Abstract
In contrast to the seven nuptial benedictions of the Babylonian rite, the Palestinian rite - according to the Sefer ha-Hilliqum - consisted of only three. In spite of scholarly attempts to surmise what these three benedictions were, they have yet to be identified. This article presents a Genizah fragment that contains a series of benedictions and suggests that these be viewed as the Palestinian nuptial benedictions. In addition to the blessing over wine, the fragment contains a special benediction for the Sabbath, which is followed by two benedictions that would be appropriate for the groom, "...Who causes us to rejoice in His salvation" and "...Who multiplies joyous occasions in Israel." These benedictions also shed light on the Babylonian nuptial benedictions.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | On Wings of Prayer |
Subtitle of host publication | Sources of Jewish Worship; Essays in Honor of Professor Stefan C. Reif on the Occasion of his Seventy-fifth Birthday |
Publisher | de Gruyter |
Pages | 171-186 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783110630282 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783110629958 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 22 Jul 2019 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Babylonian rite
- Benedictions
- Joyous occasions
- Nuptials
- Palestinian rite