Waiting for Rain: Reflections at the Turning of the Year

In Israel the High Holy Days cycle marks the transition from summer to the rainy season. In Waiting for Rain acclaimed Bible teacher Bryna Levy offers a compelling collection of meditations that examine the biblical and liturgical readings associated with these holidays. Integrating contemporary biblical scholarship and literary studies with fresh readings of traditional medieval and Rabbinic interpretation, Levy's insights will illuminate and inspire. Stories about heroes and heroines, love, faith, hope, and dreams make Waiting for Rain a moving and engaging source for study and reflection. Book jacket.