Awake the Dawn: Introduction to Shacharit

June 7, 2010 at 9:20 am · Filed under Commandments/Mitzvot, Lifestyle/Halachah, Prayer/Tefillah and tagged: "Entering Jewish Prayer", Amidah, Artscroll Complete Siddur, eighteen benedictions, Modah Ani, Pesukei d'Zimrah, Reuven Hammer, service of the heart, Shacharit prayers, Shema, Shemoneh Esrei

by torahgirl & tzadikguy

Prayer has been defined as “the service of the heart” or “in the heart,” as opposed to the service that was performed in the Temple, which consisted basically of the offering of sacrifices. The service of prayer is many faceted. In it we address ourselves to G-d. We may turn to Him in petition, addressing our needs to Him, and needs can be of many sorts. To pray for peace is to ask for our needs as much as is asking for food, rain, or prosperity.

–Entering Jewish Prayer: A Guide to Personal Devotion and the Worship Service by Reuven Hammer

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