From one of the world's most famous and respected rabbis--"a practical explanation of Jewish worship from a spiritual slant" ( Detroit Free Press). For both the novice and for those who have been engaged in prayer for years, here is the one guide needed to practice Jewish prayer and understand the prayer book. From the origins and meaning of worship to a step-by-step explanation of the daily prayers to the reason you're not supposed to chat with your friends during services, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz answers many of the ...
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From one of the world's most famous and respected rabbis--"a practical explanation of Jewish worship from a spiritual slant" ( Detroit Free Press). For both the novice and for those who have been engaged in prayer for years, here is the one guide needed to practice Jewish prayer and understand the prayer book. From the origins and meaning of worship to a step-by-step explanation of the daily prayers to the reason you're not supposed to chat with your friends during services, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz answers many of the questions likely to arise about Jewish prayer. Here are chapters on daily prayer; Sabbath prayer; prayer services for the holidays; the yearly cycle of synagogue Bible readings; the history and makeup of the synagogue; the different prayer rites for Ashkenazim, Sephardim, Yemenites, and other cultural/geographic groupings; the role of the rabbi and the cantor in the synagogue; and the role of music in the service.
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Very Good-in Very Good dust jacket. 0805241744. Minor stains to the edge of the pages. Scuff mark (small) to exterior edge of pages. Sticker on back of DJ. Very Good overall condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No writing.; 7 X 1.25 X 10 inches; 464 pages.
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Very Good-in Very Good dust jacket. 0805241744. Light scuffing to the exterior edge of pages only. Great overall condition. Minor cosmetic wear. No noteworthy blemishes. No writing.; 7 X 1.25 X 10 inches; 464 pages.
