Tikun Le’nashim [Women’s prayers]

AUCTION 11 | Tuesday, November 28th, 2000 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din

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Lot 215
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Tikun Le’nashim [Women’s prayers]

Hebrew manuscript in square script with Italian manuscript in cursive script. Brown and black inks on paper ff. (22). Lightly browned and stained, scattered marginal worming neatly repaired, clean tear on first few leaves neatly repaired. Modern cloth boards. 16mo

Italy: 19th Century

Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Interesting prayers in Hebrew and Italian, composed especially for women (with an introduction), to be said on the night of ritual immersion in the mikva before cohabitation: To have pure thoughts, to find favor in the eyes of her husband, to successfuly conceive and to sire male offspring who will grow to be learned scholars. Plus, a prayer to be recited every day throughout the nine months of pregnancy for the to be at an auspicious moment and not at a time when people perform “black magic” causing harm. Also contains prayers upon separating Challah and Kindling the Sabbath lights