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Category: Liturgy
What blessing do I recite over an eclipse?
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
What Prompts Change in Our Liturgy?
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
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The Observant Life (Book)
May 16, 2023
Every Day
Liturgy
Prayers of the Matriarchs of Agency, Choice, and Action
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
Encountering the Shema: 7 Questions
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
The Mystery of “Eyn Keloheinu”
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
Asher Yatsar: My Favorite Blessing
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
What are Selichot?
Selichot are special prayers recited in anticipation of the High Holidays introducing us to the themes of the upcoming holidays.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
August 21, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
Rituals and Prayers Recited in Elul
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)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
August 19, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
Seliḥot: What do we recite?
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
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Leslie Rubin
August 16, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
What is Tahanun?
Tahanun is the name for a series of penitential prayers that follow the Amidah during the Morning and Afternoon Services.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed
June 29, 2022
Liturgy
Prayer
