Monthly Archives: June 2009
Adon olam – a prayer to the Lord
What and when? The Adon Olam is one of the most familiar hymns in the whole range of the Jewish liturgy. Adon Olam (“Lord of the World”) is alleged to be composed in the 11th century by Solomon ibn Gabirol. The word “Adon,” meaning master, was first spoken by Abraham in the Bible, referring to [...]
Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat Candles
Kabbalat Shabbat Shabbat is the beloved day of rest, that begins Friday night at sundown and lasts until Saturday at sundown. In observing Shabbat the Jewish people are following the Torah by working six days a week and resting on the seventh. Kabbalat Shabbat, the Receiving of Shabbat, is a Friday evening service that welcomes [...]
The General Remedy-Tikkun HaKlali
The General Remedy ,in Hebrew Tikkun HaKlali, is a selection of ten Psalms that Rabbi Nachman (see Rabbi Nachman blog) recommended for recital as a general spiritual remedy, bringing inner purity and joy as well as many other benefits, and in particular as the remedy for a chance emission of seed. According to some Kabbalistic [...]
Lilith-Queen of the demons
According to Jewish mythology, Lillith was the first wife of Adam. She was also one of the wives of Sammael , the angel of death.In the Old Testament, there is no mention to Lilith as a demon. The Book of Isaiah (34:14-15), describing the desolation of Edom, is the only occurrence of Lilith in the [...]
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