prayer

Text of the Mourner’s Kaddish

The prayer traditionally recited for the dead, in Aramaic, transliteration and English translation.

Kaddish is a Mystery

The essence of Kaddish may be less in the meaning of the words than in the experience of reciting it with other Jews.

Hebrew is the Language of Hebrew Thoughts

jewish,learning,judaism, hebrew, prayer, James Kugel, language,

Daily Prayer: Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv

What distinguishes the three services from one another?

Morning Blessings

A guide to the traditional Shachrit (morning) service.

Neilah Service: Closing of the Gates

The concluding service of Yom Kippur.

Prayer as Polemic

Statements of belief through the ages.

Jewish Spirituality

Renewing Jewish expression, belief, and practice--in ways traditional and new.

Bedtime Shema

Asking God for peace and protection in this evening prayer.