A guide to understanding and participating in Shabbat services.
The central declaration of Jewish faith.
Sh'ma Yisrael - שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל
The continuation of the Shema, expressing love for God.
V'ahavta - וְאָהַבְתָּ
The first part of the silent standing prayer.
Avot - אָבוֹת
A prayer of sanctification and praise, often recited in memory of the deceased.
Kaddish - קַדִּישׁ
Aleinu is recited at the conclusion of services. It expresses gratitude to God for being set apart from other nations and anticipates a future time when God’s sovereignty will be universally recognized.
aleinu l'shabeach - עָלֵינוּ לְשַׁבֵּחַ
"Adon Olam" is a Jewish hymn traditionally recited at the conclusion of the morning service and often at the end of the evening service. It is a declaration of faith and trust in God as the eternal ruler of the universe.
adon olam - אֲדוֹן עוֹלָם