Jewish Prayers

Kol Nidre, (Aramaic: “All Vows”), is a prayer sung in Jewish synagogues at the beginning of the service on the eve of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). The name, derived from the opening words, also designates the melody to which the prayer is traditionally chanted.

“Service of the Heart” is a modern prayer book compiled by the ministers of the Union of Liberal and Progressive Synagogues, offering a selection of prayers, psalms, and other scriptural passages for weekday, Sabbath, and festival services, as well as for use in the home and synagogue

The Authorised Daily Prayer Book (formally The Authorised Daily Prayer Book of the United Hebrew Congregations of the British Empire, commonly known as Singer’s Prayer Book or Singer’s Siddur) was an English translation of the Hebrew siddur created by Rabbi Simeon Singer. First published in 1890, it has gone through many editions, and is still ... Read more

The Shema is the key to developing a true appreciation for, and a relationship with, our Creator. Towards this end, every morning and night Jews recite the “Shema”—three biblical paragraphs (Deuteronomy 6:4–9; 11:13–21; Numbers 15:37–41), which starts with Judaism’s defining statement: Hear O Israel, the L‑rd is our G‑d, the L‑rd is One. Shema then ... Read more

Often when we think about Jewish holidays, we think of Passover, Hanukkah, and other annual celebrations. Unlike these holidays, the Sabbath (Shabbat in Hebrew) is a Jewish celebration that occurs every week. It is central to Jewish life, and includes special blessings over candles, wine, challah, and more. The blessings below – recite them all ... Read more