Tikun Le’nashim [Women’s prayers]

(LITURGY)

Italy

19th Century

Hebrew manuscript in square script with Italian manuscript in cursive script. Brown and black inks on paper

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