Entries Tagged as 'Birchas Hachammah'
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
1897 NY Times Article On Birchas Hachammah
“The following fascinating article about Birchas Hachammah, entitled “Hebrew Festival Marred,” appeared in the New York Times on April 8, 1897 (here). The subtitle on the piece states, “Rabbi Arrested for Observance of an Ancient Talmudic Ceremony in Tompkins Square.” The article then states: “No Permit Had Been Thought Necessary for the Gathering and Policeman […]
