{"product_id":"seven-sacred-circles-tmimah-audrey-ickovits-9798829350468","title":"Seven Sacred Circles: The Order of Encircling from Sefer Maavar Yabbok","description":"Many fond memories are made by encircling in Jewish tradition - beneath a \u003ci\u003eḥ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003euppah\u003c\/i\u003e (wedding canopy) during wedding rituals, around a Torah with a \u003ci\u003elulav\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eetrog\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSukkot\u003c\/i\u003e, dancing with a Torah on \u003ci\u003eSim\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eḥ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eat\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTorah\u003c\/i\u003e, or simply being in community while such rituals are happening. Each of these are joyful moments in Jewish life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJust as encircling accompanies some of the most important events of our Jewish lives, so too it is used to honor departure from life. This book, \u003ci\u003eSeven Sacred Circles\u003c\/i\u003e, seeks to make the \u003ci\u003eSeder Ha-Hakafot \u003c\/i\u003e(the order of encircling) accessible to those performing the sacred mitzvah of tending to the dead. It represents a meaningful and potent final act of honor to the departed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis ancient ritual is taken from the first and most respected traditional Hebrew book on end-of-life care -\u003ci\u003eSefer Maavar Yabok\u003c\/i\u003e- authored by Rabbi Aharon Berekhia \u003ci\u003ez\"l\u003c\/i\u003e in 1626. In it, he attributes this ritual of seven \u003ci\u003ehakafot\u003c\/i\u003e around a \u003ci\u003enifteret\/niftar\u003c\/i\u003e (deceased) to \u003ci\u003eHillel ha-zaken\u003c\/i\u003e (Hillel the Elder).[1] \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book includes two versions of Hebrew text-one adapted for use by women as well as the original text written for men. In addition, the book includes English translation and transliteration for both versions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeven Sacred Circles\u003c\/i\u003e begins by drawing from Kabbalah with a step-by-step explanation of the structure behind the ritual. First, the number seven is contextualized from both secular and Jewish perspectives. Then, a light is shined on \u003ci\u003ehakafot\u003c\/i\u003e - sacred encircling with intentions for each orbit. Next, the structure and movement of the seven circles are illuminated through a sacred poem. Finally, the powerful liturgy for seven \u003ci\u003ehakafot, \u003c\/i\u003ethe\u003ci\u003e Seder Ha-Hakafot\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis presented. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThough this book focuses on \u003ci\u003ehakafot \u003c\/i\u003earound the deceased, the structure outlined here is useful every time a ritual of seven, \u003ci\u003ehakafot, \u003c\/i\u003eor seven \u003ci\u003ehakafot\u003c\/i\u003e is done. The methodology is therefore applicable beyond this particular ritual. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEncircling offers a physical means of expressing emotion during times of celebration as well as times of mourning. If you are a ritualist, prayer leader, officiate life cycle events, provide care for those dying, or you are in love with Kabbalah, this book is for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e T'Mimah Audrey Ickovits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 882935046X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798829350468\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/17\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.15d","brand":"T'Mimah Audrey Ickovits","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44190755946751,"sku":"9798829350468","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9d6821f6-8f9b-4b56-8244-6cad62680d2c.jpg?v=1690872186","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/seven-sacred-circles-tmimah-audrey-ickovits-9798829350468","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}