Chair of Elijah explained

Chair of Elijah (or Elijah's chair) is a special unoccupied chair that is reserved during the Jewish ceremony of circumcision Brit milah, which according to tradition, is used by the prophet Elijah who participates in every such ceremony. Various customs and virtues have been attributed in relation to the chair's preparation.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chair of Elijah. Jewishvirtuallibrary.org. 29 January 2022.
  2. Web site: ELIJAH'S CHAIR - JewishEncyclopedia.com. Jewishencyclopedia.com. 29 January 2022.
  3. Web site: Elijah, Chair of | Encyclopedia.com. Encyclopedia.com. 29 January 2022.