The Fast of 17 of Tamuz
Today is the 16 of Tamuz, 5771
Tomorrow Tuesday July 19th is a fast day, shiba'asar betamuz (Tamuz 17th).
The fast begins at 4:12 AM and...
EMET and SHEQER: Of faith and witnesses
The Torah's commands us to "stay far away from falsehood" (Shemot 23:7) midebar sheqer tirchaq. Falsehood (sheqer), is regarded as something repulsive. Therefore, when...
THE HISTORY OF THE MASHADI JEWISH COMMUNITY
Anussim of MashadBy: Bernard LiviIn the Beginning (1746 - 1839):When we study the history of the Jewish people, we encounter many oppressed and...
Berit Milah Ceremony
While the father is holding the baby, he says:
שָׂשׂ אָנֹכִי עַל אִמְרָתֶךָ, כְּמוֹצֵא שָׁלָל רָב: זִבְחֵי אֱלֹהִים רוּחַ נִשְׁבָּרָה. לֵב נִשְׁבָּר וְנִדְכֶּה, אֱלֹהִים לֹא...
Rabbi David Aaaron de Sola (1796-1860)
David Aaron de Sola (1796 - 1860) was a rabbi and author, born in Amsterdam. When but eleven years of age he entered as...
Minhaguim of Sheba Berakhot
Today is the 21 of Sivan, 5771
As we have explained last week (see HERE), part of the celebration of the seven days of celebration...
BERIT MILA: Should the father himself perfom the circumcision?
18 of Sivan, 5771
In the Torah says that Abraham circumcised his son Isaac. Accordingly, the performance of the circumcision is incumbent directly upon the...
The First Mitzvah of the Torah
The first Mitzvah of the Torah and the first blessing given by God to Adam and Eve, is the commandment to (marry and) have...
The Seven Days of Celebration
The week following the wedding is a period dedicated to celebration and marked by specific Laws and customs. These seven days (shib'at yeme hamishte)...
BERIT MILA: Sephardic Customs and traditions
There are many traditions and customs practiced in our community and in most Sephardic communities at the time of the Berit Milah.
Among them:
The father...
