Creator Bio
Judah ben Hillel ha-Levi
10th or 11th Century
Nothing is known about the liturgical poet Judah ben Hillel ha-Levi beyond the two poems he composed for Tu bi-Shevat. Because his poems refect Palestinian customs, he likely lived in Palestine or, perhaps, Egypt.
Content by Judah ben Hillel ha-Levi
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Awesome rains of salvation
Awesome rains of salvation send down upon my people,
As the walnut tree blossoms for my beloved ones.
On the New Year of the Trees Awaken the strength of my faithful ones,
For Adonai is sun and…