Praying the Amidah
Tefillat Amidah, or the Standing Prayer, is perhaps the most commonly referenced liturgical prayer in the Jewish or Hebrew faith. Traditionally, observant Jews pray the Amidah three times a day.
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Using English and Hebrew in Documents
Do you ever need Hebrew characters mixed with your English text? Here is a method I have discovered to easily insert Hebrew letters and vowels into a document.
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So there is a stirring in your heart and you feel drawn to the Ancient Paths mentioned by the prophet Jeremiah. It’s exciting, but maybe a little intimidating. Perhaps you are asking yourself, “How could I have missed this all these years?”
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Many religious organizations publish a Statement of Faith or some similar list of beliefs that describe what they hold as essential to maintaining unity of fellowship among members. By examining the Statement of Faith, one can determine how much they … Continue reading →
His Name Is Wonderful
I remember as a youngster hearing this song written by Audrey Mieir. The music was the first thing that caught my attention. My dad used to sing while he played it on our old upright piano. He embellished it with … Continue reading →
You Shall Not Kindle A Fire
At the beginning of Exodus 35 we are reminded again that we are to observe the Sabbath day. This time the instruction includes a very specific admonition: You shall not kindle a fire in any of your dwellings on the … Continue reading →
Coming Together In Worship
Last week I received a letter from my friend Tom. Because of where he is, there are a lot of ups and downs in the times we share with each other. I was delighted when I opened the letter and, … Continue reading →
Why I Read The Torah Portion
For several years now I’ve been reading the weekly Torah and Haftarah portions along with a related selection from the New Testament. Of course, I’m not the only one. Reading the Torah portions has long been a practice in the … Continue reading →
Sanctuary
Sometimes when we are home on Shabbat we stream services from Central Synagogue in New York City. I enjoy the liturgy, the beautiful singing of the cantor accompanied by acoustic guitar, and especially the young people reading from the Torah … Continue reading →
Jeremiah’s Christmas Tree
Jeremiah prophesied between 626 BCE and sometime after the second deportation to Babylon in 586 BCE. He spoke about God’s impending judgment on Judah and one of the primary causes, idolatry. He also spoke of restoration and of the New … Continue reading →