Jewish living begins at home.Have you ever wondered why Jewish homes have a mezuzah on the doorpost why 13 is the age of the barbat mitzvah and whether it really matters which Hanukkah candle you light firstGet answers to many of theampamp160whysampamp160of major Jewish holidays and lifecycle events and learn theampamp160whatsampamp160andampamp160howtosampamp160of Jewish rituals and practices and the symbolism and historical and cultural roots of those practices. With a simple questionandanswer formatampamp160The Jewish Homeampamp160addresses such topics asWhy we blow a shofar on the Jewish New YearWhat the Exodus has to do with eating matzahWhy brides wear a veilWhat to say to someone in mourningWith his signature warmth and clarity Rabbi Daniel Syme explains traditional and contemporary practices in this highly readable resource that explores Jewish observance and explains the root of Jewish life.