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‫ַמחֲ ֹזור ְלחַ גִ ים‬
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Prayer Book for Festivals
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‫ַמחֲ ֹזור ְלחַ גִ ים‬
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Prayer Book for Festivals
A prayer book for festival services
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based on traditional and contemporary liturgical sources
with full transliteration, modern English translation,
explanations, instructions and notes,
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including services for festival eve, morning, and afternoon;
for the afternoon service before a festival
the evening service after a festival
and for the intermediate days of Pesach and Sukkot,
including Hoshanah Rabbah
Prepared by
The Singlish™ Publication Society
14140 Sherwood, Oak Park, MI 48237
248.842.5563
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Copyright and Acknowledgements
Copyright (c) 2014 The Singlish™ Publication Society.
No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, electronic or otherwise, without our express written permission. But you may read and sing it to your heart’s content!
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in 1623, threatening any Jewish person who stole or bought stolen intellectual property with:
The decree of angels,
‫ ְגּז ֵַרת ִע ִירין‬gezerat irin
the sentence of the holy ones,
‫ישׁין‬
ִ ‫וּמֵ ימַ ר ַקּ ִדּ‬
umeimar kadishin,
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with the biting snake.
�‫ בַּ נָּחָ שׁ הַ נו ֵֹשׁ‬banachash hanoshech
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that anyone who is tempted to copy this work without permission will think better of it! For a copyright violation is a bit like a snakebite: it may seem like nothing at first, but it can spread through the body and grow until
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it’s very difficult to stop. So please, if you want to copy part of this book, ask first. Thank you.
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First Edition
ISBN 978-1-888822-46-5
For Hebrew quotations from Tanach (Hebrew Scripture), we gratefully acknowledge the dedicated work of the
J.Alan Groves Center for Advanced Biblical Research.
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Dedication
As I complete this book, I have in mind
all those who may find it helpful or useful.
I hope my efforts can remove barriers to prayer
and add to the joy of being Jewish.
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And I have in mind all those who feel that their view,
which they grasp with certainty,
is more important than another person’s
comfort, security or very existence.
May they be granted uncertainty and humility
so that peace is possible and war is not.
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Table of Contents
When to Use This Book ...............................................12
On Jewish Prayer .........................................................13
AFTERNOON SERVICE BEFORE A FESTIVAL .................17
Ashrei ...........................................................................18
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AMIDAH ............................................................................20
Opening Blessings .......................................................20
Central Blessings .........................................................24
Closing Blessings .........................................................29
Personal Prayer ............................................................31
Our Duty ▪ ‫ ▪ עָ לֵינוּ‬Aleinu ...........................................33
FESTIVAL EVENING SERVICE .........................................37
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SHEMA AND ITS BLESSINGS ............................................38
Call to Prayer ▪ ‫ בָּ ְרכוּ‬...................................................38
First Blessing Before Shema ........................................38
Second Blessing Before Shema ...................................39
Shema (First Paragraph)...............................................40
Shema (Second Paragraph) ..........................................41
Shema (Third Pragraph) ...............................................43
First Blessing after Shema ...........................................44
Second Blessing After Shema ......................................46
This Day in Torah ........................................................46
Blessing for Tallit ........................................................ 68
Dawn Blessings ▪ ‫ ▪ בִּ רכוֹת הַ ַשּׁחַ ר‬Bir’chot
HaShachar ............................................................ 69
May Your Wish Be ▪ ‫ ▪ ְי ִהי ָרצוֹן‬Yehi Ratzon............ 72
Ruler of Every World ▪ ‫▪ ִרבּוֹן כָּל הָ ע ֹול ִָמים‬
Ribon Kol Ha’olamim .......................................... 73
But We Are Your People ▪ �‫▪ אֲ בָ ל אֲ נ ְַחנוּ עַ ְמּ‬
Aval Anachnu Amcha .......................................... 74
It’s You ▪ ‫ ▪ אַ ָתּה הוּא‬Atah Hu.................................. 76
Rabbinic Texts............................................................. 78
Interpreting Torah ....................................................... 83
May This Be ▪ ‫ ▪ י ְִהי ָרצוֹן‬Yehi Ratzon ...................... 85
May This Be ▪ ‫ ▪ י ְִהי ָרצוֹן‬Yehi Ratzon ...................... 85
Daily Psalms................................................................ 86
EVENING AMIDAH ...........................................................47
Festival Intermediate Days...........................................47
Festival Holy Days.......................................................47
OUR DUTY ▪ ‫ ▪ עָ לֵינוּ‬ALEINU..........................................60
BE GREAT ▪ ‫ ▪ יִגְ דַּ ל‬YIGDAL ............................................63
COUNTING THE OMER ▪ ‫ירת הָ עוֹמֶ ר‬
ַ ִ‫▪ ְספ‬
SEFIRAT HA’OMER..................................................64
Opening Meditation .....................................................64
The Days of the Omer ..................................................64
Closing Meditation.......................................................65
FESTIVAL MORNING SERVICE .......................................67
DAWN BLESSINGS ............................................................68
How Fair ▪ ‫ ▪ מַ ה־טֹּבוּ‬Mah Tovu .................................68
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KIDDUSH FOR FESTIVALS ...............................................57
Farewell to Shabbat ▪ ‫ ▪ הַ בְ דָ לָה‬Havdalah ...................58
Shehecheyanu ..............................................................59
Sukkah .........................................................................59
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POEMS AND SONGS........................................................ 100
Blessed Is the One Who Spoke ▪ ‫▪ בָּ רוּ� שֶׁ אָמַ ר‬
Baruch She’amar ................................................ 100
I Chronicles 16:8-36 .................................................. 101
Additional Psalm Verses ........................................... 104
Psalm 100 .................................................................. 106
Psalm 19 .................................................................... 107
Psalm 34 .................................................................... 109
Psalm 90 .................................................................... 111
Psalm 91 .................................................................... 113
Psalm 135 .................................................................. 115
Psalm 136 .................................................................. 117
Psalm 33 .................................................................... 119
Psalm 92 .................................................................... 121
Psalm 93 .................................................................... 123
Let God’s Glory ▪ ‫ ▪ י ְִהי כְ בוֹד‬Yehi Chevod............. 124
Psalm 145 ▪ ‫ ▪ אַ ְשׁ ֵרי‬Ashrei....................................... 126
Psalm 146 .................................................................. 128
Psalm 147 .................................................................. 129
Psalm 148 .................................................................. 131
Psalm 149 .................................................................. 133
Psalm 150 .................................................................. 134
I Chron. 29:10-13 ...................................................... 135
Nehemiah 9:6-11 ....................................................... 136
The Song of the Sea ▪ ‫ירת הַ יָּם‬
ַ ‫ ▪ ִשׁ‬Shirat
Hayam ................................................................ 138
The Life Force ▪ ‫ ▪ נִ ְשׁמַ ת‬Nishmat............................ 142
May Your Name Be Praised▪ �‫ִשׁ ַתּבַּ ח ִשׁ ְמ‬
ְ ‫▪י‬
Yishtabach Shimcha ........................................... 147
SHEMA AND ITS BLESSINGS ......................................... 148
Call to Prayer ▪ ‫ ▪ בָּ ְרכוּ‬Bar’chu .................................148
First Blessing Before Shema ......................................148
Second Blessing Before Shema .................................152
Shema (First Paragraph).............................................154
Shema (Second Paragraph) ........................................155
Shema (Third Pragraph) .............................................157
Blessing after Shema..................................................158
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FESTIVAL MORNING AMIDAH ..................................... 163
MORNING AMIDAH FOR FESTIVAL
INTERMEDIATE DAYS ............................................ 163
Opening Blessings......................................................163
Central Blessings .......................................................167
Closing Blessings .......................................................172
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MORNING AMIDAH FOR FESTIVAL HOLY DAYS ........ 181
1. Ancestors ▪
‫ ▪ אָבוֹת‬Avot
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2. Might ▪ ‫ ▪ ְגבוּרוֹת‬Gevurot .....................................182
3a. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
ָ ‫ ▪ ְק‬Responsive Kedushah .........183
3c. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
ָ ‫ ▪ ְק‬Individual Kedushah ...........184
4. Holiness of This Day ▪ ‫דוּשׁת הַ יּוֹם‬
ַ ‫▪ ְק‬
Kedushat Hayom.................................................185
5. Temple Service ▪ ‫ ▪ עֲ בוֹדָ ה‬Avodah .......................188
6a. Thanksgiving ▪ ‫ ▪ מו ִֹדים‬Modim ..........................188
6b. Teachers’ Thanksgiving ▪ ‫▪ מו ִֹדים ְד ַרבָּ נָן‬
Modim Derabbanan ...........................................189
7. Peace ▪ ‫ ▪ ָשׁלוֹם‬Shalom .........................................190
Personal Prayer ..........................................................191
TORAH SERVICE FOR FESTIVAL HOLY DAYS ............ 205
TAKING OUT THE SCROLL ▪ ‫הוֹצָ אַת סֵ פֶ ר‬
‫ ▪ הַ תּו ָֹרה‬HOTZA’AT SEFER HATORAH .............. 206
Berich Shemei ▪ ‫ בְּ ִרי� ְשׁמֵ הּ‬..................................... 207
Removing the Scroll .................................................. 209
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TORAH BLESSINGS ▪ ‫ ▪ בִּ ְרכוֹת הַ תּו ָֹרה‬BIR’CHOT
HATORAH .............................................................. 212
Blessings for Torah Honorees ▪ �‫ ▪ ִמי שֶׁ בֵּ ַר‬Mi
Sheberach ........................................................... 213
Prayer for Healing ..................................................... 214
Thanks after Peril ▪ ‫ ▪ בִּ ְרכַּת הָ גּוֹמֵ ל‬Birkat
HaGomel ............................................................ 215
Raising the Scroll ▪ ‫ ▪ הַ גבָּ הָ ה‬Hagbah....................... 215
Blessing Before the Haftarah..................................... 216
Blessings after the Haftarah....................................... 217
Prayer for Our Country.............................................. 220
Prayer for U.S. Armed Forces ................................... 220
Prayer for Israel ......................................................... 220
Prayer for Israel’s Defence Forces ............................ 221
Ashrei (Psalm 145) ▪ ‫ אַ ְשׁ ֵרי‬...................................... 222
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TORAH SERVICE FOR FESTIVAL INTERMEDIATE
DAYS....................................................................... 227
Taking out the Scroll ▪ ‫▪ הוֹצָ אַת סֵ פֶ ר הַ תּו ָֹרה‬
Hotza’at Sefer HaTorah...................................... 228
Torah Blessings ▪ ‫ ▪ בִּ ְרכוֹת הַ תּו ָֹרה‬Bir’chot
HaTorah.............................................................. 232
Raising the Scroll ▪ ‫ ▪ הַ גבָּ הָ ה‬Hagbah....................... 236
Ashrei (Psalm 145) ▪ ‫ אַ ְשׁ ֵרי‬...................................... 240
Help Is Coming! ▪ ‫ ▪ וּבָ א לְ צִ יּוֹן גּוֹאֵ ל‬Uva
LeTziyon Go’el .................................................. 242
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HALLEL .......................................................................... 193
Psalm 113 ...................................................................193
Psalm 114 ...................................................................194
Psalm 115: 1-11 .........................................................196
Psalm 115: 12-18 .......................................................197
Psalm 116: 1-11 .........................................................197
Psalm 116: 12-19 .......................................................198
Psalm 117 ...................................................................199
Psalm 118: 1-4 ...........................................................199
Psalm 118: 5-20 .........................................................200
Psalm 118: 21-24 .......................................................201
Psalm 118: 25.............................................................202
Psalm 118: 26-29 .......................................................202
Final Blessing.............................................................203
RETURNING THE TORAH ▪ ‫הַ כְ נָסַ ת סֵ פֶ ר הַ תּו ָֹרה‬
▪ HACHNASAT SEFER HATORAH ......................... 224
Psalm 24 .................................................................... 224
When The Ark Rested ▪ ‫▪ וּבְ ֻנחֹה יֹאמַ ר‬
Uvenucho Yomar ............................................... 226
FESTIVAL MUSAF SERVICE ......................................... 247
MUSAF AMIDAH ............................................................ 248
1. Ancestors ▪
.... 248
2. Might ▪ ‫ ▪ ְגבוּרוֹת‬Gevurot .................................... 249
3. Holiness ................................................................. 250
4. Holiness of This Day ▪ ‫דוּשׁת הַ יּוֹם‬
ַ ‫▪ ְק‬
Kedushat Hayom.................................................254
5. Temple Service ▪ ‫ ▪ עֲ בוֹדָ ה‬Avodah .......................265
6. We Give Thanks ▪ ‫ ▪ מו ִֹדים‬Modim.......................265
7. Peace ▪ ‫ ▪ ָשׁלוֹם‬Shalom .........................................268
Personal Prayers .........................................................269
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CONCLUDING PRAYERS FOR FESTIVAL HOLY
DAYS ...................................................................... 271
No God Like You ▪ ‫ ▪ אֵ ין כֵּא�הֵ ינוּ‬Ein
Keloheinu............................................................271
Talmud Study .............................................................272
Our Duty ▪ ‫ ▪ עָ ֵלינוּ‬Aleinu .........................................273
Eternal Sovereign ▪ ‫ ▪ אֲ דוֹן ע ֹולָם‬Adon Olam ..........276
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FESTIVAL AFTERNOON SERVICE ................................ 277
Psalm 145 ▪ ‫ ▪ אַ ְשׁ ֵרי‬Ashrei .......................................278
Help Is Coming! ▪ ‫ ▪ וּבָ א לְ צִ יּוֹן גּוֹאֵ ל‬Uva
LeTziyon Go’el ...................................................280
AFTERNOON AMIDAH FOR FESTIVAL HOLY DAYS ... 285
Psalm 27 .................................................................... 342
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL .............................................. 345
Pesach Poems ............................................................ 346
I Preface the Words ▪ ‫אַקדָּ מוּת ִמלִּ ין‬
ְ ▪ Akdamut
Millin.................................................................. 352
Prayer for Rain ▪ ‫ ▪ ְתּפִ לַּת גֶשֶׁ ם‬Geshem .................. 359
Prayer for Dew ▪ ‫ ▪ ְתּפִ לַּת טַ ל‬Tal ............................ 362
PRIESTS’ BLESSING ▪ ‫ ▪ בִּ רכַּת כֹּהַ נִ ים‬BIRCAT
KOHANIM ............................................................... 364
KADDISH ........................................................................ 368
Half Kaddish ▪ ‫ ▪ חֲ צִ י ַק ִדּישׁ‬Chatzi Kadish.............. 368
Full Kaddish ▪ ‫ ▪ ַק ִדּישׁ ָשׁלֵם‬Kadish Shalem ........... 369
Mourners’ Kaddish ▪ ‫ ▪ ַק ִדּישׁ יָתוֹם‬Kadish
Yatom ................................................................. 371
Teachers’ Kaddish ▪ ‫ ▪ ַק ִדּישׁ ְד ַרבָּ נָן‬Kadish
DeRabanan ......................................................... 373
AFTERNOON AMIDAH FOR INTERMEDIATE DAYS ..... 296
Opening Blessings .....................................................296
Personal Prayer ..........................................................308
Our Duty ▪ ‫ ▪ עָ לֵינוּ‬Aleinu .........................................310
EVENING SERVICE AFTER A FESTIVAL ..................... 313
EVENING SILENT AMIDAH ........................................... 326
Opening Blessings .....................................................326
Farewell to the Festival ▪ ‫ ▪ הַ בְ דָ לָה‬Havdalah ...........338
Our Duty ▪ ‫ ▪ עָ לֵינוּ‬Aleinu .........................................339
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SHEMA AND ITS BLESSINGS ......................................... 314
Call to Prayer ▪ ‫ ▪ בָּ ְרכוּ‬Bar’chu .................................314
First Blessing Before Shema ......................................314
Second Blessing Before Shema .................................315
Shema (First Paragraph).............................................316
Shema (Second Paragraph) ........................................317
Shema (Third Paragraph) ...........................................319
First Blessing After Shema ........................................320
Second Blessing After Shema ....................................322
Third Blessing After Shema .......................................323
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HOSHANOT ▪ ‫ֹשׁעְ נוֹת‬
ַ ‫ הו‬............................................... 375
1. Lema’an Amitach ▪ �‫ לְ מַ עַ ן אֲ ִמ ָתּ‬......................... 376
2. Even Shetiyah ▪ ‫ אֶ בֶ ן ְשׁ ִתיָּה‬................................. 377
3. Om Ani Chomah ▪ ‫ אוֹם אֲ נִ י חוֹמָ ה‬..................... 378
4. Adon Hamoshi’ah ▪ ַ‫ֹשׁיע‬
ִ ‫ אָדוֹן הַ מּו‬..................... 379
5. Adam Uvehemah ▪ ‫ אָדָ ם וּבְ הֵ מָ ה‬......................... 380
6. Adamah Me’erer ▪ ‫ אֲ דָ מָ ה מֵ אֶ ֶרר‬......................... 381
7. Lema’an Eitan ▪ ‫יתן‬
ָ ֵ‫ לְ מַ עַ ן א‬................................ 382
8. Om Netzura ▪ ‫נְצוּרה‬
ָ ‫אוֹם‬.................................... 385
9. E’eroch Shui ▪ ‫ אֶ ֱערֹ� שׁוּעִ י‬.................................. 387
10. El Lemosha’ot ▪ ‫ֹשׁעוֹת‬
ָ ‫אֵ ל לְ מו‬.......................... 388
11. Titnenu Leshem Velit’hilah ▪ ‫ִתּ ְתּנֵנוּ לְ שֵׁ ם‬
‫וְ לִ ְת ִהלָּה‬............................................................. 389
12. Kehoshata Elim ▪ ‫ֹשׁעְ ָתּ אֵ לִ ים‬
ַ ‫כְּ הו‬..................... 391
13. Ta’aneh Emunim ▪ ‫ ַתּעֲ נֶה אֱ מוּנִ ים‬.................... 394
14. Ometz Yesh’acha ▪ � ֲ‫אֹמֶ ץ י ְֶשׁע‬.......................... 398
15. Kehoshata Adam ▪ ‫ֹשׁעְ ָתּ אָדָ ם‬
ַ ‫ ּכְּ הו‬.................... 402
THE TORAH PARTY ▪ ‫ ▪ ִֹש ְמחַ ת תּו ָֹרה‬SIMCHAT
TORAH .................................................................... 408
Opening the Ark ▪ ‫ ▪ פְּ ִתיחַ ת הָ אָרוֹן‬Petichat
HaAron ............................................................... 408
Chatan Torah and Chatan Bereshit ............................ 411
Bridegroom of the Torah ▪ ‫ ▪ חֲ ַתן תּו ָֹרה‬Chatan
Torah ...................................................................412
Bridegroom of the Creation Story ▪ ‫חֲ ַתן‬
‫אשׁית‬
ִ ‫ ▪ בְּ ֵר‬Chatan Bereshit ................................415
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MEMORIAL SERVICE .................................................... 419
Selections from Scripture ...........................................419
May God Remember ▪ ‫ ▪ יִזְ כֹּר‬Yizkor ........................420
Compassionate God ▪ ‫ ▪ אֵ ל מָ לֵא ַרחֲ ִמים‬El
Malei Rachamim .................................................421
Psalm 23 .....................................................................423
AFTERWORD ................................................................. 430
More Thanks ............................................................. 430
A Practical Book ....................................................... 430
Egalitarian, Non-Sexist ............................................. 430
Why Is the Translation Like That? ............................ 431
Translation and Typography...................................... 431
Pronunciation ............................................................ 432
Jewish Prayer............................................................. 432
The Tissue of Quotations........................................... 432
My Hope, My Fear .................................................... 432
BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................. 433
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NOTES ............................................................................ 424
Aleinu.........................................................................424
Prayer Responses .......................................................425
First Blessing of the Amidah......................................426
Dawn Blessings..........................................................427
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When to Use This Book
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This book is for festivals—the holy days of Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot, and the intermediate days of Pesach
and Sukkot, including Hoshanah Rabbah. However, this book is not for Shabbat: the service for festivals that
fall on Shabbat is in our Shabbat book.
What’s the difference in services on intermediate days and holy days? Holy days have a different amidah, a
more elaborate set of morning readings, and an extended Torah service. The intermediate days use weekday
versions of these three parts of the service, except for Hoshanah Rabbah. However, both holy days and intermediate days add Hallel, a musaf service and Hoshanot on Sukkot. The holy and intermediate days are closer
than we often think.
This book also includes services before and after festivals.
Our liturgy includes several poems for festivals, and those are included in this book: Brach Dodi and the
Prayer for Dew on Pesach; Akdamut Millin for Shavuot; the Prayer for Rain and Hoshanot for Sukkot, and the
poems for calling up the chief honorees for Simchat Torah. Admittedly, the mountain of Hebrew liturgical poetry is a tall one to scale. Some readers will wish we had climbed higher, but I hope our selection of festival poetry will be enough for most.
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On Jewish Prayer
The good things about Jewish prayer were expressed by George Eliot in her wonderful book, Daniel Deronda.
Of all nineteenth-century novels, Russian or English (the French aren’t in the running, not that I’m prejudiced),
this is the best. Some scholars would disagree, but that just goes to show how learned people can be wrong.
Before he finds out about his ancestry, Daniel—may our daughters marry someone so compassionate, so
learned, so correct, so independently wealthy—finds himself in Shul on a Friday night.
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Deronda…gave himself up to that strongest effect of chanted liturgies which is independent
of detailed verbal meaning—like the effect of an Allegri’s Miserere or a Palestrina’s Magnificat. The most powerful movement of feeling with a liturgy is the prayer which seeks for
nothing special, but is a yearning to escape from the limitations of our own weakness and
an invocation of all Good to enter and abide with us; or else a self-oblivious lifting up of
Gladness, a Gloria in excelsis that such Good exists; both the yearning and the exaltation
gathering in their utmost force from the sense of communion in a form which has expressed
them both, for long generations of struggling fellow-men. The Hebrew liturgy, like others,
has its transitions of litany, lyric, proclamation, dry statement and blessing; but this evening
all were one for Deronda: the chant of the Chazan’s or Reader’s grand wide-ranging voice
with its passage from monotony to sudden cries, the outburst of sweet boys’ voices from the
little choir, the devotional swaying of men’s bodies backward and forward, the very commonness of the building and shabbiness of the scene where a national faith, which had penetrated the thinking of half the world, and moulded the splendid forms of that world’s religion, was finding a remote, obscure echo—all were blent for him as one expression of a
binding history, tragic and yet glorious. He wondered at the strength of his own feeling, it
seemed beyond the occasion—what one might imagine to be a divine influx in the darkness, before there was any vision to interpret. The whole scene was a coherent strain, its
burden a passionate regret, which, if he had known the liturgy for the Day of Reconciliation, he might have clad in its authentic burden; “Happy the eye which saw all these things;
but verily to hear only of them afflicts our soul. Happy the eye that saw our temple and the
joys of our congregation; but verily to hear only of them afflicts our soul. Happy the eye
that saw the fingers when tuning every kind of song; but verily to hear only of them afflicts
our soul.”1
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Daniel Deronda (London: Panther, 1970), pp. 337-8. First published in 1876 (before Herzl!), the book is an
articulate expression of Zionist fervor.
Pattern and Purpose in Jewish Prayer
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Our Obligation
In our Torah, prayers are usually composed for a particular occasion. Abraham’s servant Eliezer asked God to
help him find a good match for Isaac, and Rivkah came out to the well. Isaac asked God to help Rivkah, and
she became pregnant. Moses asked God to heal Miriam. The Torah doesn’t describe daily prayers. Instead, for
daily devotion, the Torah describes a system of sacrifices. But with the Temple gone and the sacrificial service
irrecoverable1 we follow the lead of Hosea in using prayer instead:
Hosea 14:3
what we owe you in sacrificial bulls we ‫ וּנְ שַׁ ְלּמָ ה פָ ִרים ְשׂפָ תֵ ינוּ‬uneshalmah farim sefateinu.
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shall pay with the prayers of our lips.
That’s one reason we have daily services.
In the Temple, we offered a morning and afternoon sacrifice, and an extra sacrifice on special days such as
Shabbat. Our tradition understood that we should say the Shema both morning and evening (“when you go to
bed and when you get up”), so we added an evening service too. That’s why we have services in the morning,
afternoon and evening, with an extra “Musaf” service on Shabbat, festivals and Rosh Chodesh.
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Elements of Our Prayers
The two main parts of our prayer services are the Shema and what the Talmud calls “the prayer,” the amidah.
We say the Shema and amidah in the morning; amidah in the afternoon; and Shema and amidah in the evening.
A musaf service follows the morning service.
We read from the Torah after the morning amidah on Monday and Thursday, Shabbat, festivals and Rosh
Chodesh. We read from the Torah in the afternoon on Shabbat and fast days.
When we perform an obligation, we say a blessing. Since saying the Shema is an obligation, we introduce it
and follow it with blessings. The amidah consists of seven blessings on Shabbat, nineteen on weekdays; the
afternoon service before Shabbat and the evening service after Shabbat are weekday services.
A short blessing begins with the words: We bless you, God / ‫ בָּ רוּ� אַ ָתּה יי‬/ Baruch atah Adonai. For longer blessings, these words come close to the end. And for even longer blessings, these words come at the beginning and close to the end.
Prayer is speaking to God, and our tradition holds that we should take time to get in the right frame of mind
for an audience with our creator. This is especially true for the morning service, which begins with two sections
of preparation, “Dawn Blessings” and readings from poems (mostly psalms) in scripture. Many of our prayers
quote scripture—our religion’s history, theology, philosophy and poetry.
To end a service, we may add hymns, psalms and other readings, and we always add Aleinu.
So here’s what to expect in our festival services:
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You need a ritually pure Cohen, and for this you need the ashes of a red heifer. Who knows, though, if some
yet-to-be-discovered tunnel or cave hewed into the Jerusalem bedrock contains a vial of these ashes?
Afternoon Before
Evening
Morning
Additional
Afternoon
Evening After
Dawn
Poetry
Shema
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Amidah
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Torah
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The Amidah
Every amidah has the same underlying structure. Three blessings come at the beginning and three at the end,
with one or more in the middle. The beginning blessings celebrate God’s relationship with our ancestors, God’s
power and God’s holiness. The concluding blessings offer thanks, hope that our service is acceptable, and ask
for peace. In the middle, we say thirteen blessings on weekdays, with various petitions for individuals and the
community, and this holds for morning, afternoon and evening services. (At one time we said only twelve of
these blessings for a total of eighteen—the amidah is still called the “shemoneh esreh” or “eighteen”—and
experts differ on which blessing was added last.) On Shabbat and festivals, there is one blessing in the middle,
dealing with the particular holiness of this special day. These days and Rosh Chodesh have an additional amidah, in which the middle blessing mentions the Temple sacrifices of the day. On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur we add poetry to the early blessings, and the Rosh Hashanah additional amidah has extra middle blessings.
We extend standard blessings to celebrate Rosh Chodesh, Chanukah and Purim, Yom Ha’atzma’ut and Yom
Yerushalayim. But despite these variations, a standard pattern underlies every amidah.
When the leader repeats the amidah—in morning, additional and afternoon services—we extend the third
blessing so that we can aspire to join the heavenly chorus of angels praising God; and we add personal thanks
to the thanksgiving blessing—the penultimate blessing of the amidah.
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Purpose of Prayer
Sometimes we pray for something, as Moses prayed for Miriam to recover her health, but our daily prayer routine repeats the same petitions day after day. Does this have a purpose?
Many people would say that a genuine lover says “I love you” merely to state a truth, not to earn some reward. When we speak to God, if we wish to express our love and gratitude, our liturgy—words worn smooth by
time and tradition—helps us to speak these thoughts. When we ask God for help, our prayers are in the plural:
we ask for a better society in which to pursue our individual destiny. Sometimes our prayers remind us what we
can do to improve our world.
It’s hard to think that prayers will change God’s plan, so it’s easier to think that our prayers will change us
instead, giving us the perspective to view life with equanimity and joy, even in adversity, to find a blessing even
when our superficial wish is thwarted. Sometimes we pray for something specific, even trivial, and such prayers
can express a wish—beyond language or conscious thought—for serenity and trust in the future.
Not everyone has a constant sense of God’s presence, and some (I suppose I’m not the only one) feel that
daily exercise of our capacity for prayer prepares us for those times when God seems close—as if daily prayer
is building a dwelling which God’s presence will one day come to inhabit.
For those whose lives are driven by purpose, perhaps prayer is their only disinterested activity, the only one
which satisfies no urge, meets no goal, brings no reward—the only time when we can realize that we’re evanescent bubbles on the cosmic ocean’s swell, and all that we cherish and struggle to achieve will one day be gone.
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‫ִמנְ חָ ה ְלעֶ ֶרב חַ ג‬
Afternoon Service Before a Festival
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Afternoon Service Before a Festival
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Before a festival begins, we say the weekday afternoon service. The afternoon service recalls the afternoon
sacrifice from Temple times, and its heart is the amidah, said each weekday morning, afternoon and evening.
The three blessings which begin, and the three blessings which end this amidah are like those of every other
amidah. The weekday amidah has thirteen central blessings of personal and communal thanks and petition.
Before the amidah, we say Ashrei—psalm 145. We say this psalm three times a day, following advice from
the Talmud (B.T. Berachot 4b), twice in the morning service and again for the afternoon service.
After the amidah, we finish with Aleinu and Mourner’s Kaddish.
_____________________________________ Ashrei _____________________________________
Ps 84:5
“Happy are they who live with you;
Forever they will praise you.”
Ps 144:15
“Happy is such a people;
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David’s praise:
And I’ll bless your name forever.
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Deeds of yours praise every age;
Hailing the glory of your power,
In words your wonders stating,
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Voicing your awesome power,
Zealously recalling your great good,
In your righteousness delighting.
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‫ַואֲהַ ְללָ ה ִשׁ ְמ� ְלע�לָ ם וָעֶ ד‬
To all creatures God is good,
And mercy informs all God’s work.
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‫וּמהֻ לָּ ל ְמאֹד‬
ְ ‫ָגּד�ל יהוה‬
‫גְדלָּ ת� אֵ ין חֵ קֶ ר‬
ֻ ‫וְ ִל‬
�‫דּ�ר ְלד�ר יְ שַׁ בַּ ח מַ עֲשֶׂ י‬
Your creatures all will know you, God,
And your followers will bless you.
Ashrei ha’am she’Adonai Elohav.”
Tehilah leDavid:
Aromimcha Elohai hamelech,
Va’avar’cha shimcha le’olam va’ed.
Bechol yom avar’cheka,
Va’ahalela shimcha le’olam va’ed.
Gadol Adonai um’hulal me’od,
Veligdulato ein cheker.
Dor ledor yeshabach ma’asecha,
‫וּגְ בוּרֹתֶ י� יַגִּ ידוּ‬
Ugevurotecha yagidu.
�‫ה�ד‬
ֶ ‫ה ַדר ְכּב�ד‬
ֲ
Hadar kevod hodecha
‫וְ ִד ְב ֵרי נִ ְפ ְלא�תֶ י� אָ ִשׂיחָ ה‬
Vedivrei nifle’otecha asicha.
‫נ�ראֹתֶ י� י ֹאמֵ רוּ‬
ְ ‫ֶועֱזוּז‬
Ve’ezuz nor’otecha yomeru,
‫וּגְדוּלָּ ְת� אֲסַ ְפּ ֶרנָּה‬
Ug’dulat’cha asaprena.
‫ב־טוּב� י ִַבּיעוּ‬
ְ
‫ֵזכֶ ר ַר‬
‫וְ ִצ ְדקָ ְת� יְ ַרנֵּנוּ‬
‫חַ נּוּן וְ ַרחוּם יהוה‬
Zecher rav tuvcha yabi’u
Vetzidkat’cha yeranenu.
Chanun verachum Adonai,
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Charitable and caring is God,
Patient and most gracious.
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ָ‫ְבּכָ ל־י�ם אֲבָ ְרכֶ ךּ‬
“Ashrei ha’am shekachah lo;
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Your greatness, too, relating;
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‫ַואֲבָ ְרכָ ה ִשׁ ְמ� ְלע�לָ ם וָעֶ ד‬
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Your mighty acts they ever speak —
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� ֶ‫ר�מ ְמ� אֱל�הַ י הַ מֶּ ל‬
ִ ‫א‬
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Great is God and greatly praised,
Great beyond all probing.
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Od yehalelucha selah.”
‫ְתּ ִהלָּ ה ְל ָדוִ ד‬
Blessing to you each day I’ll bring,
I’ll praise your name forever.
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‫ע�ד יְ הַ ְללוּ� סֶּ לָ ה‬
‫אַ ְשׁ ֵרי הָ עָ ם שֶׁ יהוה אֱ�הָ יו‬
Acclaim I’ll give my sovereign, God,
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“Ashrei yoshvei veitecha;
�‫אַ ְשׁ ֵרי הָ עָ ם שֶׁ כָּ כָ ה לּ‬
Happy are they whose God is the Ruler.”
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� ֶ‫י�שׁבֵ י בֵ ית‬
ְ ‫אַ ְשׁ ֵרי‬
‫אֶ ֶר� אַ פַּ יִ ם וּגְ ָדל־חָ סֶ ד‬
‫ט�ב־יהוה לַ כֹּל‬
‫וְ ַרחֲמָ יו עַ ל־כָּ ל־מַ עֲשָׂ יו‬
�‫י�דוּ� יהוה כָּ ל־מַ עֲשֶׂ י‬
Erech apayim ug’dol chased.
Tov Adonai lakol,
Verachamav al kol ma’asav.
Yoducha Adonai kol ma’asecha,
‫ידי� יְ בָ רֲ כוּכָ ה‬
ֶ ‫ַוח ֲִס‬
Vachasidecha yevar’chucha.
Kingdom’s glory they will tell,
‫כוּת� י ֹאמֵ רוּ‬
ְ ‫ְכּב�ד מַ ְל‬
Kevod malchut’cha yomeru,
And your power they will speak.
‫יְדבֵּ רוּ‬
ַ �‫בוּר ְת‬
ָ ְ‫וּג‬
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“And for God’s greatness there is no probing/examination.”
Ug’vurat’cha yedaberu.
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Amidah
Let children sense your power well
‫ה�דיעַ ִל ְבנֵי הָ אָ ָדם גְּ בוּרֹתָ יו‬
ִ ‫ְל‬
And glory, your kingdom’s splendor;
�‫וּכב�ד ה ֲַדר מַ ְלכוּת‬
ְ
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Monarchy is yours in every world,
And government in every age and time;
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Supporting all who fall
And bracing those who are bent over.
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Lehodi’a livnei ha’adam gevurotav
Uchevod hadar malchuto.
‫כוּת� מַ ְלכוּת כָּ ל־עֹ לָ ִמים‬
ְ ‫מַ ְל‬
Malchut’cha malchut kol olamim,
‫וּמֶ ְמשַׁ ְל ְתּ� ְבּכָ ל־דּ�ר וָד�ר‬
Umemshaltecha bechol dor vador.
‫ס�מֵ � יהוה ְלכָ ל־הַ נּ ְֹפ ִלים‬
Somech Adonai lechol hanoflim,
‫פוּפים‬
ִ ‫וְ ז�קֵ ף ְלכָ ל־הַ ְכּ‬
Vezokef lechol hakfufim.
Einei chol elecha yesaberu,
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Pote’ach et yadecha,
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In hope all eyes are on you,
‫עֵ ינֵי־כֹל אֵ לֶ י� יְ שַׂ בֵּ רוּ‬
And you give them their food in its time, �‫וְ אַ תָּ ה נ�תֵ ן־לָ הֶ ם אֶ ת־אָ ְכלָ ם ְבּעִ תּ‬
Presenting your open hand
And filling every creature’s wish.
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And loving in all deeds.
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�‫פּ�תֵ חַ אֶ ת־י ֶָד‬
‫וּמַ ְשׂ ִבּיעַ ְלכָ ל־חַ י ָרצ�ן‬
‫ל־דּ ָרכָ יו‬
ְ ָ‫צַ ִדּיק יהוה ְבּכ‬
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True is God in every way
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‫וְ חָ ִסיד ְבּכָ ל־מַ עֲשָׂ יו‬
Close is God to those who call,
‫קָ ר�ב יהוה ְלכָ ל־ק ְֹראָ יו‬
To all who call on God sincerely.
‫ְלכֹל ֲאשֶׁ ר יִ ְק ָראֻ הוּ בֶ אֱמֶ ת‬
Respect God, and your wish comes true;
God hears your cry and saves you,4
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Sheltering those who love God
And destroying all the wicked.
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Tzadik Adonai bechol derachav,
Vechasid bechol ma’asav.
Karov Adonai lechol kor’av,
Lechol asher yikra’uhu ve’emet.
Retzon yere’av ya’aseh,
And let all creatures bless
‫י�שׁיעֵ ם‬
ִ ְ‫וְ אֶ ת־שַׁ וְ עָ תָ ם יִ ְשׁמַ ע ו‬
Ve’et shav’atam yishma veyoshi’em.
‫שׁ�מֵ ר יהוה אֶ ת־כָּ ל־ ֹאהֲבָ יו‬
Shomer Adonai et kol ohavav,
‫וְ אֵ ת כָּ ל־הָ ְרשָׁ עִ ים י ְַשׁ ִמיד‬
Ve’et kol har’sha’im yashmid.
‫ר־פּי‬
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ֶ‫◊ ְתּ ִהלַּ ת יהוה יְ ַדבּ‬
◊ Tehillat Adonai yedaber pi,
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Tribute to God my mouth shall deliver;
‫וִ יבָ ֵר� כָּ ל־בָּ שָׂ ר‬
God’s holy name forever.
Vivarech kol basar
shem kodsho le’olam va’ed.
‫שֵׁ ם קָ ְדשׁ� ְלע�לָ ם וָעֶ ד‬
And as for us, we’ll bless God
From now and forever: Halleluyah!
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Ps 115:18
‫צ�ן־יְראָ יו ַיעֲשֶׂ ה‬
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‫ְר‬
Umasbi’ah lechol chai ratzon.
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Ve’ata noten lahem et ochlam be’ito.
