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JEWISH  LITURGY
LIFE CYCLE RITES - 14229_85

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Sh’ma  and  its  Blessings. “Hear  O  Israel  The  Lord  Our  God,  the  Lord  is  one.” The Sh’ma is the oldest and most important line in any Jewish service. Most Jews know this line in Hebrew and English better than any other line from any Jewish book. It is the central statement of faith and loyalty within nearly  all  forms  of  Judaism.  Before  and  after  it  is  read,  chanted  or  sung, several biblical or other relevant prayers are recited. Ha-tt-fi-lah-also  known  as  the  Amidah  (standing).  This  prayer, second  in  importance  to  the  Sh’ma  and  its  blessings,  also  appears  in  one form or another in almost all Jewish services. Originally, it included 18 parts and was said while standing. Some of the parts include prayers for salvation, excellence  in  learning,  acceptance  of  repentance,  and  the  granting  of  good health and peace. A  series  of  supplications. The  reading  of  the  Torah—A  different  portion  of  the  Torah  is  read each week, so that the entire scroll is read each year. Many special prayers and rituals are connected with the part of the service when the Torah is read. Aleinu—The  Aleinu  is  chanted  while  standing.  The  prayer  is  one  of great  praise  of  God  as  the  God  of  all.  It  also  expresses  the  hope  that  the world  will  be  perfected  in  faith  and  conduct.  In  it  the  unity  of  God  is reaffirmed.  Since  the  13th  century,  the  Aleinu  has  been  used  to  signal  the approaching  end  of  the  service. The  Kaddish  or  Mourner’s  Prayer—The  prayer  is  written  in  Aramaic and  for  centuries  has  appeared  in  many  forms  used  for  various  liturgical purposes. But, in its most famous form, the Kaddish is used to remember the beloved dead. Many commentators believe that long ago Jews established the principle that when pain and grief are greatest so then should praise of God be at its peak. Today, even Jews who are not fully aware of the meaning of each  word  in  the  prayer  often  feel  very  strongly  about  it.  The  sense  of responsibility  to  say  the  Mourner’s  Kaddish  in  remembering  the  dead  is intense among all Jewish groups. Rules concerning who says the Kaddish, for w  horn,  under  what  circumstances,  and  when,  vary  from  denomination  to denomination.  Should  you  be  asked  about  such  things  consult  a  Jewish chaplain  or  civilian  rabbi  for  an  answer. JEWISH   RITES There  are  other  Jewish  rites  which  are  frequently  connected  with  the Jewish worship service. Some of these rites associated with Jewish worship are: Kiddush Oneg  Shabbat 2-56







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