Q&A: A Phrase in the Prayer
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A Phrase in the Prayer
Question
Hello Rabbi!
“And the Ophanim and the holy Chayot, with a great roar, rise up opposite the Seraphim.”
What does this phrase in the prayer mean? What does the Rabbi have in mind when he says this phrase in the prayer?
Answer
That there is great and powerful activity among the angels, to sanctify and praise the Holy One, blessed be He.
Discussion on Answer
I don’t know. But even if it’s a metaphor, it’s still a description that has meaning for us. In the sense of: “A great commotion is made in heaven.”
Does the Rabbi believe in angels?