‫ַו ֲאנ ְַחנוּ נְ בָ ֵר� יָהּ‬
‫מֵ עַ תָּ ה וְ עַ ד־ע�לָ ם הַ ְללוּיָהּ‬
Va’anachnu nevarech Yah
Me’ata ve’ad olam Halleluyah!
The leader leads Half Kaddish, page 368.
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This verse is one of the reasons the Talmud finds Ashrei so very important (B.T. Ber. 4b).
I used the plain translation “true” for “tzadik” (righteous); few English words begin with the tz/ts sound.
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“In all God’s ways.”
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“The wish of those who respect God, God performs; and their cry God will hear, and God will save them.”
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‫ אָמֵ ן‬Congregation’s response | shade Added sometimes | wBend knees, bow head | vBow head |uStand | xSit | ◊ Leader starts here
‫ ִמנְ חָ ה לְ עֶ ֶרב חַ ג‬Afternoon Service Before a Festival
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Amidah
We rise and take three steps back and three forward.
With feet together, we say the amidah (standing prayer) quietly. When the prayer leader chants aloud, we
easy to skip if you wish.
respond with the words in gray.1 Words added to honor the Matriarchs
Ps 51:17
The two lines below introduce our silent prayer.
Ruler, just open my lips
Adonai sefatai tiftach,
‫דנָי ְשׂפָ תַ י ִתּ ְפתָּ ח‬
ֹ ‫ֲא‬
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and my mouth will declare your praise.
� ֶ‫וּפי יַגִּ יד ְתּ ִהלָּ ת‬
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ufi yagid tehilatecha.
Opening Blessings
__________________________ 1. Ancestors ▪
We bless you, God,
our God
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Blessed be God, blessed be God’s name!
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‫ יי‬u ‫ אַ ָתּה‬v �‫ בָּ רוּ‬w z Baruch y ata u Adonai
‫ בָּ רוּ� הוּא וּבָ רוּ� ְשׁמ ֹו‬Baruch hu uvaruch shemo
‫ אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬Eloheinu
,
‫ וֵא�הֵ י אֲ בו ֵֹתינוּ‬vElohei avoteinu
‫ אֱ �הֵ י אַבְ ָרהָ ם אֱ �הֵ י ִי ְצחָ ק‬Elohei Avraham, Elohei Yitzchak,
‫ וֵא�הֵ י יַעֲ קֹב‬vElohei Ya’akov
and God of our ancestors,
God of Abraham, God of Isaac,
the God who is great,
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and God of Jacob,
ha’El hagadol
hagibor vehanorah, El elyon,
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powerful and awesome, God on high;
‫הָ אֵ ל הַ גָּדוֹל‬
‫הַ גִּ בּוֹר וְ הַ נּו ָֹרא אֵ ל עֶ לְ יוֹן‬
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Sometimes a congregation does a “heiche (or hoiche) kedushah”—Yiddish meaning “kedushah out loud.” The
prayer leader leads the congregation through kedushah; for minchah, the congregation then returns to the first
ׁ
and recites the entire Amidah.
blessing (Ancestors / ‫)אָבות‬
We bow four times in the Amidah: at the beginning and end of the first blessing (Ancestors /‫ )אָבות‬and penultimate blessing (Thanksgiving / ‫)הוֹדָ אָה‬. Three times we bend the knees at “baruch,” bow at “atah” and straighten up at “Adonai”; at the beginning of the Thanksgiving blessing, we bow without bending the knees. Icons in
the text are reminders to bend the knees, w, to bow from the waist, v, and to stand up, u.
A note on page 426 describes sources for the first blessing of the Amidah.
Prayer ‫אֹת ֹו‬
‫ | וַ י ְַקדֵּ שׁ‬Scripture ‫ | וַיְ קַ ֵדּשׁ אֹ תוֹ‬Torah ‫| וַיְ קַ ֵ ֖דּשׁ אֹ ת֑ וֹ‬
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Amidah
Good deeds of kindness you reward—
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‫ גּוֹמֵ ל חֲ סָ ִדים טוֹבִ ים‬gomel chasadim tovim
‫ וְ ק ֹונֵה הַ כֹּל‬vekoneh hakol,
For everything is in your power—
‫ וְ ז ֹוכֵר חַ ְסדֵ י אָבוֹת‬vezocher chasdei avot
Our parents’ kind deeds you record
,
And rescue their posterity
‫ וּמֵ בִ יא גוֹאֵ ל לִ בְ נֵי בְ נֵיהֶ ם‬umevi go’el livnei veneihem,
To show your love and honesty.1
‫ לְ מַ עַ ן ְשׁמ ֹו בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה‬lema’an shemo be’ahavah.
Sovereign, helper, savior, shield.
‫ מֶ לֶ� ע ֹוזֵר וּמו ִֹשׁיעַ וּמָ גֵן‬Melech ozer umoshi’a umagen.
We bless you, Ruler,
‫ יי‬u ‫ אַ ָתּה‬v �‫ בָּ רוּ‬w z Baruch y ata u Adonai,
Abraham’s protector
.
.
‫ מָ גֵן אַבְ ָרהָ ם‬magen Avraham
‫ אָמֵ ן‬Amen
____________________________________ 2. Might ▪ ‫ ▪ ְגבוּרוֹת‬Gevurot ____________________________________
You are mighty forever, God,
‫ אַ ָתּה גִּ בּוֹר לְ ע ֹולָם אֲ ֹדנָי‬Atah gibor le’olam Adonai,
‫ ְמחַ יֵּה מֵ ִתים אַ ָתּה‬mechayeh metim atah
you bring life to the dead
and are strong in salvation—
ַ‫ ַרב לְ הו ִֹשׁיע‬rav lehoshi’ah—
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You feed the living with your grace,
Support the fallen, heal the sick,
And set the prisoners free,
For people who sleep in the dust.
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Mechalkel chayim bechesed,
mechayeh metim berachamim rabim.
Somech noflim verofeh cholim
umatir asurim,
um’kayem emunato
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And faithfully fulfill your trust
‫ְמ ַכלְ כֵּל חַ ִיּים בְּ חֶ סֶ ד‬
‫ְמחַ יֵּה מֵ ִתים בְּ ַרחֲ ִמים ַרבִּ ים‬
‫סוֹמֵ � נוֹפְ לִ ים וְ רוֹפֵ א חוֹלִ ים‬
‫סוּרים‬
ִ ֲ‫וּמַ ִתּיר א‬
‫וּמ ַקיֵּם אֱ מוּנָת ֹו‬
ְ
‫ישׁנֵי עָ פָ ר‬
ֵ ִ‫ל‬
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Revive the dead with kind embrace,4
Sa
From the second day of Pesach until Shemini Atzeret, some add:
‫ מו ִֹריד הַ טָּ ל‬Morid hatal.
On the day before Pesach, add:
you make wind blow and rain fall.3
‫ מַ ִשּׁיב הָ רוּחַ וּמו ִֹריד הַ גּ ֶֶשׁם‬Mashiv haru’ach umorid hageshem.
you make the dew fall.
lishenei afar.
“Who rewards good, kind deeds and owns everything, who remembers the good deeds of our ancestors, and
who is bringing a redeemer to their children’s children, for the sake of God’s name (i.e., to maintain God’s reputation—hence, to prove God’s honesty), with love.”
3
Especially in winter, when nature seems dormant, we note that the cycle of seasons will bring a new spring
and reassure ourselves that the promise of resurrection—however we understand it—can surely be fulfilled.
4
“Kind embrace” is literally “abundant mercies.”
Who is like you, who can appear
Like you, sovereign of power?
Ruler, both death and life you bring;
You make salvation flower.
To bring the dead to life, O you
Are firm, reliable, and true.
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We bless you, God,
who revives the dead.1
‫ִמי ָכמוֹ� בַּ עַ ל גְּ בוּרוֹת‬
�ָ‫וּמי דּוֹמֶ ה לּ‬
ִ
‫וּמחַ יֶּה‬
ְ ‫מֶ לֶ� מֵ ִמית‬
‫וּמַ ְצ ִמיחַ יְשׁוּעָ ה‬
‫וְ נֶאֱ מָ ן אַ ָתּה‬
‫לְ הַ חֲ יוֹת מֵ ִתים‬
‫בָּ רוּ� אַ ָתּה יי‬
‫בָּ רוּ� הוּא וּבָ רוּ� ְשׁמ ֹו‬
‫ְמחַ יֵּה הַ מֵּ ִתים אָמֵ ן‬
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Mi chamocha ba’al gevurot,
umi domeh lach,
melech memit um’chayeh
umatzmi’ach yeshu’ah.
Vene’eman ata
lehachayot metim.
Baruch ata Adonai,
Baruch hu uvaruch shemo
mechayeh hametim. Amen
S
The third blessing has two versions. One is responsive, led by the prayer leader;
for individual silent prayer, continue with 3b on page 23.
as the angels make it holy
in heavens above;
‫ישׁים אוֹת ֹו‬
ִ ‫כְּ ֵשׁם ֶשׁמַּ ְק ִדּ‬
‫בִּ ְשׁמֵ י מָ רוֹם‬
� ֶ‫ַכּ ָכּתוּב עַ ל יַד נְ בִ יא‬
keshem shemakdishim oto
bishmei marom;
kakatuv al yad nevi’echa,
Bow left, then right for “zeh el zeh”:
Isaiah 6:3
And one called to the other, and said: ‫ זֶה וְ אָ מַ ר‬y‫ זֶה אֶ ל‬v ‫ וְ קָ ָרא‬Vekarah v zeh el yzeh ve’amar.
Congregation and prayer leader:
Isaiah 6:3
Holy, holy, holy is God of hosts; ‫ קָ דוֹשׁ קָ דוֹשׁ קָ דוֹשׁ יהוה ְצבָ אוֹת‬Kadosh kadosh kadosh Adonai tzeva’ot
God’s glory fills the universe.
‫ ְמל ֹא כָ ל־הָ אָ ֶרץ ְכּבוֹדוֹ‬melo chol ha’aretz kevodo.
Congregation, then leader (based on Ezekiel 3:12)
The angels who face them say, “Blessed.”
‫ לְ עֻ מָּ ָתם בָּ רוּ� יֹאמֵ רוּ‬le’umatam “Baruch” yomeru.
Ezek 3:12
“Blessed is God’s glory
‫“ בָּ רוּ� ְכּבוֹד־יהוה‬Baruch kevod Adonai
e
pl
m
for your prophet Isaiah wrote,
Sa
ָ ‫ ▪ ְק‬Responsive Kedushah ____________________________
____________________________ 3a. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
We include the responsive Kedushah when the prayer leader repeats the amidah or leads a “heiche kedushah.”
The congregation begins, and the prayer leader repeats.
Recite the Kedushah with feet together, rising on the toes for each of the following words:
“Kadosh, kadosh kadosh,” “Baruch (Kevod),” and “Yimloch.”
We shall make your name holy in the world, ‫ ִשׁ ְמ� בָּ ע ֹו ָלם‬-‫ נְ ַקדֵּ שׁ אֶ ת‬Nekadesh et shimcha ba’olam,
flowing from its source.”
‫ִמ ְמּקוֹמוֹ‬
1
mimkomo.”
This could mean: God wakens “dead” sinners to a life of faith; God grants an afterlife; God will revive dead
bodies in the future; God breeds life out of death and decomposition, like mushrooms growing on a rotting log.
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Amidah
Congregation, then leader:
And in your holy writings, this is written: ‫מר‬
ֹ ‫וּבְ ִדבְ ֵרי ָק ְד ְשׁ� ָכּתוּב לֵא‬
Ps 146:10
“God will reign forever,
‫יִ ְמ�� יהוה ְלעוֹלָ ם‬
Your God, Zion,
‫אֱ�הַ יִ � ִציּוֹן‬
from age to age: Halleluyah.”
Uvedivrei kodshecha katuv lemor:
“Yimloch Adonai le’olam,
Elohayich, Tziyon,
ledor vador: Halleluyah.”
Hallow your holiness
ul’netzach netzachim
SP
‫ְלדֹר ָודֹר הַ ְללוּיָהּ‬
The leader concludes:1
From age to age, your greatness we proclaim, �ֶ‫לְ דוֹר וָ דוֹר נַגִּ יד גּ ְָדל‬
S
‫וּלְ נֵצַ ח נְ צָ ִחים‬
for endless time.
‫ְקדֻ ָשּׁ ְת� נ ְַק ִדּישׁ‬
‫וְ ִשׁבְ חֲ � אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
Your praise shall
never, never leave our lips,
‫ִמפִּ ינוּ �א יָמוּשׁ לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬
God, great and holy sovereign.
‫כִּ י אֵ ל מֶ לֶ� גָּדוֹל וְ ָקדוֹשׁ אָ ָתּה‬
Blessed are you, Ruler,
the holy God.
‫הָ אֵ ל הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ אָמֵ ן‬
Ledor vador nagid godlecha
kedushat’cha nakdish.
Veshiv’chacha Eloheinu
mipinu lo yamush le’olam va’ed.
Ki El melech gadol vakadosh atah.
Baruch atah Adonai,
Sa
ha’El hakadosh. Amen
During the repetition, continue with blessing 4, Atah Chonen, on page 24.
ָ ‫ ▪ ְק‬Individual Kedushah _____________________________
_____________________________ 3b. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
You are holy, your name is holy
praise you, selah!
Atah kadosh veshimcha kadosh,
ukedoshim bechol yom
yehalelucha selah.
Baruch atah Adonai,
ha’El hakadosh.
e
pl
the holy God.
‫אַ ָתּה ָקדוֹשׁ וְ ִשׁ ְמ� ָקדוֹשׁ‬
‫יוֹם‬-‫וּקדו ִֹשׁים בְּ ָכל‬
ְ
‫ְיהַ לְ לוּ� סֶּ לָה‬
‫הָ אֵ ל הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ‬
m
and every day the holy ones
1
Some say that during a heiche kedushah, while the leader concludes with “Ledor vador,” the congregation
should recite the short Holiness blessing (3b) and then continue the Amidah.
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The leader continues here.
Central Blessings
4. We thank God for our intellectual abilities, knowledge and understanding.
‫אָדם ַדּעַ ת‬
ָ ְ‫ אַ ָתּה ח ֹונֵן ל‬Atah chonen le’adam da’at
You grace humankind with knowledge
and teach people wisdom.
Grant us from yourself
SP
knowledge, understanding and wisdom.
who grants knowledge.
‫וּמלַמֵּ ד לֶאֱ נוֹשׁ בִּ ינָה‬
ְ
�‫חָ נֵּנוּ מֵ ִא ְתּ‬
‫דֵּ עָ ה בִּ ינָה וְ הַ ְשׂכֵּל‬
‫ח ֹונֵן הַ ָדּעַ ת אָמֵ ן‬
S
5. Bring us back to you, God.
Source of life, bring us back to your Torah; �‫הֲ ִשׁיבֵ נוּ אָבִ ינוּ לְ תו ָֹר ֶת‬
O Ruler, bring us close to serve you,
and bring us back
in full repentance before you.
Sa
who cherishes repentance.
�‫וְ ָק ְרבֵ נוּ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ לַעֲ בו ָֹד ֶת‬
‫וְ הַ חֲ זִ ֵירנוּ‬
�‫בִּ ְתשׁוּבָ ה ְשׁל ֵָמה לְ פָ נֶי‬
‫הָ רוֹצֶ ה בִּ ְתשׁוּבָ ה אָמֵ ן‬
umelamed le’enosh binah.
Choneinu me’it’cha
de’ah, binah, vehaskel.
Baruch atah Adonai,
chonein hada’at. Amen
Hashivenu avinu leToratecha
vekarvenu malkenu la’avodatecha,
vehachazirenu
bit’shuvah shelemah lefanecha;
Baruch atah Adonai
m
harotzeh bitshuvah. Amen
6. Pardon our sins.
We strike our chest for “chatanu” (we have sinned) and “fashanu” (we have transgressed).
‫ ְסלַח לָנוּ אָבִ ינוּ‬Selach lanu, avinu,
Forgive us, source of life,
for we have sinned;
pardon us, ruler,
for you forgive and grant pardons.
gracious and liberal in forgiveness.
ki chata’nu;
mechal lanu, malkenu,
ki fasha’nu,
e
pl
for we have transgressed,
‫כִּ י חָ טָ אנוּ‬
‫ְמחַ ל לָנוּ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ‬
‫כִּ י פָ ָשׁ ְענוּ‬
‫כִּ י מוֹחֵ ל וְ ס ֹולֵחַ אָ ָתּה‬
‫חַ נּוּן הַ מַּ ְרבֶּ ה לִ ְס�חַ אָמֵ ן‬
ki mochel vesole’ach atah.
Baruch atah Adonai,
chanun hamarbeh lislo’ach. Amen
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Amidah
7. Save us from our troubles.
Look on our misery, plead our cause,
Re’ei nah ve’onyenu verivah rivenu,
Heal us, Ruler, and we will be healed;
Refa’enu, Adonai, venerafeh;
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‫ְראֵ ה נָא בְ עָ נְ יֵנוּ וְ ִריבָ ה ִריבֵ נוּ‬
and save us soon for your reputation,
� ֶ‫וּגְ אָלֵנוּ ְמהֵ ָרה לְ מַ עַ ן ְשׁמ‬
‫כִּ י גוֹאֵ ל חָ זָק אָ ָתּה‬
for you are a powerful savior.
who saves Israel.
‫גּ ֹואֵ ל י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל אָמֵ ן‬
save us, and we will be saved —
for you are our praise.
for all our maladies,
May your wish be—
O Ruler our God,
‫ְרפָ אֵ נוּ יי וְ נ ֵָרפֵ א‬
‫הו ִֹשׁיעֵ נוּ וְ נִ וָּ ֵשׁעָ ה‬
‫כִּ י ְת ִהלּ ֵָתנוּ אָ ָתּה‬
‫וְ הַ עֲ לֵה ְרפוּאָה ְשׁל ֵָמה‬
‫מַ כּו ֵֹתינוּ‬-‫לְ ָכל‬
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And bring full healing
8. Heal and save us.
uge’alenu meherah lema’an shemecha,
ki go’el chazak atah.
Baruch atah Adonai,
go’el Yisra’el. Amen
hoshi’enu venivashei’ah —
ki tehilatenu atah,
veha’aleh refu’ah shelemah
lechol makoteinu,
A private prayer for someone who is ill can be added here.
�‫יהי ָרצוֹן ִמלְּ פָ נֶי‬
ִ ִ‫ ו‬vihi ratzon milfanecha,
Adonai Eloheinu
Sa
‫יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫וֵא�הֵ י אֲ בו ֵֹתינוּ‬
our ancestors’ God—
to quickly send
‫ֶשׁ ִתּ ְשׁ ַלח ְמהֵ ָרה‬
complete healing from above,
‫ְרפוּאָה ְשׁל ֵָמה ִמן הַ ָשּׁמַ ִים‬
healing of spirit and of body, for… ְ‫וּרפוּאַת הַ גּוּף ל‬
ְ ‫ְרפוּאַת הַ נֶּפֶ שׁ‬
1
____ child of _____,
_____‫בַּ ת‬/‫_____ בֶּ ן‬
and all sick people in our community.2
‫בְּ תוֹ� ְשׁאָר ח ֹולֵי י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
for you are God, ruler, healer,
‫כִּ י אֵ ל מֶ לֶ� רוֹפֵ א‬
‫נֶאֱ מָ ן וְ ַרחֲ מָ ן אָ ָתּה‬
faithful and merciful.
healing the sick of your people Israel. ‫ִשׂ ָראֵ ל אָמֵ ן‬
ְ ‫רוֹפֵ א ח ֹולֵי עַ מּ ֹו י‬
vElohei avoteinu
,
shetishlach meherah
refu’ah shelema min hashamayim,
refu’at hanefesh urefu’at haguf, le…
m
_____ ben/bat_____,
betoch she’ar cholei Yisra’el.
ki El, melech, rofeh,
e
pl
ne’eman verachaman atah.
1
2
Baruch atah Adonai,
rofeh cholei amo Yisra’el. Amen
Insert the mother’s name, if known.
“Among the rest of the sick people in Israel (i.e., the Jewish community).
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9. Grant us a good year.
Ruling God, bless for us
SP
‫בָּ ֵר� עָ לֵינוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫הַ ָשּׁנָה הַ זֹּאת‬-‫אֶ ת‬
this year
and all its kinds of produce, for good, ‫בוּאָתהּ לְ טוֹבָ ה‬
ָ
‫ ִמינֵי ְת‬-‫וְ אֶ ת ָכּל‬
and grant blessing
‫וְ תֵ ן בְּ ָר ָכה‬
‫עַ ל פְּ נֵי הָ אֲ ָדמָ ה‬
on the face of the earth,
and satisfy us from its goodness
‫וְ ַשׂבְּ עֵ נוּ ִמטּוּבָ הּ‬
and bless our year like the best years. ‫ָתנוּ כַּ ָשּׁנִ ים הַ טּוֹבוֹת‬
ֵ ‫וּבָ ֵר� ְשׁנ‬
who blesses the years.
‫ְמבָ ֵר� הַ ָשּׁנִ ים אָמֵ ן‬
S
10. Gather our exiles.
Barech aleinu Adonai Eloheinu
et hashanah hazot
ve’et kol minei tevu’atah, letovah,
veten berachah
al penei ha’adamah,
vesab’einu mituvah
uvarech shenatenu kashanim hatovot.
Baruch atah Adonai,
mevarech hashanim. Amen
Sound the great shofar for our freedom,
Teka beshofar gadol lecherutenu
raise a banner to gather our exiles,
vesa nes lekabetz galuyoteinu
Sa
‫רוּתנוּ‬
ֵ ֵ‫ְתּ ַקע בְּ שׁוֹפָ ר גָּדוֹל לְ ח‬
‫וְ ָשׂא נֵס לְ ַקבֵּ ץ ָגלֻיּו ֵֹתינוּ‬
‫וְ ַקבְּ צֵ נוּ יַחַ ד‬
and gather us together
‫אָרץ‬
ֶ ָ‫אַרבַּ ע ַכּנְ פוֹת ה‬
ְ ֵ‫מ‬
from the four corners of the earth.
Blessed are you, Ruler;
ְ ‫ְמ ַקבֵּ ץ נִ ְדחֵ י עַ מּ ֹו י‬
gathering your dispersed people, Israel. ‫ִשׁ ָראֵ ל אָמֵ ן‬
vekabtzeinu yachad
me’arbah kanfot ha’aretz.
Baruch atah Adonai,
and our advisors as in the beginning,1
take away our sorrow and sighing
with kindness and mercy,
and make us right through judgment.
‫וְ יוֹעֲ צֵ ינוּ כְּ בַ ְתּ ִח ָלּה‬
‫וְ הָ סֵ ר ִממֶּ נּוּ יָגוֹן וַ אֲ נָחָ ה‬
�‫וּמ�� עָ לֵינוּ אַ ָתּה יי לְ בַ ְדּ‬
ְ
‫בְּ חֶ סֶ ד וּבְ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
‫וְ צַ ְדּ ֵקנוּ בַּ ִמּ ְשׁפָּ ט‬
veyo’atzeinu kevat’chilah
vehaser mimenu yagon va’anacha,
umeloch aleinu atah Adonai levadcha
e
pl
and rule us, God—you alone—
m
mekabetz nidchei amo Yisra’el. Amen
11. Restore justice, that we may be ruled by God alone.
‫ הָ ִשׁיבָ ה שׁוֹפְ טֵ ינוּ כְּ בָ ִראשׁ ֹונָה‬Hashivah shofteinu kevarishonah,
Restore our judges as at first
1
bechesed uverachamim,
vetzadkeinu bamishpat.
Baruch atah Adonai,
We pray to see Isaiah’s prophecy (1:26) fulfilled: “Ve’ashivah shoftayich kevarishonah veyo’atzayich kevֹ ‫ וְ אָ ִשׁיבָ ה שֹׁפְ טַ ִי� כְּ בָ ִרא‬/ I will restore your judges as at first and your advisors as in the
at’chilah / ‫שׁנָה וְ יֹעֲ צַ ִי� כְּ בַ ְתּ ִחלָּה‬
beginning.”
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Amidah
ruler who loves
‫מֶ לֶ� אוֹהֵ ב‬
‫וּמ ְשׁפָּ ט אָמֵ ן‬
ִ ‫ְצ ָד ָקה‬
righteousness and justice.
12. Let evil people meet their fate.
For slanderers, let there be no hope,
SP
‫וְ לְ מַּ לְ ִשׁינִ ים אַל ְתּ ִהי ִת ְקוָ ה‬
‫הָ ִר ְשׁעָ ה‬-‫וְ ָכל‬
and all wickedness—
‫כְּ ֶרגַע תֹּאבֵ ד‬
may it perish in an instant,
�‫א ֹו ְיבֵ י עַ ְמּ‬-‫וְ ָכל‬
and all your people’s enemies,
may they soon be cut down!
‫ְמהֵ ָרה ִי ָכּ ֵרתוּ‬
And the arrogant people—
‫וְ הַ זּ ִֵדים‬
‫וּת ַשׁבֵּ ר‬
ְ ‫ְמהֵ ָרה ְתעַ ֵקּר‬
may you soon uproot and crush them,
ַ‫וּתמַ גֵּר וְ ַתכְ ִניע‬
ְ
cast them down and humble them,
‫בִּ ְמהֵ ָרה בְ יָמֵ ינוּ‬
quickly and in our time!
‫שׁוֹבֵ ר א ֹו ְיבִ ים‬
who destroys foes
and humbles the arrogant.
‫וּמַ כְ ִניעַ ז ִֵדים אָמֵ ן‬
S
and the elders of your people
tzedakah umishpat. Amen
Velamalshinim al tehi tikvah,
vechol harish’ah
kerega toved,
vechol oy’vei am’cha
meherah yikaretu.
Vehazedim
meherah te’aker uteshaber
utemager vetachni’a
bimherah veyameinu!
Baruch atah, Adonai,
shover oy’vim
Sa
For the righteous and devout
melech ohev
umachni’a zedim. Amen
13. But let the righteous enjoy their reward.
‫ עַ ל הַ צַּ ִדּ ִיקים וְ עַ ל הַ חֲ ִס ִידים‬Al hatzadikim ve’al hachasidim
ve’al ziknei amcha
beit Yisra’el
m
�‫וְ עַ ל זִ ְקנֵי עַ ְמּ‬
‫בֵּ ית י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
the Jewish community,
‫וְ עַ ל פְּ לֵיטַ ת סוֹפְ ֵריהֶ ם‬
for the remnant of their scholars,
‫וְ עַ ל גּ ֵֵרי הַ צֶּ דֶ ק וְ עָ לֵינוּ‬
for the righteous converts and for us
let your mercies be stirred,
�‫יֶהֱ מוּ נָא ַרחֲ מֶ י‬
O Ruler, our God,
‫וְ תֵ ן ָשׂ ָכר טוֹב לְ כֹל‬
and grant a good reward to all
who rely on your reputation sincerely,
‫הַ בּ ְֹט ִחים בְּ ִשׁ ְמ� בֶּ אֱ מֶ ת‬
‫וְ ִשׂים חֶ לְ ֵקנוּ ִעמָּ הֶ ם לְ ע ֹו ָלם‬
and put our lot with them forever —
‫וְ �א נֵבוֹשׁ כִּ י בְ � בָּ טָ ְחנוּ‬
we won’t be ashamed, for we trust you.
Blessed be God, blessed be God’s name!.
the support and trust of the righteous ‫יקים אָמֵ ן‬
ִ ‫וּמבְ טָ ח לַצַּ ִדּ‬
ִ ‫ִמ ְשׁעָ ן‬
ve’al pleitat sofreihem
ve’al gerei hatzedek ve’aleinu
e
pl
yehemu nah rachamecha,
Adonai Eloheinu,
veten sachar tov lechol
habot’chim beshimcha be’emet
vesim chelkenu imahem le’olam—
velo nevosh, ki vecha batachnu.
Baruch atah Adonai,
mish’an umivtach latzadikim. Amen
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14. And let Jerusalem be restored.
And to Jerusalem your city
SP
�‫ירוּשׁ ַל ִים ִע ְיר‬
ָ ִ‫וְ ל‬
‫בְּ ַרחֲ ִמים ָתּשׁוּב‬
return in mercy,
‫וְ ִת ְשׁכּוֹן בְּ ת ֹו ָכהּ ַכּאֲ ֶשׁר ִדּבַּ ְר ָתּ‬
stay there as you promised,
‫וּבְ נֵה או ָֹתהּ בְּ ָקרוֹב בְּ יָמֵ ינוּ‬
and build it soon, in our days,
‫בִּ ְניַן ע ֹולָם‬
a structure to last forever;
‫וְ כִ סֵּ א ָדוִ ד‬
and David’s throne—
set it there soon.
‫ְמהֵ ָרה לְ ת ֹו ָכהּ ָתּכִ ין‬
who builds Jerusalem.
‫רוּשׁ ָל ִים אָמֵ ן‬
ָ ‫בּ ֹונֵה ְי‬
Velirushalayim ir’cha
berachamim tashuv,
vetishkon betochah ka’asher dibarta,
uveneh otah bekarov beyameinu,
binyan olam;
vechiseh David —
mehera letochah tachin.
Baruch atah Adonai
S
boneh Yerushalayim. Amen
15. Let the Messiah come — David’s descendant.
�‫צֶ מַ ח ָדּוִ ד עַ בְ ְדּ‬-‫ אֶ ת‬Et tzemach David avdecha
The flower of your servant David—
hurry to make it bloom,
Sa
‫יח‬
ַ ‫ְמהֵ ָרה ַת ְצ ִמ‬
�‫וְ ַק ְרנ ֹו ָתּרוּם בִּ ישׁוּעָ ֶת‬
and in your salvation raise his horn:
we’ve waited all day for your salvation! ‫הַ יּוֹם‬-‫כִּ י לִ ישׁוּעָ ְת� ִקוִּ ינוּ ָכּל‬
who makes the horn of salvation flourish. ‫מַ ְצ ִמיחַ ֶק ֶרן יְשׁוּעָ ה אָמֵ ן‬
16. Hear our prayers.
‫ְשׁמַ ע ק ֹולֵנוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫חוּס וְ ַרחֵ ם עָ לֵינוּ‬
‫וְ ַקבֵּ ל בְּ ַרחֲ ִמים וּבְ ָרצוֹן‬
and with mercy and favor accept
our prayer,
‫ ְתּפִ לּ ֵָתנוּ‬-‫אֶ ת‬
for you are a God who listens to
ַ‫כִּ י אֵ ל שׁוֹמֵ ע‬
‫ְתּפִ לּוֹת וְ ַתחֲ נוּ ִנים אָ ָתּה‬
prayers and petitions.
Don’t turn us away from you emptyhanded, ‫יקם‬
ָ ‫וּמלְּ פָ נֶי� מַ לְ כֵּנוּ ֵר‬
ִ
O Ruler,
‫אַל ְתּ ִשׁיבֵ נוּ‬
because you listen to
ַ‫כִּ י אַ ָתּה שׁוֹמֵ ע‬
your people Israel’s prayer in mercy. ‫ְתּפִ לַּת עַ ְמּ� ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל בְּ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
who listens to prayer.
‫שׁוֹמֵ עַ ְתּפִ לָּה אָמֵ ן‬
pity us and be merciful to us,
vekarno tarum bishu’atecha,
ki lishu’at’cha kivinu kol hayom!
Baruch atah Adonai,
matzmi’ach keren yeshu’ah. Amen
m
Hear our voice, Sovereign God,
meherah tatzmi’ach,
Shema kolenu, Adonai Eloheinu,
chus verachem aleinu,
vekabel berachamim uveratzon
e
pl
et tefilatenu,
ki El shome’ah
tefilot vetachanunim atah;
umilfanecha malkenu reikam
al teshiveinu,
ki atah shome’ah
tefilat amcha Yisra’el berachamim.
Baruch atah Adonai,
shome’ah tefilah. Amen
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Amidah
Closing Blessings
________________________________ 1. Temple Service ▪ ‫ ▪ עֲ בוֹדָ ה‬Avodah ________________________________
Sovereign God, take delight
‫ ְרצֵ ה יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬Retze Adonai Eloheinu
‫ בְּ עַ ְמּ� י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל וּבִ ְתפִ לּ ָָתם‬be’amcha Yisra’el uvitfilatam,
‫ וְ הָ ֵשׁב אֶ ת הָ עֲ בו ָֹדה‬vehashev et ha’avodah
restore the Temple service
�‫ית‬
ֶ ֵ‫ לִ ְדבִ יר בּ‬lidvir beitecha,
to the sanctuary of your house;
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as for Israel’s fires and their prayer—
‫וּתפִ לּ ָָתם‬
ְ ‫ וְ ִא ֵשּׁי ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬ve’ishei Yisra’el utefilatam
‫ בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה ְת ַקבֵּ ל בְּ ָרצוֹן‬be’ahavah tekabel beratzon,
accept them with love and delight;
‫וּת ִהי לְ ָרצוֹן ָתּ ִמיד‬
ְ utehi leratzon tamid
and may you always enjoy2
the worship of your people Israel.
� ֶ‫ עֲ בו ַֹדת י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל עַ מּ‬avodat Yisra’el amecha.
And may our eyes witness
‫ וְ ֶתחֱ זֶינָה עֵ ינֵינוּ‬Vetechezena eineinu
‫שׁוּב� לְ ִציּוֹן בְּ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
ְ ְ‫ בּ‬beshuvcha leTziyon berachamim.
your return to Zion, in mercy.
‫ בָּ רוּ� אַ ָתּה יי‬Baruch atah Adonai,
you return your presence to Zion.
‫ הַ מַּ חֲ זִ יר ְשׁכִ ינָת ֹו לְ ִציּוֹן אָמֵ ן‬hamachazir shechinato leTziyon. Amen
_________________________________ 2a. Thanksgiving ▪ ‫ ▪ מו ִֹדים‬Modim _________________________________
We thank you,
�ָ‫ מו ִֹדים אֲ נ ְַחנוּ ל‬v y Modim anachnu lach
because you are the Ruler, our God,
‫ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬u ‫ ָשׁאַ ָתּה הוּא‬sha’atah huu Adonai Elohenu
God of our ancestors,
,
forever.
‫ לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬le’olam va’ed.
The one sure thing in our lives,
‫ צוּר חַ יֵּינוּ‬Tzur chayenu,
the shield of our salvation—
‫ מָ גֵן ִי ְשׁעֵ נוּ‬magen yish’enu,
that is you, from age to age!
‫ אַ ָתּה הוּא לְ דוֹר וָ דוֹר‬ata hu ledor vador.
�‫ נוֹדֶ ה לְּ � וּנְ סַ פֵּ ר ְתּ ִה ָלּ ֶת‬Nodeh lecha unesaper tehilatecha
We thank you and declare your praise
For our lives, which in your hand you hold, � ֶ‫סוּרים בְּ יָד‬
ִ ‫ עַ ל חַ יֵּינוּ הַ ְמּ‬al chayenu ham’surim beyadecha,
Our souls, which in your care are told; �‫ֹתינוּ הַ פְּ קוּדוֹת ָל‬
ֵ ‫ וְ עַ ל נִ ְשׁמו‬ve’al nishmoteinu hapekudot lach,
Your miracles, with us every day,
‫יוֹם ִעמָּ נוּ‬-‫ וְ עַ ל נִ סֶּ י� ֶשׁבְּ כָ ל‬ve’al nisecha sheb’chol yom imanu,
in your people Israel and in their prayer;
SP
S
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pl
m
Sa
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2
Include the shaded words if you favor the restoration of the sacrificial system.
“And may it be to your liking forever …”
Your wonders and abundant boons,
SP
�‫וְ עַ ל נִ פְ לְ או ֶֹתי� וְ טוֹבו ֶֹתי‬
With us evening, morn, and noon.
‫ֶשׁ ְבּ ָכל עֵ ת עֶ ֶרב וָ ב ֶֹקר וְ צָ הֳ ָר ִים‬
Your mercies never end; the one
�‫הַ טּוֹב כִּ י �א ָכלוּ ַרחֲ מֶ י‬
‫וְ הַ ְמ ַרחֵ ם‬
All good and merciful and blessed,
�‫כִּ י �א ַתמּוּ חֲ סָ דֶ י‬
Whose kindnesses are never done.
In you our hopes forever rest.
�‫מֵ ע ֹולָם ִקוִּ ינוּ ָל‬
___________________ 2b. Teachers’ Thanksgiving ▪ ‫ ▪ מו ִֹדים ְד ַרבָּ נָן‬Modim
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ve’al nifle’otecha vetovotecha,
shebechol et, erev vavoker vetzohorayim.
Hatov ki lo chalu rachamecha,
vehamrachem
ki lo tamu chasadecha,
me’olam kivinu lach.
Derabbanan ___________________
When the leader repeats the amidah and says the Thanksgiving blessing, the congregation says this:
We thank you
for you are the Ruler, our God
and our ancestors’ God,
S
God of all flesh,
‫ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬u ‫ָשׁאַ ָתּה הוּא‬
‫בָּ ָשׂר‬-‫אֱ �הֵ י ָכל‬
‫אשׁית‬
ִ ‫יו ְֹצ ֵרנוּ יוֹצֵ ר בְּ ֵר‬
‫בְּ ָרכוֹת וְ הו ָֹדאוֹת‬
‫לְ ִשׁ ְמ� הַ גָּדוֹל וְ הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ‬
‫יתנוּ‬
ָ ‫עַ ל ֶשׁהֶ חֱ ִי‬
‫וְ ִקיּ ְַמ ָתּנוּ‬
‫וּת ַק ְיּמֵ נוּ‬
ְ ‫כֵּן ְתּחַ יֵּנוּ‬
‫וְ ֶתאֱ סוֹף ָגּלֻיּו ֵֹתינוּ‬
�‫לְ חַ ְצרוֹת ָק ְד ֶשׁ‬
�‫לִ ְשׁמוֹר חֻ ֶקּי‬
�ֶ‫וְ לַעֲ שׂוֹת ְרצ ֹונ‬
‫וּלְ עָ בְ ְד� בְּ לֵבָ ב ָשׁלֵם‬
�ָ‫עַ ל ֶשׁאֲ נ ְַחנוּ מו ִֹדים ל‬
‫בָּ רוּ� אֵ ל הַ הו ָֹדאוֹת‬
our maker, who formed Creation.
