Jewish Prayer
Prayer as a Way of Being
Beyond services and synagogue, the challenge of living a prayerful life
Mechitzah: Separate Seating in the Synagogue
A curtain or other divider separates men and women while they pray in some synagogues.
The Cantor’s Role Then and Now
Cantors today, as in the past, must balance the demands of tradition with the evolving needs of a community.
Kippot (Head Coverings) in Synagogue
Changing trends in the use or non-use of a head covering in synagogue has been an indicator of changing relations with the surrounding community.