For both the novice and for those who have been engaged in prayer for years; here is the one guide needed to practice Jewish prayer and understand the prayer book; from one of the world's most famous and respected rabbis.From the origins and meaning of worship to a step-by-step explanation of the daily prayers to the reason you're not supposed to chat with your friends during services; Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz answers many of the questions likely to arise about Jewish prayer. Here are chapters on daily prayer; Sabbath prayer; prayer services for the holidays; the yearly cycle of synagogue Bible readings; the history and makeup of the synagogue; the different prayer rites for Ashkenazim; Sephardim; Yemenites; and other cultural/geographic groupings; the role of the rabbi and the cantor in the synagogue; and the role of music in the service.
#14369 in Books Atkinson; Rick 2007-05-15 2007-05-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .33 x .5 x 5.56l; 1.31 #File Name: 0805087249736 pagesHolt Paperbacks
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