Blessings and thanks we give
because you have given us life
and sustained us.
Keep giving us life and sustenance,
and gather our scattered exiles
to the courtyards of your sanctuary,
to keep your statutes,
do your will,
,
Elohei chol basar,
yotzrenu, yotzer bereshit.
Berachot vehoda’ot
leshimcha hagadol vehakadosh,
al shehecheyitanu
vekiyamtanu.
Ken techayenu utekaymenu,
vete’esof galuyotenu
lechatzrot kodshecha,
lishmor chukecha
vela’asot retzonecha,
ule’ovdecha belevav shalem;
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pl
and serve you wholeheartedly
vElohei avoteinu
m
Sa
to your great and holy name,
sha’ata hu u Adonai Eloheinu
—for which we thank you.
Blessed is the God of thanks.
al she’anachnu modim lach.
Baruch El hahoda’ot.
Continue the Thanksgiving blessing below:
‫ וְ עַ ל ֻכּלָּם‬Ve’al kulam
And for all these things may your
name be blessed and exalted,
�‫ִי ְתבָּ ַר� וְ ִי ְתרוֹמַ ם ִשׁ ְמ‬
‫מַ לְ כֵּנוּ ָתּ ִמיד לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬
Every living being will thank you (selah),
‫וְ כֹל הַ חַ יִּים יוֹדוּ� סֶּ לָה‬
and they will hail your name in truth,
‫וִ יהַ לְ לוּ אֶ ת ִשׁ ְמ� בֶּ אֱ מֶ ת‬
God, our salvation and help (selah). ‫הָ אֵ ל יְשׁוּעָ ֵתנוּ וְ עֶ זְ ָר ֵתנוּ סֶ לָה‬
O our ruler, constantly, and for ever.
yitbarach veyitromam shimcha
malkenu, tamid le’olam va’ed.
Vechol hachayim yoducha selah,
vihalelu et shimcha be’emet,
ha’El yeshu’atenu ve’ezratenu selah.
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Amidah
‫ יי‬u ‫אַ ָתּה‬v �‫ בָּ רוּ‬w z Baruch y atah u Adonai,
whose reputation is good,
�‫ הַ טּוֹב ִשׁ ְמ‬hatov shimcha
and to whom thanks are due.
‫ וּלְ � נָאֶ ה לְ הוֹדוֹת אָמֵ ן‬ulecha na’eh lehodot. Amen
_____________________________________ 3. Peace ▪ ‫ ▪ ָשׁלוֹם‬Shalom _____________________________________
Abundant peace on your people Israel
�‫ ָשׁלוֹם ָרב עַ ל ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל עַ ְמּ‬Shalom rav al Yisra’el amcha
‫ ָתּ ִשׂים לְ ע ֹו ָלם‬tasim le’olam.
bestow forever.
�ֶ‫ כִּ י אַ ָתּה הוּא מֶ ל‬Ki atah hu melech
For you are the ruler,
‫ אָדוֹן לְ ָכל הַ ָשּׁלוֹם‬adon lechol hashalom.
sovereign of all peace.
�‫ וְ טוֹב בְּ עֵ ינֶי‬Vetov be’einecha
And it’s good in your eyes
‫ לְ בָ ֵר� אֶ ת עַ ְמּ� ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬levarech et amcha Yisra’el
to bless your people Israel
‫ בְּ ָכל עֵ ת וּבְ ָכל ָשׁעָ ה‬bechol et uv’chol sha’ah
every time, and every hour,
with your peace.
� ֶ‫ בִּ ְשׁלוֹמ‬bishlomecha.
We bless you, God,
‫ הַ ְמּבָ ֵר� אֶ ת עַ מּ ֹו י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬hamvarech et amo Yisra’el
who blesses God’s people Israel
with peace.
‫ בַּ ָשּׁלוֹם אָמֵ ן‬bashalom. Amen
SP
S
Sa
The amidah ends here, but we remain standing to express our own thanks and the longings of our heart,
guided by the following paragraphs. After repeating the amidah, the leader leads Full Kaddish, page 369.
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_________________________________ Personal Prayer _________________________________
My God, keep bad words from my tongue,
Elohai, netzor leshoni mera,
usefatai midaber mirmah.
Velimkalelai nafshi tidom,
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pl
‫אֱ �הַ י נְ צוֹר לְ שׁוֹנִ י מֵ ָרע‬
and lies from my lips.
‫וּשׂפָ ַתי ִמ ַדּבֵּ ר ִמ ְר ָמה‬
ְ
‫וְ לִ ְמ ַקלְ לַי נ ְַפ ִשׁי ִתדּוֹם‬
Let me not try to answer those who curse me;
let my spirit be as still as dust to everyone. ‫וְ נַפְ ִשׁי כֶּעָ פָ ר ַלכֹּל ִתּ ְהיֶה‬
Open my heart with your teaching
�‫פְּ ַתח לִ בִּ י בְּ תו ָֹר ֶת‬
‫וּבְ ִמ ְצו ֶֹתי� ִתּ ְרדּוֹף נַפְ ִשׁי‬
that my spirit may follow your rules.
‫הַ חו ְֹשׁבִ ים עָ לַי ָרעָ ה‬-‫וְ ָכל‬
As for all who plan harm for me,
‫ְמהֵ ָרה הָ פֵ ר עֲ צָ ָתם‬
quickly upset their designs
and spoil their plans.
‫וְ ַקלְ ֵקל מַ חֲ ַשׁבְ ָתּם‬
venafshi ke’afar lakol tihyeh.
Petach libi beToratecha,
uvemitzvotecha tirdof nafshi.
Vechol hachoshvim alai ra’ah,
meherah hafer atzatam
vekalkel machashavtam.
Do it for the sake of your reputation;
� ֶ‫עֲ ֵשׂה לְ מַ עַ ן ְשׁמ‬
�ֶ‫עֲ ֵשׂה לְ מַ עַ ן ְי ִמינ‬
�‫עֲ ֵשׂה לְ מַ עַ ן ְקדֻ ָשּׁ ֶת‬
�‫עֲ ֵשׂה לְ מַ עַ ן תּו ָֹר ֶת‬
do it for the sake of your right hand;
do it for the sake of your holiness;
do it for the sake of your law.
Ps 60:7
“To save your devoted followers,
�‫ידי‬
ֶ ‫ְלמַ עַ ן יֵחָ ְלצוּן יְ ִד‬
take action, rescue and answer me!”
Psalm 19:15
‫הוֹשׁיעָ ה יְ ִמינְ � ַו ֲענֵנִ י‬
ִ
‫י־פי‬
ִ ‫יִהיוּ ְל ָרצוֹן ִא ְמ ֵר‬
ְ
and my deepest thoughts come before you,
�‫וְ הֶ גְ יוֹן ִל ִבּי ְלפָ נֶי‬
SP
“May what I say be to your liking,
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Aseh lema’an shemecha,
aseh lema’an yeminecha,
aseh lema’an kedushatecha,
aseh lema’an Toratecha.
“Lema’an yechaltzun yedidecha,
hoshi’ah yemin’cha, va’aneni.”
“Yi’heyu leratzon imrei fi,
vehegyon libi lefanecha,
S
God, my rock, my savior.”
‫צוּרי וְ ֹגא ֲִלי‬
ִ ‫ יְהוָה‬Adonai, tzuri, vego’ali.”
Take three steps back, bow left on “oseh shalom,” right on “hu ya’aseh” and forward on “aleinu.”
Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, replace the next line with the shaded line.
‫ ע ֶֹשׂה ָשׁלוֹם בִּ ְמרוֹמָ יו‬Oseh shalom bimromav
Making peace in heaven above,
may God bring peace
‫הוּא יַעֲ ֶשׂה ָשׁלוֹם‬
‫עָ לֵינוּ וְ עַ ל ָכּל י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫וְ ִא ְמרוּ אָמֵ ן‬
to us and to all Israel,
hu ya’aseh shalom
aleinu ve’al kol Yisra’el,
ruling God
and God of our ancestors:
soon, in our days,
and restore our rights in your Torah,
and there we shall serve you reverently
Mal. 3:4
Adonai Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
,
sheyibaneh beit hamikdash
bimherah veyameinu
veten chelkenu beToratecha
vesham na’avod’cha beyir’ah
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Mal 3:4
‫ֶשׁ ִיּבָּ נֶה בֵּ ית הַ ִמּ ְק ָדּשׁ‬
�‫וְ תֵ ן חֶ לְ ֵקנוּ בְּ תו ָֹר ֶת‬
‫וְ ָשׁם נַעֲ בָ ְד� בְּ ִי ְראָה‬
m
that the Temple be rebuilt
Sa
Now you say, “Amen.”
ve’imru, “Amen.”
Add this passage if you mourn the loss of the sacrificial system, metaphorically or literally.
�‫ י ְִהי ָרצוֹן ִמלְּ פָ נֶי‬Yehi ratzon milfanecha
May this be what you want,
as in days of old and years long past. ‫וּכשָׁ נִ ים קַ ְדמוֹנִ יּוֹת‬
ְ ‫ִכּימֵ י עוֹלָ ם‬
kimei olam ucheshanim kadmoniyot.
So that God will enjoy
Ve’arvah lAdonai
‫וְ עָ ְרבָ ה לַ יהוָה‬
the sacrifice of Judah and Jerusalem
‫הוּדה וִ ירוּשָׁ לָ ִם‬
ָ ְ‫ִמנְ חַ ת י‬
as in days of old and years long past.
‫וּכשָׁ נִ ים קַ ְדמֹנִ יּוֹת‬
min’chat Yehudah Virushalayim
Take three steps forward. The leader leads Full Kaddish, page 369.
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Amidah
_____________________________ Our Duty ▪ ‫ ▪ עָ לֵינוּ‬Aleinu1 ____________________________
The Sovereign of all
‫ עָ לֵינוּ לְ ַשׁבֵּ ַח‬u u Aleinu leshabe’ach
to praise we’re bound,
The Creative Force
with greatness to crown,
Who made us like no other race
SP
On earth, nor set us
in their place.
Our fate–like theirs God made it not
But chose for us a different lot.
2
Some add the next three lines.
S
For they prostrate themselves
before futility and emptiness
Is 45:20
‫לַאֲ דוֹן הַ כֹּל‬
‫ל ֵָתת גְּ דֻ לָּה‬
‫אשׁית‬
ִ ‫לְ יוֹצֵ ר בְּ ֵר‬
‫ֶשׁ�א עָ ָשׂנוּ כְּ ג ֹויֵי הָ אֲ ָרצוֹת‬
‫וְ �א ָשׂמָ נוּ‬
‫כְּ ִמ ְשׁפְּ חוֹת הָ אֲ ָדמָ ה‬
‫ֶשׁ�א ָשׂם חֶ לְ ֵקנוּ ָכּהֶ ם‬
‫הֲ מ ֹונָם‬-‫וְ גו ָֹרלֵנוּ כְּ ָכל‬
‫ֶשׁהֵ ם ִמ ְשׁ ַתּחֲ וִ ים‬
‫לְ הֶ בֶ ל וָ ִריק‬
“and pray to a god that can’t help.” ַ‫יוֹשׁיע‬
ִ ‫וּמ ְתפַּ ְל ִלים אֶ ל־אֵ ל ל ֹא‬
ִ
and bow the head gratefully,
Before the Ruler whom rulers dread,
The holy, blessed One–
latet gedulah
leyotzer bereshit,
shelo asanu kegoyei ha’aratzot
velo samanu
k’mishpechot ha’adamah,
shelo sam chelkenu kahem
vegoralenu kechol hamonam.
Shehem mishtachavim
lehevel varik
“umitpalelim el el lo yoshia.”
‫ כּו ְֹר ִעים‬w ‫ וַ אֲ נ ְַחנוּ‬Va’anachnu zkor’im
‫וּמ ְשׁ ַתּחֲ וִ ים וּמו ִֹדים‬
ִ v y umishtachavim umodim
‫ לִ פְ נֵי מֶ לֶ� מַ לְ כֵי הַ ְמּלָכִ ים‬u u lifnei melech malchei hamlachim,
‫ הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ בָּ רוּ� הוּא‬Hakadosh baruch hu;
Sa
We bend the knee
la’adon hakol,
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pl
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For our note on Aleinu, please see page 424.
“We are bound to give praise / to the ruler of everything, /to acknowledge the greatness /of the one who
formed creation, who did not make us like other nations nor position us like the rest of the world’s families, /
who did not make our portion like theirs / nor our destiny like that of those multitudes.” If you dislike the idea
that Jews are a “chosen” people, you might consider that in ancient days our mission was to bring Torah values
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to those who lacked them; now, perhaps, that mission is largely fulfilled. Or, you might say ‫ ֶשׁ�ו‬for ‫—שׁ�א‬the
two words sound identical—implying that God chose us, for God’s own purposes, to be like the other nations,
by showing them how to live a Torah-observant life.
2
Who Is. 51:13 “stretches out the heavens,
‫נוֹטֶ ה שָׁ מַ יִ ם‬
‫וְ יֹסֵ ד אָ ֶרץ‬
Supports the earth below”;
Above, high in the sky,
The Presence does bestow;
Whose power dwells
In heights where none can go.
1
SP
This is our God, there is no more;
our ruler is truth, beyond whom is naught.
It’s written in God’s Law:
Deut 4:39
‫וּמו ַֹשׁב ְי ָקר ֹו‬
‫בַּ ָשּׁמַ ִים ִממַּ עַ ל‬
‫וּשׁכִ ינַת ֻעזּ ֹו‬
ְ
‫בְּ גָבְ הֵ י ְמרו ִֹמים‬
‫הוּא אֱ �הֵ ינוּ אֵ ין עוֹד‬
‫אֶ מֶ ת מַ לְ כֵּנוּ אֶ פֶ ס זוּלָת ֹו‬
‫ַכּ ָכּתוּב בְּ תו ָֹרת ֹו‬
“This day you must know
‫תּ הַ יּ֗ וֹם‬
֣ ָ ְ‫וְ י ַָדע‬
and take it to heart
in heaven above
S
that God is God
‫ֶשׁהוּא‬
and on earth below: nothing else is.”
veyosed aretz,”
umoshav yekaro
bashamayim mima’al,
ushechinat uzo
begovhei meromim.
Hu Eloheinu, ein od;
emet malkenu, efes zulato.
Kakatuv b’Torato:
“Veyada’ta hayom,
vahashevota el levavecha
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ֔ ‫ִכּ֤י יהוה ֙ ה֣ וּא ָ ֽהא‬
ki Adonai, hu ha’Elohim
‫וְ עַ ל־הָ ָא ֶ֖רץ ִמ ָתּ֑חַ ת ֵא֖ין ֽעוֹד‬
Sa
So we hope in you,
shehu “noteh shamayim
֒ � ֶ‫ל־לבָ ב‬
ְ
ֶ‫ַוהֲשֵׁ בֹתָ ֮ א‬
‫בַּ שָּׁ ַמ֣יִ ם ִמ ֔ ַמּעַ ל‬
ve’al ha’aretz mitachat: ein od.”
Al ken nekaveh lecha,
Adonai Eloheinu,
lir’ot meherah betif’eret uzecha;
leha’avir gilulim min ha’aretz,
veha’elilim karot yikaretun,
m
� ְ‫עַ ל כֵּן נְ ַקוֶּה ל‬
God, our God,
�ֶ‫לִ ְראוֹת ְמהֵ ָרה בְּ ִתפְ אֶ ֶרת עֻ זּ‬
soon to see your splendid power,
to make idols pass from the earth
‫אָרץ‬
ֶ ָ‫לְ הַ עֲ בִ יר גִּ לּוּלִ ים ִמן ה‬
and destroy false gods,
‫וְ הָ אֱ לִ ילִ ים ָכּרוֹת ִי ָכּ ֵרתוּן‬
to repair the world in the Almighty’s rule. ‫לְ ַת ֵקּן ע ֹולָם בְּ מַ לְ כוּת ַשׁ ַדּי‬
And all people
‫בְּ נֵי בָ ָשׂר‬-‫וְ ָכל‬
� ֶ‫ִי ְק ְראוּ ִב ְשׁמ‬
will call on your name,
to turn to you all the wicked on earth. ‫אָרץ‬
ֶ ‫ ִר ְשׁעֵ י‬-‫לְ הַ פְ נוֹת אֵ לֶי� ָכּל‬
They’ll see and know—
‫יַכִּ ירוּ וְ י ְֵדעוּ‬
‫יו ְֹשׁבֵ י ֵתבֵ ל‬-‫ָכּל‬
all earth dwellers—
�‫בֶּ ֶר‬-‫כִּ י לְ � ִתּכְ ַרע ָכּל‬
that to you each knee must bend,
each tongue must swear.
‫לָשׁוֹן‬-‫ִתּ ָשּׁבַ ע ָכּל‬
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letahken olam bemalchut shadai,
vechol benei vasar
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yikre’u vishmecha,
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lehafnot elecha kol rish’ei aretz.
Yakiru veyed’u
kol yoshvei tevel,
ki lecha tichra kol berech,
tishava kol lashon.
We bend the knee / and bow in gratitude / before the ruler, / ruler of rulers, / the holy, blessed one, who
“stretches out the heavens, / supports the earth below;” / whose own dwelling place / is in the sky above / and
whose power is present / in the loftiest heights.
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Amidah
Before you, ruling God,
they will kneel and fall down,
and to the glory of your reputation
they will give honor.
And they will all accept
the yoke of your rule,
SP
that soon you may rule them
forever and ever.
For this is your reign,
and forever and ever
you will rule in glory.
Ex. 15:18
God will be the ruler forever!
And it’s said in your scripture:
Zech. 14:9
Lefanecha Adonai Elohenu
‫יהו֥ה ׀ יִ ְמ ֖�� ְלעֹ ָל֥ם וָעֶ ֽד‬
Adonai yimloch le’olam va’ed.
S
It’s written in your Law:
‫לְ פָ נֶי� יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫ִיכְ ְרעוּ וְ ִיפֹּ לוּ‬
�‫וְ לִ כְ בוֹד ִשׁ ְמ‬
‫ְי ָקר ִי ֵתּנוּ‬
‫יקבְּ לוּ ֻכ ָלּם‬
ַ ִ‫ו‬
�‫כוּת‬
ֶ ְ‫עֹל מַ ל‬-‫אֶ ת‬
‫וְ ִת ְמ�� עֲ לֵיהֶ ם ְמהֵ ָרה‬
‫לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬
‫כִּ י הַ מַּ לְ כוּת ֶשׁלְּ � ִהיא‬
‫וּלְ עוֹלְ מֵ י עַ ד‬
‫ִתּ ְמלוֹ� בְּ ָכבוֹד‬
�‫◊ ַכּ ָכּתוּב בְּ תו ָֹר ֶת‬
over all the earth;
� ֶ‫וְ הָ יָה יְהוָה ְלמֶ ל‬
‫עַ ל־כָּ ל־הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
on that day God will be one
and God’s name will be one.
velichvod shimcha
yekar yitenu,
vikablu chulam
et ol malchutecha,
vetimloch aleihem mehera
le’olam va’ed.
Ki hamalchut shelcha hi,
ule’olmei ad
timloch bechavod.
◊ Kakatuv beToratecha:
vene’emar:
Vehayah Adonai lemelech
Sa
And God will be ruler
‫וְ נֶאֱ מַ ר‬
yichre’u veyipolu,
‫יִהיֶה יְ הוָה אֶ חָ ד‬
ְ ‫בַּ יּוֹם הַ הוּא‬
‫וּשׁמוֹ אֶ חָ ד‬
ְ
al kol ha’aretz;
bayom hahu yih’yeh Adonai echad
ushemo echad.
e
pl
m
Mourners and those observing Yahrzeit lead Mourners’ Kaddish, page 371.
SP
S
e
pl
m
Sa
SP
‫ַמעֲ ִריב ְלעֶ ֶרב חַ ג‬
Festival Evening Service
S
Festival Evening Service
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pl
m
Sa
Evening services begin with the Shema section: the call to prayer, blessings celebrating God’s creation and
love, the three parts of the Shema, and the blessings which recall God’s redemption at the Exodus and continuing protection.
The amidah has three opening and three closing blessings, like those of every other amidah. For holy days,
the central blessing speaks of the holiness of this festival day; for intermediate days, the central group of blessings is like the weekday blessings.
We conclude with some songs and hymns, as well as Aleinu. On the second and remaining nights of Pesach,
we count the Omer.
The variations for Friday night are in our Shabbat book.
Shema and Its Blessings
_______________________________ Call to Prayer ▪ ‫_______________________________ בָּ ְרכוּ‬
We rise as the leader begins the call to prayer.
�‫ אֶ ת־ יי הַ ְמ ֹב ָר‬u ‫ בָּ ְרכוּ‬v y Bar’chu u et Adonai hamvorach.
The congregation responds, and the leader repeats:
Blessed is God, the blessed one,
�‫ יי הַ ְמ ֹב ָר‬u �‫ בָּ רוּ‬v y Baruch u Adonai hamvorach
for ever and ever.
Bless God, the blessed one.
SP
for ever and ever.
____________________________ First Blessing Before Shema ____________________________
S
We are seated x
‫ בָּ רוּ� אַ ָתּה יי‬x x Baruch atah Adonai
‫ אֱ �הֵ ינוּ מֶ לֶ� הָ ע ֹו ָלם‬Eloheinu melech ha’olam,
who by your word brings evening,
‫ אֲ ֶשׁר ִבּ ְדבָ ר ֹו מַ עֲ ִריב עֲ ָרבִ ים‬asher bid’varo ma’ariv aravim,
in wisdom opens the gates,
‫ בְּ חָ כְ מָ ה פּו ֵֹתחַ ְשׁעָ ִרים‬bechochmah pote’ach she’arim
‫ וּבִ ְתבוּנָה ְמ ַשׁנֶּה ִע ִתּים‬uvit’vunah meshaneh itim
with insight changes the times,
‫ וּמַ חֲ לִ יף אֶ ת הַ זְּ מַ ִנּים‬umachalif et hazmanim
varies the seasons,
‫וּמסַ דֵּ ר אֶ ת הַ כּ ֹו ָכבִ ים‬
ְ umesader et hakochavim
and arranges the stars
‫ בְּ ִמ ְשׁ ְמרו ֵֹתיהֶ ם‬bemishmeroteihem
in their guardposts
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‫ בָּ ָר ִקיעַ כִּ ְרצוֹנ ֹו‬baraki’ah kirtzono.
in the sky, by your will,
‫ בּו ֵֹרא יוֹם וָ ָל ְי ָלה‬Borei yom valaylah,
creating day and night,
�‫חשׁ‬
ֶ ‫ גּ ֹולֵל אוֹר ִמפְּ נֵי‬golel or mipnei choshech
rolling away light before darkness
and darkness before light,
‫חשׁ� ִמפְּ נֵי אוֹר‬
ֶ ְ‫ ו‬vechoshech mipnei or,
making day pass and bringing night.
‫ וּמַ עֲ בִ יר יוֹם וּמֵ בִ יא ָל ְילָה‬uma’avir yom umevi laylah,
Separating day from night,
‫ וּמַ בְ ִדּיל בֵּ ין יוֹם וּבֵ ין ָל ְילָה‬umavdil bein yom uvein laylah,
‫ יי ְצבָ אוֹת ְשׁמ ֹו‬Adonai tzeva’ot shemo.
God is called the Ruler of Hosts.
God who lives and prevails
‫ ◊ ◊ אֵ ל חַ י וְ ַקיָּם‬El chai vekayam
will rule us always, forever and ever. ‫ָתּ ִמיד ִי ְמלוֹ� עָ לֵינוּ לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬
tamid yimloch aleinu le’olam va’ed.
We bless you, Sovereign,
our God, ruler of time and space,
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pl
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Sa
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Literally, “your word” and “your will” use the third person pronoun (“God’s word … God’s will”).
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‫הַ מַּ עֲ ִריב עֲ ָרבִ ים אָמֵ ן‬
who brings on evenings.
Baruch atah Adonai
hama’ariv aravim. Amen
___________________________ Second Blessing Before Shema __________________________
With lasting love for Israel’s family
SP
‫אַהֲ בַ ת ע ֹולָם בֵּ ית י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫עַ ְמּ� אָהָ בְ ָתּ‬
have you loved your people.
‫וּמ ְצוֹת‬
ִ ‫תּו ָֹרה‬
Torah and commandments,
‫וּמ ְשׁפָּ ִטים‬
ִ ‫חֻ ִקּים‬
statutes and judgements,
you have taught us.
‫או ָֹתנוּ לִ מַּ ְד ָתּ‬
Because of this, O Ruler, our God,
‫עַ ל כֵּן יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
when we lie down and when we get up,
‫בְּ ָשׁכְ בֵּ נוּ וּבְ קוּמֵ נוּ‬
we shall speak about your statutes,
�‫נ ִָשׂיחַ בְּ חֻ ֶקּי‬
�‫וְ נִ ְשׂמַ ח ְבּ ִדבְ ֵרי תו ָֹר ֶת‬
and we’ll rejoice in words of your Torah
and commandments forever and ever.
‫וּבְ ִמ ְצו ֶֹתי� לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬
For they are our life and our good old age, ‫כִּ י הֵ ם חַ יֵּינוּ וְ א ֶֹר� יָמֵ ינוּ‬
‫וּבָ הֶ ם נ ְֶהגֶּה יוֹמָ ם וָ ָל ְי ָלה‬
and we’ll enjoy them day and night.
And your love—
�‫◊ וְ אַהֲ בָ ְת‬
don’t take it away from us, ever.
‫אַל ָתּ ִסיר ִממֶּ נּוּ לְ ע ֹול ִָמים‬
We bless you, God,
who loves your people Israel.
‫אוֹהֵ ב עַ מּ ֹו י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל אָמֵ ן‬
Ahavat olam beit Yisra’el
amcha ahavta.
Torah umitzvot
chukim umishpatim
otanu limadta.
Al ken Adonai Eloheinu
beshochbenu uvekumenu
S
nasi’ach bechukecha,
venismach bedivrei Toratecha
uvemitzvotecha le’olam va’ed.
Ki hem chayeinu ve’orech yameinu
Sa
uvahem neh’geh yomam valaylah.
◊ Ve’ahavat’cha
al tasir mimenu le’olamim.
Baruch atah Adonai,
ohev amo Yisra’el. Amen
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pl
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‫ מַ עֲ ִריב לְ עֶ ֶרב חַ ג‬Festival Evening Service
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______________________________ Shema (First Paragraph) _____________________________
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Add this shaded line when praying without a minyan.
God is the reliable ruler.
‫ אֵ ל מֶ לֶ� נֶאֱ מָ ן‬El melech ne’eman.
Deut. 6:4
‫ ְשׁ ַ ֖מע יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵא֑ל‬Shema, Yisra’el:
Listen, descendants of Israel:
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‫ֱ�הינוּ יהו֥ה ׀ אֶ ָ ֽחד‬
֖ ֵ ‫ יהו֥ה א‬Adonai Eloheinu; Adonai echad.
The Ruler is our God; the Ruler is one.
Say the next two lines silently.
Blessed is God’s name,
‫ בָּ רוּ� ֵשׁם‬Baruch shem—
the glory of whose reign lasts forever.2
Deut. 6:5-9
You are to love your ruling God
‫כְּ בוֹד מַ לְ כוּת ֹו לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬
�‫ֱ�ה֑י‬
ֶ ‫וְ ָא֣הַ ְב ֔ ָתּ ֵ ֖את יהו֣ה א‬
kevod malchuto le’olam va’ed.
Ve’ahavta et Adonai Elohecha
with your whole heart,
֥�‫ל־לבָ ְב‬
ְ
ָ‫ְבּכ‬
bechol levav’cha,
your whole self
֖�‫וּבכָ ל־נ ְַפ ְשׁ‬
ְ
uvechol nafshecha,
�‫ל־מא ֶ ֹֽד‬
ְ ָ‫וּבכ‬
ְ
uvechol me’odecha.
These words
S
and all your resources.
6
I tell you today must be
on your heart.
Repeat them to your children,
and talk about them
�‫ל־לבָ ֶ ֽב‬
ְ ַ‫ע‬
�‫וְ ִשׁנַּנְ ָתּ֣ם ְלבָ ֶנ֔י‬
Sa
7
‫וְ הָ י֞וּ הַ ְדּבָ ִ ֣רים הָ ֵ֗אלֶּ ה‬
‫ֲשׁר אָ נ ִֹכ֧י ְמצַ וְּ �֛ הַ יּ֖�ם‬
ֶ֨ ‫א‬
‫וְ ִדבַּ ְר ָ ֖תּ ָבּ֑ם‬
when you sit at home,
when you walk down the street,
when you go to bed and when you get up.
Vehayu had’varim ha’eleh
asher anochi metzav’cha hayom
al levavecha.
Veshinantam levanecha,
vedibarta bam
֙ �֙ ֶ‫ְבּ ִשׁ ְב ְתּ�֤ ְבּבֵ ית‬
beshivtecha beveitecha,
�‫וּבלֶ ְכ ְתּ�֣ בַ ֶ ֔דּ ֶר‬
ְ
uvelechtecha vaderech,
uveshochbecha, uvekumecha.
�֑‫וּקְ שַׁ ְר ָ ֥תּם ְלא֖ �ת עַ ל־י ֶָד‬
Ukeshartam le’ot al yadecha,
let them be on your forehead between your eyes, �‫וְ הָ י֥וּ ְלטֹטָ ֖ ֹפת ֵ ֥בּין עֵ ינֶ ֽי‬
vehayu letotafot bein einecha.
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Uchetavtam al mezuzot beitecha,
Tie them as a sign on your hand,
and on your gates.
�‫ית‬
֖ ֶ ֵ‫ל־מזוּ ֹז֥ת בּ‬
ְ ַ‫וּכתַ ְב ָתּ֛ם ע‬
ְ
e
pl
and write them on your doorposts
m
�‫קוּמ‬
ֽ ֶ ‫וּב‬
ְ ֖�‫וּֽ ְבשָׁ ְכ ְבּ‬
8
�‫וּב ְשׁעָ ֶ ֽרי‬
ִ
1
uvish’arecha.
The ‫ ע‬of ‫ שמע‬and ‫ ד‬of ‫ אחד‬are large letters. Together, they form the Hebrew word ‫עד‬, “witness”; with this
declaration of God’s unity, we Jews bear witness to our faith. Another reason for the large letters is to avoid
misreading ‫( שמא‬perhaps) for ‫ שמע‬and ‫( אחר‬another) for ‫אחד‬, which would replace our confident faith with
agnostic uncertainty! Some say the large letters express hope for God’s universal acceptance in the four (‫)ד‬
“corners” of the earth and among the seventy (‫ )ע‬nations of the world (Genesis chapter X lists Noah’s seventy
grandsons, so we’re all descendants of Gen X-ers).
2
This phrase is a response to hearing God’s name. In the Temple, the people would respond with this phrase
when they heard the High Priest pronounce God’s name on Yom Kippur (Mishna Yoma, 3:9).
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_____________________________Shema (Second Paragraph) ____________________________
Deut 11:13-21
This is what will happen
‫וְ הָ ָי֗ה‬
if you listen well to my commands,
‫ֹתי‬
ַ ֔ ‫ל־מ ְצו‬
ִ
ֶ‫מעַ ִתּ ְשׁ ְמעוּ ֙ א‬
ֹ ֤ ָ‫ִאם־שׁ‬
which I
‫א ֲֶשׁ֧ר אָ נ ִֹכ֛י‬
tell you today,
‫ְמצַ וֶּ ֥ה אֶ ְת ֶכ֖ם הַ יּ֑�ם‬
to love God, your God,
֙ ‫ֲבה אֶ ת־יהו֤ה א ֱֽ�הֵ יכֶ ם‬
ָ֞ ‫ְלאַ ה‬
and to serve God with your whole heart
SP
‫ל־לבַ ְב ֶכ֖ם‬
ְ
ָ‫וּלעָ ְב ֔ד� ְבּכ‬
ְ
and all your resources:
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‫וּבכָ ל־נ ְַפ ְשׁ ֶ ֽכם‬
ְ
I will give your land its rain
at the right time, early and late rains,
so you can harvest your grain
15
I will provide grass in your fields
for your cattle,
so you can eat your fill.
Don’t be misled, to turn from me
and serve other gods
and worship them.
be’ito, yoreh umalkosh,
�‫ֹשׁ�֖ וְ יִ ְצהָ ֶ ֽר‬
ְ ‫וְ ִ ֽתיר‬
֖�‫וְ נָתַ ִתּ֛י ֵע֥שֶׂ ב ְבּשָׂ ְד‬
�֑‫ִל ְבהֶ ְמ ֶתּ‬
Then God will be angry at you
ve’achalta vesava’ta.
Hishamru lachem
va’avadtem elohim acherim,
‫וְ חָ ָ ֨רה אַ ף־יהו֜ה בָּ ֗ ֶכם‬
there will be no rain,
‫וְ ֽל ֹא־יִ ְהיֶ ֣ה מָ ֔ ָטר‬
from the good land
which God gives you.
vehishtachavitem lahem.
Vecharah af Adonai bachem,
ve’atzar et hashamayim,
velo yih’yeh matar,
veha’adamah lo titen et yevulah,
e
pl
‫בוּל ֑הּ‬
ָ ְ‫הא ֲָד ֔ ָמה ֥ל ֹא ִת ֵ ֖תּן אֶ ת־י‬
֣ ָ ְ‫ו‬
and you will soon perish
2
Venatati esev besad’cha
livhemtecha,
‫ֱ�ה֣ים אֲחֵ ִ ֔רים‬
ִ ‫ַועֲבַ ְדתֶּ ם ֙ א‬
֙ ‫וְ עָ ַצ֤ר אֶ ת־הַ שָּׁ מַ ֙יִ ם‬
1
vetirosh’cha, veyitz’harecha.
pen yifteh levavchem, vesartem
and close up the sky:
the earth will not yield its produce,
ve’asafta deganecha,
‫ֶ ֥פּן יִ ְפ ֶ ֖תּה ְלבַ ְב ֶכ ֑ם וְ סַ ְר ֗ ֶתּם‬
‫יתם לָ ֶ ֽהם‬
֖ ֶ ִ‫וְ ִה ְשׁתַּ חֲו‬
2
uvechol nafshechem.
m
17
ule’ovdo, bechol levav’chem,
‫י�ר֣ה וּמַ ְלק֑ �שׁ‬
ֶ � ֖‫ְבּעִ תּ‬
‫ִה ָ ֽשּׁ ְמ ֣רוּ לָ ֔ ֶכם‬
1
le’ahavah et Adonai Eloheichem
Venatati metar artzechem
ָ‫וְ אָ כַ ְל ָ ֖תּ וְ שָׂ ָ ֽבעְ תּ‬
But take care!
metzaveh et’chem hayom,
Sa
16
im shamo’ah tishme’u el mitzvotai
asher anochi
‫וְ נָתַ ִתּ֧י ְמ ַ ֽטר־אַ ְר ְצ ֶכ֛ם‬
�֔‫תּ ְד ָג ֶנ‬
֣ ָ ‫וְ אָ סַ ְפ‬
S
and wine and oil.
Vehayah
‫ַואֲבַ ְד ֶתּ֣ם ְמהֵ ָ ֗רה‬
‫ֹבה‬
ָ֔ ‫מֵ עַ ל ֙ הָ ָא ֶ֣רץ הַ טּ‬
‫ֹתן לָ ֶ ֽכם‬
֥ ֵ ‫א ֲֶשׁ֥ר יהו֖ה נ‬
va’avadtem meherah
me’al ha’aretz hatovah
asher Adonai noten lachem.
“Lest your heart (the thinking part) be misled.”
“God’s nose will blaze against you.”
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Set these words
‫ת־דּבָ ַר֣י ֵ֔אלֶּ ה‬
ְ ֶ‫וְ שַׂ ְמתֶּ ם ֙ א‬
on your heart and soul,
‫ל־לבַ ְב ֶכ֖ם וְ עַ ֽל־נ ְַפ ְשׁ ֶכ ֑ם‬
ְ ַ‫ע‬
tie them as a sign on your hand,
‫וּקְ שַׁ ְר ֨ ֶתּם א ָֹת֤ם ְלא�ת ֙ עַ ל־י ְֶד ֔ ֶכם‬
and place them on your forehead
between your eyes.
19
Teach them to your children,
SP
talking about them
20
Write them on your doorposts
21
So that you and your children may spend a
1
long time, on the land
that God promised
bein eineichem.
ְ
�‫ית‬
֖ ֶ ֵ‫ל־מזוּז֥�ת בּ‬
ְ
ִ
֙ ‫ְל ֨ ַמעַ ן ְיִרבּ֤ וּ יְ מֵ יכֶ ם‬
‫ֵיכם עַ ֚ל ָ ֽהא ֲָד ֔ ָמה‬
ֶ ֔ ‫ימ֣י ְבנ‬
ֵ ִ‫ו‬
‫יכ֖ם לָ ֵת֣ת לָ ֶה֑ם‬
ֶ ֵ‫לַ ֲאבֹת‬
—as long as the sky is above the land!
ledaber bam
beshivtecha beveitecha
Sa
2
Velimadtem otam et beneichem,
‫ֲשׁר נִ ְשׁ ַבּ֧ע יהו֛ה‬
ֶ֨ ‫א‬
to your parents, to give them,
ukeshartem otam le’ot al yed’chem,
vehayu letotafot
�‫קוּמ‬
ֽ ֶ ‫וּב‬
S
and on your gates.
al levav’chem ve’al nafshechem,
‫ֵיכם‬
ֽ ֶ ‫ֵבּ֥ין עֵ ינ‬
‫ְל ַד ֵבּ֣ר ָבּ֑ם‬
Vesamtem et devarai eileh
‫וְ הָ י֥וּ ְלט�טָ ֖ ֹפת‬
‫ֵיכ֖ם‬
ֶ ‫ת־בּנ‬
ְ
ֶ‫וְ ִלמַּ ְד ֶ ֥תּם א ָֹת֛ם א‬
‫ימי הַ שָּׁ ַמ֖יִ ם עַ ל־הָ ָ ֽא ֶרץ‬
֥ ֵ ‫ִכּ‬
uvshochbecha uvekumecha.
uvish’arecha.
