Parashat Naso: Rabbi Yanoff goes to the White House!
... President Obama, how I have voted or am going to vote. I know that; it‟s the occupational hazard of talking about important, relevant issues. You are going to try to figure it out… And I promise you: You will not be successful. And so I‟ll say this: You can agree with this President, or disagree wit ...
... President Obama, how I have voted or am going to vote. I know that; it‟s the occupational hazard of talking about important, relevant issues. You are going to try to figure it out… And I promise you: You will not be successful. And so I‟ll say this: You can agree with this President, or disagree wit ...
1 One of the ironies of Jewish history concerns the Chasidim, who
... obligation, a mitzvah like any other. We are commanded to praise and thank God every day, and whether or not the act of so doing changes us or touches us emotionally is secondary to fulfilling the commandment. Moreover, the Ba’al Shem himself believed in prayer’s power, if it is genuine and heartfel ...
... obligation, a mitzvah like any other. We are commanded to praise and thank God every day, and whether or not the act of so doing changes us or touches us emotionally is secondary to fulfilling the commandment. Moreover, the Ba’al Shem himself believed in prayer’s power, if it is genuine and heartfel ...
Sinai Edition, Revised - Chicago Sinai Congregation
... UPB by building upon the past, not replacing it. The language of the Sinai edition was gender-neutral and contemporary, with few exceptions. The beloved twenty-third Psalm (“The Lord is my Shepherd...”) was preserved in its cherished wording. Also, the Kaddish prayer, known by heart to so many Jews, ...
... UPB by building upon the past, not replacing it. The language of the Sinai edition was gender-neutral and contemporary, with few exceptions. The beloved twenty-third Psalm (“The Lord is my Shepherd...”) was preserved in its cherished wording. Also, the Kaddish prayer, known by heart to so many Jews, ...
R - WhiteHouseCurriculum
... A rabbi is a Jewish teacher who helps people understand the scriptures and Jewish teaching. He is not a priest. Synagogues vary in size, shape and denomination. In an Orthodox Synagogue women and men / boys and girls sit separately. If you look closely at photo 1 you will see the gallery where the w ...
... A rabbi is a Jewish teacher who helps people understand the scriptures and Jewish teaching. He is not a priest. Synagogues vary in size, shape and denomination. In an Orthodox Synagogue women and men / boys and girls sit separately. If you look closely at photo 1 you will see the gallery where the w ...
GafniSupportLtr
... In this letter we the undersigned ask the Jewish community worldwide to reaffirm its commitment to the Torah, and to the ethical principles of Judaism. Although the specific focus of our discussion is Rabbi Mordechai Gafni, whom have known collectively for many years, the issues we address are unive ...
... In this letter we the undersigned ask the Jewish community worldwide to reaffirm its commitment to the Torah, and to the ethical principles of Judaism. Although the specific focus of our discussion is Rabbi Mordechai Gafni, whom have known collectively for many years, the issues we address are unive ...
synagogue services
... distracts men from praying.) More recently this arrangement is often replaced by a symbolic dividing structure between men and women sitting at the same level. Men and women sit together in Conservative and Progressive synagogues. Some prayers are quietly recited, and others are chanted and sung in ...
... distracts men from praying.) More recently this arrangement is often replaced by a symbolic dividing structure between men and women sitting at the same level. Men and women sit together in Conservative and Progressive synagogues. Some prayers are quietly recited, and others are chanted and sung in ...
Understanding the Shabbat Service
... refers to one of the three major movements within Judaism. While our siddur (prayer book) is different from what you might see in a Conservative or Orthodox synagogue, the major elements of the service are the same the world over. Likewise, on this Shabbat (Sabbath), all Jews will read from the same ...
... refers to one of the three major movements within Judaism. While our siddur (prayer book) is different from what you might see in a Conservative or Orthodox synagogue, the major elements of the service are the same the world over. Likewise, on this Shabbat (Sabbath), all Jews will read from the same ...
The_Chosen_powerpoint
... known as the Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer. The founder of Hasidic Judaism. 1736 became healer and leader and died in 1760. ...
... known as the Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer. The founder of Hasidic Judaism. 1736 became healer and leader and died in 1760. ...
Avodah: Sacrifice, Prayer, and Worship
... ancient Israel. These offerings seem not only foreign to us as modern Jews but terribly pagan as well. The first seven chapters of this book outline the complex system of sacrifices offered by the Israelite priesthood. We find descriptions not only about different types of offerings but also differe ...
... ancient Israel. These offerings seem not only foreign to us as modern Jews but terribly pagan as well. The first seven chapters of this book outline the complex system of sacrifices offered by the Israelite priesthood. We find descriptions not only about different types of offerings but also differe ...
Synagogue Service II
... It was not until several centuries later that the prayers began to be formally fixed. By the Middle Ages the texts of the prayers were nearly fixed, and in the form in which they are still used today. The siddur was printed by Soncino in Italy as early as 1486, though a siddur was first massdistribu ...
