PASSOVER RESONANCE AND SABBATH REFLECTION: TRAVERSING ABIGAIL POGREBIN’S JEWISH RITUAL NARRATIVES IN MY JEWISH YEAR: 18 HOLIDAYS, ONE WONDERING JEW

Abstract

Abigail Pogrebin’s My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew unfolds as a profound investigation into the sacred observances of the Passover and Sabbath offering a nuanced understanding of their significance within the context of contemporary Jewish life. Pogrebin, a modern day wondering Jew navigates the intricate intersection of ancient traditions and the complexities of the modern world, shedding light on the enduring relevance and transformative power embedded in these two cornerstone rituals. The chapter entitled, “Passover Resonance and Sabbath Reflection: Traversing Abigail Pogrebin’s Jewish Ritual Narratives in My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew” delves into the exploration of the Passover and Sabbath as illuminated through Abigail Pogrebin’s My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew. Grounded in a narrative that encapsulates the author’s personal observations, cultural insights and historical perspectives, the study aims to shed light on the contemporary significance of these sacred observances within the landscape of modern Jewish identity. Drawing upon narrative analysis method, this research aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how the Passover and the Sabbath, as depicted in My Jewish Year shape and sustain Jewish identity in the modern world. By exploring the dynamic interplay between tradition and adaptation, the chapter seeks to provide insights into the enduring significance of these observances and their role in fostering a sense of continuity and belonging within the Jewish community.