Lema’an yirbu yemeichem
vimei veneichem al ha’adamah
asher nishbah Adonai
la’avoteichem, latet lahem,
kimei hashamayim al ha’aretz.
e
pl
m
1
2
“So that your days may be many, and your children’s days…”
“Like the days of.”
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43
______________________________ Shema (Third Pragraph)______________________________
Numbers 15:37
38
God told Moses:
‫וַיּ ֹ֥אמֶ ר יהו֖ה אֶ ל־מ ֶֹשׁ֥ה לֵּ א ֹֽמר‬
“Talk to the children of Israel,
֙ ‫ל־בּנֵ ֤י יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
ְ
ֶ‫ַדּ ֵ֞בּר א‬
and tell them
they should make fringes
on the corners of their garments
SP
as long as their people last.
1
On the corner fringe, they should put
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you should not follow your heart
for you stray after them!
40
Rather, remember
and perform all my commands
and be holy to your God.
I am the Ruler, your God,
who brought you
from Egypt,
�‫ית֣ם א ֹ֗ת‬
ֶ ‫ְוּר ִא‬
‫ל־מ ְצ ֹו֣ת יהו֔ה‬
ִ ָ‫וּזְכַ ְרתֶּ ם ֙ אֶ ת־כּ‬
I am
the Ruler, your God.”
‫יתם א ָֹת֑ם‬
֖ ֶ ‫ַוע ֲִשׂ‬
֙ ‫ח ֵר֤י ְלבַ ְבכֶ ם‬
ֲ ַ‫וְ ֽל ֹא־תָ ֜ ֻתרוּ א‬
‫ֵיכם‬
ֶ ֔ ‫וְ אַ ח ֲֵר֣י ֵעֽינ‬
ledorotam.
Venatnu al tzitzit hakanaf
petil techelet.
Vehayah lachem letzitzit
ur’item oto,
uzechartem et kol mitzvot Adonai,
va’asitem otam,
velo taturu acharei levav’chem
ve’acharei eineichem
‫יהם‬
ֽ ֶ ‫אֲשֶׁ ר־אַ ֶ ֥תּם זֹנִ ֖ים אַ ח ֲֵר‬
‫ְל ַמ֣עַ ן ִתּז ְְכּ ֔רוּ‬
‫ל־מ ְצו ָֹת֑י‬
ִ ָ‫יתם אֶ ת־כּ‬
‫יכם‬
ֽ ֶ ֵ‫יתם קְ ד ִֹשׁ֖ים ֵ ֽלא�ה‬
֥ ֶ ִ‫וִ ְהי‬
‫יכם‬
ֶ ֗ ֵ‫א ֲִנ֞י יהו֣ה א ֱֽ�ה‬
asher atem zonim achareihem;
lema’an tizkeru,
va’asitem et kol mitzvotai,
viheyitem kedoshim lEloheichem.
Ani Adonai Eloheichem,
֙ ‫֤אתי אֶ ְתכֶ ם‬
ִ ‫ה�צ‬
ֵ
‫ֲשׁר‬
ֶ֨ ‫א‬
‫מֵ ֶא ֶ֣רץ ִמ ְצ ַ ֔ריִ ם‬
‫א�ה ֑ים‬
ִ
ֵ‫ִל ְהי֥�ת לָ ֶכ֖ם ל‬
asher hotzeti et’chem
me’eretz Mitzrayim
liheyot lachem lElohim.
e
pl
to be your God.
al kanfei vigdeihem
m
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‫יהם‬
֖ ֶ ‫עַ ל־כַּ נְ ֵ ֥פי ִבגְ ֵד‬
Sa
nor your eyes—
ve’asu lahem tzitzit
֒ ‫יצת‬
ִ ‫וְ הָ יָ ֣ה לָ כֶ ם ֮ ְל ִצ‬
S
and you will perform them;
ve’amarta aleihem,
‫ְפּ ִת֥יל ְתּ ֵ ֽכלֶ ת‬
You will look at it
and remember all of God’s rules,
‫תּ אֲלֵ ֔ ֶהם‬
֣ ָ ‫וְ אָ מַ ְר‬
‫יצ֥ת הַ כָּ נָ ֖ ף‬
ִ ‫ל־צ‬
ִ ַ‫וְ נָ ְ֥תנ֛וּ ע‬
That will be your fringe.
“Daber el benei Yisra’el
‫יצ֛ת‬
ִ ‫הם ִצ‬
֥ ֶ ָ‫וְ עָ ֨שׂוּ ל‬
‫דר ָֹת֑ם‬
ֹ ‫ְל‬
a blue thread.
Vayomer Adonai el Moshe lemor:
‫אֲנִ ֖י‬
‫יכם‬
ֽ ֶ ֵ‫◊ יהוה אֱ�ה‬
Ani
◊ Adonai Eloheichem.”
It’s true…
…‫ אֱמֶ ת‬Emet…
The leader says the last three words of Shema aloud, bringing the number of words in Shema to 248.
The last word (It’s true / ‫ אֱ מֶ ת‬/ Emet) isn’t part of Shema
but the first word of the blessing that follows Shema.
1
“For their generations.”
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_____________________________ First Blessing after Shema1 ____________________________
…All this is certain—it’s our faith
and it’s proven for us,
that this is the Ruler our God,
and there is no other,
2
and we are Israel, God’s people.
SP
God rescues us from the hand of kings,
our ruler, who redeems us
from the clutches of all tyrants;
God, who claims damages from our foes
and who pays back in full
Job 9:10
S
all our mortal enemies;
“Who does great things—
too many to find out—
3
“Who sets our souls in life
and has not let our foot falter”;
‫הַ שָּׂ ם נ ְַפשֵׁ נוּ בַּ חַ יִּ ים‬
‫וְ ל ֹא־נָתַ ן לַ מּוֹט ַרגְ לֵ נוּ‬
who leads us to our enemies’ heights
and has raised our glory
and revenge on Pharaoh,
on the land of Ham’s children;
who strikes in anger
all the firstborn of Egypt,
vekayam aleinu
ki hu Adonai Eloheinu
ve’ein zulato
va’anachnu Yisra’el amo.
Hapodenu miyad melachim
malkeinu, hago’alenu
mikaf kol he’aritzim;
ha’El hanifrah lanu mitzareinu
veham’shalem gemul
lechol oy’vei nafshenu;
Ha- “Oseh gedolot
ad ein cheker
venifla’ot ad ein mispar”;
“Hasam nafshenu bachayim,
velo natan lamot raglenu”;
hamadrichenu al bamot oy’veinu,
vayarem karnenu
al kol son’einu;
ha’oseh lanu nisim
unekamah beFar’oh,
otot umoftim
e
pl
signs and wonders
‫הַ מַּ ְד ִריכֵנוּ עַ ל בָּ מוֹת א ֹויְבֵ ינוּ‬
‫וַ יּ ֶָרם ַק ְרנֵנוּ‬
‫עַ ל ָכּל שׂנְ אֵ ינוּ‬
‫הָ ע ֶֹשׂה לָּנוּ נִ ִסּים‬
‫וּנְ ָקמָ ה בְּ פַ ְרעֹה‬
‫אוֹתוֹת וּמוֹפְ ִתים‬
‫אַדמַ ת בְּ נֵי חָ ם‬
ְ ְ‫בּ‬
‫הַ מַּ כֶּה בְ עֶ בְ ָרת ֹו‬
‫ָכּל בְּ כו ֵֹרי ִמ ְצ ָר ִים‬
… ve’emunah kol zot
m
over all who hate us;
who works miracles for us
‫עַד־אֵ ין חֵ קֶ ר‬
‫וְ נִ ְפלָ אוֹת עַ ד־אֵ ין ִמ ְספָּ ר‬
Sa
and miracles beyond counting”;
Ps 66:9
‫… ֶואֱ מוּנָה ָכּל זֹאת‬
‫וְ ַקיָּם עָ לֵינוּ‬
‫כִּ י הוּא יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫וְ אֵ ין זוּלָת ֹו‬
‫וַ אֲ נ ְַחנוּ י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל עַ מּ ֹו‬
‫הַ פּוֹדֵ נוּ ִמיַּד ְמלָכִ ים‬
‫מַ לְ כֵּנוּ הַ גּוֹאֲ לֵנוּ‬
‫יצים‬
ִ ‫ִמ ַכּף ָכּל הֶ עָ ִר‬
‫הָ אֵ ל הַ נִּ פְ ָרע לָנוּ ִמצָּ ֵרינוּ‬
‫וְ הַ ְמ ַשׁלֵּם גְּ מוּל‬
‫לְ ָכל ֹא ְיבֵ י נַפְ ֵשׁנוּ‬
‫הָ עֹ שֶׂ ה גְ דֹלוֹת‬
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be’admat benei Cham;
hamakeh ve’evrato
kol bechorei Mitzrayim,
The two blessings that follow Shema develop the theme of redemption from Egypt which concludes Shema.
In the responsive parts, we re-enact the drama of the Exodus.
2
“Ein zulato” (there is no other, or there is nothing except God) may mean that God has no rival, or perhaps
that God is all existence, all reality.
3
The first letter of the Hebrew, ָ‫“( ה‬the one who”), is added to the verse from Job.
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and brings out God’s people Israel
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‫וַ יּוֹצֵ א אֶ ת עַ מּ ֹו ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫ִמתּ ֹו ָכם לְ חֵ רוּת ע ֹולָם‬
from among them to eternal freedom;
‫הַ מַּ עֲ בִ יר בָּ נָיו‬
who guides the children
‫בֵּ ין ִגּזְ ֵרי יַם סוּף‬
between the parts of the Reed Sea
—their pursuers and enemies
‫אֶ ת רו ְֹדפֵ יהֶ ם וְ אֶ ת שׂוֹנְ אֵ יהֶ ם‬
God sunk into the depths,
‫בִּ ְתהוֹמוֹת ִטבַּ ע‬
while those children saw God’s strength,
‫בוּרת ֹו‬
ָ ְ‫וְ ָראוּ בָ נָיו גּ‬
gave praise and thanks to God’s name.
‫ִשׁבְּ חוּ וְ הוֹדוּ לִ ְשׁמ ֹו‬
Willingly, they accepted God’s authority1
‫◊ וּמַ לְ כוּת ֹו בְ ָרצוֹן ִקבְּ לוּ‬
over them.
‫עֲ לֵיהֶ ם‬
Moses and the children of Israel
‫משׁה וּבְ נֵי י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
ֶ
‫לְ � עָ נוּ ִשׁ ָירה‬
answered you with song
‫אָמרוּ ֻכ ָלּם‬
ְ ְ‫בְּ ִשׂ ְמחָ ה ַרבָּ ה ו‬
in great joy, and they all said:
vayotzeh et amo Yisra’el
mitocham lecherut olam;
hama’avir banav
bein gizrei Yam Suf,
et rodfeihem ve’et son’eihem
bit’homot tiba,.
ve’ra’u vanav gevurato,
shibchu vehodu lishmo
◊ Umalchuto veratzon kiblu
aleihem:
Moshe uv’nei Yisra’el
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lecha anu shirah
besimchah rabah,ve’amru chulam:
“Mi chamochah ba’elim Adonai?
Who is like you, sublime in holiness,
‫מכָ ה נ ְֶא ָדּ֣ר בַּ ֑ ֹקּ ֶדשׁ‬
ֹ ֖ ָ‫ִמ֥י כּ‬
Mi kamocha ne’dar bakodesh
awesome in praise, working wonders?”
‫נוֹרא ְת ִה�֖ ת ֹ֥עשֵׂ ה ֶ ֽפלֶ א‬
ָ֥
norah tehilot, oseh feleh?”
Sa
Say the next three lines aloud.
Ex 15:11
“Who is like you among gods, Ruler?
‫מכָ ה ָ ֽבּאֵ ִלם ֙ יה ֔וה‬
ֹ ֤ ָ‫ִ ֽמי־כ‬
split the sea before Moses.
Say the next line aloud.
Ex. 15:18
“Adonai will be the ruler forever!”
Jer 31:10
For God has redeemed Jacob,
saved him from a hand too strong for him.
Blessed are you, God,
who saves Israel.
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boke’ah yam lifnei Moshe.
“Zeh Eli,” anu, ve’amru:
‫◊ וְ נֶאֱ מַ ר‬
“Adonai yimloch le’olam va’ed.”
◊ vene’emar:
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◊ Malchut’cha ra’u vanecha
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�‫כוּת� ָראוּ בָ נֶי‬
ְ ְ‫◊ מַ ל‬
‫משׁה‬
ֶ ‫בּו ֵֹקעַ יָם לִ פְ נֵי‬
Ex 15:2
ְ ְ‫ֶז ֤ה אֵ ִלי ֙ עָ נוּ ו‬
“This is my God,” they responded, saying: ‫אָמרוּ‬
Your children saw your ruling power
‫ִכּי־פָ ָדה יהוה אֶ ת־ ַי ֲעקֹב‬
‫וּגְאָ לוֹ ִמיַּד חָ זָק ִממֶּ נּוּ‬
‫גָּאַל י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל אָמֵ ן‬
Ki fadah Adonai et Ya’akov
uge’alo miyad chazak mimenu.
Baruch atah Adonai,
ga’al Yisra’el. Amen
“And God’s-sovereignty willingly they-took upon-themselves.”
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___________________________ Second Blessing After Shema ___________________________
In peace, O God, lay us in bed,
Wake us to life, O Sovereign.
Your peaceful shelter o’er us spread,
Guide us with good counseling.
Save us for your reputation,
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Shield us for our own salvation,
Spare us these miseries: the foe,
Pestilence, sword, famine and woe.
Keep Satan
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from our front and rear,
S
Hide us in shadow of your wing,
‫הַ ְשׁכִּ יבֵ נוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ לְ ָשׁלוֹם‬
‫וְ הַ עֲ ִמידֵ נוּ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ לְ חַ ִיּים‬
� ֶ‫וּפְ רוֹשׂ עָ לֵינוּ סֻ ַכּת ְשׁלוֹמ‬
�‫וְ ַת ְקּנֵנוּ בְּ עֵ צָ ה טוֹבָ ה ִמלְּ פָ נֶי‬
� ֶ‫וְ הו ִֹשׁיעֵ נוּ לְ מַ עַ ן ְשׁמ‬
‫וְ הָ גֵן בַּ עֲ דֵ נוּ‬
‫וְ הָ סֵ ר מֵ עָ לֵינוּ א ֹויֵב‬
‫דֶּ בֶ ר וְ חֶ ֶרב וְ ָרעָ ב וְ יָגוֹן‬
‫וְ הָ סֵ ר ָשׂטָ ן‬
‫ִמלְּ פָ נֵינוּ וּמֵ אַחֲ ֵרינוּ‬
‫וּבְ צֵ ל כְּ נָפֶ י� ַתּ ְס ִתּ ֵירנוּ‬
‫כִּ י אֵ ל שׁו ְֹמ ֵרנוּ וּמַ ִצּילֵנוּ אָ ָתּה‬
‫כִּ י אֵ ל מֶ לֶ� חַ נּוּן וְ ַרחוּם אָ ָתּה‬
‫אתנוּ וּבוֹאֵ נוּ‬
ֵ ֵ‫וּשׁמוֹר צ‬
ְ ◊
‫לְ חַ ִיּים וּלְ ָשׁלוֹם‬
‫מֵ עַ ָתּה וְ עַ ד ע ֹולָם‬
‫הַ פּו ֵֹרשׂ סֻ ַכּת ָשׁלוֹם‬
‫עָ לֵינוּ וְ עַ ל ָכּל עַ מּ ֹו י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
ָ ‫וְ עַ ל ְי‬
O God, our guard and rescuer,
Gracious and kind, our sovereign.
in life and in peace
from now for ever;
Sa
Protect us as we leave and return
spread over us your sheltering peace.
over us, over all your people Israel
and over Jerusalem.
veha’amidenu malkenu lechayim,
uferos aleinu sukat shelomecha
vetaknenu be’etza tovah milfanecha
vehoshi’enu lema’an shemecha
vehagen ba’adenu
vehaser me’aleinu oyev,
dever vecherev vera’av veyagon,
vehaser Satan
milfaneineinu ume’achareinu,
uvetzel kenafecha tastirenu,
ki El shomrenu umatzilenu atah;
ki El melech chanun verachum atah.
◊ Ushemor tzetenu uvo’enu
lechayim uleshalom
me’ata ve’ad olam,
uferos aleinu sukat shelomecha.
Baruch atah Adonai
haporeis sukat shalom
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who spreads the shelter of peace
Hashkivenu Adonai Elohenu l’shalom,
aleinu ve’al kol amo Yisra’el
ve’al Yerushalayim. Amen
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_________________________________ This Day in Torah ________________________________
We stand to recall what the Torah says of this day and remain standing until after the amidah.
Congregation, then leader.
Lev 23:44
And Moses explained
‫ֹשׁה‬
ֶ ֔ ‫בּר מ‬
֣ ֵ ‫ַיְד‬
ַ ‫ ו‬Vayedaber Moshe
God’s special times
‫ֲדי יְ הוָ ֑ה‬
֖ ֵ ‫מע‬
ֹ ‫אֶ ת־‬
et mo’adei Adonai
to the children of Israel.
‫ל־בּנֵ ֖י יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵ ֽאל‬
ְ
ֶ‫א‬
el benei Yisra’el.
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Satan, the adversary in the book of Job, acts like a prosecuting attorney who probes human failings.
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Evening Amidah
Evening Amidah
Festival Intermediate Days
On festival intermediate days, including the third evening of Pesach or Sukkot, the amidah begins on page 326.
Then conclude the service with Aleinu, page 339, and Mourner’s Kaddish, page 371.
Festival Holy Days
SP
We stand to say the silent amidah, and take three steps forward, as if entering holy space.
Ps 51:17
ֹ ‫ֲא‬
ִ
___________________________ 1. Ancestors ▪
and God of Jacob,
‫ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬u ‫ אַ ָתּה‬v �‫ בָּ רוּ‬w z Baruch y ata u Adonai Eloheinu
,
Sa
‫ הָ אֵ ל הַ גָּדוֹל‬ha’El hagadol
‫ הַ גִּ בּוֹר וְ הַ נּו ָֹרא אֵ ל עֶ לְ יוֹן‬hagibor vehanorah, El elyon,
,
.
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___________________________
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We bless you, God, our God
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‫אַ ָתּה גִּ בּוֹר לְ ע ֹולָם אֲ ֹדנָי‬
‫ְמחַ יֵּה מֵ ִתים אַ ָתּה‬
ַ‫ַרב לְ הו ִֹשׁיע‬
Atah gibor le’olam Adonai,
mechayeh metim atah
SP
rav lehoshi’ah—
On the first evening and morning of Pesach, add:
‫ ְמ ַכלְ כֵּל חַ ִיּים בְּ חֶ סֶ ד‬Mechalkel chayim bechesed,
‫ ְמחַ יֵּה מֵ ִתים בְּ ַרחֲ ִמים ַרבִּ ים‬mechayeh metim berachamim rabim.
Revive the dead with kind embrace,
‫ סוֹמֵ � נוֹפְ לִ ים וְ רוֹפֵ א חוֹלִ ים‬Somech noflim verofeh cholim
‫סוּרים‬
ִ ֲ‫ וּמַ ִתּיר א‬umatir asurim,
ְ um’kayem emunato
‫ישׁ ֵני עָ פָ ר‬
ֵ ִ‫ ל‬lishenei afar.
‫ ִמי ָכמוֹ� בַּ עַ ל גְּ בוּרוֹת‬Mi chamocha ba’al gevurot,
ִ umi domeh lach,
ְ ‫ מֶ לֶ� מֵ ִמית‬melech memit um’chayeh
‫ וּמַ ְצ ִמיחַ יְשׁוּעָ ה‬umatzmi’ach yeshu’ah.
‫ וְ נֶאֱ מָ ן אַ ָתּה‬Vene’eman ata
‫ לְ הַ חֲ יוֹת מֵ ִתים‬lehachayot metim.
We bless you, God,
‫ בָּ רוּ� אַ ָתּה יי‬Baruch ata Adonai,
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who revives the dead.
‫ ְמחַ יֵּה הַ מֵּ ִתים‬mechayeh hametim.
_____________________________ 3. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
‫ אַ ָתּה ָקדוֹשׁ וְ ִשׁ ְמ� ָקדוֹשׁ‬Atah kadosh veshimcha kadosh,
ְ ukedoshim bechol yom
‫ ְיהַ לְ לוּ� סֶּ לָה‬yehalelucha selah.
praise you, selah!
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Evening Amidah
SP
the holy God.
‫ הָ אֵ ל הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ‬ha’El hakadosh.
_______________________ 4. Holiness of This Day ▪ ‫דוּשׁת הַ יּוֹם‬
ַ ‫ ▪ ְק‬Kedushat Hayom _______________________
You chose us from all the other peoples. ‫הָ עַ ִמּים‬-‫ אַ ָתּה בְ חַ ְר ָתּנוּ ִמ ָכּל‬Ata vechartanu mikol ha’amim.
You gave us your love, took delight in us ‫ית בָּ נוּ‬
ָ ‫ אָהַ בְ ָתּ או ָֹתנוּ וְ ָר ִצ‬Ahavta otanu, veratzita banu,
and raised us above all other peoples;
‫הַ לְּ שׁוֹנוֹת‬-‫ וְ רוֹמַ ְמ ָתּנוּ ִמ ָכּל‬veromamtanu mikol halshonot,
you made us holy through your rules
�‫ וְ ִק ַדּ ְשׁ ָתּנוּ בְּ ִמ ְצו ֶֹתי‬vekidashtanu bemitzvotecha,
and brought us close, Ruler, to serve you, �‫ וְ ֵק ַרבְ ָתּנוּ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ לַעֲ בו ָֹד ֶת‬vekeravtanu malkenu la’avodatecha,
and you bestowed on us
‫ וְ ִשׁ ְמ� הַ גָּדוֹל וְ הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ‬veshimcha hagadol vehakadosh
your great and holy reputation.
‫את‬
ָ ‫ עָ לֵינוּ ָק ָר‬aleinu karata.
Sovereign God, you taught us
On Saturday night add this:
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‫וַ תּו ִֹדיעֵ נוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
the verdicts of your justice
�‫ ִמ ְשׁפְּ טֵ י ִצ ְד ֶק‬-‫אֶ ת‬
and taught us to perform
‫וַ ְתּל ְַמּדֵ נוּ ַלעֲ שׂוֹת‬
the statutes of your will.
�ֶ‫חֻ ֵקּי ְרצ ֹונ‬
You gave us, Sovereign God,
‫וַ ִתּ ֶתּן לָנוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
correct verdicts and laws of truth, ‫ִמ ְשׁפָּ ִטים ְי ָשׁ ִרים וְ תוֹרוֹת אֶ מֶ ת‬
good statutes and rules,
‫וּמ ְצוֹת טוֹבִ ים‬
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you let us inherit times of joy,
‫וַ ַתּנְ ִחילֵנוּ זְ מַ נֵּי ָשׂשׂוֹן‬
2
holy gatherings and festivals of giving.
‫וּמוֹעֲ דֵ י קֹדֶ שׁ וְ חַ גֵּי נְ ָדבָ ה‬
You made our legacy the holiness of Shabbat, ‫ישׁנוּ ְקדֻ ַשּׁת ַשׁבָּ ת‬
ֵ ‫וַ תּו ִֹר‬
the glory of the gatherings
‫וּכְ בוֹד מוֹעֵ ד‬
and the delight of the festivals.3
‫וַ חֲ גִ יגַת הָ ֶרגֶל‬
You distinguished, Sovereign God,
‫וַ ַתּבְ דֵּ ל יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
holy from secular,
‫בֵּ ין קֹדֶ שׁ לְ חוֹל‬
darkness from light,
�‫חשׁ‬
ֶ ְ‫בֵּ ין אוֹר ל‬
Vatodi’einu, Adonai Eloheinu,
et mishpetei tzidkecha,
vatlamdeinu la’asot
Sa
chukei retzonecha.
Vatiten lanu, Adonai Eloheinu,
mishpatim yesharim vetorot emet,
chukim umitzvot tovim,
vatanchileinu zemanei sason
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umo’adei kodesh vechagei nedavah.
Vatorisheinu kedushat Shabbat
uchevod mo’ed
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vachagigat haregel.
Vatavdel Adonai Eloheinu
bein kodesh lechol,
bein or lechoshech,
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The root ‫ נחל‬means inherit.
‫—נְ דָ בָ ה‬generosity, philanthropy: our festivals are times to share the benefits we enjoy.
3
‫“—רגֶל‬foot,”
ֶ
referring to the three pilgrimage festivals, when the people used to go to Jerusalem: Pesach,
Shavu’ot and Sukkot.
2
Israel from other peoples,
SP
‫בֵּ ין י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל לָעַ ִמּים‬
the seventh day
‫יעי‬
ִ ִ‫בֵּ ין יוֹם הַ ְשּׁב‬
from the six days of creative activity.
‫לְ ֵשׁ ֶשׁת ְימֵ י הַ מַּ עֲ ֶשׂה‬
Between Shabbat holiness
‫בֵּ ין ְקדֻ ַשּׁת ַשׁבָּ ת‬
and festival holiness
‫לִ ְקדֻ ַשּׁת יוֹם טוֹב‬
you made a distinction,
‫ִהבְ ַדּלְ ָתּ‬
and you made the seventh day
‫יעי‬
ִ ִ‫יוֹם הַ ְשּׁב‬-‫וְ אֶ ת‬
more holy than the six days of creation. ‫שׂה ִק ַדּ ְשׁ ָתּ‬
ֶ ֲ‫ִמ ֵשּׁ ֶשׁת ְימֵ י הַ מַּ ע‬
You distinguished and made holy
‫ִהבְ ַדּלְ ָתּ וְ ִק ַדּ ְשׁ ָתּ‬
your people Israel,
‫עַ ְמּ� י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬-‫אֶ ת‬
through your own holiness.
�‫בִּ ְקדֻ ָשּׁ ֶת‬
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And you gave us, Sovereign God,
with love festivals for rejoicing
feasts and times for joy,
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this day …
‫בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה מוֹעֲ ִדים לְ ִשׂ ְמחָ ה‬
‫חַ ִגּים וּזְ מַ ִנּים לְ ָשׂשׂוֹן‬
‫יוֹם‬-‫אֶ ת‬
For Pesach:
this festival of Matza,
time of our freedom …
‫חַ ג הַ מַּ צּוֹת הַ זֶּה‬
‫רוּתנוּ‬
ֵ ֵ‫זְ מַ ן ח‬
For Shavuot:
bein Yisra’el la’amim,
bein yom hashvi’i
lesheshet yemei hama’aseh.
Bein kedushat Shabbat
likdushat Yom Tov
hivdalta,
ve’et yom hash’vi’i
misheshet yemei hama’aseh kidashta.
Hivdalta vekidashta
et amcha Yisra’el
bikdushatecha.
Vatiten lanu, Adonai Eloheinu
be’ahavah mo’adim lesimchah,
chagim uzemanim lesason,
et yom
chag hamatzot hazeh,
zeman cherutenu …
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this festival of Weeks,
‫חַ ג הַ ָשּׁ ֻבעוֹת הַ זֶּה‬
‫זְ מַ ן מַ ַתּן תּו ָֹר ֵתנוּ‬
time of giving us our Torah …
For Sukkot:
this festival of Huts,
chag hashavuot hazeh,
zeman matan Toratenu …
chag hasukkot hazeh
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‫חַ ג הַ סֻּ כּוֹת הַ זֶּה‬
‫זְ מַ ן ִשׂ ְמחָ ֵתנוּ‬
time of our joy …
zeman simchatenu …
For Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah:
‫ הַ ְשּׁ ִמינִ י חַ ג הָ עֲ צֶ ֶרת הַ זֶּה‬hashmini chag ha’atzeret hazeh,
the eighth day, this festival of assembly,
time of our joy …
Continue here on all festivals:
a holy assembly,1
recalling our Exodus from Egypt.
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‫ִמ ְק ָרא ֹקדֶ שׁ‬
‫ֵזכֶר לִ יצִ יאַת ִמ ְצ ָר ִים‬
mikra kodesh
zecher litziyat Mitzrayim.
‫ ִמ ְק ָרא‬is a convocation, a calling together, an assembly, from the root ‫קרא‬, to call.
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Evening Amidah
Our God
‫אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
ַ‫יַעֲ לֶה וְ ָיבֹא וְ ַי ִגּיע‬
‫וְ י ֵָראֶ ה וְ י ֵָרצֶ ה וְ י ִָשּׁמַ ע‬
‫וְ ִיפָּ ֵקד וְ ִי ָזּכֵר‬
‫זִ כְ ר ֹונֵנוּ וּפִ ְקדּ ֹונֵנוּ‬
‫וְ זִ כְ רוֹן אֲ בו ֵֹתינוּ‬
ַ‫וְ זִ כְ רוֹן ָמ ִשׁיח‬
� ֶ‫בֶּ ן ָדּוִ ד עַ בְ דּ‬
‫רוּשׁ ַל ִים‬
ָ ‫וְ זִ כְ רוֹן ְי‬
�‫ִעיר ָק ְד ֶשׁ‬
�‫עַ ְמּ‬-‫וְ זִ כְ רוֹן ָכּל‬
�‫בֵּ ית י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל לְ פָ נֶי‬
‫לִ פְ לֵיטָ ה לְ טוֹבָ ה‬
‫לְ חֵ ן וּלְ חֶ סֶ ד וּלְ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
Eloheinu
‫בְּ יוֹם חַ ג הַ מַּ צּוֹת הַ זֶּה‬
beyom chag hamatzot hazeh.
may there rise, approach and reach you,
be seen, favored, and heard,
noticed and remembered—
thoughts and memories of us,
SP
and of our ancestors,
of the Messiah
(your servant David’s descendant),
of Jerusalem
your holy city,
S
and of all your people
the descendants of Israel
for deliverance, good,
life and peace,
on this festival of matza.
on this festival of huts.
this festival of assembly.
Remember us, our sovereign God,
on this day for good; Amen
think of us for blessing; Amen
and save us for life. Amen
veyera’eh veyeratzeh veyishama
veyipaked veyizacher
zichronenu ufikdonenu,
vezichron avoteinu
,
vezichron Mashiach
ben David avdecha,
vezichron Yerushalayim
ir kodshecha,
vezichron kol am’cha
beit Yisra’el lefanecha
lifleta letova
lechen ul’chesed ul’rachamim
For Pesach:
For Shavuot:
‫בְּ יוֹם חַ ג הַ ָשּׁ ֻבעוֹת הַ זֶּה‬
lechayim ul’shalom,
For Sukkot:
beyom chag hashavu’ot hazeh.
‫בְּ יוֹם חַ ג הַ סֻּ כּוֹת הַ זֶּה‬
‫בְּ יוֹם הַ ְשּׁ ִמינִ י‬
‫חַ ג הָ עֲ צֶ ֶרת הַ זֶּה‬
beyom chag hasukkot hazeh.
beyom hashmini
e
pl
on the eighth day,
ya’aleh veyavo veyagi’a
m
,
Sa
grace, kindness, mercy,
velohei avoteinu
‫זָכְ ֵרנוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫בּ ֹו לְ טוֹבָ ה‬
‫וּפָ ְקדֵ נוּ ב ֹו לִ בְ ָר ָכה‬
‫וְ הו ִֹשׁיעֵ נוּ ב ֹו לְ חַ ִיּים‬
chag ha’atzeret hazeh.
Zochrenu Adonai Eloheinu
bo letovah;
ufokdenu vo livracha;
vehoshi’enu vo lechayim.
And as for salvation and mercy—
take pity on us, be gracious to us,
have mercy on us, and save us;
for our eyes are on you,
because you are God, a ruler
both gracious and compassionate.
‫וּבִ ְדבַ ר יְשׁוּעָ ה וְ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
‫חוּס וְ חָ נֵּנוּ‬
‫וְ ַרחֵ ם עָ לֵינוּ וְ הו ִֹשׁיעֵ נוּ‬
‫כִּ י אֵ לֶי� עֵ ינֵינוּ‬
�ֶ‫כִּ י אֵ ל מֶ ל‬
‫חַ נּוּן וְ ַרחוּם אָ ָתּה‬
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Uvidvar yeshuah verachamim
chus vechonenu
verachem aleinu vehoshi’enu,
ki elecha eineinu,
ki el melech
chanun verachum ata.
SP
‫וְ הַ ִשּׂיאֵ נוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
�‫בִּ ְר ַכּת מוֹעֲ דֶ י‬-‫אֶ ת‬
the blessing of your festivals
for life and peace,
ָ ‫לְ ִשׂ ְמחָ ה וּלְ ָשׂשׂוֹן ַכּאֲ ֶשׁר ָר ִצ‬
for joy and happiness, as you wished ‫ית‬
and said you would bless us.
‫וְ אָמַ ְר ָתּ לְ בָ ְרכֵנוּ‬
Vehasi’enu Adonai Eloheinu
Our Sovereign God,
Eloheinu veElohei
Grant us, Ruling God,
S
our parents’ God,
And in us Torah-shares invest.
Fill us from your bounty fair,
In your salvation give us cheer;
Cleanse our hearts to serve you right
And lovingly entrust to us,
with joy and glee,
Grant Israel joy now, who proclaim
The sanctity of your great name.
who sanctifies Israel
and our festive times.
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lesimcha ulesason, ka’asher ratzita
ve’amarta levar’chenu.
avoteinu
,
Kadsheinu bemitzvotecha,
veten chelkenu beToratecha.
Sab’einu mituvecha,
vesamcheinu bishu’atecha,
vetaher libeinu le’ovdecha be’emet.
Vehanchilenu Adonai Eloheinu
besimchah uvesason
mo’adei kodshecha,
e
pl
times of festivity.
lechayim uleshalom,
m
Sa
Hallow us with your commands,
‫אֱ �הֵ ינוּ וֵא�הֵ י‬
‫אֲ בו ֵֹתינוּ‬
�‫ַק ְדּ ֵשׁנוּ בְּ ִמ ְצו ֶֹתי‬
� ֶ‫ַשׂבְּ עֵ נוּ ִמטּוּב‬
�‫וְ ַשׂ ְמּחֵ נוּ בִּ ישׁוּעָ ֶת‬
‫וְ טַ הֵ ר לִ בֵּ נוּ לְ עָ בְ ְדּ� בֶּ אֱ מֶ ת‬
‫וְ הַ נְ ִחילֵנוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫בְּ ִשׂ ְמחָ ה וּבְ ָשׂשׂוֹן‬
�‫מוֹעֲ דֵ י ָק ְד ֶשׁ‬
‫וְ י ְִשׂ ְמחוּ בְ � ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
� ֶ‫ְמ ַק ְדּ ֵשׁי ְשׁמ‬
‫ְמ ַקדֵּ שׁ י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫וְ הַ זְּ מַ נִּ ים‬
et birkat mo’adecha
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veyismechu vecha Yisra’el
mekadshei shemecha.
Baruch atah Adonai,
mekadesh Yisra’el
vehazmanim.
“God and god of our ancestors, enjoy our rest. Make us holy with your commandments, and grant our portion
in your Torah. Satisfy us from your goodness, and make us rejoice in your salvation, and cleanse our hearts for
your service in truth. And let us inherit, Sovereign God, with joy and glee, your holy assemblies. And let Israel
rejoice in you, they who make your name holy. Blessed are you, who make Israel and the seasons holy.”
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Evening Amidah
SP
ָ ‫ בְּ עַ ְמּ� י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל וּבִ ְתפִ לּ‬be’amcha Yisra’el uvitfilatam,
in your people Israel and in their prayer; ‫ָתם‬
�‫ית‬
1
and may you always enjoy2
‫ הַ מַּ חֲ זִ יר ְשׁכִ ינָת ֹו לְ ִציּוֹן‬hamachazir shechinato leTziyon.
__________________________________ 6. Thanksgiving ▪ ‫ ▪ מו ִֹדים‬Modim __________________________________
We thank you,
,
forever.
�‫ וְ עַ ל נִ פְ לְ או ֶֹתי� וְ טוֹבו ֶֹתי‬ve’al nifle’otecha vetovotecha,
With us evening, morn, and noon. ‫ֹקר וְ צָ הֳ ָר ִים‬
ֶ ‫ ֶשׁ ְבּ ָכל עֵ ת עֶ ֶרב וָ ב‬shebechol et, erev vavoker vetzohorayim.
S
e
pl
m
Sa
1
2
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SP
�‫ הַ טּוֹב כִּ י �א ָכלוּ ַרחֲ מֶ י‬Hatov ki lo chalu rachamecha,
‫ וְ הַ ְמ ַרחֵ ם‬vehamrachem
�‫ כִּ י �א ַתמּוּ חֲ סָ דֶ י‬ki lo tamu chasadecha,
�‫ מֵ ע ֹולָם ִקוִּ ינוּ ָל‬me’olam kivinu lach.
�‫ ִי ְתבָּ ַר� וְ ִי ְתרוֹמַ ם ִשׁ ְמ‬yitbarach veyitromam shimcha
‫ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ ָתּ ִמיד לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬malkenu, tamid le’olam va’ed.
‫ וְ כֹל הַ חַ יִּים יוֹדוּ� סֶּ לָה‬Vechol hachayim yoducha selah,
‫ וִ יהַ לְ לוּ אֶ ת ִשׁ ְמ� בֶּ אֱ מֶ ת‬vihalelu et shimcha be’emet,
God, our salvation and help (selah). ‫ הָ אֵ ל יְשׁוּעָ ֵתנוּ וְ עֶ זְ ָר ֵתנוּ סֶ לָה‬ha’El yeshu’atenu ve’ezratenu selah.
‫ וּלְ � נָאֶ ה לְ הוֹדוֹת‬ulecha na’eh lehodot.
____________________________________ 7. Peace ▪ ‫ ▪ ָשׁלוֹם‬Shalom ____________________________________
bestow forever.
with your peace.
We bless you, God,
with peace.
‫ בַּ ָשּׁלוֹם‬bashalom.
S
e
pl
m
Sa
guided by the following paragraphs. After the amidah, the leader leads Full Kaddish, page 369.
