Since the turn of the millennium, people around the world have become increasingly interested in spiritual matters. Symbols of Judaism demonstrates that Jews around the world, despite the cultural diversity among their countries, follow the same rituals, celebrate the same festivals, read and study the same texts, and share the same collective memory. As part of Assouline’s new Symbols of Religion Series, the richly illustrated volume highlights how these significant emblems have served as a “spiritual shorthand” to bridge the gap between the human and the divine.
Written by French rabbi and philosopher Marc-Alain Ouaknin, with atmospheric photography by Laziz Hamani, the volume explores the rituals and cultural symbols of this ancient faith, offering insightful commentary on the meanings behind the holidays on the Jewish calendar; the significance of the Sabbath, the Torah, and the mezuzah; and more. Symbols of Judaism illustrates how every civilization and culture has its own rites and symbols that form the cornerstone of collective existence, spanning material, intellectual, and spiritual life.
