Shacharit on Shabbat

The Shacharit service for Shabbat morning, including key prayers and hymns recited during the service.

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    Shochen Ad

    A prayer praising God’s eternal presence and holiness.

    Shochen Ad - שׁוֹכֵן עַד

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    Chatzi Kaddish

    A half-Kaddish prayer that separates sections of the service and sanctifies God’s name.

    Chatzi Kaddish - חצי קדיש

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    Barchu

    The call to prayer that begins the Shacharit service, inviting the congregation to bless God.

    Barchu - ברכו

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    Ein K'erkecha

    A declaration that there is none like God, accompanied by praises of God’s greatness.

    Ein Kerkecha - אֵין כֵּרְכֶּךָ

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    El Adon

    A poetic hymn praising God as the creator of light and the heavenly hosts.

    El Adon - אֵל אַדּוֹן

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    V'Chulam

    A prayer affirming that all creatures praise and bless God.

    V'Chulam - וְכֻלָּם

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    Kadosh, Kadosh, Kadosh

    The Kedusha, proclaiming God's holiness as echoed by the angels.

    Kadosh, Kadosh, Kadosh - קָדוֹשׁ קָדוֹשׁ קָדוֹשׁ

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    Or Chadash

    A prayer asking for a new light to shine upon Zion and for the unity of all in faith.

    Or Chadash - אוֹר חָדָשׁ

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    V'Keravtanu

    A prayer asking for God to draw us close and for the restoration of the Temple service in Zion.

    V'Keravtanu - וְקֵרַבְתָּנוּ

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    The Shema

    The central declaration of Jewish faith.

    Shema Yisrael - שמע ישראל

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    V'ahavta

    The continuation of the Shema, expressing love for God.

    V'ahavta - ואהבת

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    Ledor Vador

    Ledor Vador follows V'ahavta as an affirmation of God's eternal kingship and faithfulness, linking the personal commitment of the Shema to the historical and communal experience of divine redemption.

    - לְדֹר וָדֹר

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    Tzur Yisrael

    The prayer "Tzur Yisrael" is recited during the daily Jewish prayer services, specifically in the concluding section of the Amidah, the central prayer. It is a plea for divine help and redemption for the people of Israel, invoking God's strength and holiness.

    - צוּר יִשְׂרָאֵל

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    Shira Chadasha

    This prayer, "Shira Chadasha" (A New Song), is recited as part of the morning prayer service. It commemorates the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites and their subsequent song of praise to God. It highlights themes of redemption, divine sovereignty, and eternal praise, as the Israelites sang in unison on the shores of the sea, acknowledging God's eternal reign.

    - שִׁירָה חֲדָשָׁה

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    Mi Chamocha

    Mi Chamocha is a prayer recited during Jewish services, particularly in the evening and morning prayers. It is part of the liturgy that praises God's unmatched power and holiness, recalling the miraculous deliverance of the Israelites at the Red Sea during the Exodus from Egypt.

    - מִי כָּמוֹךָ

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    Amidah - Avot (Ancestors)

    The first part of the silent standing prayer.

    Amidah Part 1 - עמידה

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    Amidah - Gevurot (Might)

    This blessing, known as the "Gevurot" or "Second Blessing of the Amidah," is recited during the Amidah prayer. It is said in daily Jewish prayer services and praises God's power, particularly His ability to give life and bring the dead back to life. The prayer acknowledges God's might and compassion as He sustains the living, heals the sick, frees the bound, and is faithful in reviving the dead.

    - גְּבוּרוֹת

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    Amidah - Kedushah

    The "Amidah - Kedushah" prayer is recited during the repetition of the Amidah prayer in Jewish services. It is a sanctification of God's name and is recited when the prayer leader repeats the Amidah aloud, typically during Shacharit, Mincha, and Musaf services. The congregation joins in specific parts of the Kedushah, declaring God's holiness and sovereignty.

    - נקדישך

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    Amidah - Yismach Moshe

    "Yismach Moshe" is recited as part of the Shabbat Amidah prayer, specifically during the fourth blessing of the Amidah on Shabbat mornings. This prayer expresses joy and gratitude for the gift of the Sabbath, celebrating Moses' role in receiving the Torah and highlighting the special covenant between God and the people of Israel. It emphasizes the distinct sanctity of Shabbat and the rest it provides, unique to the Jewish people.

    - יִשְׂמַח מֹשֶׁה

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    Amidah - Restoration of Temple Service

    This prayer is recited during the Amidah, specifically in the fifth blessing, which is focused on the restoration of the Temple service. It expresses a plea for God's acceptance of the prayers of the people of Israel and the restoration of worship at the Temple in Jerusalem, along with the return of God's presence to Zion.

    - רְצֵה

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    Amidah - Modim (Thanksgiving)

    This prayer is the sixth blessing of the Amidah, known as the Thanksgiving blessing. It is recited during the daily Amidah prayer, where worshippers express gratitude to God for His goodness and mercy, acknowledging that His kindness and compassion are everlasting.

    - מוֹדִים

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    Amidah - Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing)

    This prayer is a request for the Priestly Blessing, a special blessing traditionally recited by the Kohanim (priests) during Jewish prayer services. It is a request for God's blessing, protection, grace, and peace, as originally delivered by Aaron and his sons to the Israelite community.

    - בִּרְכַּת כֹּהֲנִים

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    Amidah - Sim Shalom

    The "Sim Shalom" is the seventh blessing in the Amidah, the central Jewish prayer. It is recited in the daily, Shabbat, and holiday services. This blessing is a plea for peace, goodness, blessing, grace, loving-kindness, and mercy for the Jewish people. It emphasizes the desire for unity and divine favor.

    - שִׂים שָׁלוֹם

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    Ein Kamocha

    "Ein Kamocha" is a Jewish prayer recited during the Torah service on Shabbat and Jewish festivals, expressing the incomparability of God and His eternal sovereignty. It praises God for His protection and blessings, and includes a supplication for the rebuilding of Zion and Jerusalem.

    - אֵין כָּמוֹךָ

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    Vayehi Binsoa HaAron

    "Vayehi Binsoa" is recited during the Torah service when the Ark is opened and the Torah scrolls are about to be taken out for reading in a synagogue.

    - וַיְהִי בִּנְסֹעַ

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    Bei Ana Racheitz

    Beih Ana Rachitz (בֵּיהּ אַנָּא רָחִיץ) is a phrase from B’rich Shmei (בְּרִיךְ שְׁמֵהּ), an Aramaic prayer recited when the ark is opened before the Torah reading. B’rich Shmei comes from the Zohar (Parashat Vayakhel) and is a deeply personal declaration of trust in God, acknowledging His sovereignty and seeking divine blessings.

    - בֵּהּ אֲנָא רָחִיץ

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    Shema Yisrael Gadlu

    The "Shema Yisrael Gadlu" is a declaration of faith and praise in Judaism, often recited in the context of prayer services to affirm the oneness of God and to exalt His holy name.

    - שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל - גַּדְּלוּ

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    Lecha Hashem

    "Lecha Hashem" is a prayer recited during Jewish services, often as part of the liturgy in the morning prayers (Shacharit). It acknowledges God's greatness, power, and holiness, and calls for worship and exaltation of the divine.

    - לְךָ יְיָ