Chair of Elijah

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Elijah's Chair used during the circumcision ceremony

Chair of Elijah (or Elijah's chair) is a special unoccupied chair that is reserved during the Jewish ceremony of circumcision Brit milah , which according to tradition, is used by the prophet Elijah who participates in every such ceremony. Various customs and virtues have been attributed in relation to the chair's preparation. [1] [2] [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Chair of Elijah". Jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  2. ↑ "ELIJAH'S CHAIR - JewishEncyclopedia.com". Jewishencyclopedia.com. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  3. ↑ "Elijah, Chair of | Encyclopedia.com". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 29 January 2022.


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