... It was not until several centuries later that the prayers began to be formally fixed. By the Middle Ages the texts of the prayers were nearly fixed, and in the form in which they are still used today. The siddur was printed by Soncino in Italy as early as 1486, though a siddur was first massdistribu ...
Sects of Judaism notes
... ★ Rabbis will not perform intermarriage Conservative Judaism ★ __________s by ________________ _______________ ★ __________ Predominately in ____________ _____________ by Solomon Schecter ★ Midway _____________ _______________ and ____________ Beliefs and Practices ★ Observing ________________ Jewis ...
... ★ Rabbis will not perform intermarriage Conservative Judaism ★ __________s by ________________ _______________ ★ __________ Predominately in ____________ _____________ by Solomon Schecter ★ Midway _____________ _______________ and ____________ Beliefs and Practices ★ Observing ________________ Jewis ...
Lead in Prayer - Faith Alive Christian Resources
... a prayer of thanksgiving or intercession in the middle of a corporate prayer. Such a bidding prayer (so called because the congregation is bid to offer their individual concerns) is the only time personal prayers should be offered aloud during corporate worship. Sometimes times of silence within the ...
... a prayer of thanksgiving or intercession in the middle of a corporate prayer. Such a bidding prayer (so called because the congregation is bid to offer their individual concerns) is the only time personal prayers should be offered aloud during corporate worship. Sometimes times of silence within the ...
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... congregation, and prays facing the same direction as the congregation; in Conservative and Reform, the person leading the service faces the congregation. 4. Conservative and Reform are rather rigidly structured: everybody shows up at the same time, leaves at the same time, and does the same thing at ...
... congregation, and prays facing the same direction as the congregation; in Conservative and Reform, the person leading the service faces the congregation. 4. Conservative and Reform are rather rigidly structured: everybody shows up at the same time, leaves at the same time, and does the same thing at ...
here - Association for the Philosophy of Judaism
... As Benatar concedes, it is in the realm of prayer that this challenge to an atheistic conception of Judaism is most poignant. In numerous references, R. Joseph B. Soloveitchik distinguishes between the maaseh [action] and kiyum [fulfillment] of the commandment. Regarding prayer, for example, he argu ...
... As Benatar concedes, it is in the realm of prayer that this challenge to an atheistic conception of Judaism is most poignant. In numerous references, R. Joseph B. Soloveitchik distinguishes between the maaseh [action] and kiyum [fulfillment] of the commandment. Regarding prayer, for example, he argu ...
4.3 Judaism Practices and Rituals
... master of prayer who does so. This is usually a rabbi (a trained scholar, a teacher, and interpreter of Jewish law, a councilor, and an officiate of special ceremonies) Worship Blessings Berakhah means blessing, which is the foundation of Jewish prayer. Through blessing, Jews believe that they ackno ...
... master of prayer who does so. This is usually a rabbi (a trained scholar, a teacher, and interpreter of Jewish law, a councilor, and an officiate of special ceremonies) Worship Blessings Berakhah means blessing, which is the foundation of Jewish prayer. Through blessing, Jews believe that they ackno ...
Selah Selah A word frequently found in the Book of
... Man’s idea of prayer …religious exercise…recited, memorized, Read, longer the better, fancy words, Prayer at it’s simplest is communication with God Communication builds relationship. Relationship with God brings favor Favor attracts the blessing of God The Blessing of the Lord will cause all things ...
... Man’s idea of prayer …religious exercise…recited, memorized, Read, longer the better, fancy words, Prayer at it’s simplest is communication with God Communication builds relationship. Relationship with God brings favor Favor attracts the blessing of God The Blessing of the Lord will cause all things ...
Jewish practices and symbols
... • Judaism’s most important Prayer • Biblical origin – Deuteronomy 6:4 – Hear, Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord alone • Prayers are said 3 times a day – Morning, afternoon, and evening – Prayers are usually recited at home but in public synagogues as well • Home and synagogue are the two centers ...
... • Judaism’s most important Prayer • Biblical origin – Deuteronomy 6:4 – Hear, Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord alone • Prayers are said 3 times a day – Morning, afternoon, and evening – Prayers are usually recited at home but in public synagogues as well • Home and synagogue are the two centers ...
A Visitor`s Guide Shabbat Morning Service Heska Amuna Synagogue
... siddur – the prayer book Birchot Hashachar – the morning blessings, recited before the start of shacharit P’sukei d’Zimra (lit. verses of song) – a group of prayers recited before the start of shacharit Shacharit – the morning service Sh’ma – a basic Jewish prayer Amidah – standing prayer, the centr ...
... siddur – the prayer book Birchot Hashachar – the morning blessings, recited before the start of shacharit P’sukei d’Zimra (lit. verses of song) – a group of prayers recited before the start of shacharit Shacharit – the morning service Sh’ma – a basic Jewish prayer Amidah – standing prayer, the centr ...