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Tag: Services
Women and Headcovering
In a written teshuvah, Rabbi Jane Kanarek explains the answer to the question, "Should women and girls wear a headcovering?"
Reena Bromberg Gaber
January 3, 2024
CJLS
Halakhah
Non-Fasting Sh”tz on Yom Kippur
When should we use a non-fasting sh"tz on Yom Kippur? This CJLS teshuvah, originally written by Rabbi Gail Labovitz, explains.
Reena Bromberg Gaber
September 28, 2023
CJLS
Halakhah
What Can I Expect at My First Rosh Hashanah Services?
The intensity of Rosh Hashanah can be intimidating; read this guide to get to know what to expect at services on our New Year.
Rabbi Lindsey Healey-Pollack
September 11, 2023
Holidays
Rosh Hashanah
Overview of the Afternoon Service
The Afternoon Service, called Minḥah (or Mincha), is much shorter than the Morning Service and has no unique components.
Rabbi Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed
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The Observant Life (Book)
May 15, 2023
Afternoon Prayers (Mincha)
Every Day
Overview of the Morning Service
Every day of the year, the Morning Service follows some variation of the order of the same Sharcharit prayers.
Rabbi Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed
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The Observant Life (Book)
May 15, 2023
Every Day
Morning Service (Shacharit)
Rosh Hashanah Musaf Service
The Musaf Service for Rosh Hashanah contains familiar opening and closing blessings of the Amidah with the usual High Holiday interpolations.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 16, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
The Shofar on Rosh Hashanah
Sounding of the shofar is a characteristic mitzvah of Rosh Hashanah. The holiday is alternatively called the Day of Sounding the Shofar.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 16, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Rosh Hashanah Torah Reading
Rosh Hashanah Torah reading includes Abraham, Sarah, and the Binding of Isaac. Haftarot tell the story of Samuel and other relevant themes.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
September 16, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Rosh Hashanah Synagogue Services
For most people, Rosh Hashanah means a lot of time spent praying in the synagogue. These are the complex explanations behind those prayers.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 16, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
The Shabbat Afternoon Service
The Minhah Service on Saturday Shabbat afternoon contains a number of significant additions to the weekday Afternoon Service.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Michael Katz
May 16, 2022
Prayer
Prayer in Synagogue
The Saturday Morning Shabbat Service
How is the Saturday morning Shabbat service constructed? What prayers are included? Check out our overview on Shabbat morning services.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Michael Katz
May 16, 2022
Shabbat
Shabbat Day
