Ronald H. Isaacs

In this introduction to the study of Jewish texts, Rabbi Ronald H. Isaacs guides students in the reading, investigating, and questioning of talmudic and midrashic materials. Using many of his favorite ethical texts, Rabbi Isaacs addresses sixteen topics of religious and personal importance. The subjects range from the value of friendship to protecting and repairing the earth.

This new family haggadah has activities, fun facts, and a humorous cartoon frog to engage young Seder participants. There are “Think About” prompts that are designed to encourage intergeneration discussion. There are also several nice touches, such as suggestions for a vegetarian Seder plate (substituting a beet for the bone), and the replacement of the traditional somewhat judgmental “wicked and simple” sons with gender-neutral “defiant and uncomplicated” children.

A listing of stuff to do to help had mitzvot into your life, however I am not really sure what the purpose really was. Is it to just give a taste of them (which is what it does?). I was hoping for Tzedakah project ideas. :/

NO OF PAGES: 163 SUB CAT I: Feasts/Festivals SUB CAT II: SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: The author has gleaned legends about each Jewish holiday from the rabbinic tradition. Midrash and aggadah provide a wealth of stories that illuminate and celebrate the holidays of the Jewish calendar.NOTES: SUBTITLE: A Sourcebook for the Jewish Holidays