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Evening Amidah
__________________________________________ Personal Prayer __________________________________________
My God, keep bad words from my tongue, ‫ אֱ �הַ י נְ צוֹר לְ שׁוֹנִ י מֵ ָרע‬Elohai, netzor leshoni mera,
ְ
Ps 60:7
SP
S
Sa
Psalm 19:15
�‫ידי‬
ִ
‫י־פי‬
ְ
may God bring peace
hu ya’aseh shalom
Adonai Eloheinu
e
pl
m
ruling God
soon, in our days,
vElohei avoteinu
,
bimherah veyameinu
Mal 3:4
Mal. 3:4
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Ve’arvah lAdonai
The leader leads Full Kaddish, page 369.
SP
S
e
pl
m
Sa
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Kiddush for Festivals
Kiddush in the synagogue reminds us of ancient times, when Jews who traveled from town to town might say
Kiddush, eat and lodge in the synagogue. Unlike those travelers, we will say Kiddush at home, but the Kiddush
blessing should not be in vain, so we invite a child to drink from the cup.
We bless you, Sovereign God, who rules
Eternal space and time,
SP
Creator of the grapevine’s fruit,
Kiddush for Festivals
‫אֱ �הֵ ינוּ מֶ לֶ� הָ ע ֹו ָלם‬
‫בּו ֵֹרא פְּ ִרי הַ גָּפֶ ן אָמֵ ן‬
Baruch ata Adonai
Eloheinu melech ha’olam,
Boreh peri hagafen. Amen
From which we make this wine.
We bless you, Sovereign God,
Who rules eternal time and space
From all the nations of the world
S
It’s us you did select;
You raised us over those who speak
With foreign dialect.
‫עָ ם‬-‫אֲ ֶשׁר בָּ ַחר בָּ נוּ ִמ ָכּל‬
‫לָשׁוֹן‬-‫וְ רו ְֹממָ נוּ ִמ ָכּל‬
‫וְ ִק ְדּ ָשׁנוּ בְּ ִמ ְצו ָֹתיו‬
Baruch ata Adonai
asher bachar banu mikol am
verom’manu mikol lashon
vekidshanu bemitzvotav.
The duties that you gave us
with lovefestivals for rejoicing
time of our joy …
For Pesach:
et yom
‫רוּתנוּ‬
For Shavuot:
For Sukkot:
zeman cherutenu …
e
pl
m
this day …
Sa
Do our holiness project. 1
chag hasukkot hazeh
1
“Blessed are you, Adonai, our God, ruler of the world, who chose us from every people and raised us above
every tongue and made us holy with God’s rules.”
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time of our joy …
lovingly, a holy assembly,1
SP
Because from all the peoples
You chose us your holy nation
And made our heritage these times
Of joy and celebration,
We bless you, God, for hallowing
S
our feast and nation.
‫בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה ִמ ְק ָרא ֹקדֶ שׁ‬
‫כִּ י בָ נוּ בָ חַ ְר ָתּ‬
‫הָ עַ ִמּים‬-‫וְ או ָֹתנוּ ִק ַדּ ְשׁ ָתּ ִמ ָכּל‬
�‫וּמוֹעֲ דֵ י ָק ְד ְשׁ‬
‫בְּ ִשׂ ְמחָ ה וּבְ ָשׂשׂוֹן ִהנְ חַ לְ ָתּנוּ‬
‫ְמ ַקדֵּ שׁ י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל וְ הַ זְּ מַ ִנּים‬
be’ahavah mikra kodesh
Ki vanu vacharta
ve’otanu kidashta mikol ha’amim,
umo’adei kodshecha,
besimchah uv’sason hinchaltanu.
Baruch ata Adonai,
mekadesh Yisra’el vehazmanim.
______________________Farewell to Shabbat ▪ ‫ ▪ הַ בְ דָ לָה‬Havdalah ______________________
On Saturday night, light a multi-wick candle from an existing flame and say Havdalah.
‫ בָּ רוּ� אַ ָתּה יי‬Baruch ata Adonai
Sa
Who rules the universe entire;
You are creator of this flickering light,
The light of fire.
who distinguishes holy from secular,
the seventh day
You distinguished Shabbat’s holiness
from the holiness of the festival,
and you made Shabbat more holy
than the six days of creative activity.
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borei me’orei ha’esh.
Baruch ata Adonai
hamavdil bein kodesh lechol,
bein or lechoshech,
e
pl
‫הַ מַּ בְ ִדּיל בֵּ ין ֹקדֶ שׁ לְ חוֹל‬
�‫חשׁ‬
‫יעי‬
‫בֵּ ין ְקדֻ ַשּׁת ַשׁבָּ ת‬
‫לִ ְקדֻ ַשּׁת יוֹם טוֹב ִהבְ ַדּלְ ָתּ‬
‫יעי‬
ִ ִ‫יוֹם הַ ְשּׁב‬-‫וְ אֶ ת‬
‫הַ מַּ עֲ ֶשׂה ִק ַדּ ְשׁ ָתּ‬-‫ִמ ֵשּׁ ֶשׁת ְימֵ י‬
m
Ruler of the universe,
‫בּו ֵֹרא ְמאו ֵֹרי הָ אֵ שׁ‬
bein yom hashvi’i
Bein kedushat Shabbat
likdushat yom tov hivdalta
ve’et yom hashvi’i
misheshet yemei hama’aseh kidashta.
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Our Duty ▪ ‫ ▪ עָ לֵינוּ‬Aleinu
You distinguished and hallowed
‫ִהבְ ַדּלְ ָתּ וְ ִק ַדּ ְשׁ ָתּ‬
�‫עַ ְמּ� י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל בִּ ְקדֻ ָשּׁ ֶת‬-‫אֶ ת‬
‫הַ מַּ בְ ִדּיל בֵּ ין ֹקדֶ שׁ לְ ֹקדֶ שׁ‬
your people Israel through your holiness.
who distinguishes types of holiness.
1
Hivdalta vekidashta
et amcha Yisra’el bikdushatecha.
Baruch ata Adonai
hamavdil bein kodesh lekodesh.
__________________________________ Shehecheyanu _________________________________
SP
Omit on the last two nights of Pesach
(on the first night of Sukkot, say the Sukkah blessing first).
Who rules eternal time and space;
You raised us and sustained us,
And you brought us to this place.2
‫ֶשׁהֶ חֱ יָנוּ וְ ִקיְּמָ נוּ‬
‫וְ ִהגִּ יעָ נוּ לַזְּ מַ ן הַ זֶּה‬
Shehecheyanu vekimanu
Vehigi’anu lazman hazeh.
S
_____________________________________ Sukkah_____________________________________
In the sukkah, on Sukkot, add this.
Baruch ata Adonai
Both time and space complete;
In booths to take a seat.
‫אֲ ֶשׁר ִק ְדּ ָשׁנוּ בְּ ִמ ְצו ָֹתיו‬
‫וְ צִ וָּ נוּ ל ֵֵשׁב בַּ סֻּ ָכּה‬
Sa
You made us holy with your laws,
Asher kidshanu bemitzvotav
vetzivanu leshev basukkah.
After dark, on the third and remaining nights of Pesach, count the Omer, page 64.
e
pl
m
1
2
“Who makes a distinction between one type of holiness and another type of holiness”
“Place” is literally “time”; but are not time and space a continuum?
60
SP
Our Duty1 ▪ ‫ ▪ עָ לֵינוּ‬Aleinu
‫ לַאֲ דוֹן הַ כֹּל‬la’adon hakol,
The Creative Force
‫ ל ֵָתת גְּ דֻ לָּה‬latet gedulah
‫אשׁית‬
ִ ‫ לְ יוֹצֵ ר בְּ ֵר‬leyotzer bereshit,
‫ ֶשׁ�א עָ ָשׂנוּ כְּ ג ֹויֵי הָ אֲ ָרצוֹת‬shelo asanu kegoyei ha’aratzot
‫ וְ �א ָשׂמָ נוּ‬velo samanu
in their place.
‫ כְּ ִמ ְשׁפְּ חוֹת הָ אֲ ָדמָ ה‬k’mishpechot ha’adamah,
‫ ֶשׁ�א ָשׂם חֶ לְ ֵקנוּ ָכּהֶ ם‬shelo sam chelkenu kahem
2
‫הֲ מ ֹונָם‬-‫ וְ גו ָֹרלֵנוּ כְּ ָכל‬vegoralenu kechol hamonam.
S
Is 45:20
ִ
lehevel varik
Sa
We bend the knee
Shehem mishtachavim
e
pl
m
1
ֶ
2
61
Our Duty ▪ ‫ ▪ עָ לֵינוּ‬Aleinu
Whose power dwells
1
SP
Deut 4:39
ְ
in heaven above
veyosed aretz,”
umoshav yekaro
ushechinat uzo
begovhei meromim.
Kakatuv b’Torato:
‫ֱ�הים‬
Sa
So we hope in you,
ְ
S
that God is God
‫ֶשׁהוּא‬
Adonai Eloheinu,
m
God, our God,
‫אָרץ‬
And all people
vechol benei vasar
e
pl
Yakiru veyed’u
kol yoshvei tevel,
tishava kol lashon.
1
SP
forever and ever.
Ex. 15:18
S
ַ ִ‫ו‬
�‫כוּת‬
Zech. 14:9
over all the earth;
Sa
ְ
velichvod shimcha
yekar yitenu,
vikablu chulam
et ol malchutecha,
le’olam va’ed.
ule’olmei ad
timloch bechavod.
vene’emar:
al kol ha’aretz;
ushemo echad.
e
pl
m
Mourners and those observing Yahrzeit rise to lead Mourners’ Kaddish, page 371.
During Sukkot until Hoshanah Rabbah, add Psalm 27, page 95, and Mourners’ Kaddish, page 371.
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Be Great ▪ ‫ ▪ יִגְ דַּ ל‬Yigdal
SP
Be Great ▪ ‫ ▪ ִיגְדַּ ל‬Yigdal
The living God be great, God’s praise resound; ‫ִשׁ ַתּבַּ ח‬
ְ ‫�הים חַ י וְ י‬
ִ ֱ‫יִגְ ַדּל א‬
God is, and there’s no end
‫נִ ְמצָ א וְ אֵ ין עֵ ת‬
to where God’s found.
‫ ְמ ִציאוּת ֹו‬-‫אֶ ל‬
God is One; like God’s there is no unity,
‫אֶ חָ ד וְ אֵ ין י ִָחיד כְּ יִחוּד ֹו‬
Oneness beyond our ken, infinity!
‫אַחדּוּת ֹו‬
ְ ְ‫נ ְֶעלָם וְ גַם אֵ ין סוֹף ל‬
Unseen of form, without carnality;
‫אֵ ין ל ֹו ְדּמוּת הַ גּוּף וְ אֵ ינ ֹו גוּף‬
Beyond all measure is God’s sanctity.
‫�א נַעֲ רוֹ� אֵ לָיו ְקדֻ ָשּׁת ֹו‬
Old before any thing that came to be; ‫שׁר נִ בְ ָרא‬
ֶ ֲ‫ַק ְדמוֹן לְ ָכל ָדּבָ ר א‬
First, with no onset to God’s primacy. ‫אשׁית ֹו‬
ִ ‫אשׁית לְ ֵר‬
ִ ‫ִראשׁוֹן וְ אֵ ין ֵר‬
God’s ruler of the universe, and see!
‫ִהנּ ֹו אֲ דוֹן ע ֹולָם לְ ָכל נוֹצָ ר‬
God shows each creature grandeur, majesty.
‫יו ֶֹרה גְּ דֻ לָּת ֹו וּמַ לְ כוּת ֹו‬
Splendor and prophecy in liberal measure.
‫ֶשׁפַ ע נְ בוּאָת ֹו נְ ָתנ ֹו‬
God gave to this people, to God’s treasure. ‫אַרתּ ֹו‬
ְ ְ‫אֶ ל אַנְ ֵשׁי ְס ֻגלָּת ֹו וְ ִתפ‬
No one like Moses did in Israel rise,
‫�א ָקם בְּ י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫משׁה עוֹד נָבִ יא‬
ֶ ְ‫כּ‬
Prophet who saw God’s form
with his own eyes.
‫וּמַ בִּ יט אֶ ת ְתמוּנָת ֹו‬
True to God’s people, God gave us a guide ‫ָתן לְ עַ מּ ֹו אֵ ל‬
ַ ‫תּו ַֹרת אֱ מֶ ת נ‬
To truth—Torah, by prophet’s hand supplied. ‫עַ ל יַד נְ בִ יא ֹו נֶאֱ מַ ן בֵּ ית ֹו‬
God will not change;
‫�א יַחֲ לִ יף הָ אֵ ל‬
God’s faith will never sway,
‫וְ �א י ִָמיר ָדּת ֹו‬
For all of time, to any other way.
‫לְ ע ֹול ִָמים לְ זוּלָת ֹו‬
Our secret thoughts God searches out and knows; ‫צוֹפֶ ה וְ יוֹדֵ עַ ְס ָת ֵרינוּ‬
When things are born,
‫מַ בִּ יט לְ סוֹף ָדּבָ ר‬
God sees how they will close.
‫בְּ ַק ְדמָ ת ֹו‬
The good man gains a just reward in time; ‫גּוֹמֵ ל לְ ִאישׁ חֶ סֶ ד כְּ ִמפְ עָ ל ֹו‬
The bad, God punishes as fits the crime.
‫נו ֵֹתן לְ ָר ָשׁע ָרע כְּ ִר ְשׁעָ ת ֹו‬
The anointed, God at end of days will send, ‫ִשׁלַח לְ ֵקץ הַ יּ ִָמין ְמ ִשׁיחֵ נוּ‬
ְ‫י‬
Salvation for us who await the end.
‫לִ פְ דּוֹת ְמחַ כֵּי ֵקץ יְשׁוּעָ ת ֹו‬
God kindly will the dead with life invest; ‫מֵ ִתים ְיחַ יֶּה אֵ ל בְּ רֹב חַ ְסדּ ֹו‬
God’s glorious name shall be forever blest. ‫שׁם ְתּ ִהלָּת ֹו‬
ֵ ‫בָּ רוּ� עֲ דֵ י עַ ד‬
Yigdal Elohim chai veyishtabach;
nimtzah, ve’ein et
el metzi’uto.
Echad ve’ein yachid
keyichudo;
ne’elam, vegam ein sof le’achduto.
Ein lo demut haguf, ve’eino guf.
Lo na’aroch elav kedushato.
Kadmon lechol davar asher nivrah.
Rishon, ve’ein reshit lereshito.
Hino adon olam lechol notzar;
S
yoreh gedulato umalchuto.
Shefa nevu’ato netano
el anshei segulato, vetif’arto.
Sa
Lo kam beYisra’el
keMoshe od navi,
umabit et temunato.
Torat emet natan le’amo El
al yad nevi’o ne’eman beto.
m
Lo yachalif ha’El,
velo yamir dato
le’olamim, lezulato.
e
pl
Tzofeh veyode’ah setarenu;
mabit lesof davar
bekadmato.
Gomel le’ish chesed kemif’alo:
noten lerasha rah kerish’ato.
Yishlach leketz hayamin meshichenu
lifdot mechakei ketz yeshu’ato.
Metim yechayeh El berov chasdo:
baruch adei ad shem tehilato.
Counting the Omer ▪ ‫הָ עוֹמֶ ר‬
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‫ ▪ ְספִ ַירת‬Sefirat Ha’Omer
SP
We count the Omer after dark from the second evening of Pesach until Shavu’ot.
We do not mention the number of the day before reciting the blessing.
If we mention the number by mistake, we cannot recite the blessing but may recite it on later nights.
If we forget to count at night, we can count during the next day without the blessing
and continue to recite the blessing on later nights.
But if we forget to count the next day too, we omit the blessing on all later nights.
Some people add an opening and closing meditation to the counting.
Opening Meditation
Here I am, ready and prepared
to fulfill the positive commandment
of counting the Omer,
Lev 23:15-16
S
as the Torah says:
“Count for yourselves
from the day after the Pesach holiday,
from the day you bring
֙ ‫וּספַ ְר ֶתּ֤ם לָ כֶ ם‬
ְ
‫ִממָּ ח ֳַר֣ת הַ שַּׁ ָ֔בּת‬
Sa
‫ִמיּוֹם ֙ ה ֲִב ֣יא ֔ ֲֶכם‬
the offering of an omer of grain,
seven weeks;
‫וּמזֻמָּ ן‬
ְ ‫ִה ְננִ י מוּכָן‬
‫לְ ַקיֵּם ִמ ְצוַ ת עֲ ֵשׂה‬
‫ֶשׁל ְספִ ַירת הָ עוֹמֶ ר‬
‫כְּ מ ֹו ֶשׁ ָכּתוּב בַּ תּו ָֹרה‬
‫נוּפ֑ה‬
ָ ‫ת־עמֶ ר הַ ְתּ‬
ֹ֖
ֶ‫א‬
‫ֶשׁ֥בַ ע שַׁ בָּ ת֖ וֹת‬
they must be full weeks.
‫מת ִתּ ְהיֶ ֽינָה׃‬
ֹ ֥ ‫ְתּ ִמי‬
Up to the day after the seventh week
‫ִתּ ְס ְפּ ֖רוּ ח ֲִמ ִשּׁ ֣ים י֑וֹם‬
lekayem mitzvat aseh
shel sefirat ha’omer,
kemo shekatuv baTorah:
“Usefartem lachem
mimochorat hashabbat,
miyom havi’achem
et omer hatnufah
sheva shabatot,
temimot tiheyenah.
Ad mimochorat hashabbat hashvi’it
tisperu chamishim yom.”
m
you must count fifty days.”
‫יעת‬
ִ֔ ‫עַ ֣ד ִ ֽממָּ ח ֳַר֤ת הַ שַּׁ בָּ ת ֙ הַ ְשּׁ ִב‬
Hineni muchan umezuman
_______________________________ The Days of the Omer_______________________________
who made us holy with your rules
Baruch atah Adonai,
e
pl
our God, eternal sovereign,
‫וְ צִ וָּ נוּ עַ ל ְספִ ַירת הָ עֹמֶ ר‬
asher kidshanu bemitzvotav
and told us about counting the Omer.
vetzivanu al sefirat ha’Omer.
Here is the list of days; we start on the 16th of Nisan, the second evening of Pesach
16 Nisan
Today is the first day into the Omer.
‫ הַ יּוֹם יוֹם אֶ חָ ד בָּ עֹמֶ ר‬Hayom yom echad ba’Omer.
17 Nisan
Today is 2 days into the Omer.
18 Nisan
19 Nisan
20 Nisan
21 Nisan
‫הַ יּוֹם ְשׁנֵי י ִָמים בָּ עֹמֶ ר‬
‫�שׁה י ִָמים בָּ עֹמֶ ר‬
ָ ‫הַ יּוֹם ְשׁ‬
‫אַרבָּ עָ ה י ִָמים בָּ עֹמֶ ר‬
ְ ‫הַ יּוֹם‬
‫הַ יּוֹם חֲ ִמ ָשּׁה י ִָמים בָּ עֹמֶ ר‬
‫הַ יּוֹם ִשׁ ָשּׁה י ִָמים בָּ עֹמֶ ר‬
Hayom shnei yamim ba’Omer.
Hayom shloshah yamim ba’Omer.
Hayom arba’ah yamim ba’Omer.
Hayom chamisha yamim ba’Omer.
Hayom shishah yamim ba’Omer.
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Counting the Omer ▪ ‫הָ עוֹמֶ ר‬
22 Nisan
‫ ▪ ְספִ ַירת‬Sefirat Ha’Omer
From Day 7 (22 Nisan, the last night of Pesach), count weeks and days
Today makes 7 days,
‫ הַ יּוֹם ִשׁבְ עָ ה י ִָמים‬Hayom shiv’ah yamim,
which is one week into the Omer.
‫ֶשׁהֵ ם ָשׁבוּעַ אֶ חָ ד בָּ עֹמֶ ר‬
After counting the day, continue here.
shehem shavu’a echad ba’Omer.
________________________________ Closing Meditation ________________________________
May the merciful one restore
SP
the Temple service
to its proper place.
Ruler, our God
soon, in our days,
S
Mal. 3:4
Harachaman, hu yachazir
avodat beit hamikdash
limkomah.
Yehi ratzon lefanecha
Adonai Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
,
bimherah veyamenu
Sa
and there we shall serve reverently
Mal 3:4
‫הָ ַרחֲ מָ ן הוּא יַחֲ זִ יר‬
‫עֲ בו ַֹדת בֵּ ית הַ ִמּ ְק ָדּשׁ‬
‫לִ ְמקוֹמָ הּ‬
�‫י ְִהי ָרצוֹן לְ פָ נֶי‬
Ve’arvah lAdonai
e
pl
m
SP
S
e
pl
m
Sa
SP
‫חֲרית ְלחַ ג‬
ִ ‫ַׁש‬
Festival Morning Service
S
Festival Morning Service
e
pl
m
Sa
Like the evening service, the morning service consists of the Shema and an amidah. The Shema has appropriate
blessings before and after, and the amidah for holy days has one central blessing that speaks of the holiness of
this day, while the amidah for intermediate days has the thirteen central blessings of the weekday amidah. Our
call to prayer begins the Shema section. This is the heart of the morning service, but we prepare for it with two
sections of prayer and song: Dawn Blessings, and Poems and Songs.
As we rise in the morning, ancient words of blessing help us consider our identity as human beings with a
body to stretch and clothe, and as Jews with our own obligations and opportunities, history and literature.
We praise the Creator with selected psalms, devotional poetry that often speaks through the millennia to
modern concerns, and with other quotations from our scriptures.
Some people come late and miss the entire morning service. This is understandable but regrettable, since our
morning Shema and amidah are the heart of our prayer service.
‫ ַשׁחֲ ִרית לְ חַ ג‬Festival Morning Service
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Dawn Blessings
___________________________ How Fair ▪ ‫ ▪ מַ ה־טֹּבוּ‬Mah Tovu __________________________
Num 24:5
Jacob, how fair your dwellings are—
‫לי� ַי ֲע ֑ ֹקב‬
֖ ֶ ָ‫מַ ה־ ֥ ֹטּבוּ אֹה‬
O Israel—your communities.
Ps 5:8
With your great kindness,
SP
I come to your house;
I bow to your holy sanctuary
Ps 26:8
God, I love your residence,
Sovereign, in kindness plentiful,
answer me with salvation sure.
1
�‫ַואֲנִ י ְבּרֹב חַ ְס ְדּ‬
“Va’ani berov chasdecha
� ֶ‫ְבּיִ ְראָ ת‬
� ֶ‫יהוה אָ הַ ְב ִתּי ְמעוֹן בֵּ ית‬
�‫בוֹד‬
ֶ ‫וּמקוֹם ִמ ְשׁכַּ ן ְכּ‬
ְ
S
Sovereign, let my prayer
be welcome when it comes;
Mishkenotecha, Yisra’el.”
�‫חוֶה אֶ ל־הֵ יכַ ל־קָ ְד ְשׁ‬
ֲ ַ‫אֶ ְשׁתּ‬
the place where your glory dwells.
Ps. 69:14
‫ֹתי� יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵ ֽאל‬
֖ ֶ ‫ִמ ְשׁ ְכּנ‬
� ֶ‫אָ בוֹא בֵ ית‬
in reverence to you.
“Mah tovu ohalecha Ya’akov,
‫י־ל� יְ הוָה‬
ְ ‫ַואֲנִ י ְת ִפלָּ ִת‬
‫עֵ ת ָרצוֹן‬
avo veitecha;
eshtachaveh el heichal kodshecha
beyir’atecha.”
“Adonai, ahavti me’on beitecha,
umekom mishkan kevodecha.”
Va’ani tefilati
lecha Adonai et ratzon;
�‫ֱ�הים ְבּ ָרב־חַ ְס ֶדּ‬
ִ ‫א‬
Elohim berov chasdecha,
� ֶ‫ֲענֵנִ י בֶּ אֱמֶ ת יִ ְשׁע‬
aneni be’emet yish’echa.
Sa
_________________________________ Blessing for Tallit ________________________________
We bless you, O Ruler,
our God, who rules the world.
You made us holy with your laws
Baruch ata Adonai
Eloheinu melech ha’olam
Asher kidshanu bemitzvotav
vetzivanu lehit’atef batzitzit.
e
pl
m
And told us to wrap ourselves in fringes.
‫יצת‬
ִ ‫וְ צִ וָּ נוּ לְ ִה ְתעַ טֵּ ף בַּ ִצּ‬
1
The Hebrew is rather elliptical; lit., “And as for me, my prayer to you, Sovereign, may it be at an acceptable
time; Sovereign, in the abundance of your kindness, answer me in the truth of your salvation.”
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Dawn Blessings
_________________ Dawn Blessings ▪ ‫הַ ַשּׁחַ ר‬
‫ ▪ בִּ רכוֹת‬Bir’chot HaShachar ________________
We stand to thank God for a new day with these fifteen blessings;1 for discussion of these blessings, see page 427.
When the leader leads each blessing, we respond “Amen.”
1
‫ בָּ רוּ� אַ ָתּה יי‬Baruch atah Adonai
you rule both space and time:
you taught the rooster
2
you made me in your image.
3
Eloheinu melech ha’olam:
‫אֱ �הֵ ינוּ מֶ לֶ� הָ ע ֹולָם‬
‫חו ִֹרין אָמֵ ן‬-‫בַּ ת‬/‫ֶשׁעָ ַשׂנִ י בֶּ ן‬
‫פּו ֵֹקחַ ִעוְ ִרים אָמֵ ן‬
SP
to tell day from night.
‫אֲ ֶשׁר נ ַָתן ל ֶַשּׂכְ וִ י בִ ינָה‬
‫לְ הַ בְ ִחין בֵּ ין יוֹם וּבֵ ין ָל ְילָה אָמֵ ן‬
‫ֶשׁעָ ַשׂנִ י בְּ צַ לְ מ ֹו אָמֵ ן‬
‫ֶשׁעָ ַשׂנִ י ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל אָמֵ ן‬
you made me a Jew.
S
asher natan lasechvi vina
lehavchin bein yom uvein layla.Amen
Baruch atah Adonai
she’asani betzalmo. Amen
Baruch atah Adonai
she’asani Yisra’el. Amen
Girls and ladies say “bat chorin,” men and boys say “ben chorin”:
4
‫ בָּ רוּ� אַ ָתּה יי‬Baruch atah Adonai
you made me a free person.
5
you restore our sight.
Sa
she’asani ben/bat chorin. Amen
Baruch atah Adonai
poke’ach ivrim. Amen
m
1
3
that you did not make me a servant.
4 for men
that you did not make me a woman.
4 for women
e
pl
Originally, a person would say these blessings on waking up, opening the eyes, etc. Most are based on T. B.
Berachot 60b, but 2, 3 and 4 are based on T. B. Menachot 43b. Traditional siddurim use the wording below so
that men can thank God that they are bound by more mitzvot than gentiles (no mitzvot), servants (some mitzvot) or women (nearly all mitzvot).
2
ֶ shelo asani goy. Amen
that you did not make me a non-Jewish person. ‫שׁ�א עָ ַשׂנִ י גּוֹי אָמֵ ן‬
‫ֶשׁ�א עָ ַשׂנִ י עָ בֶ ד אָמֵ ן‬
‫ֶשׁ�א עָ ַשׂנִ י ִא ָשּׁה אָמֵ ן‬
‫ֶשׁעָ ַשׂנִ י כִּ ְרצוֹנ ֹו אָמֵ ן‬
shelo asani ahved. Amen
shelo asani ishah. Amen
she’asani kirtzono. Amen
that you made me as you wished.
The fourth blessing for women may be said either with a sigh of resignation or with confidence that God’s final
creation and most successful design for a human was the woman.
6
you clothe the naked.
7
you remove our limitations.
SP
8
you set us up when we’re bent over.
9
10
S
you stretch the earth over the water.
you guide each person’s steps.
12
you brace Israel with courage.
13
you crown Israel with splendor.
14
you give strength to the weary.
15
you rule the world;
you drive sleep from our eyes
and slumber from our eyelids.
malbish arumim. Amen
Baruch atah Adonai
matir asurim. Amen
Baruch atah Adonai
zokeif kefufim. Amen
Baruch atah Adonai
roka ha’aretz al hamayim. Amen
Baruch atah Adonai
she’asah li kol tzorki. Amen
Baruch atah Adonai
hamechin mitz’adei gahver. Amen
Baruch atah Adonai
ozer Yisra’el bigvurah. Amen
Baruch atah Adonai
e
pl
Baruch atah Adonai
m
Sa
you make everything I need.
11
‫רוּמּים אָמֵ ן‬
ִ ֲ‫מַ לְ בִּ ישׁ ע‬
‫סוּרים אָמֵ ן‬
ִ ֲ‫מַ ִתּיר א‬
‫זו ֵֹקף כְּ פוּפִ ים אָמֵ ן‬
‫אָרץ עַ ל הַ מָּ ִים אָמֵ ן‬
ֶ ָ‫רו ַֹקע ה‬
‫צָ ְרכִּ י אָמֵ ן‬-‫ֶשׁעָ ָשׂה לִ י ָכּל‬
‫גָבֶ ר אָמֵ ן‬-‫הַ מֵּ כִ ין ִמ ְצעֲ דֵ י‬
‫בוּרה אָמֵ ן‬
ָ ְ‫א ֹוזֵר י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל בִּ ג‬
‫אָרה אָמֵ ן‬
ָ ‫עוֹטֵ ר ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל בְּ ִת ְפ‬
‫הַ נּו ֵֹתן ַליָּעֵ ף כֹּחַ אָמֵ ן‬
‫הַ מַּ עֲ בִ יר ֵשׁנָה מֵ עֵ ינַי‬
‫וּתנוּמָ ה מֵ עַ פְ עַ פָּ י אָמֵ ן‬
ְ
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oter Yisra’el betif’arah. Amen
Baruch atah Adonai
hanotein laya’ef ko’ach. Amen
Baruch atah Adonai
hama’avir sheinah me’einai
utenumah me’af’apai. Amen
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Dawn Blessings
We are seated, and we pray for God’s help to keep us from trouble and temptation.
May your wish be—
ִ ִ‫ ו‬x x Vihi ratzon milfanecha
‫ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
God of our ancestors—
to make Torah our routine
�‫ֶשׁ ַתּ ְרגִּ ילֵנוּ בְּ תו ָֹר ֶת‬
and bind us to your rules,
�‫וְ ַדבְּ ֵקנוּ בְּ ִמ ְצו ֶֹתי‬
not to bring us into the clutches of error ‫וְ אַל ְתּבִ יאֵ נוּ �א לִ ידֵ י חֵ ְטא‬
‫וְ �א לִ ידֵ י עֲ בֵ ָרה וְ עָ וֹן‬
or wrongdoing or sin
or temptation or disdain.
‫וְ �א לִ ידֵ י נִ סָּ יוֹן וְ �א לִ ידֵ י בִ זָּיוֹן‬
Don’t give us over to the evil urge,
‫בָּ נוּ יֵצֶ ר הָ ָרע‬-‫וְ אַל ַתּ ְשׁלֶט‬
‫אָדם ָרע‬
ָ ֵ‫וְ הַ ְר ִחיקֵ נוּ מ‬
but keep us far from a bad person
‫וּמֵ חָ בֵ ר ָרע‬
and a bad companion.1
‫וְ ַדבְּ ֵקנוּ בְּ יֵצֶ ר הַ טּוֹב‬
Bind us to our good impulse
‫וּבְ מַ עֲ ִשׂים טוֹבִ ים‬
and good deeds,
and make our nature bow to serve you. �ָ‫ל‬-‫ ִי ְצ ֵרנוּ לְ ִה ְשׁ ַתּ ְעבֶּ ד‬-‫וְ כוֹף אֶ ת‬
Grant this today and every day
‫יוֹם‬-‫וּתנֵנוּ הַ יּוֹם וּבְ ָכל‬
ְ ◊
for grace, kindness and mercy
‫לְ חֵ ן לְ חֶ סֶ ד וּלְ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
in your eyes and the eyes of all who see us, ‫רוֹאֵ ינוּ‬-‫בְּ עֵ ינֶי� וּבְ עֵ ינֵי ָכל‬
and reward us with your good kindness.
‫וְ ִתגְ ְמלֵנוּ חֲ סָ ִדים טוֹבִ ים‬
We bless you, God,
who rewards2 with good kindness
‫גּוֹמֵ ל חֲ סָ ִדים טוֹבִ ים‬
your people Israel.
‫לְ עַ מּ ֹו ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל אָמֵ ן‬
ruling God,
Adonai Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
shetargileinu beToratecha
vedabkeinu bemitzvotecha.
SP
Ve’al tevi’einu lo lidei chet
velo lidei averah ve’avon
velo lidei nisayon velo lidei vizayon.
Ve’al tashlet banu yetzer harah
vehar’chikeinu me’adam ra
S
umechaver ra.
Vedabkeinu beyetzer hatov
uvema’asim tovim
Sa
vechof et yitzreinu lehishtabed lach.
◊ Uteneinu hayom uvechol yom
lechen lechesed ulerachamim
be’einech uve’einei chol ro’einu
vetigmeleinu chasadim tovim.
m
Baruch atah Adonai,
le’amo Yisra’el. Amen
e
pl
1
gomeil chasadim tovim
What makes us do something bad? We ask God to keep us out of trouble and away from those evil influences—bad places, bad people and bad impulses.
We speak of our “yetzer tov” and “yetzer ra,” our good and evil impulse or inclination. The word “yetzer” is
related to the Hebrew root for make, form or fashion (as you make a pot from clay). You might say the impulse
is what makes us an instrument of good or evil.
2
The idea of “gomel” is familiar today. People and companies that sense their own good fortune talk of “giving
back” to the community. In the same way, this Hebrew word for “reward” and “repay” is part of the Hebrew
idiom for charity—“Gemilut chasadim” or “doing acts of lovingkindness.” If you have the money, however
hard you worked for it, you have an obligation to help others.
So does God have an obligation to reward us? Yes, our liturgy says repeatedly—not for our own merit, but because of the good deeds of our ancestors.
_____________________ May Your Wish Be ▪ ‫ָרצוֹן‬
1
May your wish be—
ruling God
and God of my ancestors—
to protect me today and every day
from rude people and rude manners,
SP
from a bad person, a bad friend,
a bad neighbor, a troublemaker,
a ruinous enemy,
a harsh judgement and a harsh judge—
2
Jewish or not Jewish.
‫ ▪ יְהִ י‬Yehi Ratzon _____________________
�‫י ְִהי ָרצוֹן ִמלְּ פָ נֶי‬
‫ יי אֱ �הַ י‬
‫וֵא�הֵ י אֲ בו ַֹתי‬
‫ֶשׁ ַתּ ִצּילֵנוּ הַ יּוֹם וּבְ ָכל יוֹם‬
‫מֵ עַ זֵּי פָ ִנים וּמֵ עַ זּוּת פָּ ִנים‬
‫אָדם ָרע וּמֵ חָ בֵ ר ָרע‬
ָ ֵ‫מ‬
‫וּמפֶּ גַע ָרע‬
ִ ‫וּמ ָשּׁכֵן ָרע‬
ִ
‫וּמ ָשּׂטָ ן הַ מַּ ְשׁ ִחית‬
ִ
‫וּמבַּ עַ ל ִדּין ָק ֶשׁה‬
ִ ‫ִמ ִדּין ָק ֶשׁה‬
‫בֵּ ין ֶשׁהוּא בֶ ן בְּ ִרית‬
‫וּבֵ ין ֶשׁאֵ ינ ֹו בֶ ן בְּ ִרית‬
S
A person should always
be grateful for the truth
4
and speak truth deep inside
and get up early to say this:
‫אָדם‬
ָ ‫לְ ע ֹולָם ְיהֵ א‬
‫ְי ֵרא ָשׁמַ ִים בְּ סֵ ֶתר וּבַ גָּלוּי‬
‫וּמוֹדֶ ה עַ ל הָ אֱ מֶ ת‬
‫וְ דוֹבֵ ר אֱ מֶ ת בִּ לְ בָ ב ֹו‬
‫וַ י ְַשׁכֵּם וְ יֹאמַ ר‬
Yehi ratzon milfanecha
Adonai Elohai
vElohei avotai
shetatzilenu hayom uvechol yom
me’azei fanim ume’azut panim,
me’adam ra umechaver ra
umishachen ra umipega ra
umisatan hamashchit
midin kasheh umiba’al din kasheh,
bein shehu ven b’rit
uvein she’eino ven b’rit.
Le’olam yehei adam
yerei shamayim beseter uvagalu’i
umodeh al ha’emet
vedover emet bilvavo
vayashkem veyomar:
e
pl
m
Sa
fear Heaven in secret3 and in public,
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1
These are the humble supplications of a person with little earthly power. We ask God to keep us from troublesome people—thieves, false accusers, drunk drivers, credit cheats, and so on.
2
“Jewish” is literally “a child of the Covenant (or contract)” referring to the Jews’ contract with God outlined
in the Shema.
3
“In secret” may refer to a time when saying Shema was illegal.
4
Why be thankful for the truth? Troublemakers distort the truth to get us in trouble though our conscience is
clear. Let’s be grateful when truth clears us.
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Dawn Blessings
____________ Ruler of Every World ▪ ‫הָ ע ֹול ִָמים‬
Ruler of every world!
Dan 9:18
1
‫ִרבּוֹן ָכּל הָ ע ֹול ִָמים‬
Not because of our merits do we
submit our pleas to you,
‫ל־רחֲמֶ י� הָ ַר ִבּים‬
ַ ַ‫ִכּי ע‬
What are we, what is our life,
SP
our devotion, our righteousness,
our salvation, our strength
or our power?
What are we to say to you,
ruling God
learned people like the ignorant
and wise people like fools?
For all they achieved is chaos,
their lives are worth nothing to you.
Ribon kol ha’olamim!
lo al tzidkoteinu anachnu
mapilim tachanuneinu lefanecha,
ki al rachamecha harabim.
Mah anachnu, meh chayeinu,
meh chasdenu, mah tzidkenu,
mah yish’enu, mah kochenu,
mah gevuratenu?
Mah nomar lefanecha
Adonai Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
?
