ext_208361 ([identity profile] shirei-shibolim.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] debka_notion 2006-12-20 03:59 am (UTC)

Why is the calling formula "le-aliyah rishonah" as opposed to "rishon" "sheni", etc.?

I think it's to avoid the grammatical confusions that arise when one has both male and female olim. Aliyyot do not change gender.

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