GI Holy Days: Jewish Holidays and Festival Observances Among the Armed Forces Thoughout the World. Preface by Rabbi Dr. David de Sola Pool.
AUCTION 65 |
Thursday, June 25th,
2015 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art
Lot 132
(AMERICAN JUDAICA).
GI Holy Days: Jewish Holidays and Festival Observances Among the Armed Forces Thoughout the World. Preface by Rabbi Dr. David de Sola Pool.
New York: National Jewish Welfare Board 1944
Est: $600 - $900
PRICE REALIZED $1,000
A charming pamphlet of anecdotes and tales by Jewish Chaplains and military men, relating to Sabbath and Holiday observances commemorated in exotic locations around the world - often on the front-lines. “Do they celebrate Purim in America, too?” a Persian Jew innocently asked a U.S. Chaplain as he assisted in preparations for a G.I. Purim in Iran (p. 42).