Originally posted here by The Edible Torah A few months ago a friend of mine – someone who travels a lot for work – sent me this message from his blackberry as he waited to board a flight: “Dawn is breaking. A young man a few rows down, nondescript except for a small, almost hidden, [...]
Understanding Four Types of Jewish Prayer
August 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Understanding Four Types of Jewish Prayer From: Chapters One and Two of Understanding Jewish Prayer by Jakob Josef Petuchowski Petuchowski asserts that there are four types of prayer and that these are the foundation on which Jewish prayer is based. For each he gives a general explanation and an example. They are summarized in the [...]
Commentary on Shared Prayer Themes in The Shema, The Kedushah, Alenu and The Tahanun
August 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Commentary on Shared Prayer Themes in The Shema, The Kedushah, Alenu and The Tahanun From The Daily Prayer Book: Ha-Siddur Ha-Shalem Translated and Annotated by Philip Birnbaum One expresses themselves to G-d in many ways. Here are three proposed themes shared by The Shema, The Kedushah, Alenu and The Tahanun prayers. We express ourselves by [...]
What is IndieYeshiva?
August 2, 2010 By 1 Comment
The IndieYeshiva is a resource for your independent (hence Indie!) learning. Read, interact, and contribute! Here you’ll find entries on holidays, the Torah, the Talmud, spirituality, and even ho-to articles on things like lighting candles and praying every day. OneShul is your shul, your synagogue, your Jewish community. No matter who you are or where you [...]
