The Jewish Encyclopedia shares similar thought with Hakham Shaul concerning the Sheliach: In addition to knowledge of Biblical and liturgical literature, He should be blameless in character, humble, a general favorite, and married, or at least should have reached the age of puberty; he should possess an agreeable voice, be able to read easily and understand all the books of the Holy Scriptures, be the first to enter, and the last to leave, the house of G-d, and should strive to attain the highest degree of devotion in his prayers; he should dress neatly, and wear a long upper garment and “knee breeches”; he should not look about him nor move his hands restlessly, but should keep them folded under his mantle; in praying aloud he should articulate each word separately as if he were counting money, and his delivery should be quiet, distinct, and in accordance with the sense, and his accentuation should follow strictly the rules of grammar. Outside HaShem’s house he should avoid sowing any seeds of anger or hatred against himself, by keeping aloof from communal disputes.
Posted on: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 03:07:22 +0000
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