Shabbat Evening (Lower Voice)
Jun 16, 2016 By The Jewish Theological Seminary | Prayer Recordings
Recordings by Rabbi and Hazzan Seth Adelson
Project coordinator: Rabbi David Freidenreich
Conquering Our Anger
Aug 31, 2015 By Julia Andelman | Short Video | Rosh Hashanah | Yom Kippur
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Sukkot-A Festival of Water
Oct 2, 2001 By Ismar Schorsch | Commentary | Sukkot
The joy of Sukkot is offset by a pervasive concern about water. As we give thanks for the harvest just completed, we begin to worry about the bounty of the next one. But be mindful: it is the rainfall in Israel of which we speak.
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A Meditation on Prayer
Sep 11, 1999 By Ismar Schorsch | Commentary | Rosh Hashanah
According to the Shulhan Arukh, the 16th-century halakhic code which still governs much of Jewish practice, Jews in the synagogue on the High Holy Days are permitted to raise their voices while praying. The reason given intrigues me: because everyone has a mahzor, our neighbor’s voice will not confuse us. Elsewhere, the Shulhan Arukh makes it clear that on all other days of the year, we are expected to address God in the synagogue silently, so as not to disturb those sitting nearby. And this despite a general counsel to actually pronounce the words of our prayers as we recite them. They are to be audible but only to us (Oreh Hayyim 582:9; 101:2-3).
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Life’s Triumph Over Death
Apr 8, 2000 By Ismar Schorsch | Commentary | Tazria
Each morning we begin our prayers with a remarkable expression of gratitude.
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