Prayer and Religious Articles
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Isaiah 54
I heard that Isaiah 54 is never read in any synagogue service or any Jewish feast. Is it true that this is because it somehow shadows the validity of Jesus’ claim as the Jewish messiah? There is no source anywhere…
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Prioritizing Prayer
As I seek to become more observant of Judaism, I am trying to prioritize. In this way I’m trying to move step by step, in a gradual and achievable manner, towards better observance. In terms of prayers I should be…
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Singing the Psalms
What Psalms do Jews sing? A friend tells me that Jews only sing the Hallel Psalms. Is this true? Psalms was composed by King David and others to be a vehicle of expression, praise, song and prayer to God. It…
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The 6th Aliyah
Why is the 6th Aliyah considered the most important in Hasidic circles? There are different customs as to which is the most important Aliyah. In Chassidic circles the 6th is considered to be most important as that is the one…
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Torah Reading Assistance
Is it permitted, when reading Torah, to glance back and forth at a Chumash (a vowelled text of the 5 books of the Torah) for accuracy, etc? It is permissible, but not preferable as it will greatly delay the reading…
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Does G-d need our sacrifices?
If G-d does not eat, why do we bring animal offerings in the Temple? Anything we do “for G-d” is only from our perspective, not His. G-d is perfect. That which is perfect cannot become anything more than what it…
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Praying for a Match
What type of Prayer should I pray to G-d in finding a man that I can marry who is healthy, educated, financially stable, supportive, loving and understanding? Here are a few traditional ones. You can find more at www.shidduchim.info May…
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Anatomy of the Tefillin
Can you tell me what are the names of the different parts of the Tefillin (phylacteries) and what are their significance (meanings)? Here are the basic components of Tefillin: a) The parchments upon which are written the 4 sections in…
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Concentrating During Prayer
I just do not seem to be able to get many things out of my mind while I pray! I fully sympathize with your challenge. One reason Halacha (Jewish Law) says that we should repeat the same prayers every day,…