Gates of Mitzvah: Shaarei Mitzvah: A Guide to the Jewish Life Cycle

Maslin, Simeon J.

ISBN 10: 0916694534 / ISBN 13: 9780916694531

Published by CCAR Press, 2009

Seller Inventory # 0916694534-3-11790928

Synopsis:

Gates of Mitzvah, also known as Shaarei Mitzvah, is a comprehensive guide to Jewish observance throughout the cycle of life. Included in this volume are sections on birth, childhood, education, marriage, the Jewish home, death and mourning, complete notes and a wide selection of consise essays on related topics. In keeping with the traditional Jewish emphasis on deed rather than creed as the primary expression of religious life, Gates of Mitzvah encourages the performance of specific mitzvot (sanctifying acts) as the key to Jewish survival. Gates of Mitzvah was written to help modern Jews make responses, to give their lives Jewish depth and character. While honoring the Reform Jewish principle of individual choice, it suggests that Jewish survival requires commitment to come meangingful level of Jewish performance, and that such commitment can bring great joy to home and family.

About the Author: W. Gunther Plaut was born in Germany, but in 1935 fled the Nazis for the United States, where he became a rabbi. He was President of the Canadian Jewish Congress and the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and from 1978 to 1985 served as Vice-Chair of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. Rabbi Plaut received nineteen honorary degrees and was a Companion of the Order of Canada. He published twenty-five books. Rabbi Plaut passed away in February 2012 at the age of 99.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Gates of Mitzvah: Shaarei Mitzvah: A Guide ...
Publisher: CCAR Press
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good