Halo kol hagiborim
ke’ayin lefanecha,
ve’anshei hashem kelo hayu,
Sa
famous people as if they never existed,
Eccles 3:19
‫מָ ה אֲ נ ְַחנוּ מֶ ה חַ יֵּינוּ‬
‫ ִצּ ְד ֵקנוּ‬-‫מֶ ה חַ ְסדֵּ נוּ מַ ה‬
‫כֹּחֵ נוּ‬-‫יּ ְִשׁעֵ נוּ מַ ה‬-‫מַ ה‬
‫בוּר ֵתנוּ‬
ָ ְ‫גּ‬-‫מַ ה‬
�‫מַ ה נֹּ אמַ ר לְ פָ נֶי‬
‫הַ גִּ בּו ִֹרים‬-‫הַ �א ָכּל‬
�‫כְּ אַיִן לְ פָ נֶי‬
‫וְ אַנְ ֵשׁי הַ ֵשּׁם כְּ �א הָ יוּ‬
‫וַ חֲ ָכ ִמים כִּ בְ לִ י מַ ָדּע‬
‫וּנְ ב ֹו ִנים כִּ בְ לִ י הַ ְשׂכֵּל‬
‫כִּ י רוֹב מַ עֲ ֵשׁיהֶ ם תֹּהוּ‬
�‫וִ ימֵ י חַ יֵּיהֶ ם הֶ בֶ ל לְ פָ נֶי‬
S
and God of our ancestors—
like nothing to you,
‫ל־צ ְדקֹתֵ ינוּ ֲאנ ְַחנוּ‬
ִ ַ‫ל ֹא ע‬
�‫ילים תַּ חֲנוּ ֵנינוּ ְלפָ נֶי‬
ִ ‫מַ ִפּ‬
but because of your great mercies.
Aren’t all our heroes
‫ ▪ ִרבּוֹן כָּל‬Ribon Kol Ha’olamim ___________
unevonim kivli haskel!
Ki rov ma’aseihem tohu,
vimei chayeihem hevel lefanecha,
umotar ha’adam min hab’hemah ayin,
m
People are no better than beasts— ‫וּמוֹתַ ר הָ אָ ָדם ִמן הַ ְבּהֵ מָ ה אָ יִ ן‬
it’s all useless.”
‫ִכּי הַ כֹּל הָ בֶ ל‬
vachachamim kivli mada
ki hakol havel.
e
pl
1
This prayer was composed for Yom Kippur, when we all feel depressed. When the humble person sees the
wonder of a new day, s/he feels unworthy and insignificant: as King Lear said to Edgar, “Unadulterated man is
no more but such a poor, bare forked animal as thou art” (King Lear III.iv.109-111). Prayer—we often say the
Hebrew root implies “self-judgement”—brings us both low and high, both to abject self-abhorrence (especially
before breakfast) and triumphant joy.
___________ But We Are Your People ▪ �‫עַ ְמּ‬
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‫ ▪ אֲ בָ ל אֲ נ ְַחנוּ‬Aval Anachnu Amcha ___________
1
But we are your people,
SP
�‫אֲ בָ ל אֲ נ ְַחנוּ עַ ְמּ‬
�‫ית‬
ֶ ‫בְּ נֵי בְ ִר‬
children of your contract,
�‫בְּ נֵי אַבְ ָרהָ ם אֹהֲ ְב‬
children of Abraham who loved you—
‫ֶשׁנִ ְשׁבַּ ְע ָתּ ל ֹו‬
you made a promise to him
on Mount Moriah—
‫בְּ הַ ר הַ ֹמּ ִריָּה‬
we are the seed of his dear Isaac
‫ז ֶַרע ִי ְצחָ ק י ְִחיד ֹו‬
‫ֶשׁ ֶנ ֱע ַקד עַ ל גַּב הַ ִמּזְ בֵּ ַח‬
who was tied on top of the altar,
the people of your son Jacob, your first-born— �‫עֲ ַדת יַעֲ קֹב בִּ נְ � בְּ כו ֶֹר‬
because of your love for him
‫ֶשׁמֵּ אַהֲ בָ ְת� ֶשׁאָהַ ְב ָתּ אוֹת ֹו‬
‫וּמ ִשּׂ ְמחָ ְת� ֶשׁ ָשּׂמַ ְח ָתּ בּ ֹו‬
ִ
and the joy you took in him
‫ ְשׁמ ֹו‬-‫את אֶ ת‬
ָ ‫ָק ָר‬
you called him
2
“Israel” and “Jeshurun.”
‫י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל וִ ישֻׁ רוּן‬
And so we are bound
‫לְ פִ י ָכ� אֲ נ ְַחנוּ חַ יָּבִ ים‬
� ַ‫לְ הוֹדוֹת לְ � וּלְ ַשׁבֵּ ח‬
to thank you and praise you,
to glorify, bless and sanctify you,
‫וּלְ פָ אֶ ְר� וּלְ בָ ֵר� וּלְ ַקדֵּ שׁ‬
and to give praise and thanks to your name. � ֶ‫שׁבַ ח וְ הו ָֹדיָה לִ ְשׁמ‬
ֶ ‫וְ ל ֵָתת‬
Aval anachnu amcha,
benei veritecha,
benei Avraham ohavcha
shenishba’ta lo
behar haMoriyah,
zera Yitzchak yechido
shene’ekad al gav hamizbe’ach,
adat Ya’akov bin’cha bechorecha
sheme’ahavat’cha she’ahavta oto
umisimchat’cha shesamachta bo
S
kara’ta et shemo
Yisra’el viYeshurun.
Lefichach anachnu chayavim
ulefa’er’cha ulevarech ulekadesh,
velatet shevach vehodayah lishmecha.
e
pl
m
Sa
lehodot lecha uleshabechacha,
1
We have wallowed in the depths of misery, and now it’s time to pull ourselves up from the mire by our spiritual bootstraps. We have inherited God’s promise and love.
2
Jacob became “Israel” in Genesis 35:10 after wrestling with the angel. “Jeshurun” is mentioned in Deuteronomy 32:15: “Jeshurun grew fat and kicked.” The name comes from the Hebrew root for “straight” or “direct,”
and we like to interpret this as a name for Israel when it is morally upright. However, the only time the name is
used in the Torah is here, when Jeshurun is a fat ass—oops, a well-fed donkey—and since it has enough to eat,
it has become rebellious.
When Oliver Twist becomes refractory, Mr. Bumble explains why: “It’s not Madness … it’s Meat. … If you
had kept the boy on gruel, ma’am, this would never have happened” (Oliver Twist, Chapter VII).
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Dawn Blessings
We are so lucky! How good is our lot,
how fair our fortune,
how delightful our heritage.
We are so lucky that
early and late,
morning and evening
Ashreinu mah tov chelkenu
umah na’im goralenu
umah yafah yerushatenu.
◊ Ashreinu she’anachnu
mashkimim uma’arivim
erev vavoker
ve’omrim pa’amayim bechol yom:
We join the prayer leader, saying the next two lines aloud.
Deut. 6:4
2
We say the next two lines in an undertone:
SP
we say twice a day:
1
‫טּוֹב חֶ לְ ֵקנוּ‬-‫אַ ְשׁ ֵרינוּ מַ ה‬
‫נּ ִָעים גּו ָֹרלֵנוּ‬-‫וּמַ ה‬
‫ְרוּשּׁ ֵתנוּ‬
ָ ‫וּמַ ה יָפָ ה י‬
‫◊ אַ ְשׁ ֵרינוּ ֶשׁאֲ נ ְַחנוּ‬
‫ימים וּמַ עֲ ִריבִ ים‬
ִ ִ‫מַ ְשׁכּ‬
‫עֶ ֶרב וָ ב ֶֹקר‬
‫יוֹם‬-‫וְ או ְֹמ ִרים פַּ עֲ מַ ִים בְּ ָכל‬
S
It was you4
it was you
since the world was created,
it’s you in this world
and it’s you in the World to Come.
Atah hu
ad shelo nivrah ha’olam;
atah hu
mishenivra ha’olam
atah hu ba’olam hazeh,
ve’atah hu la’olam haba.
m
1
‫אַ ָתּה הוּא‬
‫עַ ד ֶשּׁ�א נִ בְ ָרא הָ ע ֹו ָלם‬
‫אַ ָתּה הוּא‬
‫ִמ ֶשׁנִּ בְ ָרא הָ ע ֹו ָלם‬
‫אַ ָתּה הוּא בָּ ע ֹולָם הַ זֶּה‬
‫וְ אַ ָתּה הוּא לָע ֹולָם הַ בָּ א‬
Sa
back before the world was created,
e
pl
From the depths of despair, we return to the heights of joy; this is the spirit in which we say Shema. Birnbaum
(Daily Prayer Book, p. 23) says that Babylonian authorities forbade our reciting Shema because they saw our
declaration of God’s unity as a challenge to their beliefs.
2
3
4
In this passage, we express the eternity of the God we described in Shema.
Make your name holy
�‫ ִשׁ ְמ‬-‫◊ ַקדֵּ שׁ אֶ ת‬
� ֶ‫ישׁי ְשׁמ‬
ֵ ‫עַ ל מַ ְק ִדּ‬
through the martyrs,
and make it holy throughout your world;
� ֶ‫ ִשׁ ְמ� בְּ ע ֹו ָלמ‬-‫וְ ַקדֵּ שׁ אֶ ת‬
�‫וּבִ ישׁוּעָ ְת‬
and as you save us,
raise and heighten our glory.2
‫ָתּ ִרים וְ ַתגְ בִּ יהַּ ַק ְרנֵנוּ‬
We bless you, God,
3
who makes your name holy far and wide. ‫ ִשׁ ְמ� בָּ ַרבִּ ים אָמֵ ן‬-‫ְמ ַקדֵּ שׁ אֶ ת‬
1
SP
___________________________ It’s You ▪ ‫הוּא‬
It’s you, Ruler, our God,
in the high reaches of the sky.
4
Really, you are first
and you are last,
Gather those who hope in you
They’ll see and know,
6
you are God, you alone,
for all the nations of the world;
7
You made
al makdishei shemecha,
vekadesh et shimcha be’olamecha,
uvishu’at’cha
tarim vetagbi’a karnenu.
Baruch atah Adonai,
mekadesh et shimcha barabim. Amen
Atah hu Adonai Eloheinu
bashamayim uva’aretz,
uvishmei hashamayim ha’elyonim.
Emet, atah hu rishon
ve’atah hu acharon,
umibal’adecha ein Elohim.
Kabetz kovecha
me’arba kanfot ha’aretz.
Yakiru veyed’u
kol ba’ei olam ki
m
all creatures that stir on the earth, that
II Kings 19:15
‫אַ ָתּה הוּא יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫אָרץ‬
ֶ ָ‫בַּ ָשּׁמַ ִים וּב‬
‫וּבִ ְשׁמֵ י הַ ָשּׁמַ ִים הָ עֶ לְ י ֹו ִנים‬
‫אֶ מֶ ת אַ ָתּה הוּא ִראשׁוֹן‬
‫וְ אַ ָתּה הוּא אַחֲ רוֹן‬
‫�הים‬
ִ ֱ‫וּמבַּ לְ עָ דֶ י� אֵ ין א‬
ִ
�‫ַקבֵּ ץ ֹק ֶוי‬
‫אָרץ‬
ְ ֵ‫מ‬
‫בָּ אֵ י ע ֹולָם כִּ י‬-‫ָכּל‬
Sa
and aside from you there is no God.
5
◊ Kadesh et shimcha
‫ ▪ אַ ָתּה‬Atah Hu ___________________________
S
in heaven and earth,
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�‫ֱ�הים ְלבַ ְדּ‬
ִ ‫אַ תָּ ה־הוּא הָ א‬
‫ְלכֹל מַ ְמ ְלכוֹת הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
lechol mamlechot ha’aretz.
Atah asita
e
pl
ָ‫אַ תָּ ה עָ ִשׂית‬
atah hu haElohim levad’cha
heaven and earth,
‫אֶ ת־הַ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם וְ אֶ ת־הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
1
et hashamayim ve’et ha’aretz,
Martyrs are people who died “al kidush hashem,” to make God’s name holy.
Our “glory” is literally our “horn”—the weapon of the aggressive bull, and the “horn of plenty.”
3
“Among the many.”
4
“The heavens of the high heavens.”
5
Refers to Isaiah 44:6: “I am the first, and I am the last, and there is no God except for me.”
6
“The four corners of the earth” is figurative.
7
God is for all nations, not just the Jews—a sentiment echoed in Aleinu.
2
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the sea, and everything in them.
‫אֲ ֶשׁר בָּ ם‬-‫ ָכּל‬-‫הַ יָּם וְ אֶ ת‬-‫אֶ ת‬
�‫מַ עֲ ֵשׂה יָדֶ י‬-‫וּמי בְּ ָכל‬
ִ
‫בָּ עֶ לְ יוֹנִ ים א ֹו בַ ַתּ ְחתּ ֹו ִנים‬
‫ֶשׁיֹּאמַ ר לְ � מַ ה ַתּעֲ ֶשׂה‬
‫אָבִ ינוּ ֶשׁבַּ ָשּׁמַ ִים‬
‫עֲ ֵשׂה ִעמָּ נוּ חֶ סֶ ד‬
‫בַּ עֲ בוּר ִשׁ ְמ� הַ גָּדוֹל‬
‫ֶשׁנִּ ְק ָרא עָ לֵינוּ‬
‫לָנוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬-‫וְ ַק ֶיּם‬
‫מַ ה ֶשּׁ ָכּתוּב‬
And who of those you formed
above or below
can ask you, “What will you do?”
Heavenly source of life,
be kind to us
SP
for the sake of your great name
which was pronounced upon us,
and fulfill for us, ruling God,
what is written:
Zeph 3:20
“Then I will bring you
S
and then I will gather you,
‫בָּ עֵ ת הַ ִהיא אָ ִביא אֶ ְתכֶ ם‬
to present you for fame and honor
among all the peoples of the world,
before your own eyes,” says God.
1
‫ִכּי־אֶ תֵּ ן אֶ ְתכֶ ם ְלשֵׁ ם וְ ִל ְת ִהלָּ ה‬
‫ְבּכֹל עַ מֵּ י הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
‫ת־שׁבוּתֵ יכֶ ם‬
ְ
ֶ‫שׁוּבי א‬
ִ ‫ְבּ‬
umi bechol ma’asei yadecha
ba’elyonim o vatachtonim
sheyomar lecha: “Mah ta’aseh?”
Avinu shebashamayim,
asei imanu chesed
ba’avur shimcha hagadol
shenikra aleinu,
vekayem lanu, Adonai Eloheinu,
mah shekatuv:
“Ba’eit hahi avi et’chem
uva’eit kabtzi et’chem,
ki eten et’chem leshem velit’hilah
bechol amei ha’aretz,
beshuvi et shevuteichem
Sa
when I bring about your return
‫וּבָ עֵ ת קַ ְבּ ִצי אֶ ְתכֶ ם‬
et hayam ve’et kol asher bam,
‫ְלעֵ ינֵיכֶ ם אָ מַ ר יהוה‬
le’eineichem,” amar Adonai.
e
pl
m
1
This promise of salvation is the last verse of the Book of Zephaniah. And has it not come true (despite daily
problems of reality) with the founding of the State of Israel?
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__________________________________Rabbinic Texts1 _________________________________
Avot deRabbi Natan, 4:5
Once,
Raban Yochanan ben Zakkai
2
was leaving Jerusalem;
Rabbi Yehoshuah walked
SP
behind him as his student
and saw the Temple ruined.
Rabbi Yehoshuah said:
“Alas for us! It’s ruined,
the place where people atoned
S
for Israel’s sins.”
Raban Yochanan said to him,
“Child, don’t get upset.
as good as this.
What is it? Acts of kindness,
As it’s said:
Sa
We have another atonement,
Hosea 6:6
‫פַּ עַ ם אַחַ ת הָ יָה‬
‫ ַז ַכּאי‬-‫ַרבָּ ן יוֹחָ נָן בֶּ ן‬
‫ירוּשׁ ַל ִים‬
ָ ‫יוֹצֵ א ִמ‬
ַ‫וְ הָ יָה ַרבִּ י ְיהוֹשֻׁ ע‬
‫ה ֹולֵ� אַחֲ ָריו‬
‫בֵּ ית הַ ִמּ ְק ָדּשׁ חָ ֵרב‬-‫וְ ָראָה אֶ ת‬
ַ‫אָמַ ר ַרבִּ י ְיהוֹשֻׁ ע‬
‫אוֹי לָנוּ עַ ל זֶה ֶשׁהוּא חָ ֵרב‬
‫מָ קוֹם ֶשׁ ְמּ ַכ ְפּ ִרים בּ ֹו‬
‫עֲ וֹנו ֵֹתיהֶ ם ֶשׁל י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫אָמַ ר ל ֹו ַרבָּ ן יוֹחָ נָן‬
� ְ‫בְּ ִני אַל ְי ַרע ל‬
‫יֵשׁ לָנוּ ַכּפָּ ָרה אֲ חֶ ֶרת‬
‫ֶשׁ ִהיא כְּ מו ָֹתהּ‬
‫וְ אֵ יזוֹ? גְּ ִמילוּת חֲ סָ ִדים‬
‫ֶשׁנֶּאֱ מַ ר‬
‘I want kindness, not sacrifice!’”
‫ִכּי חֶ סֶ ד חָ פַ ְצ ִתּי וְ ל ֹא־זָבַ ח‬
Pa’am achat hayah
Raban Yochanan ben Zakkai
yotzeh miY’rushalayim,
vehaya Rabi Yehoshuah
holech acharav,
vera’ah et Beit Hamikdash charev.
Amar Rabi Yehoshuah:
“Oy lanu al zeh, shehu charev,
makom shemechaprim bo
avonoteihem shel Yisra’el!”
Amar lo Raban Yochanan:
“Beni, al yera lecha.
Yesh lanu kaparah acheret,
shehi kemotah.
Ve’ezo? Gemilut chasadim,
Shene’emar:
‘Ki chesed chafatzti velo zavach!’”
e
pl
m
1
As part of our morning prayer, we study texts. Many siddurim include source material on the sacrificial system, from the Torah, Talmud and Mishnah. We follow the lead of Sim Shalom with texts on lovingkindness and
other suitable topics. Study ends the section of dawn blessings.
2
We credit Yochanan ben Zakkai with saving Judaism after the destruction of the Temple. He escaped from the
siege of Jerusalem, faced the Roman general Vespasian, and secured permission to found an academy in
Yavneh. He founded Rabbinic Judaism.
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Dawn Blessings
__________________________________ Babylonian Talmud, Sukkah, 49b __________________________________
‫ אָמַ ר ַרבִּ י אֶ לְ עָ זָר‬Amar Rabi Elazar,
Rabbi Elazar said,
“What does this quotation mean:
Micah 6:8
‫מַ אי ִדּכְ ִתיב‬
‘Humanity, you know what’s right
1
and what God wants of you:
‫ִהגִּ יד ְל� אָ ָדם מַ ה־טּוֹב‬
‘Higid lecha, Adam, mah tov,
�‫דּוֹרשׁ ִמ ְמּ‬
ֵ ‫וּמָ ה־יְהוָה‬
umah Adonai doresh mim’cha:
only to act justly,
SP
to act with lovingkindness,
2
and to be modest about doing right.’
‫ִכּי ִאם־עֲשׂוֹת ִמ ְשׁפָּ ט‬
ki im asot mishpat
‫וְ אַ הֲבַ ת חֶ סֶ ד‬
ve’ahavat chesed,
�‫וְ הַ ְצנֵעַ לֶ כֶ ת עִ ם־אֱ�הֶ י‬
‘To act justly,’
‫עֲשׂוֹת ִמ ְשׁפָּ ט‬
this refers to the legal system.
‫זֶה הַ ִדּין‬
‘Lovingkindness,’
‫וְ אַ הֲבַ ת חֶ סֶ ד‬
‫ז ֹו גְּ ִמילוּת חֲ סָ ִדים‬
S
this refers to performing acts of kindness.
“Mai dichtiv,
vehatzne’ah lechet im Elohecha.’”?
‘Asot mishpat,’
zeh hadin.
‘Ve’ahavat chesed,’
zo gemilut chasadim.
‘To be modest about doing right,’
�‫וְ הַ ְצנֵעַ לֶ כֶ ת עִ ם־אֱ�הֶ י‬
‘Vehatzne’ah lechet im Elohecha,’
this means taking out the dead for burial
‫ז ֹו הוֹצָ אַת הַ מֵּ ת‬
‫וְ הַ כְ נָסַ ת ַכּלָּה לְ חוּפָּ ה‬
zo hotza’at hamet
‫אָמַ ר ַרבִּ י אֶ לְ עָ זָר‬
‫גָּדוֹל הָ עו ֶֹשׂה ְצ ָד ָקה‬
‫הַ ָקּ ְרבָּ נוֹת‬-‫יו ֵֹתר ִמ ָכּל‬
‫ֶשׁנֶאֱ מַ ר‬
Amar Rabi Elazar,
with all that she needs.”
Rabbi Elazar said,
“A person who gives charity is a great person,
more than one who brings all the sacrifices,
Prov 21:3
‘Acting with charity and justice
is what God chooses above sacrifices.’”
“Charity doesn’t pay—
except according to the kindness of the act,
as we are told:
Hosea 10:12
‘Sow for yourselves in charity,
and reap according to kindness.’”
yoter mikol hakorbanot,
shene’emar,
‫וּמ ְשׁפָּ ט‬
ִ ‫עֲשֹׂ ה ְצ ָדקָ ה‬
‘Asoh tzedakah umishpat
‫נִ ְבחָ ר לַ יהוָה ִמזָּבַ ח‬
nivchar lAdonai mizavach.’”
‫וְ אָמַ ר ַרבִּ י אֶ לְ עָ זָר‬
‫אֵ ין ְצ ָד ָקה ִמ ְשׁ ַתּלֶּמֶ ת‬
‫אֶ לָּא לְ פִ י חֶ סֶ ד ֶשׁבָּ הּ‬
Ve’amar Rabi Elazar,
e
pl
And Rabbi Elazar said,
“Gadol ha’oseh tzedakah
m
as we are told:
vehachnasat kalah lechupah.”
Sa
and bringing the bride to the wedding canopy
‫ז ְִרעוּ לָ כֶ ם ִל ְצ ָדקָ ה‬
‫קִ ְצרוּ ְל ִפי־חֶ סֶ ד‬
“Ein tzedakah mishtalemet
elah lefi chesed shebah,
shene’emar:
‘Zir’u lachem litzdakah;
kitzru lefi chesed.’”
1
“It has been told you, O earthling, what is good.”
“And to walk humbly with your God”; when you are “walking with God,” you are doing the right thing. But
don’t be self-righteous; be modest!
2
Our Rabbis taught:
“In three ways
is the performance of kindness
greater than charity.
Charity is giving your money,
but kindness
SP
is giving yourself or your money.
Charity is giving to the poor,
but kindness
can be given to either poor or rich.
Charity is for the living,
S
but kindness
‫ָתּנוּ ַרבָּ נָן‬
‫�שׁה ְדּבָ ִרים‬
ָ ‫בִּ ְשׁ‬
‫גְּ ד ֹולָה גְּ ִמילוּת חֲ סָ ִדים‬
‫יו ֵֹתר ִמן הַ ְצּ ָד ָקה‬
‫ְצ ָד ָקה בְּ מָ מוֹנ ֹו‬
‫גְּ ִמילוּת חֲ סָ ִדים‬
‫בֵּ ין בְּ גוּפ ֹו בֵּ ין בְּ מָ מוֹנ ֹו‬
‫ְצ ָד ָקה לָעֲ נִ יִּים‬
‫בֵּ ין לָעֲ נִ יִּים בֵּ ין לָעֲ ִשׁ ִירים‬
‫ְצ ָד ָקה לַחַ ִיּים‬
‫בֵּ ין לַחַ ִיּים בֵּ ין לַמֵּ ִתים‬
is for both the living and the dead.”
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Tanu Rabanan:
“Bishloshah devarim
gedolah gemilut chasadim
yoter min hatzedakah.
Tzedakah bemamono,
gemilut chasadim
bein begufo, bein bemamono.
Tzedakah la’oniyim;
gemilut chasadim
bein la’oniyim, bein la’ashirim.
Tzedakah lachayim;
gemilut chasadim
bein lachayim, bein lametim.”
Sa
__________________________________ Babylonian Talmud, Sukkah, 49b __________________________________
Rabbi Elazar said,
‫ אָמַ ר ַרבִּ י אֶ לְ עָ זָר‬Amar Rabi Elazar:
“Anyone who acts with charity and justice
is like one who has filled
the entire world with kindness,
as we are told:
‘When one loves charity and justice,
God’s kindness has filled the earth.’
Prov 31:26
‘She opens her lips with wisdom,
the Torah of kindness is on her tongue.’
So, is there a Torah of kindness
‫חֶ סֶ ד יְהוָה מָ ְלאָ ה הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
kol ha’olam kulo chesed,
shene’emar:
‘Ohev tzedakah umishpat
chesed Adonai malah ha’aretz.’”
‫אָמַ ר ַרבִּ י אֶ לְ עָ זָר‬
Amar Rabi Elazar,
‫ִפּיהָ פָּ ְתחָ ה ְבחָ ְכמָ ה‬
‘Piha pat’chah vechochmah,
‫ל־לשׁוֹנָהּ‬
ְ
ַ‫תוֹרת־חֶ סֶ ד ע‬
ַ ְ‫ו‬
vetorat chesed al leshonah’?
‫וְ כִ י יֵשׁ תּו ָֹרה ֶשׁל חֶ סֶ ד‬
and another Torah
‫וְ יֵשׁ תּו ָֹרה‬
without kindness? No! There’s only one Torah!
‫ֶשׁאֵ ינָהּ ֶשׁל חֶ סֶ ד‬
Following Torah for its own sake,
‫אֶ לָּה תּו ָֹרה לִ ְשׁמָ הּ‬
‫ז ֹו ִהיא תּו ָֹרה ֶשׁל חֶ סֶ ד‬
this is the Torah of kindness;
following Torah for some other motive,
‫ֶשׁ�א לִ ְשׁ ָמהּ‬
ke’ilu mileh
e
pl
Rabbi Elazar said,
ִ ‫אֹהֵ ב ְצ ָדקָ ה‬
“Kol ha’oseh tzedakah umishpat
m
Ps 33:5
ִ ‫הָ עו ֶֹשׂה ְצ ָד ָקה‬-‫ָכּל‬
‫כְּ ִאילּוּ ִמילֵּא‬
‫הָ ע ֹולָם כּוּלּ ֹו חֶ סֶ ד‬-‫ָכּל‬
“Mai dichtiv:
Vechi yesh Torah shel chesed
veyesh Torah she’einah
shel chesed?
Elah Torah lishmah,
zo hi Torat chesed,
shelo lishmah,
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this is the Torah without kindness!”
‫ז ֹו ִהיא תּו ָֹרה ֶשׁאֵ ינָהּ ֶשׁל חֶ סֶ ד‬
And some say,
‫אָמ ֵרי‬
ְ ‫ִאי ָכּא ְד‬
‫תּו ָֹרה לְ ל ְַמּ ָדהּ‬
“Torah for the sake of learning,
‫ז ֹו ִהיא תּו ָֹרה ֶשׁל חֶ סֶ ד‬
this is the Torah of kindness;
Torah for some other motive than learning,
‫ֶשׁ�א לְ ל ְַמּ ָדהּ‬
this is Torah without kindness!”
‫ז ֹו ִהיא תּו ָֹרה ֶשׁאֵ ינָהּ ֶשׁל חֶ סֶ ד‬
zo hi Torah she’einah shel chesed!”
Ikah de’amrei,
“Torah lelamdah,
zo hi Torah shel chesed;
shelo lelamdah,
zo hi Torah she’einah shel chesed.”
SP
______________________________________ Sifre Deuteronomy, Ekev ______________________________________
“To follow all God’s ways.”
‫ל־דּ ָר ָכ֖יו‬
ְ ָ‫“ לָ ֶל֥כֶ ת ְבּכ‬Lalechet bechol derachav,”
Deut 11:22
These are the ways
‫אֵ ילוּ ַדּ ְרכֵי‬
‫הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ בָּ רוּ� הוּא‬
of the Holy One, whom we bless,
as we are told:
“God, God,
S
Ex 34:6-7
is a God both merciful and gracious,
patient, and great in kindness and truth,
ֶ ‫ֶא ֶ֥ר� אַ ַ ֖פּיִ ם וְ ַר‬
‫ב־ח֥סֶ ד ֶוא ֶ ֱֽמת‬
tolerating sin, transgression and wrong,
‫ָפשַׁ ע וְ חַ טָּ ָא֑ה‬
֖ ֶ ‫נ ֵֹשׂ֥א עָ וֺ֛ן ו‬
and cleansing people of their guilt …”
so should you be merciful and gracious.
Just as the Holy One, whom we bless,
as we are told:
֙ ‫וְ נַקֵּ ה‬
‫מָ ה הַ מָּ קוֹם‬
‫נִ ְק ָרא ַרחוּם וְ חַ נּוּן‬
‫אַף אַ ָתּה הֱ וֵי ַרחוּם וְ חַ נּוּן‬
‫מָ ה הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ בָּ רוּ� הוּא‬
‫נִ ְק ָרא צַ ִדּיק‬
“Righteous is God in all God’s ways”
so should you be righteous.
The Holy One, whom we bless,
is called “kind,”
as we are told:
Ps. 145:17
“And kind in all God’s works”
so should you be kind.
Adonai, Adonai,
El rachum vechanun
erech apayim, verav chesed ve’emet
notzer chesed la’alafim
noseh avon vafesha vechata’ah
venakeh.
Mah haMakom
nikrah rachum vechanun,
af atah hevei rachum vechanun.
Mah haKadosh Baruch Hu
nikrah tzadik,
e
pl
is called “righteous,”
Ps: 145:17
shene’emar:
m
is called “merciful and gracious.”
‫ֹצר חֶ ֙סֶ ד ֙ לָ אֲלָ ִ֔פים‬
ֵ֥ ‫נ‬
haKadosh Baruch Hu,
Sa
ensuring mercy for thousands of generations,
Just as God, who is everywhere,
‫יְהוָ ֣ה ׀ יְ ה ָו֔ה‬
‫ֵ ֥אל ַרח֖ וּם וְ חַ נּ֑וּן‬
eilu dar’chei
ְ ָ‫צַ ִדּיק יְהוָה ְבּכ‬
‫אַף אַ ָתּה הֱ וֵי צַ ִדּיק‬
‫נִ ְק ָרא חָ ִסיד‬
‫אַף אַ ָתּה הֱ וֵי חָ ִסיד‬
shene’emar:
‘Tzadik Adonai bechol derachav,’
af atah hevei tzadik.
HaKadosh Baruch Hu
nikrah chasid,
shene’emar:
‘Vechasid bechol ma’asav,’
af atah hevei chasid.
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___________________________________ Babylonian Talmud, Sotah, 14a ___________________________________
‫ אָמַ ר ַרבִּ י חֲ מָ א‬Amar Rabi Chamah
Rabbi Chamah said,
quoting Rabbi Chaninah:
‫בְּ ַרבִּ י חֲ ִנינָא‬
Deut 13:5
‘After your ruling God shall you walk.’ ‫יכ֛ם תֵּ ֵל֖כוּ‬
ֶ ֵ‫אַ ח ֵ ֲ֨רי יְ הוָ ֧ה אֱ�ה‬
Really, is it possible for a human being
SP
to ‘walk after’ the divine presence?
Surely, it means to conduct oneself
in accordance with the character traits
of the Holy One, whom we bless.
Just as God clothes the naked,
S
so should you clothe the naked.
visited the sick;
comforted the mourners;
Sa
so should you visit the sick.
so should you comfort mourners.
so should you bury the dead.
Rav Simlai explained:
‘Acharei Adonai Eloheichem telechu.’
Vechi efshar lo le’adam
lahaloch achar Shechinah?
Elah lahaloch
achar midotav
shel haKadosh Baruch Hu.
Mah hu malbish arumim,
af atah halbesh arumim.
HaKadosh Baruch Hu
biker cholim;
af atah baker cholim.
HaKadosh Baruch Hu
nichem avelim;
af atah nachem avelim.
HaKadosh Baruch Hu
kavar metim;
af atah kevor metim.”
Darash Rav Simla’i:
“Torah,
e
pl
“As for Torah—
its beginning is a kind deed,
and its end is a kind deed.
Its beginning is a kind deed,
as is written:
‘Ruling God made
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ֜ ‫ַויַּעַ שׂ ֩ יְ ה ָו֨ה א‬
the man and his wife
‫וּל ִא ְשׁתּ֛ וֹ‬
ְ ‫ְלאָ ָד֧ם‬
garments of skin, and clothed them.’
“Mai dichtiv,
m
buried the dead;
Genesis 3:21
‫אָדם‬
ָ ְ‫וְ כִ י אֶ פְ ָשׁר ל ֹו ל‬
‫לַהֲ �� אַחַ ר ְשׁכִ ינָה‬
�� ֲ‫אֶ לָּא לַה‬
‫אַחַ ר ִמדּו ָֹתיו‬
‫ֶשׁל הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ בָּ רוּ� הוּא‬
‫מָ ה הוּא מַ לְ בִּ ישׁ עֲ רֻ ִמּים‬
‫אַף אַ ָתּה הַ לְ בֵּ שׁ עֲ רֻ ִמּים‬
‫בִּ ֵקּר חוֹלִ ים‬
‫אַף אַ ָתּה בַּ ֵקּר חוֹלִ ים‬
‫נִ חֵ ם אֲ בֵ לִ ים‬
‫אַף אַ ָתּה נַחֵ ם אֲ בֵ לִ ים‬
‫ָקבַ ר מֵ ִתים‬
‫אַף אַ ָתּה ְקבוֹר מֵ ִתים‬
‫ָדּ ַרשׁ ַרב ִשׂ ְמל ִָאי‬
‫תּו ָֹרה‬
‫ְתּ ִחיל ָָתהּ גְּ ִמילוּת חֲ סָ ִדים‬
‫וְ סוֹפָ הּ גְּ ִמילוּת חֲ סָ ִדים‬
‫ְתּ ִחיל ָָתהּ גְּ ִמילוּת חֲ סָ ִדים‬
‫ִדּכְ ִתיב‬
beRabi Chaninah,
‫כָּ ְתנ֥וֹת ע֖ וֹר ַויּ ְַל ִבּ ֵ ֽשׁם‬
techilatah gemilut chasadim,
vesofah gemilut chasadim.
Techilatah gemilut chasadim,
dichtiv:
‘Vaya’as Adonai Elohim
le’Adam ule’ishto
kotnot or, vayalbishem.”
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Dawn Blessings
And its end is a kind deed,
‫וְ סוֹפָ הּ גְּ ִמילוּת חֲ סָ ִדים‬
‫ִדּכְ ִתיב‬
as is written:
Deut 34:6
‘God buried Moses in the valley,
in the land of Moab.’”
֙ ְ‫וַיִּ קְ ֹ֨בּר אֹת֤ וֹ בַ גַּי‬
1
‫מוֹאב‬
ָ֔
‫ְבּ ֶא ֶ֣רץ‬
Vesofah gemilut chasadim,
dichtiv:
‘Vayikbor oto vagai,
be’eretz Mo’av.
________________________________ Interpreting Torah2 ________________________________
Rabbi Ishmael says:
Rabi Yishma’el omer:
By thirteen types of inferences
bishlosh esreh midot
SP
‫ַרבִּ י י ְִשׁ ָמעֵ אל אוֹמֵ ר‬
‫בִּ ְשׁלשׁ עֶ ְשׁ ֵרה ִמדּוֹת‬
the Torah may be explained:
‫הַ תּו ָֹרה נִ ְד ֶר ֶשׁת‬
1
From an easy case to a strict case, and vice versa.
‫ִמ ַקּל וָ חֹמֶ ר‬
2
From a similar phrase in two places.
‫וּמגְּ ז ֵָרה ָשׁוָ ה‬
ִ
3
From a general principle derived
‫ִמבִּ נְ יָן אָב‬
‫ִמ ָכּתוּב אֶ חָ ד‬
from a single text
‫וּמבִּ ְניָן אָב‬
ִ
and from a general principle
derived from two related texts.
‫ִמ ְשּׁנֵי כְּ תוּבִ ים‬
4
From an ostensibly general rule
‫ִמכְּ לָל וּפְ ָרט‬
S
And from an ostensibly specific
‫וּמפְּ ָרט וּכְ לָל‬
ִ
case expanded to a general rule.
6
3
you can only rule
that it applies to the specific cases.
Mibinyan av
mikatuv echad,
umibinyan av
mishnei ketuvim.
Miklal ufrat.
From a general rule
that needs a specific case to explain it
and from a specific case
that needs a general rule to explain it.
‫כְּ לָל וּפְ ָרט‬
‫וּכְ לָל‬
‫ִאי אַ ָתּה ָדן‬
‫אֶ לָּה כְּ עֵ ין הַ פְּ ָרט‬
‫ִמכְּ ָלל‬
‫ֶשׁהוּא צָ ִרי� לִ פְ ָרט‬
‫וּמפְּ ָרט‬
ִ
‫ֶשׁהוּא צָ ִרי� לִ כְ ָלל‬
Umiprat uchelal.
Klal ufrat
uchlal—
ee ata dan
elah ke’ein haprat.
e
pl
7
Umigzerah shavah.
m
A general principle followed by specifics
and then another general principle:
Mikal vachomer.
Sa
restricted to specific cases.
5
haTorah nidreshet.
Miklal
shehu tzarich lifrat
umiprat
shehu tzarich lichlal.
1
Jewish texts I have seen omit the sheva under the yod in ‫בַ ַגּ ְי‬, but it’s in the Westminster Leningrad Codex.
The thirteen principles of scriptural interpretation are from Sifra, a work that explains Leviticus, and they give
insight into the exegetical methods of our sages.
3
Leviticus 14:9 gives an example of this principle.
2
8
Anything that was
SP
‫ָכּל ָדּבָ ר ֶשׁהָ ָיה‬
‫בִּ כְ ָלל‬
included in a general rule
‫וְ יָצָ א ִמן הַ כְּ ָלל‬
but was taken out of that rule
‫לְ לַמֵּ ד‬
to demonstrate something,
‫�א לְ לַמֵּ ד עַ ל עַ ְצמ ֹו יָצָ א‬
it does not refer only to itself,
‫אֶ לָּא לְ לַמֵּ ד‬
but to make a point
1
‫עַ ל הַ כְּ לָל כֻּלּ ֹו יָצָ א‬
about the general rule.
