prayers

A Jewish Prayer for Juneteenth

Juneteenth is an American holiday celebrating the end of slavery. This prayer reflects on the core story of the Jewish ...

Full Text of Modim

The Modim prayer, part of the Amidah, in Hebrew, English and transliteration.

Guide to Jewish Holiday Prayers

What liturgy goes with which holiday, and where you can find it.

Words to the Shema and Its Blessings

Text in English for the Shema and the three blessings that accompany it.

Highlights of the Shabbat Morning Synagogue Service

The major parts of the Saturday morning service.

Tefilat Haderech, The Traveler’s Prayer

A Jewish prayer that asks for a safe journey.

Barekhu

The formal call to worship in morning and evening services.

What is Birkat Hamazon, or Benching?

All about the grace after meals.

Shabbat Liturgy

A guide to Shabbat services and what makes them unique.