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V’ayrasteech Lee: Binding Ourselves to God

These verses from Hosea describe the bond between God and the Jewish people as akin to the one between husband and wife.

Berakhot 33

Wisdom and separation.

Berakhot 32

Moses' audacious prayer.

Full Text of the First Blessing of the Amidah

Hebrew, English, and transliteration for the Avot (v'Imahot).

Why We Start the Amidah By Blessing the Patriarchs

Opening this primary prayer by invoking our ancestors emphasizes that our relationships with our parents is a model for our relationship with God.

Berakhot 30

Trading weaponry for prayer.

Berakhot 29

Praying in the face of danger.

Berakhot 28

Miraculous white hair.

Beginning the Amidah by Connecting to Our Ancestors

The opening to the Amidah prayer shifts the perspective from personal needs to the long arc of Jewish history.

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