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Document Details : Title: The Chair of Eliyahu in the Circumcision Ceremony in Oriental Jewish Communmities Author(s): GAIMANI, Aharon Journal: ARAM Periodical Volume: 20 Date: 2008 Pages: 77-94 DOI: 10.2143/ARAM.20.0.2033121 Abstract : The 'Chair of Eliyahu' is a chair which Jews use in the circumcision ceremony in honor of the Prophet Eliyahu who is called 'Angel of the Covenant'. First, I will explain what the custom of the Chair of Eliyahu is, what its source is and further what its association is with the circumcision. In addition, I will discuss how the custom of the Chair of Eliyahu developed over the generations especially among the Oriental Jewish congregations. In an appendix I will present photographs of the Chair of Eliyahu from Oriental Jewish synagogues in New York, London and Melbourne, as well as from synagogues and banquet halls in Israel. |
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