Pray

Only in a group of 10 or more adult Jews is there sufficient sanctity to recite certain public prayers.

The talmudic sages established brief blessings that make everyday events and perceptions into opportunities for spiritual awareness.

Tefillin are reminders of God's laws.

Piyyutim permeate the High Holiday liturgy.

The additional Amidah contains the major themes of the holiday season.

There is a change of mood from the beginning to the end of the 10 days of repentance.

Jewish liturgy encourages spiritual preparation prior to the main section of the morning service.

A prayer acknowledging the significance of Hanukkah.

Connecting physical and spiritual needs at the end of Sukkot.

Each and every holiday in the Jewish calendar comes with its own unique set of insertions into the prayers intended to celebrate the special character of that festival.

The two prayers, Ashamnu and Al Chet constitute the Jewish confession.

Different aspects of this popular and fascinating liturgy.