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Israel Is Rejuvenated: In Praise of Prominent Synagogue Members
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Israel is rejuvenated like the majestic Eagle, in the Sapphire of faithfulness, Flying in the goodness of observance, Its gaze fixed on the…

Contributor:

Daniel Levi de Barrios

Places:

Amsterdam, Dutch Republic (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Date:

1688

Subjects:

Poetry, Poets, Community, Allegory, Leadership

Categories:

Literature, Poetry, Popular Poetry, Religion & Theology
I was sleeping, but my heart was awake
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Hark! My beloved! Here he comes, Thousands, myriads at his side, And over me, his banner of love! I was sleeping, but my heart    was awake within me. I could hear but…

Contributor:

Jacob ha-Sofer

Places:

Fez, Morocco (Fes, Morocco)

Date:

Early 16th Century

Subjects:

Messianism, Rebellion, Leadership, Piety, Love

Categories:

Literature, Poetry, Popular Poetry