[HANASHIR:2670] barekhu repetition

[Erik L. F. Contzius <contzius...>]

just a point of clarification: the "barekhu," whether at the begining of
the "shma" section or before the torah blessing, is _not_ a blessing. its
sole function is to get people's attention--calling them to either worship
or to listen to the torah blessing. hence, a repetition of such words are
redundant. if people hear the call, "barekhu et..." and then respond
"barukh adonai..." it has filled its function.

moadim l'simkha


erik l. f. contzius
contzius (at) home(dot)com
elkins park, pa
http://members.home.com/contzius/


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