Shnei Zeitim: Two Olive Branches
Piyut by Solomon Ibn Gabirol
Translated & Annotated by Ben Zion Katz[1]
Two[2] olive branches[3] cut down in the garden[4] will again produce fresh, pure olive oil[5],
For the leaders of the Kohatites[6] and the Ephratites[7] will be crowned as one[8].
They will shine[9] like candles on the holy Menorah[10]-
There in the camp opposite the menorah, they shined![11]
The son of Ephrat[12] whose … Read More...