TY - BOOK ID - 137560306 TI - 'Emor (Leviticus 21 : The JPS B'nai Mitzvah Torah Commentary. PY - 2018 SN - 0827616341 9780827616349 9780827614161 PB - Lincoln : The Jewish Publication Society, DB - UniCat KW - Bar mitzvah. KW - Torah (The Hebrew word) UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:137560306 AB - The JPS B’nai Mitzvah Torah Commentary by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin provides an insightful exploration of the significance of becoming a bar or bat mitzvah, emphasizing the importance of sharing Torah with the congregation as a rite of passage. The book delves into the cultural values reflected in this Jewish ritual, highlighting the Torah's role in marking maturity. It offers a detailed explanation of the Torah, comprising the five books of Moses, and discusses the accompanying haftarah readings from the prophetic books. The commentary serves as a guide for understanding Jewish traditions, rituals, and the ethical teachings embedded in the Torah, aiming to educate both young adults preparing for their bar or bat mitzvah and those interested in Jewish religious practices. ER -