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To Israel's faithful hosts in the past, as to its loyal sons and…
Quote byJoseph Hertz · 1872–1946
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Authorised Daily Prayer Book, Introduction (p. ix).
English (original)
To Israel's faithful hosts in the past, as to its loyal sons and daughters of the present, the Siddur has been the gate to communion with their Father in Heaven; and, at the same time, it has been a mighty spiritual bond that unites them to their scattered brethren the world over.
— Joseph Hertz
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