T’fillah, Jewish prayer, is rooted in self-judgment, reflection, and connecting to something greater than ourselves.
T’fillah, Jewish prayer, is rooted in self-judgment, reflection, and connecting to something greater than ourselves.
Tahanun is the name for a series of penitential prayers that follow the Amidah during the Morning and Afternoon Services.
Jewish tradition does not see contributions to the community’s welfare as mere charity, but rather as tzedakah, literally “acts of justice.”
There are several ceremonies that families use to welcome and name a newborn girl in the synagogue or in the home.
There are three kinds of fasts in Judaism rooted in history and spiritual practice with changes to prayer services.
Brit Milah refers to the covenant of circumcision, both the ritual act and the festive occasion surrounding a baby boy’s circumcision.
Tishah Be’av is the saddest day of the Jewish year. We fast, read the Book of Lamentations, and reflect on history.
Shabbat comes with specific limitations. These Shabbat prohibitions help us create a separation from the rest of the week.
The Minhah Service on Saturday Shabbat afternoon contains a number of significant additions to the weekday Afternoon Service.
How is the Saturday morning Shabbat service constructed? What prayers are included? Check out our overview on Shabbat morning services.