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"Blessing" vs. "Sanctification" & the definite article in Hebrew

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The interwiki link is to the page for ברכת הלבנה in the Hebrew Wikipedia. Note that it relates to the prayer (תפילה) or literally, "blessing" of the [new] moon, while this page is for the "ritual" consisting of "a series of prayers." Why the discrepancy between language versions; does this need to be reconciled or clarified? Furthermore, should the English Wikipedia page be titled Kiddush HaLevana with the definite article? What is the conventional nomenclature, and how can this be reflected in the English? -- Deborahjay (talk) 12:07, 5 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Surely "blessing the moon" is pagan not far removed from primitives worshipping the sun and/or moon? (David Kravitz) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.126.82.81 (talk) 12:10, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

"Blessing the moon" is not the same as "Being blessed by the moon". In this case, the prayers specifically bless G-d for creating the heavenly bodies with a word. We are acknowledging the significance of the new moon as it relates to our calendar, and thanking G-d for giving use the means to regulate the year and schedule our holidays (Ex 12:1-2).Pedantrician (talk) 20:21, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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