A Response to Blessing God’s Name
Whenever Israel enters synagogues and study houses and responds, “May His great name be blessed,” the Holy One nods His head and says, “Happy is the king to whom such praises are offered in his house.”
Translated by Richard S. Sarason.
Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 2: Emerging Judaism.
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