| Description |
xxii, 384 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
The quest for spirituality -- To feel at home in the synagogue: knowing what to do -- The Shemoneh Esrei: the Amidah of "eighteen" blessings -- The Amidah for the Sabbath and festivals -- Kedushah and other additions to the Amidah -- The Shema and its blessings -- The verses of song: Pesukei s'Zimra (the introductory prayers) -- The morning blessings: Birkhot Hashahar (the preliminary prayers) -- Supplications and other supplementary prayers -- The Kaddish -- Responses in prayers -- The Torah reading service -- Welcoming the Sabbath: Kabbalat Shabbat -- Prayers for special occasions -- The grace after meals: Birkat Hamazon -- The blessings before eating" Birkhot Hanehenin -- Home prayers for Sabbaths and festivals -- Rules relating to the prayer service -- The ethical dimension of Jewish prayer |
| Summary |
A fresh, contemporary interpretation of the ageless Judaic heritage--its traditions and laws--with a detailed guide to Jewish prayers, rituals, and teachings that also examines the role of prayer in our lives |
| Analysis |
Fasts and feasts - Judaism |
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Jews. - Liturgy and ritual. - Prayer and service books |
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Judaism - Customs and practices |
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Judaism - Prayers and devotions |
| Notes |
Text in Hebrew and English. Includes index. Includes Appendix: Table of Torah and Haftarah readings for the festivals and other special occasions: pp. 363-365 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| SUBJECT |
Siddur. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79090052
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Siddur http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79090052 -- Commentaries.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001404
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| Subject |
Judaism -- Liturgy.
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Judaism -- Customs and practices.
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Prayer -- Judaism.
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| LC no. |
80050554 |
| ISBN |
0465086284 (paperback) |
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0465086330 (paperback) |
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