Entering Jewish Prayer A Guide to Personal

This engaging and informative book provides an introduction to the liturgy of the Siddur--the Jewish prayerbook. More than a "how-to" guide, this resource deals with basic issues for the modern worshiper, the historial compilation of the Siddur, and much more.

Reuven Hammer earned his rabbinical ordination and a doctorate in theology at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He lives and teaches in Jerusalem.

Preface

xi

What Is Prayer?

3

(24)

Using the Liturgy

27

(12)

Prayer in Early Israel

39

(21)

The Origins of the Synagogue

60

(15)

The Creation of the Siddur

75

(25)

The Daily Order of Prayer

100

(4)

Preparation for Prayer

104

(17)

The Shema

121

(35)

The Amida

156

(42)

Concluding Prayers

198

(14)

Sabbath and Holidays

212

(38)

Garments of Prayer: Tallit and Tefillin

250

(13)

The Blessing After Meals

263

(12)

Rites of Mourning

275

(14)

Getting Started

289

(14)

Notes

303

(22)

Glossary

325

(6)

Bibliography

331

(6)

Index

337

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Entering Jewish Prayer A Guide to Personal Devotion and the Worship Service

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