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Purim Scroll
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May this be written for a coming generation, that people yet to be created will praise Jah. For the signs and wonders that the most high God has performed for us, I am pleased to relate: Know that in…

Contributor:

Elijah Capsali

Places:

Candia, Venice (Heraklion, Greece)

Date:

1538

Subjects:

Holidays, Tishah be-Av, Fasting, Jewish quarters, Miracles

Categories:

History, Historical Writing, Literature
Kedushat Levi (Sanctity of Levi)
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We recite the blessing “Who performed miracles for our forefathers, etc.” on Hanukkah and Purim, but we do not do so on Passover, even though the Exodus…

Contributor:

Levi Isaac of Berdichev

Places:

Slavuta, Russian Empire (Slavuta, Ukraine)

Date:

1798

Subjects:

Holidays, Halakhah, Prayer, Women, Miracles

Categories:

Religion & Theology, Rabbinic Commentary