Abstract
Moments before beginning the silent ‘amidah' prayer, male and female synagogue attendees in Istanbul turn to each other and offer a fleeting hand gesture. This study tracks this inimitable practice from its hazy origins, through almost four centuries to the present day.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | *158-*125 |
| Journal | דיני ישראל |
| Volume | 32 |
| State | Published - 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
IHP Publications
- ihp
- Amidah (Prayer)
- Cabala
- Jews -- Turkey -- Istanbul
- Judaism -- Customs and practices
- Siddur