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Author:

Chaikin, Miriam.

Title:

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

Publisher:

Clarion Books,

Copyright Date:

c1990

Description:

102 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Jewish art and symbolismJ̜uvenile literature.
JudaismC̜ustoms and practicesJ̜uvenile literature.
JudaismL̜iturgical objectsJ̜uvenile literature.
Jewish art and symbolism.
JudaismC̜ustoms and practices.
JewsS̜ocial life and customs.
JudaismC̜ustoms and practices.

Other Authors:

Weihs, Erika, ill.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 93-95) and index.

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.

ISBN:

9780899198569
0899198562

LCCN:

89077719

Locations:

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

NYPE343 -- Charles City Public Library (Charles City)

GIPC251 -- De Soto Public Library (De Soto)

UDAX314 -- Charles C. Myers Library (Dubuque)

CPPC926 -- Kalona Public Library (Kalona)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

VBPC034 -- Postville Public Library (Postville)

63SX755 -- MMCRU-Remsen PreK-8 (Remsen)