Category Archives: Why We Do What We Do
Why We Do What We Do: Chazak, chazak v’nitchazek
Chazak, chazak v’nitchazek! Be strong, be strong and may we be strengthened! We traditionally ready these words as we finish each book of the Torah. In fact, if one looks at the phrase in Hebrew, one notices we are pretty … Continue reading
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Why We Do What We Do: Aaronic Benediction
At the close of every Shabbat service we say a blessing over the congregation. The words are familiar: Hebrew: Y’veyrechka Adonai v’yishmarehka Y’ehr Adonai panav elehekha v’yichunehka Y’issa Adonai panav elehekha v’yesem lahka shalom English: May Hashem bless you and … Continue reading
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Why We Do What We Do: Facing Jerusalem
As we stand and say the Shemoneh Esrei (also called the Amidah) and the Shema we join many many others around the world in facing toward Jerusalem. More specifically, the Temple Mount; the place where the Holy Temple once stood … Continue reading
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