ארכיון של מרץ 2018

The Structure & Mystical Meaning of Kabbalat Shabbat

The Structure & Mystical Meaning of Kabbalat Shabbat

This post presents two approximately 4 minute long videos by Rabbi David Paskin introducing the basic structure and meaning behind the Kabbalat Shabbat service. The first video focuses on the first six Psalms of the service, which represent the six

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Introduction to the Kabbalat Shabbat Prayer Service

Introduction to the Kabbalat Shabbat Prayer Service

This introductory article describes the origins and structure of the Kabbalat Shabbat services, noting various customs practiced in different communities. Originally from the Encyclopaedia Judaica, this article was shared on Jewish Virtual Library.  Kabbalat Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat (קַבָּלַת שַׁבָּת; literally "Reception of the Shabbat")

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Learn How to Sing the Ashkenazi Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Learn How to Sing the Ashkenazi Kabbalat Shabbat Service

This 16 minute long video by Rabbi Eli Garfinkel demonstrates how to sing the traditional Ashkenazi Kabbalat Shabbat service, with Hebrew, English and transliterated texts to follow along. He uses many melodies that are popular in North American Conservative synagogues. Whereas some

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Learn How to Sing the Ashkenazi Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Learn How to Sing the Ashkenazi Kabbalat Shabbat Service

This 16 minute long video by Rabbi Eli Garfinkel demonstrates how to sing the traditional Ashkenazi Kabbalat Shabbat service, with Hebrew, English and transliterated texts to follow along. He uses many melodies that are popular in North American Conservative synagogues. Whereas some

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Guide to the Friday Night Synagogue Services

Guide to the Friday Night Synagogue Services

Great for beginners, this brief excerpt from “Friday Night and Beyond” by Lori Palatnik offers an explanation of the structure and meaning behind the Friday night synagogue services, including Mincha (the afternoon prayer), Kabbalat Shabbat, and Ma'ariv (the evening prayer). The article

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Guide to the Friday Night Synagogue Services

Guide to the Friday Night Synagogue Services

Great for beginners, this brief excerpt from “Friday Night and Beyond” by Lori Palatnik offers an explanation of the structure and meaning behind the Friday night synagogue services, including Mincha (the afternoon prayer), Kabbalat Shabbat, and Ma'ariv (the evening prayer). The article

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The Kabbalat Shabbat Experience Siddur: Guide, Text & Articles

The Kabbalat Shabbat Experience Siddur: Guide, Text & Articles

This post presents a well-formatted, printable PDF booklet of the traditional Ashkenazi Kabbalat Shabbat service with the Hebrew, English and transliterated texts of each prayer. With introductory articles explaining the origins, structure and meaning behind the service, as well as

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The Kabbalat Shabbat Experience Siddur: Guide, Text & Articles

The Kabbalat Shabbat Experience Siddur: Guide, Text & Articles

This post presents a well-formatted, printable PDF booklet of the traditional Ashkenazi Kabbalat Shabbat service with the Hebrew, English and transliterated texts of each prayer. With introductory articles explaining the origins, structure and meaning behind the service, as well as

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נאום ש"י עגנון בטקס קבלת פרס נובל לספרות

נאום ש"י עגנון בטקס קבלת פרס נובל לספרות

בקטע זה ניתן לקרוא את נאומו של הסופר ש"י (שמואל יוסף) עגנון, זוכה פרס נובל לספרות לשנת 66' ומחברם של ספרים ידועים רבים. עגנון (תרמ"ז 1887 – תש"ל 1970) נשא את הנאום בעברית, וממנו לקוח קטע זה, הממחיש את ההקשר

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למה ואיך שרים 'אשת חיל' (וידאו וטקסט)

למה ואיך שרים 'אשת חיל' (וידאו וטקסט)

קטע זה מכיל קישור לסרטון המכיל הסבר על הפיוט 'אשת חיל', כיצד יש לשיר אותו ומה הטעם העומד מאחורי שירת הפיוט בליל שבת לפני הקידוש. הסרטון מתאים במיוחד לאלו שאינם בקיאים במנהג לשיר אותו בליל שבת או מכירים את הטעם

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