Why do Jews put stones on graves and not flowers? Why is the Torah pointer shaped like a human hand? Why, according to Jewish tradition, does a boy reach religious maturity at thirteen and a girl at twelve? Why does the bride go around the groom seven times at a Jewish wedding, and for what reason should the groom crush the glass at the end of the ceremony?
These questions and many other Jewish topics are illuminated in the book MAZAL TOV! by Rabbi David Maxy. In it, the author talks about Jewish tradition, explains its holidays and rituals, and discusses the power of Jewish culture to transition between the old and the new and to keep both in balance. All in a unique and friendly language for any inquisitive reader.
MAZAL TOV! brings to life at least a fraction of the unique story of an ancient people who, despite all the hardships and tribulations, continue to create and build. It is intended for readers from the Czech Republic, a country closely intertwined with Jewish history.
