Philip Birnbaum

Philip Birnbaum(1904–1988) was an American religious author and translator.

Quotes

 * The moon, appearing every month in several phases, is symbolic of the Jewish people whose history has assumed a variety of phases. Like the moon, they reappear aftern being eclipsed.
 * Daily Prayer Book (1949) p.562


 * The diversified authorship of the Prayerbook, embracing prophets and psalmists, legalists and poets, proclaims that all Israel has a share in its making.
 * Festival Prayer Book: Pesah (1971) p.IX


 * The very concept of repentance and atonement has made the Jewish outlook on life one of cheerfulness and confidence.
 * Festival Prayer Book: Yom Kippur (1960) p.IX