Secrets of the Last Waters (Mayim Achronim Chova) - Paperback

by Efraim Palvanov (Author)

Mayim achronim-the washing of the fingers after a meal-is a little-known ritual in Judaism, yet one that carries tremendous significance. Explore the origins and mysteries of mayim achronim in the pages of this book. Along the way, unravel some of Judaism's most enigmatic stories, including the Garden of Eden, the destruction of Sodom and the transformation of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt, the Talmudic narratives of Kidor the innkeeper and the four sages who ascended to Heaven, as well as the angelic child of the Zohar. 'Secrets of the Last Waters' will reveal the mystical dimensions of salt and water, the spiritual purpose of the meal table, the power of hospitality, and the very nature of the Heavens. Learn the secrets of mayim achronim and see why the Jewish sages insisted that this often overlooked practice is mandatory for all-mayim achronim chova