Monday 27 MarCheshvan 5773, November 12 2012.

ViLiyerushalayim ViLiyirushalayim, there are so many versions and meanings to this Bracha it is extraordinary. 1) RaSaG, 2) R. Amram gaon, 3) r. Noson Gaon, 4) Machzor Vitri, 5) Ri ben Yakar, 6) Rokeach, 7) Abudraham. First an overview and commentary on what separates the different readings and meanings and then an attempt at unraveling the secrets of this prayer in our nusach. There are four levels 1) return, 2) dwell, 3) establish, 4) build.