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Hardcover. Academically detailed yet esoterically fun. KirkusCongress opens each session with a prayer offered by a chaplain or guest chaplain. Among the guest chaplains: Rabbis.This book is about the rabbis. Its an unprecedented examination of 160 years of Jewish prayers delivered in the literal and figurative center of American democracy. With exhaustive research written in approachable prose, it uniquely tells the story of over 400 rabbis giving over 600 prayers since the Civil War dayswho they are and what they say.Few written works examine the tradition of prayers in government. This new angle will appeal to students and lovers of American history, Congress, American Jewish history, and religion. Its a welcome, important addition to our understanding of Congress and Jewish contribution to America. An exhaustive investigation that examines the tradition of prayers in government written in approachable prose, When Rabbis Bless Congress uniquely tells the story of over 400 rabbis giving over 600 prayers since the Civil War dayswho they are and what they say. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…