Talit Blessing
This prayer is read, not chanted.
N’Sim B’Chol Yom
Always remember the smallest details with gratitude. What are things in your life that you need and would give thanks for having? This prayer is chanted; listen to N’Sim B’chol Yom.
Blessing over Torah Study
This prayer is read, not chanted.
Barchu
Call to worship. Are you ready to pray? Call and response; is the leader ready and are the congregation ready to pray? This prayer is chanted; listen to Barchu.
Sh’ma
This the central belief in Judaism: we believe in one God. This prayer is chanted; listen to Sh’ma.
Sh’ma Yisrael, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad
Baruch shem k’vod malchuto l’olam va-ed
Hear, O Israel, Adonai is our God, Adonai is One
Blessed is God’s glorious majesty forever and ever
V’ahavta
Ways to respect and give love to God. How do you respect your parents? This prayer is chanted; listen to V’ahavata.
Adonai S’fatai
This prayer is chanted; listen to Adonai S’fatai.
Avot
Remembering our ancestors, whose bravery and innovation brought monotheism into our lives. Which relatives are you grateful for? This prayer is chanted; listen to Avot.
Gevurot
The second blessing of the T’filah, or Amidah, is called the Gevurot, which means “Strength.” The prayer praises God’s might. We recognize God’s wonderous acts, including supporting the fallen, healing the sick, freeing the captive and giving life to all. The melody has come down through the ages, with slight variations from congregation to congregation. God is with us, especially during challenging times. We can always ask for strength. This prayer is chanted; listen to Gevurot.
Torah Blessings
Blessing before the Torah Reading
This prayer is chanted; listen to the Blessing before the Torah Reading.
Blessing after the Torah Reading
This prayer is chanted; listen to the Blessing after the Torah Reading.
Haftarah Blessings
Haftarah literally means “conclusion.” It refers to the reading from the Prophets (second section of the Tanach), which contains the books of Joshua through Malachi and is read after the Torah reading. The Haftarah reading is prescribed to correspond to the given weekly Torah portion. This reading is not done from a scroll but from a printed book. The Prophets were messengers of God who helped throughout our history to encourage Hebrews to return to the ways of Torah. They were real humans, who wrote and spoke about the power of God’s presence and the power of a community that stays together.
Blessing before the Haftarah
This prayer is chanted; listen to the Blessing before the Haftarah.
Blessing after the Haftarah
Listen to the Blessing after the Haftarah.
