Requests

As of tonight, which is Monday according to the secular calendar but already Tuesday (Yom Shlishi, the 7th of Cheshvan) in the Jewish calendar, Jews in Israel will start inserting the formal request for rain in the 9th blessing of the thrice-daily Amidah prayer. Thus will officially begin the rainy season in Israel, which will go on until the first day of Passover.
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I received an email this morning reminding me of the Yahrzheit of Rachel Imenu on October 27th.

One of the most important days in the month of Cheshvan is the 11th, which commemorates the day of passing of our matriarch Rachel. Rachel was Jacob's most beloved wife and was the principal of his household and thus the principal of the entire house of Israel.

From the first day of the year, the 1st day of Tishrei, the 11th day of Cheshvan is the 41st day. 41 is the numerical value of the Hebrew word "eim," which means "mother," thus the 11th of Cheshvan is truly the Jewish Mother's Day.Since the time of her burial- more than 3000 years ago, the Tomb of Rachel has always been a special place for prayer.

Tzidkat Rashbi will have a special messenger reciting your prayers in Beth Lechem at the tomb of Rachel Imeinu on the day of her passing away, 11 Cheshvan. If you can't be there, send a messenger.

All prayers we receive will be forwarded to Kever Rachel and to Meron.

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