PRAYER

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Judaism 101: Shema

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The Shema is one of only two prayers that are specifically commanded in Torah (the other is Birkat Ha-Mazon -- grace after meals). It is the oldest fixed daily prayer in Judaism, recited morning and night since ancient times. It consists of three biblical passages, two of which specifically say to speak of these things "when you .

The Shema is one of only two prayers that are specifically commanded in Torah (the other is Birkat Ha-Mazon -- grace after meals). It is the oldest fixed daily prayer in Judaism, recited morning and night since ancient times. It consists of three biblical passages, two of which specifically say to speak of these things "when you lie down and when you rise up." This commandment is fulfilled by including the Shema in the liturgy for Ma'ariv (evening services) and Shacharit (morning services). Traditional prayerbooks also include a Bedtime Shema, a series of passages including the Shema to be read at home before going to bed at night.

Part 1: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

The first part of the Shema begins with one of the best-known, most fundamental expressions of Jewish belief, and the one from which this prayer gets its name: Shema Yisra'el... (Hear, Israel). This expression is so fundamental that the most liberal Reform synagogue I know has these words carved on the outside of the building in foot-high letters (albeit in English). The second line of this part (Barukh sheim k'vod...) is actually not part of this passage from the Torah. It doesn't even appear anywhere in the Bible. It's a congregational response from the days of the Temple: whenever the High Priest would say the Divine Name, the people would respond with this line. Today, it is not said aloud except during Yom Kippur services.

January 22, 2018

Why should we verbalize prayer? Hashem knows what we are thinking. Hashem doesn't need top "hear" to know. Doesn't "speaking" distract from concentration? You did not comment on Text 10.

Routinized prayer is a commonplace to be avoided by study of the meaning of the prayers words as preparation before reciting the prayer and investing emotion and feeling into the prayer in true humility.

Does one have to utter words to pray, or can one pray with the heart with the words in mind?
As G-d understands every language and emotion why is praying in Hebrew important?
As G-d is omnipresent why should prayers in the synagogue be more meaningful?

apua New GuineaJanuary 22, 2018

I am so blessed by this teaching by Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan. It is given to me at the time I really desire to know about prayer. It brings nourishment to every part of me physically and spiritually. It connects me to scripture verses I memorize while i was studying in my university some 25 yrs ago found in Jeremiah 15:16 " Thy words were found and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts." and Joshua 1: 8 "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success". The Lord is faithful to His Word and I am living today as His word promised.
Prayer  pt 2
Modeh Ani prayer thx for returning of the sparks and soul to me in a.m. for another day of life
18 blessings  18 parts of the spine
role of community prayer quorum merit of the patriarchs and covenant of Abraham
24 grps watches   origin of synagogue