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From his entertaining and uplifting lectures, to his training of children to follow the authentic traditions and pronunciation, the warm and supportive presence of Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe is felt throughout the Midrash.

(Ask the Hakham -- Continued from page 8)

Torah it forgot which it was taught by an angel, when in the mother's womb.
The source for the Sephardi custom of having the Akd Il Yas (or Berith Yis-haq) where guests are invited the night before the Milah, is from the Gemarra (Sanhedrin 32b). There is a Kisseh Shel Eliyahu (chair for Elijah the prophet, and, if the Milah will be held at home, the chair for the Sandak as well. Portions of the Zohar are read (as laid down by Rab Hida 'a"h), there is a Shulhan (meal) during which Shbahoth (songs of praise), such as E-l Eliyahu are sung in honor of Eliyahoo Hannabi, zl"t and songs, such as Yehi Shalom, are sung in honor of the baby boy, so that this will be a Se'uddath Miswah.
There is also a custom to have a Se'uddah (festive meal) on the day of Shabbath itself, when these special songs are sung. It should be noted that the original custom seems to have been to celebrate during the entire week and not just on the eighth night.
In any case, we must remember that all customs are valid and holy, and each one must strive to keep his or her own tradi

vices at one of our two locations, you will meet people from all backgrounds, Sephardi & Ashkenazi, all coexisting in harmony with each other.

Joyous celebrations • fascinating lectures • classes for men and women • social events • training children to follow in our forefathers' footsteps - you can find all this and more at Midrash BEN ISH HAI.
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Elegance, fun and style, characterize the various social events of the Midrash.
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