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The princes of the peoples gathered together [see Psalms 47:10] to restore the crown to its former glory and to pray in the great synagogue before sunrise, as was done previously and in past times…
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Ashkenazic Morning Watchers
Places:
Venice, Republic of Venice (Venice, Italy)
Date:
1635
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O my soul’s beloved, merciful father, drag your servant to do your will!
Your…
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Eleazar Azikri
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Safed, Ottoman Empire (Safed, Israel)
Date:
1584–1588
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As on this month’s last day,
the moon is waning,
make my sins wane, O Lord,
my merits flourish.
I know my heart is hard—
a wicked web whose threads are sin—
and I deserve the fire
for weaving wrong…
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Leone Modena
Places:
Venice, Republic of Venice (Venice, Italy)
Date:
17th Century
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I have examined the matter carefully, to see whether I should uphold that which they have already done, in nullifying the custom [of reciting the priestly blessing after dark, during the Ne…
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Jacob Ulma, Isaac Lampronti
Places:
Ferrara, Papal States (Ferrara, Italy)
Date:
1715
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This poem expresses the idea that since today is the day when seats are set up [for judgment], since the Jewish people has declared the New Month, therefore we need to run to God and prostrate…
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Joseph Yedidya Carmi
Places:
Modena, Duchy of Modena and Reggio (Modena, Italy)
Date:
1626
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Everyone shall sit in his place as of this day the way he sits and stands now, and no one may go out of his place where he sits on this day, and not drive away anyone from his…
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The Congregation of the Italian Jewish Community of Venice
Places:
Venice, Republic of Venice (Venice, Italy)
Date:
1644–1711