9
Anything that was included in a general rule ‫שׁהָ יָה בִּ כְ ָלל‬
ֶ ‫ָכּל ָדּבָ ר‬
but was used for a specific case
‫וְ יָצָ א לִ ְטעוֹן טוֹעַ ן אֶ חָ ד‬
similar to the general rule,
‫ֶשׁהוּא כְ ִענְ יָנ ֹו‬
‫יָצָ א לְ הָ ֵקל‬
it was used to make the rule more lenient,
not more stringent.
‫וְ �א לְ הַ חֲ ִמיר‬
10
Anything that was
‫ָכּל ָדּבָ ר ֶשׁהָ יָה‬
‫בִּ כְ ָלל‬
included in a general rule
‫וְ יָצָ א‬
but was used
‫לִ ְטעוֹן טֹעַ ן אַחֵ ר‬
for a specific case that is different,
‫ֶשׁ�א כְ ִענְ יָנ ֹו‬
not like the general rule,
‫יָצָ א לְ הָ ֵקל‬
it was used to make the rule more lenient
‫וּלְ הַ חֲ ִמיר‬
and more stringent.
11
Anything that was included in a general rule ‫שׁהָ יָה בִּ כְ ָלל‬
ֶ ‫ָכּל ָדּבָ ר‬
but was taken out
‫וְ יָצָ א‬
‫לִ דּוֹן בַּ ָדּבָ ר הֶ חָ ָדשׁ‬
to be considered as a new topic,
‫ִאי אַ ָתּה יָכוֹל‬
you can’t
‫לְ הַ חֲ זִ יר ֹו לִ כְ לָל ֹו‬
put it back into the general rule
‫עַ ד ֶשׁיַחֲ זִ ֶירנּוּ הַ ָכּתוּב‬
until holy scripture puts it back
into its general rule, explicitly.
‫לִ כְ לָל ֹו בְּ פֵ רוּשׁ‬
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Kol davar shehaya
bichlal
veyatza min haklal
lelamed,
lo lelamed al atzmo yatza,
elah lelamed
al haklal kulo yatza.
Kol davar shehu bichlal
veyatza lit’on to’an echad
shehu che’inyano,
yatza lehakel,
S
velo lehachamir.
Kol davar shehu
bichlal
lit’on to’an acher
shehu che’inyano,
yatza lehakel,
ulehachamir.
Kol davar shehayah bichlal
m
Sa
veyatza
veyatza
lidon badavar hechadash,
e
pl
ee atah yachol
1
lehachaziro lich’lalo,
ad sheyachazirenu hakatuv
lich’lalo beferush.
“Any thing that was in a general rule and came out of the general rule (i.e., was used by itself) to teach (i.e., to
make a point), not to teach about itself did it come out (i.e., it was not taken by itself only to make a point about
itself), but to teach about the whole general rule did it come out (i.e., it was taken in order to make a point that
applies to the general rule).”
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12
Dawn Blessings
A topic explained by its context,
SP
‫ָדבָ ר הַ לָּמֵ ד מֵ ִענְ יָנ ֹו‬
and a topic explained by what follows.
‫וְ ָדבָ ר הַ לָּמֵ ד ִמסּוֹפ ֹו‬
13
And in the same way, two scriptural passages
‫וְ כֵן ְשׁנֵי כְ תוּבִ ים‬
that contradict each other—
‫ישׁים זֶה אֶ ת זֶה‬
ִ ‫הַ מַּ כְ ִח‬
their meaning is unclear until there is
‫עַ ד ֶשׁיָבוֹא‬
‫ישׁי‬
ִ ִ‫הַ ָכּתוּב הַ ְשּׁל‬
a third passage
‫וְ יַכְ ִריעַ בֵּ ינֵיהֶ ם‬
that reconciles them.
Davar halamed me’inyano,
vedavar halamed misofo.
Vechen, shnei chetuvim
hamach’chishim zeh et zeh—
ad sheyavo
hakatuv hashlishi
veyachri’a beineihem.
Choose one of the following two passages.
________________________ May This Be ▪ ‫ָרצוֹן‬
�‫◊ ְי ִהי ָרצוֹן ִמלְּ פָ נֶי‬
�‫ֶשׁ ִת ֵתּן חֶ לְ ֵקנוּ בְּ תו ָֹר ֶת‬
‫וְ נִ ְהיֶה ִמ ַתּלְ ִמ ָידיו‬
‫ֶשׁל אַהֲ רֹן הַ כֹּהֵ ן‬
‫אוֹהֵ ב ָשׁלוֹם וְ רוֹדֵ ף ָשׁלוֹם‬
‫אוֹהֵ ב אֶ ת הַ בְּ ִריוֹת‬
‫וּ ְמ ָק ְרבָ ן לַתּו ָֹרה‬
S
ruling God
to grant our rights in your Torah,
of Aaron the High Priest,
who loved peace and sought peace,
loved all creatures
and brought them to the Torah.
Adonai Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
,
shetiten chelkenu beToratecha,
venih’yeh mitalmidav
shel Aharon hakohen,
ohev shalom verodef shalom,
ohev et habriyot
umekorvan laTorah.
‫ ▪ יְהִ י‬Yehi Ratzon
_______________________
m
________________________ May This Be ▪ ‫ָרצוֹן‬
_______________________
◊ Yehi ratzon milfanecha
Sa
that we may join the students
ruling God
soon, in our days,
�‫◊ ְי ִהי ָרצוֹן ִמלְּ פָ נֶי‬
◊ Yehi ratzon milfanecha
Adonai Eloheinu
e
pl
Mal 3:4
‫ ▪ יְהִ י‬Yehi Ratzon
vElohei avoteinu
,
bimherah veyameinu
Mourners lead Teachers’ Kaddish, page 373.
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___________________________________ Daily Psalms __________________________________
We include the psalm of the day and add Psalm 27 on Sukkot through Hoshanah Rabbah; some add the daily
psalm at the end of the service. After each of these psalms, mourners lead Mourners’ Kaddish, page 371.
Psalm 24, for Sunday
Today is the first day of the week,
‫הַ יּוֹם יוֹם ִראשׁוֹן בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬
‫ֶשׁבּ ֹו הָ יוּ הַ לְ וִ ִיּם או ְֹמ ִרים‬
‫בְּ בֵ ית הַ ִמּ ְק ָדּשׁ‬
on which the Levites would recite
SP
this psalm in the Temple:
1
A psalm by David.
‫ְל ָדוִ ד ִמזְמ�ר‬
God’s is the world, with all it holds,
The land on which all people dwell,
2
‫וּמל�אָ הּ‬
ְ ‫לַ יהוָה הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
1
‫תֵּ בֵ ל וְ ֹי ְשׁבֵ י בָ הּ‬
For God fixed earth on running streams
3
On God’s hill, who can make th’ascent
To reach God’s holy station?
4
The pure of heart, the innocent:
Their vow is their intent.
3
God’s blessing will upon them smile,
5
Now raise your beams, O gates, stretch high;
1
1
beVeit haMikdash.
LeDavid mizmor:
LAdonai ha’aretz um’lo’ah,
tevel veyoshvei vah,
ki hu al yamim yesadah,
ve’al neharot yechon’neha.
Mi ya’aleh vehar Adonai,
umi yakum bimkom kodsho?
‫נְ קִ י כַ פַּ יִ ם וּבַ ר־לֵ בָ ב‬
“Neki chapayim uvar levav,
‫אֲשֶׁ ר ל ֹא־נָשָׂ א לַ שָּׁ וְ א נ ְַפ ִשׁי‬
asher lo nasah lashav nafshi,
velo nishbah lemirmah.”
‫יִ שָּׂ א ְב ָרכָ ה מֵ אֵ ת יְ הוָה‬
Yisa verachah me’et Adonai,
�‫וּצ ָדקָ ה מֵ אֱ�הֵ י יִ ְשׁע‬
ְ
utzedakah me’Elohei yish’o.
‫זֶה דּ�ר דּ ְֹרשָׁ יו‬
Ze dor dorshav,
‫ְמבַ ְקשֵׁ י פָ נֶי� ַי ֲעקֹב סֶ לָ ה‬
‫ְשׂאוּ ְשׁעָ ִרים ָראשֵׁ יכֶ ם‬
mevakshei fanecha, Ya’akov. Selah.
Se’u she’arim rosheichem,
‫וְ ִהנּ ְָשׂאוּ ִפּ ְתחֵ י ע�לָ ם‬
vehinas’u pitchei olam,
‫וְ יָב�א מֶ לֶ � הַ כָּ ב�ד‬
veyavo melech hakavod.
e
pl
Doors of the world, reach to the sky—
The glorious sovereign is nigh!
�‫וּמי־יָקוּם ִבּ ְמק�ם קָ ְדשׁ‬
ִ
shebo hayu haLevi’im omrim
m
For these are Jacob’s children, who
Seek only, God, to be with you. Selah.
7
‫ִמי־ ַיעֲלֶ ה ְבהַ ר־יְ הוָה‬
‫וְ ל ֹא נִ ְשׁבַּ ע ְל ִמ ְרמָ ה‬
Defending them in every trial.4
6
ָ‫וְ עַ ל־נְ הָ ר�ת יְ כ�נְ נֶה‬
Sa
Without equivocation,
5
‫ִכּי־הוּא עַ ל־י ִַמּים יְ סָ ָדהּ‬
S
Spread land o’er mighty oceans’ swell.2
Hayom yom rishon bashabbat,
“To God belongs the world and its contents, the lived-on land and its inhabitants.”
“For God founded it above waters, and established it above rivers.
3
“The clean of hands and pure of heart, who has not held me in balance (i.e., has not given me an elusive answer, or equivocated) nor sworn deceitfully.”
4
“Such a person will bear a blessing from God, vindication from the God of his/her salvation.”
5
“This is the generation of his (Jacob’s) generations (i..e., these are Jacob’s distant descendants), who seek your
presence—Jacob!” As for the meaning of “Selah,” if I knew, I would have given it an English equivalent. It
may be a musical instruction for the singing of the psalm.
2
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8
Dawn Blessings
Who is this sovereign glorious?
‫ִמי זֶה מֶ לֶ � הַ כָּ ב�ד‬
It’s mighty God, who fights for us,
Unfailingly victorious!
9
‫יְהוָה עִ זּוּז וְ גִ בּ�ר‬
2
‫יְהוָה גִּ בּ�ר ִמ ְלחָ מָ ה‬
‫וּשׂאוּ ִפּ ְתחֵ י ע�לָ ם‬
ְ
SP
10
‫וְ יָב ֹא מֶ לֶ � הַ כָּ ב�ד‬
‫◊ ִמי הוּא זֶה מֶ לֶ � הַ כָּ ב�ד‬
The God of hosts, who fights for us;
3
God is the sovereign glorious. Selah!
‫יְהוָה ְצבָ א�ת‬
‫הוּא מֶ לֶ � הַ כָּ ב�ד סֶ לָ ה‬
Mi zeh melech hakavod?
Adonai izuz vegibor,
Adonai gibor milchamah.
use’u pitchei olam,
◊ Mi hu zeh melech hakavod?
Adonai tzeva’ot,
hu melech hakavod. Selah!
S
_______________________________________ Psalm 48, for Monday _______________________________________
Today is the second day of the week,
‫ הַ יּוֹם יוֹם ֵשׁנִ י בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬Hayom yom sheni bashabbat,
A song, a tune, for Korach’s sons.
2
Great is God and greatly praised
4
in God’s town, God’s holy hill.
3
A lovely place, joy of all the earth,
is Mount Zion, far to the North,
a great king’s city.
In all its citadels, God is acknowledged
as the strongest citadel of all.
Gadol Adonai umehulal me’od
be’ir Eloheinu, har kodsho.
‫יְ פֵ ה נ�ף ְמשׂ�שׂ כָּ ל־הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
‫ר־ציּ�ן י ְַר ְכּתֵ י צָ פ�ן‬
ִ
ַ‫ה‬
Yefeh nof, mesos kol ha’aretz,
Har Tziyon, yarketei tzafon,
kiryat melech rav.
‫נ�דע‬
ַ ָ‫ֱ�הים ְבּאַ ְר ְמנ�תֶ יה‬
ִ ‫א‬
‫ְל ִמ ְשׂגָּב‬
Elohim be’armenoteha nodah
lemisgav.
e
pl
1
ְ ‫גָּד�ל יְ הוָה‬
�‫ְבּעִ יר אֱ�הֵ ינוּ הַ ר־קָ ְדשׁ‬
‫קִ ְריַת מֶ לֶ � ָרב‬
6
Shir mizmor livnei Korach.
m
4
5
‫ִשׁיר ִמזְמ�ר ִל ְבנֵי־ק ַֹרח‬
beVeit haMikdash.
Sa
1
“Oh gates, raise your heads ; be lifted up, doors of the world, and the sovereign of glory will enter.” No earthly gate is high enough to admit God.
2
“Who is this ruler of glory? God, mighty and heroic; God is a hero of war.”
3
“Who is this ruler of glory? God of armies: God is the ruler of glory.”
4
This psalm may be written by Korach’s descendants (just as many psalms are “by” King David), or it may
have been used by them in the Temple service.
5
In the northern part of Jerusalem.
6
“God, among its strongholds, is known as a stronghold.” ָ‫ בְּ אַ ְרמְ נֹ ותֶ יה‬may be translated as “in its palaces” instead
of “strongholds”: a royal residence is both luxurious, a palace, and well-protected, a stronghold. The great fortresses of Jerusalem, where the great king lives, concede that it’s safer to be with God than to seek shelter in
any citadel.
5
For look, the kings congregated,
‫י־הנֵּה הַ ְמּלָ ִכים נ�עֲדוּ‬
ִ ‫ִכּ‬
they came over together;
6
‫עָ ְברוּ י ְַח ָדּו‬
they saw and were astonished,
‫הֵ מָּ ה ָראוּ כֵּ ן תָּ מָ הוּ‬
they panicked and ran away,
7
‫נִ ְבהֲלוּ נ ְֶחפָּ זוּ‬
88
Ki hineh hamlachim no’adu,
avru yachdav.
hemah ra’u, ken tamahu;
nivhalu, nechpazu;
trembling gripped them there,
‫ְרעָ ָדה אֲחָ זָתַ ם שָׁ ם‬
pangs, like a woman in labor—
‫ִחיל כַּ יּ�לֵ ָדה‬
chil kayoledah.
‫ְבּרוּחַ קָ ִדים‬
Beru’ach kadim
with an east wind
SP
8
you shatter the ships of Tarshish.
9
We had heard of it, then we saw it,
‫ְתּשַׁ בֵּ ר אֳנִ יּ�ת תַּ ְר ִשׁישׁ‬
1
‫כַּ אֲשֶׁ ר שָׁ מַ עְ נוּ כֵּ ן ָר ִאינוּ‬
in the city of the Ruler of Hosts,
‫ְבּעִ יר־יְ הוָה ְצבָ א�ת‬
in the city of our God—
S
may God establish it forever.Selah.
10
God, we thought of your kindness
‫ְבּעִ יר אֱ�הֵ ינוּ‬
‫ֱ�הים יְ כ�נְ נֶהָ עַ ד־ע�לָ ם סֶ לָ ה‬
ִ ‫א‬
�‫ֱ�הים חַ ְס ֶדּ‬
ִ ‫ִדּ ִמּינוּ א‬
re’adah achazatam sham,
teshaber oniyot Tarshish.
Ka’asher shamanu, ken ra’inu
be’ir Adonai Tzeva’ot,
be’ir Eloheinu—
Elohim yechoneneha ad olam. Selah.
Diminu, Elohim, chasdecha
inside your sanctuary.
� ֶ‫ְבּקֶ ֶרב הֵ יכָ ל‬
bekerev heichalecha.
11
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ ‫ְכּ ִשׁ ְמ� א‬
Sa
Keshim’cha, Elohim,
�‫ְלמַ עַ ן ִמ ְשׁפָּ טֶ י‬
lema’an mishpatecha.
Like your reputation, God,
your praise reaches the world’s end
—righteousness fills your right hand.
12
Mount Zion will rejoice,
‫ר־ציּ�ן‬
ִ
ַ‫יִ ְשׂמַ ח ה‬
‫הוּדה‬
ָ ְ‫תָּ ג ְֵלנָה ְבּנ�ת י‬
because of your judgements!2
13
Surround Zion, encircle her,
ָ‫סֹבּוּ ִציּ�ן וְ הַ קִּ יפוּה‬
count off her towers.
ָ‫ִס ְפרוּ ִמגְ ָדּלֶ יה‬
Study the fortifications,
‫ִשׁיתוּ ִל ְבּכֶ ם ְלחֵ ילָ ה‬
3
inspect the top of her strongholds
so you can tell future generations
4
ָ‫פַּ ְסּגוּ אַ ְר ְמנ�תֶ יה‬
‫ְלמַ עַ ן ְתּסַ ְפּרוּ ְלד�ר אַ חֲר�ן‬
1
“As we had heard, so did we see.”
I.e., when God executes judgement on bad people.
3
‫ פַּ ְסּגוּ‬is a plural imperative, “Be at the top her towers with your eyes.”
4
“The last generation.”
2
tzedek mal’ah yeminecha.
Yismach Har Tziyon,
tagelnah benot Yehudah
Sobu Tziyon vehakifuha,
sifru migdaleha.
e
pl
14
�ֶ‫צֶ ֶדק מָ ְלאָ ה יְ ִמינ‬
ken tehilat’cha al katzvei aretz:
m
Judah’s daughters celebrate
‫כֵּ ן ְתּ ִהלָּ ְת� עַ ל־קַ ְצוֵי־אֶ ֶרץ‬
Shitu libchem lecheilah
pasgu armenoteha,
lema’an tesapru ledor acharon.
89
15
Dawn Blessings
◊ Ki zeh Elohim,
That this is God:
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ ‫◊ ִכּי זֶה א‬
our God is forever:
‫אֱ�הֵ ינוּ ע�לָ ם וָעֶ ד‬
Eloheinu olam va’ed;
‫הגֵנוּ עַ ל־מוּת‬
ֲ ‫הוּא יְ ַנ‬
hu yenahagenu al mut.
God will guide us beyond death.
_______________________________________ Psalm 82, for Tuesday _______________________________________
Today is the third day of the week,
‫ישׁי בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬
ִ ִ‫ הַ יּוֹם יוֹם ְשׁל‬Hayom yom shelishi bashabbat,
SP
1
A tune by Assaf.
1
‫ִמזְמ�ר ְלאָ סָ ף‬
God stands in the courthouse2
judging among the judges.
2
3
“How long will you judge unfairly,
Judge the poor and the orphan;
do justice for the humble and destitute.
Rescue the poor and needy
Mizmor leAssaf.
Elohim nitzav be’adat El,
bekerev elohim yishpot.
‫עַד־מָ תַ י ִתּ ְשׁ ְפּטוּ־עָ וֶל‬
“Ad matai tishpetu avel
‫וּפנֵי ְרשָׁ עִ ים ִתּ ְשׂאוּ־סֶ לָ ה‬
ְ
ufenei resha’im tis’u? Selah.
‫טוּ־דל וְ יָת�ם‬
ַ
‫ִשׁ ְפ‬
Shiftu dal veyatom;
‫עָ נִ י ו ָָרשׁ הַ ְצ ִדּיקוּ‬
oni varash hatzdiku.
‫טוּ־דל וְ אֶ ְבי�ן‬
ַ
‫פַּ ְלּ‬
Paltu dal ve’evyon;
Sa
4
4
beVeit haMikdash.
‫ֱ�הים יִ ְשׁפֹּט‬
ִ ‫ְבּקֶ ֶרב א‬
S
bringing satisfaction to the wicked? Selah!
3
‫ֱ�הים נִ צָּ ב בַּ ע ֲַדת־אֵ ל‬
ִ ‫א‬
save them from the power of the wicked.”
‫ִמיַּד ְרשָׁ ִעים הַ ִצּילוּ‬
miyad resha’im hatzilu.
5
‫ל ֹא י ְָדעוּ וְ ל ֹא י ִָבינוּ‬
Lo yad’u, velo yavinu;
They don’t know, don’t understand—
they walk in darkness,
I told them, “You are judges,
children of the Most High;
7
1
‫ל־מ�ס ֵדי אָ ֶרץ‬
ְ
ָ‫יִ מּ�טוּ כּ‬
bachashecha yit’halachu—
yimotu kol mosdei aretz.
‫ֱ�הים אַ תֶּ ם‬
ִ ‫אֲנִ י־אָ מַ ְר ִתּי א‬
‫וּבנֵי עֶ ְלי�ן כֻּ ְלּכֶ ם‬
ְ
‫אָ כֵ ן ְכּאָ ָדם ְתּמוּתוּן‬
Ani amarti, “Elohim atem,
uvenei Elyon kul’chem.
Achen, ke’adam temutun,
e
pl
even so, you will die like all humans
and fall like some petty potentate.”
‫בַּ חֲשֵׁ כָ ה יִ ְתהַ לָּ כוּ‬
m
weakening the world’s foundations.
6
5
‫וּכאַ חַ ד הַ שָּׂ ִרים ִתּפֹּלוּ‬
ְ
uche’achad hasarim tipolu.”
Psalms 73-83 are ‫לְ אָ סָ ף‬, to or for or by Assaf.
“In the congregation of God”; presumably, because true justice is a divine attribute, the place where justice is
dispensed is a place where people congregate to acknowledge God.
3
While ‫ אֱ�הִ ים‬is often a term for God, sometimes it seems to refer to human judges. When applied to God, it
suggests divine justice (rather than compassion).
4
“And raise the face of the wicked,” making them the opposite of our word “downcast.”
5
“All the foundations of the world are moved.” If justice is one of the founding principles of the world, unjust
judges may weaken the very existence of the world.
2
8
O God, arise and judge the world,
bringing your rule to every nation.
‫ֱ�הים שָׁ ְפטָ ה הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
ִ ‫◊ קוּמָ ה א‬
1
‫ִכּי־אַ תָּ ה ִתנְ חַ ל ְבּכָ ל־הַ גּ�יִ ם‬
90
◊ Kumah, Elohim, shaftah ha’aretz,
ki atah tin’chal bechol hagoyim.
_____________________________________ Psalm 94, for Wednesday _____________________________________
Today is the fourth day of the week,
‫יעי בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬
ִ ִ‫ הַ יּוֹם יוֹם ְרב‬Hayom yom revi’i bashabbat,
God of vengeance, God!
SP
1
God of vengeance, show yourself!
2
Arise, judge of the world:
give the arrogant what they deserve!
3
S
How long will the wicked, O God,
how long will the wicked rejoice?
4
They bluster and brag,
they boast, all these evildoers.
They bully your people
and humiliate your own.
6
7
‫ִהנָּשֵׂ א שֹׁפֵ ט הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
‫הָ שֵׁ ב גְּ מוּל עַ ל־גּ ִֵאים‬
Ad matai resha’im, Adonai,
‫עַד־מָ תַ י ְרשָׁ עִ ים ַיעֲ�זוּ‬
ad matai resha’im ya’alozu?
‫י ִַבּיעוּ יְ ַד ְבּרוּ עָ תָ ק‬
yit’amru kol po’alei aven.
‫עַ ְמּ� יְ הוָה יְ ַד ְכּאוּ‬
Am’cha, Adonai, yedak’u,
‫ִבּינוּ ֹבּע ֲִרים בָּ עָ ם‬
God made the eye: can God not see?
God punishes nations: will God not chide,
who teaches humans whatever they know!
venachalat’cha ye’anu.
Almanah veger yaharogu,
vitomim yerachetzu.
Vayomru, “Lo yir’eh Yah,
velo yavin Elohei Ya’akov.”
Binu, bo’arim ba’am,
uchesilim, matai taskilu?
e
pl
‫ילים מָ תַ י תַּ ְשׂ ִכּילוּ‬
ִ ‫וּכ ִס‬
ְ
2
Yabi’u, yedabru atak;
‫יִ ְתאַ ְמּרוּ כָּ ל־ ֹפּעֲלֵ י אָ וֶן‬
‫וְ ל ֹא־י ִָבין אֱ�הֵ י ַי ֲעקֹב‬
God gave us ears: you think God can’t hear?
hashev gemul al ge’im.
‫עַד־מָ תַ י ְרשָׁ עִ ים יְ הוָה‬
‫ֹאמרוּ ל ֹא יִ ְראֶ ה־יָּהּ‬
ְ ‫וַיּ‬
Wise up, you brutes among the people;
Hinaseh, shofet ha’aretz,
m
They say, “God won’t see;
10
El nekamot, hofi’a.
‫יְרצֵּ חוּ‬
ַ ‫ית�מים‬
ִ
ִ‫ו‬
fools, when will you realize?
9
‫ה�פיַע‬
ִ
‫אֵ ל נְ קָ מ�ת‬
‫הרֹגוּ‬
ֲ ‫אַ ְלמָ נָה וְ גֵר ַי‬
Jacob’s God won’t know!”
8
El nekamot, Adonai,
‫וְ ַנחֲלָ ְת� יְ עַ נּוּ‬
They kill the widow and stranger,
murder the orphan.
beVeit haMikdash.
‫אֵ ל־נְ קָ מ�ת יְ הוָה‬
Sa
5
‫הנֹטַ ע ֹאזֶן הֲל ֹא יִ ְשׁמָ ע‬
ֲ
‫ִאם־יֹצֵ ר עַ יִ ן הֲל ֹא י ִַבּיט‬
ַ‫י�כיח‬
ִ ‫היֹסֵ ר גּ�יִ ם הֲל ֹא‬
ֲ
‫הַ ְמלַ מֵּ ד אָ ָדם ָדּעַ ת‬
1
Hanotah ozen, halo yishmah?
Im yotzer ayin, halo yabit?
Hayoser goyim, halo yochi’ach,
hamelamed adam da’at?
“For you shall inherit all nations” implies that God will control and impose God’s beneficial will upon the
nations.
2
“The one who planted ears in our heads, God, do you think he won’t hear what you say? Do you seriously
think that the one who formed the eye will not look at what you do?”
91
Dawn Blessings
11
‫יְהוָה י ֵֹדעַ מַ ְח ְשׁב�ת אָ ָדם‬
God knows people’s thoughts,
how silly they are.
‫ִכּי־הֵ מָּ ה הָ בֶ ל‬
12
Adonai yode’ah machshevot adam,
ki hemah havel.
Lucky is the person whom God chides ‫ר־תּי ְַסּ ֶרנּוּ יָּהּ‬
ְ
ֶ‫אַ ְשׁ ֵרי הַ ֶגּבֶ ר אֲשׁ‬
and teaches from God’s law—
‫תּ�ר ְת� ְתלַ ְמּ ֶדנּוּ‬
ָ ‫וּמ‬
ִ
Ashrei hagever asher teyasrenu Yah
13
lehashkit lo mimei rah
to be at peace in evil days
‫ְלהַ ְשׁקִ יט ל� ִמימֵ י ָרע‬
until a grave is dug for the wicked!
God will not desert God’s people
SP
14
‫עַ ד יִ כָּ ֶרה לָ ָרשָׁ ע שָׁ חַ ת‬
ad yikareh larashah shachat.
�‫ִכּי ל ֹא־יִ טֹּשׁ יְהוָה עַ מּ‬
Ki lo yitosh Adonai amo,
nor abandon God’s own.
15
The verdict will return to justice,
and all the upright will follow it.
16
stand with me against evildoers?
17
If God had not helped me,
When I am absorbed in my thoughts,
But God is my stronghold,
my God is my safe refuge.3
Mi yakum li im mere’im,
mi yityatzev li im po’alei aven?
Lulei Adonai ezratah li,
kim’at shochnah dumah nafshi!
Im amarti, “Matah ragli,”
1
chasdecha, Adonai, yis’adeni.
‫ְבּרֹב שַׂ ְרעַ פַּ י ְבּ ִק ְר ִבּי‬
Berov sar’apai bekirbi,
‫הַ יְ חָ ְב ְר� ִכּסֵּ א הַ וּ�ת‬
tan’chumecha yesha’ashu nafshi.
Hayechovrecha kiseh havot,
‫יֹצֵ ר עָ מָ ל עֲלֵ י־חֹק‬
‫יָג�דּוּ עַ ל־נֶפֶ שׁ צַ ִדּיק‬
‫וְ ָדם נָקִ י י ְַר ִשׁיעוּ‬
yotzer amal alei chok?
Yagodu al nefesh tzadik,
vedam naki yarshi’u.
e
pl
and condemn innocent blood.
22
ve’acharav kol yishrei lev.
‫עָדנִ י‬
ֵ ‫חַ ְס ְדּ� יְ הוָה יִ ְס‬
‫תַּ נְ חוּמֶ י� יְ שַׁ עַ ְשׁעוּ נ ְַפ ִשׁי‬
2
Ki ad tzedek yashuv mishpat,
m
They conspire against the just
‫ִכּ ְמעַ ט שָׁ ְכנָה דוּמָ ה נ ְַפ ִשׁי‬
‫ִאם־אָ מַ ְר ִתּי מָ טָ ה ַרגְ ִלי‬
Can an unjust court be your companion
since it makes mischief the law?
21
‫ם־מ ֵרעִ ים‬
ְ
ִ‫ִמי־יָקוּם ִלי ע‬
venachalato lo ya’azov.
Sa
Had I said, “My foot has slipped,”
your comforts bring me delight.
20
‫וְ אַ ח ֲָריו כָּ ל־יִ ְשׁ ֵרי־לֵ ב‬
‫זְרתָ ה ִלּי‬
ָ ֶ‫לוּלֵ י יְ הוָה ע‬
Your kindness, God, had nurtured me.
19
‫ִכּי־עַד־צֶ ֶדק יָשׁוּב ִמ ְשׁפָּ ט‬
‫ִמי־יִ ְת ַיצֵּ ב ִלי עִ ם־ ֹפּעֲלֵ י אָ וֶן‬
my spirit would soon have been at peace!
18
‫וְ ַנחֲלָ ת� ל ֹא ַי ֲעזֹב‬
S
Who will stand up to the wicked,
umiTorat’cha telamdenu,
‫ַיְהי יְ הוָה ִלי ְל ִמ ְשׂגָּב‬
ִ ‫ו‬
‫וֵא�הַ י ְלצוּר מַ ְח ִסי‬
Vihi Adonai li lemisgav,
vElohai letzur machsi.
1
“There being many thoughts within me”—this may refer to the distractions of an active brain, or the meditations of a peaceful heart.
2
“Could your companion be the official seat of evil, which makes trouble founded upon law?”
3
“The rock of my protection,” for one may feel safe hiding behind a rock.
23
God will turn their evil against them,
‫ַויָּשֶׁ ב עֲלֵ יהֶ ם אֶ ת־א�נָם‬
cut them off in their wickedness;
‫וּב ָרעָ תָ ם י ְַצ ִמיתֵ ם‬
ְ
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Vayashev aleihim et onam,
uvera’atam yatzmitem,
God, our God, will cut them off!
‫ י ְַצ ִמיתֵ ם יְ הוָה אֱ�הֵ ינוּ‬yatzmitem Adonai Eloheinu!
When reciting the Daily Psalm for Wednesday, add Psalm 95:1-3
Ps. 95:1-3
Come, sing for joy to God on high,
‫ ְלכוּ נְ ַרנְּ נָה לַ יהוָה‬Lechu neranena lAdonai;
On whose salvation we rely.1
Approach God with a thankful heart
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2
With songs of praise to take your part.
3
For a great God is Adonai,
2
Above all powers ruling high,
‫נ ִָריעָ ה ְלצוּר יִ ְשׁעֵ נוּ‬
nari’ah letzur yish’enu.
‫ת�דה‬
ָ ‫נְ קַ ְדּמָ ה פָ נָיו ְבּ‬
Nekadmah fanav betodah
�‫ִבּז ְִמר�ת נ ִָריעַ ל‬
Bizmirot, nari’ah lo.
‫◊ ִכּי אֵ ל גָּד�ל יְ הוָה‬
◊ Ki El gadol Adonai
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ ‫וּמֶ לֶ � גָּד�ל עַ ל־כָּ ל־א‬
Umelech gadol al kol elohim.
S
______________________________________ Psalm 81, for Thursday ______________________________________
Today is the fifth day of the week,
‫ישׁי בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬
ִ ‫ הַ יּוֹם יוֹם חֲ ִמ‬Hayom yom chamishi bashabbat,
3
For the conductor, on the gittit, by Asaf.
2
To God, our refuge, sing in joy,
To Jacob’s God call out in glee:
3
Raise your voice and beat the drum,
With harp and lyre for harmony.
Let shofar blasts hail the new moon
To mark our day’s festivity.
5
4
Harninu lElohim uzenu,
‫הָ ִריעוּ לֵ א�הֵ י ַי ֲעקֹב‬
Hari’u lElohei Ya’akov.
‫וּתנוּ־תֹף‬
ְ ‫אוּ־זִמ ָרה‬
ְ
‫ְשׂ‬
Se’u zimrah utenu tof
‫ִכּנּ�ר נָעִ ים עִ ם־נָבֶ ל‬
Kinnor na’im im nahvel.
‫ִתּקְ עוּ בַ ח ֶֹדשׁ שׁ�פָ ר‬
Tik’u vachodesh shofar,
1
Bakeseh leyom chageinu.
‫ִכּי חֹק ְליִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל הוּא‬
Ki chok leYisra’el hu,
‫ִמ ְשׁפָּ ט לֵ א�הֵ י ַי ֲעקֹב‬
Mishpat lElohei Ya’akov.
e
pl
6
Lamnatze’ach, al hagittit, le’Asaf.
‫א�הים עוּזֵּנוּ‬
ִ
ֵ‫הַ ְרנִ ינוּ ל‬
‫בַּ כֵּ סֶ ה ְלי�ם חַ גֵּנוּ‬
For this is Israel’s rule,
Studied in God’s own school!
5
beVeit haMikdash.
m
4
‫לַ ְמנַצֵּ חַ עַ ל־הַ גִּ ִתּית ְלאָ סָ ף‬
Sa
1
“Sing to the rock of our salvation”; the rock is a firm foundation for our faith
“Powers”—the Hebrew could be “gods” or “heavenly powers.”
3
What is a “gittit”? Nobody is sure.
4
The drum could be like a tambourine, the kinnor is a type of lyre; in Sumer, a lyre could be a big thing you
rest on the ground. The Midrash says the nahvel (lyre) was so called because its ravishing sound shamed all
other instruments.
5
The new moon may refer to Rosh Hashanah, when we use this verse for evening kiddush.
6
“A judgement for the God of Jacob.”
2
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6
Dawn Blessings
Joseph1 heard this law when he
�‫עֵדוּת ִבּיה�סֵ ף שָׂ מ‬
Left foreign tongue in Egypt land.
‫ְבּצֵ את� עַ ל־אֶ ֶרץ ִמ ְצ ָריִ ם‬
Edut biY’hosef samo
Betzeto al eretz Mitzrayim,
‫ְשׂפַ ת ל ֹא־י ַָדעְ ִתּי אֶ ְשׁמָ ע‬
Sefat lo yadati eshmah.
I freed his shoulder from its toil,
�‫יר�תי ִמסֵּ בֶ ל ִשׁ ְכמ‬
ִ
‫ה ֲִס‬
Hasiroti misevel shichmo,
From servant’s pail I took his hand.
‫כַּ פָּ יו ִמדּוּד תַּ ֲעב ְֹרנָה‬
7
8
You cried in pain, I set you free,
ָ‫בַּ צָּ ָרה קָ ָראתָ ָואֲחַ ְלּצֶ ךּ‬
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In thunder met your mute demand.2
� ְ‫אֶ עֶ נְ � ְבּסֵ תֶ ר ַרעַ ם אֶ ְבחָ נ‬
‫עַ ל־מֵ י ְמ ִריבָ ה סֶ לָ ה‬
You opposed me, even so,
Where Meribah’s waters flow. Selah.
9
3
My people, if you heed my call
Israel, listen to me now!
10
Yisra’el, im tishmah li,
S
‫חוֶה ְלאֵ ל נֵכָ ר‬
ֲ ַ‫וְ ל ֹא ִת ְשׁתּ‬
Gape, like the bird’s young brood:
I’ll fill you full of food.5
12
My people would not hear my voice.
No, Israel cared no whit for me.
I let them chase their every lust
And follow their own vanity.
14
Would they had heeded me
Anochi Adonai Elohecha,
Hama’al’cha me’eretz Mitzrayim:
‫ב־פּי� ַואֲמַ ְלאֵ הוּ‬
ִ
ֶ‫הַ ְרח‬
Har’chev picha va’amalehu.
‫ק�לי‬
ִ ‫וְ ל ֹא־שָׁ מַ ע עַ ִמּי ְל‬
Velo shama ami lekoli,
‫וְ יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ל ֹא־אָ בָ ה ִלי‬
VeYisra’el lo avah li.
‫ָואֲשַׁ ְלּחֵ הוּ ִבּ ְשׁ ִרירוּת ִלבָּ ם‬
Va’ashalchehu bishrirut libi,
‫י ְֵלכוּ ְבּמ�עֲצ�תֵ יהֶ ם‬
Yel’chu bemo’atzoteichem.
‫לוּ עַ ִמּי שֹׁמֵ עַ ִלי יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
Lu ami shome’ah li, Yisra’el,
e
pl
And walked my way, the path of purity.
1
‫הַ מַּ עַ ְל� מֵ אֶ ֶרץ ִמ ְצ ָריִ ם‬
Velo tishtachaveh le’el nechar.
m
13
�‫אָ נ ִֹכי יְ הוָה אֱ�הֶ י‬
Lo yih’yeh vecha el zar,
Sa
From Egypt. I fulfilled my vow.
Al mei merivah. Selah.
Shema ami, ve’a’idah bach;
To foreign gods you shall not bow.
4
E’en’cha beseter ra’am evchan’cha
� ָ‫ידה בּ‬
ָ ִ‫ְשׁמַ ע עַ ִמּי וְ אָ ע‬
‫ל ֹא־יִ ְהיֶה ְב� אֵ ל זָר‬
I am your God: I raised you, I,
Batzarah karata va’achaltzeka;
‫ע־לי‬
ִ ַ‫ם־תּ ְשׁמ‬
ִ ‫יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ִא‬
No heathen deities will you take,
11
Kapav midud ta’avorna.
