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Dr. Philip Birnbaum was an American religious author and translator, best known for his translation and annotation of the siddur , first published in 1949. Wikipedia  

✵ 30. March 1904 – 1988
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Famous Philip Birnbaum Quotes

“The moon, appearing every month in several phases, is symbolic of the Jewish people whose history has assumed a variety of phases. Like the moon, they reappear aftern being eclipsed.”

Philip Birnbaum

Daily Prayer Book (1949) p.562

“The very concept of repentance and atonement has made the Jewish outlook on life one of cheerfulness and confidence.”

Philip Birnbaum

Festival Prayer Book: Yom Kippur (1960) p.IX

“The diversified authorship of the Prayerbook, embracing prophets and psalmists, legalists and poets, proclaims that all Israel has a share in its making.”

Philip Birnbaum

Festival Prayer Book: Pesah (1971) p.IX

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