On the Antiquity of the Virginity Blessing

A variety of sources support the claim that different versions of the virginity blessing were recited throughout the Jewish communities during the Middle Ages. Despite its widespread use, the virginity blessing and confirmation ritual are not mentioned in the Talmud, and the wording of the blessing...

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Main Author: Yahalom, Shalem (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2024
In: Zutot
Year: 2024, Volume: 21, Issue: 1, Pages: 93-107
Further subjects:B Palestinian Talmud
B virginity blessing
B Jewish Law
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