Prayer

Prayer is an invitation to self-reflect, connect to the Divine, be in community, and share gratitude.

Understanding Prayer
Prayer In Synagogue
Personal Prayers

Morning Prayers (Shacharit)
Afternoon Prayers (Mincha)
Evening Prayers (Maariv)

Understanding Prayer

aT'fillah/Prayer: A Mitzvah to Take a "Time Out"

T’fillah/Prayer: A Mitzvah to Take a “Time Out”

Prayer Expresses Petition, Praise, Anger, and History

Prayer Expresses Petition, Praise, Anger, and History

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Prayer in Synagogue

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Friday Night Services at Synagogue: An Explainer

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The Shabbat Afternoon Service

Shabbat Morning Services: What to Expect

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Shabbat Morning Services: What to Expect

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Personal Prayers

These are prayers and poems written by individuals for a variety of circumstances.

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Dedication for First Cup of Wine

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Questions of Revelation: A Poem

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Revelation: A Poem

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Morning Prayers (Shacharit)

These are prayers that are traditionally said in the morning.

What is Tahanun?

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What is Tahanun?

Shabbat Morning Services: What to Expect

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Shabbat Morning Services: What to Expect

Image of a Torah scroll with the words The Saturday Morning Shabbat Service

The Saturday Morning Shabbat Service

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Afternoon Prayers (Mincha)

These are prayers that are traditionally said in the afternoon.

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The Shabbat Afternoon Service

What is Tahanun?

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What is Tahanun?

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Evening Prayers (Maariv)

These are prayers that are traditionally said in the evening.

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Friday Night Services at Synagogue: An Explainer

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