Creator Bio
Yosi ben Yosi
4th Century–5th Century
Yosi ben Yosi (or Jose ben Jose) was an early paytan (liturgical poet) from Palestine. Unlike some of his contemporaries, Yosi did not incorporate rhyme schemes or midrash into his works, though he did use standard meter.
Content by Yosi ben Yosi
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A Lament for Yom Kippur
"'En lanu kohen gadol (We Have No High Priest)"
We have no high priestto atone for us;how shall we be expiatedon account of our misdeeds? We have no Urim and Thummimto inquire;how can we have lightwhile our desire lies in darkness? We have…