Chief Rabbi Amar Observes Hoshana Rabbah Traditions in Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- Chief Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar studied Torah overnight in Jerusalem.
- His son, the Av Beit Din of Petah Tikva, gave a lecture.
- Morning prayers included traditional Hoshana Rabbah rituals.
- The "Pitka Taba" blessing was recited by attendees.
The Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Shlomo Moshe Amar, spent the night studying Torah in his sukkah in Jerusalem on the occasion of Hoshana Rabbah. At midnight, his son, the Av Beit Din of Petah Tikva, delivered a lecture. In the early morning hours, crowds gathered for the 'sunrise' prayer service, performed the ritual of shaking the lulav and etrog (the "waving"), and recited the "Pitka Taba" blessing, a traditional greeting for the upcoming holiday of Sukkot.
The "Pitka Taba" blessing is a customary expression of good wishes exchanged during this period, signifying hope for a favorable decree in the coming year. The events highlight the continuation of ancient religious customs and communal prayer during the final day of the Sukkot festival.
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