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Menorahs, mezuzas, and other Jewish symbols / by Miriam Chaikin ; illustrated by Erika Weihs.

Publication | Not Digitized | Library Call Number: BM657.2 .C45 1990

Overview

Summary: Explains the history and significance of many Jewish symbols, such as the Shield of David, the menorah, and the mezuza, and discusses holiday symbols and rituals.
Format: Book
Author/Creator: Chaikin, Miriam.
Published: New York : Clarion Books, [1990]
©1990
Other Authors/Editors: Weihs, Erika.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-95) and index.

Physical Details

Language: English
ISBN: 0899198562
Physical Description: 102 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Keywords & Subjects

Subjects: Jewish art and symbolism--Juvenile literature. Judaism--Liturgical objects--Juvenile literature. Judaism--Customs and practices--Juvenile literature. Jewish art and symbolism. Judaism--Customs and practices.

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