Hoshana

 from the Sukkot Liturgy

(transl. by Reuven Hammer for

The Jerusalem Anthology : A Literary Guide)

The stone of foundation,

The chosen house,

The threshing-floor of Ornan,

The inner sanctuary,

The Mount of Moriah,

The Mount of appearance,

The abode of Your glory,

The dwelling of David,

The goodliness of Lebanon,

The beautiful landscape, the joy of all the world,

The crown of beauty,

The dwelling place of righteousness,

The place where You dwell,

The peaceful habitation,

The Tabernacle of Shalem,

The place where the tribes made pilgrimage,

The precious cornerstone,

Zion the outstanding,

The Holy of Holies,

The pavement of Love,

The Presence of Your Glory,

Save -- we entreat,

The Mount of Talpiot

Save -- we entreat.

O Lord -- save us we entreat!

(page 196)

ISBN 082760551X