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Rabbi Kanievsky's Fertility Blessing Linked to Hoshana Rabbah Water Rituals
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By יואל סילבר
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 7 hours ago
What happened
A rare fertility blessing from the late Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky is being promoted, linking it to Hoshana Rabbah's water rituals and the renovation of a mikveh in Kiryat Gat. Participation in the mikveh project is presented as a way to merit the blessing for children.
- 01Rabbi Kanievsky's fertility blessing is tied to Hoshana Rabbah water rituals.
- 02The blessing emphasizes the importance of mikveh (ritual bath) for fertility.
- 03A campaign seeks donations for renovating an old mikveh in Kiryat Gat.
- 04Contributing to the mikveh renovation is presented as a way to merit the blessing.
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