In 1001 Questions and Answers on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as in 1001 Questions on Pesach, Rabbi Jeffrey Cohen presents an astounding breadth of information on the High Holy Days. This volume traces the origins and development of these festivals, describing their essential spirit, both in the home and in the synagogue. Rabbi Cohen's insightful treatment of these Holy Days, along with his easy-to-follow style of presentation, makes this guide relevant to readers across the religious spectrum. 1001 Questions and Answers on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur proves to be a most penetrating analysis of such concepts as teshuvah (repentance), tefillah (prayer), and tzedakah (charity), and grapples with the issue of "the three books" (one containing the names of the totally wicked, one containing the names of the totally righteous, and the third containing the names of those who rank between them both); that tradition depicts G-d as inscribing at this time. A special chapter is devoted to a philosophical analysis of man's place in the universe. On the practical level, there are chapters devoted to Elul (the month of preparation for the High Holy Days) the requisite preparations for the festivals, as well as thorough guidelines for home rituals. The structure of each and every High Holiday service is discussed, and a veritable commentary on the entire Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur machzor (prayerbook) is provided. The Rosh Hashanah section concludes with chapters on the ceremony of Tashlikh, hasidic festival practices, and a fascinating account of exotic Rosh Hashanah customs from around the world. Hardcover 0-7657-9973-1