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With devout accents, the beautiful Hebrew woman
Implored the exalted choirs for their grace,
Indeed, midst heavenly stars, in sacred fires,
She holds supreme minds happily in her grip:
Upon the sound…
Contributor:
Sarra Copia Sullam
Places:
Venice, Venice (Venice, Italy)
Date:
1623
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It should be known that after her immersion, every woman should persuade her husband and see to it that he study before he lies with her. And so we find it written regarding Boaz, “And Boaz ate…
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Benjamin Slonik
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Kraków, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (Kraków, Poland)
Date:
1577
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These are the “prayers” that Brites Henriques recited and the notary transcribed.
Every Morning [Prayers]
Praised be the Lord
Who is so enlightened,
May you, My Lord, be served
By making me…
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Brites Henriques
Places:
Lisbon, Portuguese Empire (Lisbon, Portugal)
Date:
1674
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Our God is one. You are my God: Hallelujah!
Who created me, body and soul: Hallelujah!
You created Heaven and earth: Hallelujah!
We will praise You forever: Hallelujah!
You…
Contributor:
Rebecca Tiktiner
Places:
Tykocin, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (Tykocin, Poland)
Prague, Czech Republic
Date:
Second Half of the 16th Century
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Today for you all there is an opportunity more important than any that has ever before been given to you.
The boys out in France and Egypt are learning the value of their homes. We believe that they…
Contributor:
Lily Montagu
Places:
Littlehampton, United Kingdom
Littlehampton, United Kingdom
Date:
1916
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By Abraham’s virtue and merit,
turn toward us with compassion;
from on high have mercy upon us,
my Lord, and my redemption:
Hear my voice in the morning.
Have mercy on the people you’ve chosen…
Contributor:
Freyha bat Abraham
Places:
Ottoman Empire (Tunisia)
Date:
First Half of the 18th Century
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Look from the top of Amana (Song of Songs 4:8) and [see the type of] negotiation carried out faithfully [emunah]:
1. Be diligent in your transactions, to ensure that they are…
Contributor:
Abraham ha-Levi Horowitz
Places:
Lvov, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (Lviv, Ukraine)
Date:
Beginning of the 17th Century
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A. O my sisters! O my daughters! O women, my people and pride! Hear my words, understand my musings, consider my way, for I am your brother. I have gathered for you beautiful words, chosen from the…
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Ben Ish Ḥai
Places:
Baghdad, Ottoman Empire (Baghdad, Iraq)
Date:
1905/6
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If we sang praises to the Lord
Every day with as much care
As He takes in giving us joy
And in showing His favor in every part of our lives,
Then our suffering would not be relentless
And no great…
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Leonor de Carvajal
Places:
Spanish Empire (Mexico City, Mexico)
Date:
End of the 16th Century
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King Solomon, peace be upon him, says in…
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Rebecca Tiktiner
Places:
Tykocin, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (Tykocin, Poland)
Date:
Second Half of the 16th Century