Category: Evening Service (Ma’ariv)

Prayers and Practices of the Weekday Amidah

The Amidah is considered the central part of daily Jewish prayer, with minor variations in the text based on time of day, year and season.

Rabbi Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed, The Observant Life (Book) May 16, 2023 Afternoon Prayers (Mincha) Amidah

What is the Shema?

The Shema is the declaration of God’s uniqueness and unity that the Torah commands us to recite twice daily.

Rabbi Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed, The Observant Life (Book) May 15, 2023 Evening Service (Ma'ariv) Every Day

Overview of the Evening Service

The Evening Service, called Ma’ariv (also called Arvit or spelled Maariv), is slightly longer than the Afternoon Service.

Rabbi Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed, The Observant Life (Book) May 15, 2023 Evening Service (Ma'ariv) Every Day

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