# The Jewish Book of Why

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- Book: [The Jewish Book of Why](https://www.bookquiver.com/alfred-j-kolatch/the-jewish-book-of-why) ([The Jewish Book of Why.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/alfred-j-kolatch/the-jewish-book-of-why.md))
- Authors: [Alfred J. Kolatch](https://www.bookquiver.com/alfred-j-kolatch)
- Publisher: penguin_books
- ISBN: 978-01-4219-619-9
- Pages: 320
- Published: 2003-03-04
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

A complete, concise, fascinating, and thoroughly informative guide to Jewish life and tradition Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch clearly explains both the significance and the origin of nearly every symbol, custom,...