תפילה הנשיא | Yehi Ratson for the first twelve days of the month of Nisan, by Rabbi Yosef Yaakov Sabatka of Dubno (ca. late 17th c.)

During the first twelve days of Nissan, there is a custom to read the portions about the twelve tribal princes who brought offerings and gifts to the holy Sanctuary. Miraculously without consulting with each other, they each brought the same gifts, but with different intentions. When we read these offerings followed by this prayer, our souls can connect to these tribes, even though we may not descend from these tribes directly (genealogically-speaking).

Categories:

Rosh Ḥodesh Nisan (נִיסָן)

Tags:

17th century C.E., 55th century A.M., Liturgical customs of Kabbalists, Lurianic Kabbalah, Nusaḥ Ha-Ari z"l

Contributor(s):

Yehudis Fishman and Yosef Yosḳe of Dubno

יחץ (מנהג גרבא) | Liturgical Additions for Yaḥats, in the practice of the Jewish community of Djerba

In many communities, the practice of Yaḥats, or breaking the matsah before maggid, is done with liturgical and ritual additions. The additions included here are one practice out of many variants as found in the practice of Djerba, the island off the coast of Tunisia.

Categories:

Yaḥats

Tags:

Djerba, haggadah supplements, Judeo-Arabic, liberation, Mosheh Rabbenu, paraliturgical, Tunisia

Contributor(s):

Unknown, Isaac Gantwerk Mayer (transcription & naqdanut) and Isaac Gantwerk Mayer (translation)