Pray

The Nigun

A mystical musical prayer introduced by Hasidic Judaism.

How to Find the Right Synagogue for You

What you need to consider as you go "shul shopping."

History of Jewish Prayer

History of Jewish Prayer. Jews Addressing God. Jewish Praying.

Guide to the Synagogue Sanctuary, From Ark to Yad

An introduction to the parts that make up a synagogue sanctuary.

Feminism and Jewish Prayer

A variety of views on changing masculine bias in Jewish liturgy.

Themes and Theology of Jewish Prayer

The memory of Temple sacrifice is preserved in every prayer service.

Tallit (The Prayer Shawl)

The corner fringes on this ritual garment remind the wearer of all the commandments in the Torah.

What Is A Cantor (Hazzan or Chazan)?

What these singing clergy members do and how they are trained.

Mahzor Contents: A Guide to the High Holidays Prayers

The High Holiday prayer book emphasize the themes of the Days of Awe — introspection and repentance

The Mahzor, or High Holiday Prayer Book

A prayer book for the High Holidays.

The Torah Service

The Torah is taken out during prayer services on Shabbat, Mondays and Thursdays.

The Yom Kippur Confession (Viddui)

A first step toward repairing a wrong.