liturgy

Whatever Happened to the Ten Commandments?

Why this central part of the Torah is not in our daily liturgy.

Praying in Hebrew

Sometimes not understanding the words can actually enhance the experience of prayer.

Prayer 101

The texts and practices of prayer, while broadly common to all Jewish communities, vary according to local customs, ethnic origins, and ideologies.

Unetanah Tokef

A religious poem recited on the High Holidays that is meant to strike fear in us.

Traditional Commentaries on the Shema

Commentaries on the three paragraphs of the Shema read Jewish concepts both out of and into the text.

Jewish Prayers and Liturgy 101

An overview of the texts that guide Jewish worship.

Preliminary Morning Blessings and Psalms

Jewish liturgy encourages spiritual preparation prior to the main section of the morning service.