Prayer
Prayer is an invitation to self-reflect, connect to the Divine, be in community, and share gratitude.
Whether as a daily practice or reflectively in a particular moment, prayer can be a centering and connecting part of your life.
Whether as a daily practice or reflectively in a particular moment, prayer can be a centering and connecting part of your life.
Explore Prayer in Judaism!
Quick start: Going to Synagogue | Shema | Tefillin | Prayer Ritual Items
Common Questions about Prayer:
How Many Times to Jews Pray?
The Jewish tradition mandates three prayer services a day.
There are two frameworks that offer an explanation for this. One is based on the ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The other based on the Temple Sacrifices.
What is an Aliyah? What do I do?
Having or taking an aliyah means that you’re going to say the blessings before and after someone reads a section of the Torah reading, assigned for that week.
How do I find a synagogue?
You can use the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism’s (USCJ) tool to find a congregation in North America.
Use Masorti Olami’s Tool to find a congregation in Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
♥️ The Power of Prayer
Prayer is deeper than just reciting words.
➡️ Learn More About Prayer:
Tools to Help You Engage with Shabbat
- 🎶 Playlist: Songs for To Get You in the Shabbat Mood
- 🕯️ Printable Candle Blessing Card (with transliteration + Hebrew)
- 🔥 Havdalah Guide: Super Simple PDF
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🕍 Going to Synagogue?
Synagogue services are communal experiences of prayer, song, and sacred gathering. They’re held on Shabbat and throughout the week.
For many, synagogue is where Jewish prayer becomes sacred rhythm and binds them in community. It is a place to connect, even if you don’t know all the words, and to feel a part of something greater than yourself.
The time together fosters spiritual reflection, communal connection, and a distinct sense of holiness and rest, acting as a counterbalance to the demands and pace of everyday life.
⬛ Putting on Tefillin
The Shema
The Amidah
Ritual Items
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