Category: Liturgy

A solar eclipse is certainly a unique natural event that causes us to ponder our place in the universe. What blessing do I recite?

Exploring Judaism April 4, 2024 Blessings CJLS

Changes in liturgy are born out of changes in the theological and historical life of a people, both the individual and the community.

Rabbi Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed, The Observant Life (Book) May 16, 2023 Every Day Liturgy

Despite the odds, when things feel out of your control, when you feel abandoned – do not despair and do not simply pray – ACT.

Jacquelyn S. G. Pruet February 15, 2023 Liturgy Personal Prayer

Rabbi Mordecai Miller reflects on the Shema with 7 questions: Throughout my life, I’ve tried to understand what this sentence really means.

Rabbi Mordecai Miller January 25, 2023 Every Day Liturgy

What is the mystery of Eyn Keloheinu? How do we unravel the contradiction that seems to be present within this prayer?

Rabbi Mordecai Miller January 4, 2023 Liturgy Prayer

Our bodies are wonderful and wondrous. Asher Yatsar helps us recognize our physical selves and offers a moment of gratitude to The Creator.

Rabbi Uri Allen November 30, 2022 Blessings Daily Living

Selichot are special prayers recited in anticipation of the High Holidays introducing us to the themes of the upcoming holidays.

The Observant Life (Book), Rabbi Alan Lucas August 21, 2022 Elul High Holidays

The ritual preparations for the High Holidays begin a full month in advance with the onset of the month of Elul.

The Observant Life (Book), Rabbi Alan Lucas August 19, 2022 Elul High Holidays

Seliḥot, a series of penitential prayers, are recited in anticipation of Rosh Hashanah and the Days of Repentance. Here's what to recite.

Rabbi Miles B. Cohen, Leslie Rubin August 16, 2022 Elul High Holidays

Tahanun is the name for a series of penitential prayers that follow the Amidah during the Morning and Afternoon Services.

The Observant Life (Book), Rabbi Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed June 29, 2022 Liturgy Prayer

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