The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols - Hardcover

by Ellen Frankel (Author), Betsy Patkin Teutsch (Author)

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols contains more than 250 definitions and descriptions for ceremonial objects and images, personalities, places, concepts, motifs, and events_all representing central Jewish ideas that continue to play a meaningful role in defining Jewish experience today.

Author Biography

Ellen Frankel is the Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Publication Society as well as a free-lance writer and professional storyteller. Betsy Platkin Teutsch is a designer of Jewish ritual objects, a Jewish educator, and the illustrator of numerous publications.