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<DIV>I had suggested that when you are concocting a complex formula like a
ketoret, it may be good for you to repeat the 'recipe' as you work,
saying it out loud so that you don't forget the ingredients, the amounts
and the order of execution. Rabbi Teitz kindly contacted me off line to
point out that my theory would make sense "<FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">if what was said was the list of ingredients.
However, what is said is "Hadeik heiteiv, heiteiv hadeik." While it might
serve as a reminder to do what he is doing thoroughly, it would hardly
serve as a reminder of the ingredients." (He is, of course, correct, and my
first supposition is really an inexcusably sloppy error.) Rabbi Teitz's
comment did, however, prod me to think of a different argument (more persuasive,
I hope).</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">The repetition
of "hadek heiteiv, heiteiv hadek" is kind of rhythmic, almost a chant.
Compare this to Pesahim 112b, where sailors are pulling ropes to the rhythm of a
sea chanty. Maybe certain kinds of motion are better coordinated through
chanting. If the preparation of the ketoret requires pounding with even strokes
or grinding or mixing to a uniform consistency, then maybe the repetition of
"hadek heiteiv, heiteiv hadek" facilitates that. If so, then hakol is
be'emet yafeh labesamim, where again, in winemaking, it is merely a
distraction.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">I have not yet
checked the reference from R' David Riceman. Tomorrow, I
hope.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Kol
tuv,</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">Simi
Peters</FONT></DIV>
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