range of traditional literature -talmudic,rabbinic,hasidic- with numerous historical references,it will appeal both to the serious student and to the discerning audience interested in the Jewish heritage. The reader will delight in the free flowing text as he discovers within it a treasure trove of illuminating information.