Union Hymnal (1897)

By Central Conference of American Rabbis

Book Overview

Union Hymnal (1897) is a collection of Jewish hymns and prayers compiled by the Central Conference of American Rabbis. The book includes traditional liturgical music and modern compositions, all intended for use in Jewish worship services. The hymns and prayers are organized thematically, with sections devoted to Sabbath and festival observances, life cycle events, and general worship. The Union Hymnal was an important contribution to Jewish liturgy in the late 19th century, providing a standardized collection of music and prayers for use in American synagogues.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104518376
• ISBN13: 9781104518370
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"