‫ִבּ ְד ָרכַ י יְהַ לֵּ כוּ‬
bidrachai yehalechu.
Joseph’s name became Y’hoseph, tradition says, after he refused Potiphar’s wife (Gen.39).
Translators differ over who was thunder and who was mute: did Israel cry out with thunderous voice and God
answer quietly, or did Israel cry out quietly and God answer in thunder? We can appreciate the Psalmist’s contrast between God’s public salvation and the Israelites’ private pain.
3
God tested the Israelites at Meribah (Num. 20).
4
God promised Abraham that his descendants would suffer and be saved (Gen. 15).
5
As God fed them with quails and manna in the desert (Num. 11).
2
15
In a flash, I’d trounce their foes,
My hand would crush their woes.
16
1
God’s enemies will crawl
cringing from their tricks;
Kim’at oyveihem achni’ah
‫וְ עַ ל צָ ֵריהֶ ם אָ ִשׁיב י ִָדי‬
Ve’al tzareihem ashiv yadi.
�‫יְ כַ חֲשׁוּ־ל‬
I see their hearts: their fate is ever fixed.
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ַ‫ִכּ ְמעַ ט א�יְ בֵ יהֶ ם אַ ְכנִ יע‬
‫ְמשַׂ נְ אֵ י יְ הוָה‬
2
‫יהי ִעתָּ ם ְלע�לָ ם‬
ִ ִ‫ו‬
But you shall feast on choicest cream of wheat, ‫◊ ַו ַיּא ֲִכילֵ הוּ מֵ חֵ לֶ ב ִחטָּ ה‬
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On honey from the Rock—all you can eat!3
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� ֶ‫וּמצּוּר ְדּבַ שׁ אַ ְשׂ ִבּיע‬
ִ
Mesan’ei Adonai
Yechachashu lo,
Vihi itam le’olam.
◊ Vaya’achilehu mechelev chitah,
Umitzur devash asbi’eka.
_______________________________________ Psalm 93, for Friday _______________________________________
Today is the sixth day of the week,
‫ הַ יּוֹם יוֹם ִשׁ ִשּׁי בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬Hayom yom shishi bashabbat,
1
God reigns, enrobed in regal grace,
Robed in grace and cloaked in power;
Firm is your throne from the first hour;
Eternal is your place.
3
God, streams have raised,
‫יהוה מָ לָ � גֵּאוּת לָ בֵ שׁ‬
Adonai malach: ge’ut lavesh,
‫לָ בֵ שׁ יהוה עֹ ז ִה ְתאַ זָּר‬
lavesh Adonai, oz hit’azar.
‫ל־תּמּוֹט‬
ִ
ַ‫ף־תּכּוֹן תֵּ בֵ ל בּ‬
ִ ַ‫א‬
Af tikon tevel bal timot.
‫נָכוֹן ִכּ ְסאֲ� מֵ אָ ז‬
Nachon kis’acha me’az,
‫מֵ עוֹלָ ם אָ תָּ ה‬
The rivers crash and roar:
Let mighty waters make their noise,
God’s strength is more, much more!
me’olam atah.
‫נ ְָשׂאוּ נְ הָ רוֹת יהוה‬
Nas’u neharot, Adonai,
‫נ ְָשׂאוּ נְ הָ רוֹת קוֹלָ ם‬
nas’u neharot kolam,
‫יִ ְשׂאוּ נְ הָ רוֹת ָדּ ְכיָם‬
yis’u neharot dochyam.
‫ִמקֹּלוֹת מַ יִ ם ַר ִבּים‬
Mikolot mayim rabim
‫אַ ִדּ ִירים ִמ ְשׁ ְבּ ֵרי־יָם‬
adirim mishberei yam,
‫אַ ִדּיר בַּ מָּ רוֹם יהוה‬
adir bamarom Adonai.
e
pl
The breakers on the shore:
beVeit haMikdash.
m
yes raised their voice;
4
Sa
Earth cannot slip in God’s embrace;
2
S
1
I would turn my hand against their troubles / oppressors.
The root ‫ כחש‬means deceive and become weak, “cringe” and “tricks” suggest both meanings.
3
The fatty or creamy part of the wheat berry is a delicacy (sorry, kids); at least, it beats a spoonful of bran!
Honey from the Rock is perhaps solid sweetener or rock candy; who knows?
2
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5
Dawn Blessings
Your promises will be fulfilled:
‫◊ עֵ דֹתֶ י� נֶאֶ ְמנוּ ְמאֹד‬
Your sacred house you shall rebuild,
Sovereign, for evermore.
◊ Edotecha ne’emnu me’od
‫ית� ַנ ֲאוָה־ק ֶֹדשׁ‬
ְ ֵ‫ְלב‬
levetcha na’avah kodesh,
‫יהוה ְלא ֶֹר� י ִָמים‬
Adonai, le’orech yamim.
After the daily psalm, mourners and those observing yahrzeit lead Mourners’ Kaddish, page 371.
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_______________________________ Psalm 27, for the Season of Repentance _______________________________
On Sukkot, through Hoshanah Rabbah, add Psalm 27.
1
A psalm of David:
‫ ְל ָדוִ ד‬LeDavid
God lights my way and saves me from alarm. ‫ירא‬
ָ ‫יהוה אוֹ ִרי וְ יִ ְשׁעִ י ִמ ִמּי ִא‬
God is my life-force. Who can do me harm? ‫יהוה מָ עוֹז־חַ יַּי ִמ ִמּי אֶ ְפחָ ד‬
Adonai ori veyish’i, mimi irah?
2
Bikrov alai mere’im
When evil people came
S
my flesh to eat,
My irksome foes slipped,
fell down at my feet.
3
Let armies camp!
1
‫צָ ַרי וְ אֹיְ בַ י ִלי‬
tzarai ve’oy’vai li
‫הֵ מָּ ה כָּ ְשׁלוּ וְ נָפָ לוּ‬
‫ירא ִל ִבּי‬
ָ ִ‫ל ֹא־י‬
‫ִאם־תָּ קוּם עָ לַ י ִמ ְלחָ מָ ה‬
still I know that this is right.
One thing I asked of God,
ַ‫ְבּז ֹאת אֲנִ י ב�טֵ ח‬
‫אַ חַ ת שָׁ אַ ְל ִתּי מֵ אֵ ת־יהוה‬
for this I pray:
hemah kashlu venafalu.
Im tachaneh alai machaneh
lo yirah libi;
im takum alai milchamah
bezot ani vote’ach.
Achat sha’alti me’et Adonai,
otah avakesh:
m
‫אוֹתָ הּ אֲבַ קֵּ שׁ‬
To sit in God’s own house
‫ִשׁ ְב ִתּי ְבּבֵ ית־יהוה‬
living each day,
‫כָּ ל־יְמֵ י חַ יַּי‬
2
‫לַ חֲזוֹת ְבּנֹעַ ם־יהוה‬
shivti beveit Adonai
kol yemei chayai,
lachazot beno’am Adonai
e
pl
To view God’s grace,
1
le’echol et besari
Sa
Let war come;
and in God’s Temple stay.
‫ת־בּשָׂ ִרי‬
ְ
ֶ‫לֶ ֱאכֹל א‬
‫חנֶה‬
ֲ ַ‫חנֶה עָ לַ י מ‬
ֲ ַ‫ִאם־תּ‬
my heart will not take fright.
4
‫ִבּקְ רֹב עָ לַ י ְמ ֵרעִ ים‬
Adonai ma’oz chayai, mimi efchad?
‫וּלבַ קֵּ ר ְבּהֵ יכָ לוֹ‬
ְ
ulevaker beheichalo.
“A Psalm of David: God is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? God is the power of my life; of
whom shall I be afraid? When evil people came at me, to devour my flesh—my troubles, my enemies—they
stumbled and fell!”
2
“If an army camps against me, my heart will not fear. If war rises against me, this is what I’ll rely on. One
thing I asked from God, this is my request: to sit in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to view the
sweetness of God and to be a visitor in his Temple.”
5
For God will keep me safe in evil days,
‫ִכּי יִ ְצ ְפּנֵנִ י ְבּסֻ כֹּה ְבּי�ם ָרעָ ה‬
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Ki yitzpeneni besuko beyom ra’ah,
Perch me in secret tent
‫י ְַס ִתּ ֵרנִ י ְבּסֵ תֶ ר אָ הֳלוֹ‬
on mountain raised.
‫ר�ממֵ נִ י‬
ְ ְ‫ְבּצוּר י‬
betzur yeromemeni.
‫ֹאשׁי‬
ִ ‫וְ עַ תָּ ה יָרוּם ר‬
Ve’atah yarum roshi
my enemies round;
‫עַ ל אֹיְ בַ י ְס ִביבוֹתַ י‬
al oy’vai sevivotai
I’ll offer in God’s tent
‫וְ אֶ ז ְְבּחָ ה ְבאָ הֳלוֹ‬
6
And now I’m high above
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my joyful sound.
1
With song to God my music will resound.
7
‫ז ְִבחֵ י ְתרוּעָ ה‬
2
God, hear my cry,
and answer in your grace.
8
Don’t turn away from me,
Don’t send away your servant angrily.
‫ְשׁמַ ע־יהוה קוֹ ִלי אֶ ְק ָרא‬
Shema Adonai, koli ekrah;
don’t spurn or abandon me.
4
10
My parents left me,
God will take me in.
‫אַ ל־תַּ ְסתֵּ ר פָּ נֶי� ִממֶּ נִּ י‬
Al tas’ter panecha mimeni,
�‫ט־בּאַ ף עַ ְב ֶדּ‬
ְ
ַ‫אַ ל־תּ‬
‫ל־תּ ְטּשֵׁ נִ י וְ אַ ל־תַּ עַ זְבֵ נִ י‬
ִ
ַ‫א‬
‫אֱ�הֵ י יִ ְשׁעִ י‬
‫ִכּי־אָ ִבי וְ ִא ִמּי ֲעזָבוּנִ י‬
‫וַיהוה יַאַ ְספֵ נִ י‬
Show me your way, God,
set me on level ground
To stand against those who can boss me around!
1
al tat be’af avdecha.
Ezrati hayita:
al titsheni, ve’al ta’azveni.
Elohei yish’i—
Ki avi ve’imi azavuni,
vAdonai ya’asfeni.
m
11
5
Lecha amar libi, “Bakshu fanai.”
Et panecha Adonai avakesh.
ָ‫עֶ ז ְָר ִתי הָ יִ ית‬
O God, you save me, time and time again.
vechoneni va’aneni.
‫אֶ ת־פָּ נֶי� יהוה אֲבַ קֵּ שׁ‬
Sa
You helped me;
3
zivchei teru’ah;
ashirah va’azamrah lAdonai.
‫וְ חָ נֵּנִ י ַו ֲענֵנִ י‬
S
9
ve’ezbechah ve’oholo
‫ירה ַו ֲאז ְַמּ ָרה לַ יהוה‬
ָ ‫אָ ִשׁ‬
My heart implored you, God, “O seek my face” ‫ְל� אָ מַ ר ִל ִבּי בַּ קְּ שׁוּ פָ נָי‬
As I seek yours.
yastireni beseter oholo
� ֶ‫הוֹ ֵרנִ י יהוה ַדּ ְרכּ‬
Horeni Adonai darkecha,
‫וּנְ חֵ נִ י ְבּא ַֹרח ִמישׁ�ר‬
unecheni be’orach mishor
lema’an shorerai.
e
pl
‫ְלמַ עַ ן שׁוֹ ְר ָרי‬
1
“Zivchei teru’ah,” sacrifices of shouting, could imply lots of animals bellowing at their slaughter. On the other
hand, it may imply that a voice raised in song and praise is itself an acceptable offering, perhaps even an alternative to the blood and guts of the sacrificial system.
2
“For he’ll hide me in his shelter on a bad day, he’ll conceal me in the secrecy of his tent, he’ll lift me up on a
rock! And now my head is raised above my enemies all around, and I’ll offer in his tent sacrifices of joyous
shouting, I’ll sing and make music to God.”
3
“Listen, God; I’ll call with my voice: take pity on me and answer me. My heart said to you, ‘Seek my face.’
Lord, I shall seek your face! Don’t hide your face from me; Don’t turn your servant away in anger.”
4
“You have been my help: Don’t throw me off, don’t abandon me.”
5
“O Lord, you are my savior. For my father and mother abandoned me, and God will take me in.”
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Don’t turn me over to my enemies,
‫ל־תּ ְתּנֵנִ י ְבּנֶפֶ שׁ צָ ָרי‬
ִ
ַ‫א‬
False witnesses,
who breathe brutality.
13
‫מוּ־בי‬
ִ
ָ‫ִכּי ק‬
2
‫עֵדי־שֶׁ קֶ ר וִ יפֵ חַ חָ מָ ס‬
ֵ
What had I been, had I not known I’d spy
God’s goodness here on earth before I die?
14
‫לוּלֵ א הֶ אֱמַ נְ ִתּי ִל ְראוֹת‬
‫ְבּטוּב־יהוה ְבּאֶ ֶרץ חַ יִּ ים‬
Wait for God, wait and trust.
‫◊ קַ וֵּה אֶ ל־יהוה‬
� ֶ‫חזַק וְ ַיאֲמֵ ץ ִלבּ‬
ֲ
SP
Though God come late,
Be strong, take heart.
And wait for God, just wait.
‫וְ קַ וֵּה אֶ ל־יהוה‬
3
Al titneni benefesh tzarai,
ki kamu vi
edei sheker vife’ach chamas.
Lulei he’emanti lir’ot
betuv Adonai be’eretz chayim.
◊ Kaveh el Adonai:
chazak veya’ametz libecha:
vekaveh el Adonai.
Mourners lead Mourners’ Kaddish, page 371.
S
_____________________________________________ Psalm 30 _____________________________________________
Many communities include this psalm for every morning service.
1
A psalm, a song to dedicate the Temple,
‫חנֻכַּ ת הַ בַּ יִ ת‬
ֲ ‫ ִמזְמוֹר ִשׁיר־‬Mizmor shir chanukat haBayit
by David:
‫ְל ָדוִ ד‬
I exalt you, God; you raised me tall;
My enemies could not cheer my fall.
3
O God, to you I screamed in pain,
My God, you made me well again.
O God, you raised my soul from She’ol,
so I survived the Pit alive.
5
4
5
To God sing out, all you devout,
1
‫ֹא־שׂמַּ ְחתָּ אֹיְ בַ י ִלי‬
ִ ‫וְ ל‬
�‫יהוה אֱ�הָ י ִשׁוַּעְ ִתּי אֵ לֶ י‬
‫ו ִַתּ ְרפָּ אֵ נִ י‬
‫ן־שׁאוֹל נ ְַפ ִשׁי‬
ְ ‫יהוה הֶ ע ֱִליתָ ִמ‬
Aromimcha Adonai ki dilitani,
velo simachta oyvai li.
Adonai Elohai shivati elecha,
vatirpa’eni.
Adonai he’lita min She’ol nafshi,
‫ִחיִּ יתַ נִ י ִמיּ ְָר ִדי־בוֹר‬
chiyitani miyordi vor.
‫ידיו‬
ָ ‫ז ְַמּרוּ לַ יהוה ח ֲִס‬
Zamru lAdonai chasidav,
‫וְ הוֹדוּ ְלזֵכֶ ר קָ ְדשׁוֹ‬
vehodu lezecher kodsho.
e
pl
Give thanks for holy thoughts divine.1
‫ֲרוֹמ ְמ� יהוה ִכּי ִד ִלּיתָ נִ י‬
ִ ‫א‬
m
4
leDavid:
Sa
2
“God, show me your path and lead me on a level road (no ups and downs!) because of those people who can
ruin my day!”
2
“Don’t turn me over to the will of my foes, for there have risen against me witnesses who lie, breathing violence.” “Shorerai” means those who have power over me; they can ruin my day and put ups and downs in my
daily path.
3
“If I had not trusted that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living what would have become of me! Wait for the Lord: keep your heart strong and resolute, and wait for the Lord.”
4
“I will make you high, God, because you picked me up and did not let my enemies rejoice over me.”
5
“You made me live despite my going down into the Pit.”
6
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God’s wrath soon takes flight,
‫ִכּי ֶרגַע ְבּאַ פּוֹ‬
Ki rega be’apo,
but God’s love lasts for life;
‫חַ יִּ ים ִבּ ְרצוֹנוֹ‬
chayim birtzono,
If you weep through the night,
‫בָּ עֶ ֶרב י ִָלין בֶּ ִכי‬
you’ll rejoice at first light.
7
2
‫וְ לַ בֹּקֶ ר ִרנָּה‬
I said, when I felt confident,
‫ַואֲנִ י אָ מַ ְר ִתּי ְבשַׁ ְלוִ י‬
“Nothing can shake me now—ever.”3
O God, should you grant favor,
SP
8
‫בַּ ל־אֶ מּוֹט ְלעוֹלָ ם‬
You’d stand me high, a tower of power;
4
� ְ‫יהוה ִבּ ְרצוֹנ‬
‫הֶ עֱמַ ְדתָּ ה ְלהַ ְר ִרי עֹ ז‬
But should you hide your face,
�‫ִה ְסתַּ ְרתָּ פָ נֶי‬
I’d be abashed, in terror cower.
‫יתי נִ ְבהָ ל‬
ִ ִ‫הָ י‬
9
‫אֵ לֶ י� יהוה אֶ ְק ָרא‬
‫דנָי אֶ ְתחַ נָּן‬
ֹ ‫וְ אֶ ל־ ֲא‬
10
S
To you, God, I shall call,
To my ruler bring my plea:
Could my silence serve a purpose,
Deep in my sepulcher;
Your constant faith aver?
11
5
God, hear me graciously,
God, be a help to me!
‫ְבּ ִר ְד ִתּי אֶ ל־שָׁ חַ ת‬
‫ֲיוֹד� עָ פָ ר‬
ְ ‫ה‬
Sa
As dry dust could I thank you,
‫מַ ה־בֶּ צַ ע ְבּ ָד ִמי‬
� ֶ‫היַגִּ יד א ֲִמתּ‬
ֲ
‫ְשׁמַ ע־יהוה וְ חָ נֵּנִ י‬
‫היֵה־עֹ זֵר ִלי‬
ֱ ‫יהוה‬
ba’erev yalin bechi,
velaboker rinah.
Va’ani amarti veshalvi
bal emot le’olam.
Adonai birtzoncha
he’emad’ta lehar’ri oz,
histarta fanecha,
hayiti nivhal.
Elecha Adonai ekra,
ve’el Adonai et’chanan.
Mah betzah bedomi
berid’ti el shachat,
hayodcha afar,
hayagid amitecha.
Shema Adonai vechoneini,
Adonai heyeh ozer li.
e
pl
m
1
You might translate this line, “give thanks for God’s holiness,” but that omits the word ‫זכר‬, “memory of.” It seems
to mean, “Give thanks for (or to) the memory of God’s holiness.” If you remember God’s holiness, you’re thinking
of something that’s holy and divine; that’s why I translate, “give thanks for holy thoughts divine.”
2
“Because a moment in God’s anger, brings a lifetime in God’s favor; at evening weeping may come and stay
overnight, and in the morning rejoicing.” The rhythm of the Hebrew changes; so does the translation.
3
A Hebrew idiom: “And I said in my confidence, ‘Lest I be moved forever.’”
4
“You would cause me to stand, to raise me like a mountain of my strength”; the Hebrew is rather elliptical.
5
“What profit could there be in spilling my blood (or in my silence), in my going down into my grave (or destruction); would dust thank (or acknowledge) you, would it tell your faithfulness?” Those who think ‫בְּ ָד ִמי‬
means “in spilling my blood” will transliterate the word “bedami”; those who think it means “in my silence”
will transliterate it “bedomi.” Perhaps the poet intends both meanings.
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12
Dawn Blessings
To joyful dance you changed
my grief and care,
‫הָ פַ ְכתָּ ִמ ְס ְפּ ִדי ְלמָ חוֹל ִלי‬
1
Took my sack-cloth and gave me joy to wear.
13
3
That my best part may sing your praise,
‫ִפּתַּ ְחתָּ שַׂ קִּ י‬
2
‫ו ְַתּאַ זְּ ֵרנִ י ִשׂ ְמחָ ה‬
‫◊ ְלמַ עַ ן יְ זַמֶּ ְר� כָ בוֹד‬
and not fall dumb;
‫וְ ל ֹא יִ דֹּם‬
O God, my God, I’ll bring you thanks
SP
for endless time to come.
Hafachta mispedi lemachol li,
pitachta saki,
vat’azreini simchah.
◊ Lema’an yezamer’cha chavod
velo yidom,
‫יהוה אֱ�הַ י‬
Adonai Elohai
ָ‫אוֹדךּ‬
ֶ ‫ְלעוֹלָ ם‬
le’olam odeka.
S
e
pl
m
Sa
1
‫מ ְספֵּ ד‬,
ִ mourning, lament, funeral oration.
‫ ַשׂ ִקּי‬is “my sackcloth” or mourning clothes—today we use an armband of black crepe or a black ribbon.
“Opened my sackcloth (took off my mourning clothes) and girded me with joy.”
3
‫כָבוֹד‬, honor, glory; hence, the best of human nature.
2
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Poems and Songs
____________ Blessed Is the One Who Spoke ▪ ‫שֶׁ אָמַ ר‬
�‫ ▪ בָּ רוּ‬Baruch She’amar ____________
We rise. Those wearing a tallit hold the front tzitziyot.
The congregation responds “Amen” but not “Baruch hu uvaruch shemo” from here to the amidah, page 163.
Blessed is the one who spoke—
‫אָמר‬
ַ ‫ בָּ רוּ� ֶשׁ‬u u Baruch she’amar
and the world came into being!
vehaya ha’olam!
‫וְ הָ יָה הָ ע ֹולָם‬
Blessed is the one.
SP
‫בָּ רוּ� הוּא‬
Blessed is the maker of creation.
‫אשׁית‬
ִ ‫בָּ רוּ� ע ֶֹשׂה ְב ֵר‬
…who says and does,
‫בָּ רוּ� אוֹמֵ ר וְ עו ֶֹשׂה‬
…who breaks and makes,
‫וּמ ַקיֵּם‬
ְ ‫בָּ רוּ� גּ ֹוזֵר‬
…who pities the earth,
‫אָרץ‬
ֶ ָ‫בָּ רוּ� ְמ ַרחֵ ם עַ ל ה‬
…who pities all creatures,
‫בָּ רוּ� ְמ ַרחֵ ם עַ ל הַ בְּ ִריּוֹת‬
…who rewards the God-fearing,
‫בָּ רוּ� ְמ ַשׁלֵּם ָשׂכָ ר טוֹב לִ ֵיראָיו‬
…who lives forever and lasts in glory,
‫בָּ רוּ� חַ י לָעַ ד וְ ַקיָּם ָלנֶצַ ח‬
…who ransoms and rescues,
‫בָּ רוּ� פּוֹדֶ ה וּמַ צִּ יל‬
Blessed is God’s name.
‫בָּ רוּ� ְשׁמ ֹו‬
We bless you, God,
our God, ruler of the universe,
‫הָ אֵ ל הָ אָב הָ ַרחֲ מָ ן‬
God, the merciful source of life,
‫הַ ְמהֻ לָּל בְּ פִ י עַ מּ ֹו‬
hailed by your people,
‫וּמפֹ אָר‬
ְ ‫ְמשֻׁ בָּ ח‬
praised and lauded by the tongues
of your saints and servants.
‫בִּ לְ שׁוֹן חֲ ִס ָידיו וַ עֲ בָ ָדיו‬
And with songs of your servant David
� ֶ‫וּבְ ִשׁ ֵירי ָדוִ ד עַ בְ דּ‬
‫נְ הַ לֶּלְ � יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
we shall hail you, God, our God,
in praise and melody.
‫בִּ ְשׁבָ חוֹת וּבִ זְ ִמירוֹת‬
We shall magnify and praise you,
� ֲ‫ְנגַדֶּ לְ � וּנְ ַשׁבֵּ ח‬
�‫וּנְ פָ אֶ ְר� וְ נַזְ כִּ יר ִשׁ ְמ‬
glorify you and honor your name
and crown you as our ruler, O God,
‫וְ נ ְַמלִ יכְ � מַ לְ כֵּנוּ אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
Baruch hu.
Baruch oseh vereishit,
baruch omer ve’oseh,
baruch gozeir um’kayem,
baruch merachem al ha’aretz,
S
baruch merachem al habriyot,
baruch meshalem sachar tov lire’av,
baruch chai la’ad vekayam lanetzach,
baruch shemo.
Baruch atah Adonai
Eloheinu, melech ha’olam,
ha’El, ha’av harachaman,
ham’hulal befi amo
m
Sa
baruch podeh umatzil,
meshubach umefo’ar
bilshon chasidav va’avadav.
e
pl
Uveshirei David avdecha
nehalelcha Adonai Eloheinu
bishvachot uvizmirot.
Negadelcha, uneshabechacha,
unefa’er’cha, venazkir shimcha
venamlichecha malkeinu Eloheinu,
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Poems and Songs
only life of the worlds.
‫◊ י ִָחיד חֵ י הָ ע ֹול ִָמים‬
‫וּמפֹ אָר‬
ְ ‫מֶ לֶ� ְמשֻׁ בָּ ח‬
‫עֲ דֵ י עַ ד ְשׁמ ֹו הַ גָּדוֹל‬
‫מֶ לֶ� ְמהֻ לָּל בַּ ִתּ ְשׁבָּ חוֹת אָמֵ ן‬
Sovereign praised and glorified—
forever is your name great.
ruler hailed with praises.
◊ yachid chei ha’olamim.
Melech meshubach umefo’ar
adei ad shemo hagadol.
Baruch atah Adonai,
melech mehulal batishbachot. Amen
Kiss the tzitziyot and release them; then sit down.
SP
_______________________________ I Chronicles 16:8-361 _______________________________
I Chron 16:8-36
Give thanks to God,
‫ הוֹדוּ לַ יהוה‬x { Hodu lAdonai
call on God’s name.
Make all the peoples know God’s deeds.
9
‫קִ ְראוּ ִב ְשׁמוֹ‬
‫הוֹדיעוּ בָ עַ ִמּים ע ֲִלי�תָ יו‬
ִ
Sing to God, make songs to God,
10
Share praises in God’s holy name,
Seek God’s presence all the time.
12
‫יִ ְשׂמַ ח לֵ ב ְמבַ ְקשֵׁ י יהוה‬
Think of the wonders God has done,
The signs and judgements God decreed.
13
Israel’s children work for God,
hodi’u va’amim alilotav.
Shiru lo, zamru lo,
sichu bechol nifle’otav.
Hit’halelu beshem kodsho,
yismach lev mevakshei Adonai.
‫ִדּ ְרשׁוּ יהוה וְ עֻ זּוֹ‬
Dirshu Adonai ve’uzo,
‫בַּ קְּ שׁוּ פָ נָיו תָּ ִמיד‬
bakshu fanav tamid.
Sa
Seek out God and power divine,
‫ִשׂיחוּ ְבּכָ ל־נִ ְפ ְלאֹתָ יו‬
‫ִה ְתהַ ְללוּ ְבּשֵׁ ם קָ ְדשׁוֹ‬
Let them rejoice, who ask for God.
11
‫ִשׁירוּ לוֹ ז ְַמּרוּ־לוֹ‬
S
Speak of all God’s miracles.
kir’u vishmo,
‫ז ְִכרוּ נִ ְפ ְלאֹתָ יו אֲשֶׁ ר עָ שָׂ ה‬
‫י־פיהוּ‬
ִ ֵ‫וּמ ְשׁ ְפּט‬
ִ ‫מ ְֹפתָ יו‬
Zichru nifle’otav asher asah,
moftav umishpetei fihu.
Zera Yisra’el avdo,
‫יריו‬
ָ ‫ְבּנֵי ַי ֲעקֹב ְבּ ִח‬
benei Ya’akov bechirav.
14
‫הוּא יהוה אֱ�הֵ ינוּ‬
Hu Adonai Eloheinu,
This is God, our sovereign,
Think always of our pact with God,
A rule to last a thousand ages,
16
That God promised to Abraham,
And God’s oath to Isaac,
‫ְבּכָ ל־הָ אָ ֶרץ ִמ ְשׁפָּ טָ יו‬
bechol ha’aretz mishpatav.
e
pl
Whose judgements are in all the earth.
15
m
‫ז ֶַרע יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל עַ ְבדּוֹ‬
God’s chosen people, Jacob’s seed.
‫ז ְִכרוּ ְלעוֹלָ ם ְבּ ִריתוֹ‬
‫ָדּבָ ר ִצוָּה ְלאֶ לֶ ף דּוֹר‬
‫אֲשֶׁ ר כָּ ַרת אֶ ת־אַ ְב ָרהָ ם‬
‫וּשׁבוּעָ תוֹ ְליִ ְצחָ ק‬
ְ
Zichru le’olam berito,
davar tzivah le’elef dor.
Asher karat et-Avraham,
ushevu’ato leYitzchak.
1
We recall a happy day in Jewish history, when the Ark was brought to Jerusalem. This was David’s song of
praise at that time, and it’s very close to some of the psalms. Verses 8-22 are almost identical to Psalm 105:116. Verses 23-33 are almost identical to Psalm 96. The last verses are in Psalm 106, verses 1, 47 and 48.
17
That God set as Jacob’s law,
For Israel an eternal pledge,
18
“Canaan’s land I give to you;
Vaya’amideha leYa’akov lechok,
‫ְליִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ְבּ ִרית עוֹלָ ם‬
leYisra’el berit olam.
‫חֶ בֶ ל ַנחֲלַ ְתכֶ ם‬
When you numbered but a few,
‫יוֹתכֶ ם ְמתֵ י ִמ ְספָּ ר‬
ְ ‫ִבּ ְה‬
A small group who were staying there,
20
‫ידהָ ְל ַי ֲעקֹב ְלחֹק‬
ֶ ‫ַו ַיּע ֲִמ‬
‫ץ־כּנָעַ ן‬
ְ ‫לֵ אמֹר ְל� אֶ תֵּ ן אֶ ֶר‬
This part is your inheritance.”
19
‫ִכּ ְמעַ ט וְ ג ִָרים בָּ הּ‬
And they trudged from land to land,
102
Lemor lecha eten eretz Kena’an,
chevel nachalat’chem.
Biheyot’chem metei mispar,
kim’at vegarim bah.
Vayit’halchu migoy el goy
‫וּממַּ ְמלָ כָ ה אֶ ל־עַ ם אַ חֵ ר‬
ִ
umimamlacha el am acher.
21
God let no one do them harm—
‫ֹא־הנִּ יחַ ְל ִאישׁ ְלעָ ְשׁקָ ם‬
ִ ‫ל‬
Lo hini’ach le’ish le’oshkam
God reprimanded kings for them!
‫וַיּוֹכַ ח עֲלֵ יהֶ ם ְמלָ ִכים‬
vayochah aleihem melachim.
SP
‫וַיִּ ְתהַ ְלּכוּ ִמגּוֹי אֶ ל־גּוֹי‬
From state to state they made their way,
22
S
“Don’t touch my anointed ones,
And don’t harm my prophets.”
23
Sing to God, sing every place,
1
Declare each day the savior’s grace.
24
2
‫ל־תּגְּ עוּ ִבּ ְמ ִשׁיחָ י‬
ִ
ַ‫א‬
“Al tig’u bimshichai
‫וּבנְ ִביאַ י אַ ל־תָּ ֵרעוּ‬
ִ
uvin’vi’ai al tarei’u.”
‫ִשׁירוּ לַ יהוה כָּ ל־הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
‫בַּ ְשּׂרוּ ִמיּוֹם־אֶ ל־יוֹם יְ שׁוּעָ תוֹ‬
Shiru lAdonai kol ha’aretz,
basru miyom el yom yeshu’ato.
‫ת־כּבוֹדוֹ‬
ְ
ֶ‫סַ ְפּרוּ בַ גּוֹיִ ם א‬
Sap’ru vagoyim et kevodo
‫ְבּכָ ל־הָ עַ ִמּים נִ ְפ ְלאֹתָ יו‬
bechol ha’amim nifle’otav.
25
For great is God and greatly praised,
No other can such awe evoke.
26
Sa
Tell God’s renown to every race,
God’s wonders among every folk;
3
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ ‫נוֹרא הוּא עַ ל־כָּ ל־א‬
ָ ְ‫ו‬
4
‫וַיהוה שָׁ מַ יִ ם עָ שָׂ ה‬
5
People, wherever you were born,
Declare God’s honor and God’s fame!
1
1
venorah hu al kol elohim.
Ki kol elohei ha’amim elilim,
vAdonai shamayim asah.
‫הוֹד וְ הָ ָדר ְלפָ נָיו‬
Hod vehadar lefanav,
‫עֹ ז וְ חֶ ְדוָה ִבּ ְמקֹמוֹ‬
oz vechedvah bimkomo.
e
pl
Glory and majesty herald God,
Strength and joy God’s place adorn.
28
‫ילים‬
ִ ‫ִכּי כָּ ל־אֱ�הֵ י הָ עַ ִמּים א ֱִל‬
◊ Ki gadol Adonai umehulol me’od,
m
Those other “gods” are but a joke —
While our God did the heavens form.
27
ְ ‫◊ ִכּי גָדוֹל יהוה‬
‫הָ בוּ לַ יהוה ִמ ְשׁ ְפּחוֹת עַ ִמּים‬
‫הָ בוּ לַ יהוה כָּ בוֹד וָעֹ ז‬
Havu lAdonai mishpechot amim,
havu lAdonai kavod va’oz.
“Sing to God, all the earth.”
“Publicize from day to day God’s saving.”
3
“And awesome is God above all the gods.”
4
“But a joke” The word “elilim” seems to imply worthless or ineffective deities, so the literal translation is:
“For all the gods of other peoples are worthless deities.”
5
“Glory and majesty are before God; strength and joy are in God’s place.”
2
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Poems and Songs
Declare the glory of God’s name,
Bring offerings, come before God;
2
To God bow down in sacred space.
30
‫הָ בוּ לַ יהוה ְכּבוֹד ְשׁמוֹ‬
Havu lAdonai kevod shemo;
‫ְשׂאוּ ִמנְ חָ ה וּבֹאוּ ְלפָ נָיו‬
se’u min’cha uvo’u lefanav.
‫ִה ְשׁתַּ חֲווּ לַ יהוה ְבּהַ ְד ַרת־ק ֶֹדשׁ‬
Tremble, earth, before God’s face;
Earth cannot slip in God’s embrace.
‫ִחילוּ ִמ ְלּפָ נָיו כָּ ל־הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
3
Hishtachavu lAdonai b’hadrat kodesh.
Chilu milfanav kol ha’aretz;
ִ
ִ ַ‫א‬
af tikon tevel bal timot,
Sky will delight
‫יִ ְשׂ ְמחוּ הַ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם‬
Yismechu hashamayim
and earth rejoice,
‫וְ תָ גֵל הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
31
SP
God’s sovereignty all folk will voice.
32
The teeming sea will roar, the lea
4
And all its creatures will exult,
33
‫ַיעֲ�ץ הַ שָּׂ ֶדה וְ כָ ל־אֲשֶׁ ר־בּוֹ‬
S
to judge earth’s sphere.6
Give thanks to God for God is good,
And say, “Save us, O saving God,
Unite us, save us from our foes,
That we may thank your holy name
Yir’am hayam um’lo’o;
ya’alotz hasadeh vechol asher bo.
‫אָ ז יְ ַרנְּ נוּ עֲצֵ י הַ יָּעַ ר‬
Az yeranenu atzei haya’ar
‫ִמ ִלּ ְפנֵי יהוה ִכּי־בָ א‬
milifnei Adonai ki va
‫ִל ְשׁפּוֹט אֶ ת־הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
lishpot et ha’aretz.
‫הוֹדוּ לַ יהוה ִכּי טוֹב‬
‫ִכּי ְלעוֹלָ ם חַ ְסדּוֹ‬
Hodu lAdonai ki tov,
ki le’olam chasdo.
‫הוֹשׁיעֵ נוּ אֱ�הֵ י יִ ְשׁעֵ נוּ‬
ִ
‫וְ ִא ְמרוּ‬
Ve’imru, “Hoshi’enu Elohei yish’enu,
‫וְ קַ ְבּצֵ נוּ וְ הַ ִצּילֵ נוּ ִמן־הַ גּוֹיִ ם‬
vekabtzenu vehatzilenu min hagoyim,
� ֶ‫ְלהֹדוֹת ְלשֵׁ ם קָ ְדשׁ‬
lehodot leshem kodshecha,
� ֶ‫ְל ִה ְשׁתַּ בֵּ חַ ִבּ ְת ִהלָּ ת‬
lehishtabe’ach bit’hilatecha.
And all the people said:
m
That we may praise your glory.
veyomru vagoyim, “Adonai malach!”
Sa
Because forever lasts God’s love.
35
‫וּמלוֹאוֹ‬
ְ ‫ְיִרעַ ם הַ יָּם‬
And forests answer joyfully
As God comes near
34
� ָ‫ֹאמרוּ בַ גּוֹיִ ם יהוה מָ ל‬
ְ ‫וְ י‬
5
vetagel ha’aretz,
“Amen!” and “Praise to God!”
‫אָ מֵ ן וְ הַ לֵּ ל לַ יהוה‬
36
Blessed is God, Israel’s God,
From now until eternity.”
‫ִמן־הָ עוֹלָ ם וְ עַ ד הָ עֹ לָ ם‬
‫ֹאמרוּ כָ ל־הָ עָ ם‬
ְ ‫וַיּ‬
Baruch Adonai Elohei Yisra’el
min ha’olam ve’ad ha’olam.”
Vayomru chol ha’am:
e
pl
1
‫בָּ רוּ� יהוה אֱ�הֵ י יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
“Amen vehalel lAdonai.”
“Ascribe to God, clans of peoples, ascribe to God glory and power.”
“Ascribe to God the glory of God’s name; take an offering and come before God.”
3
“God fixed the earth so that it cannot slip.”
4
“And they will say among the peoples, ‘God is (or has become) king.’”
5
A lea is a field or meadow.
6
“Before God, because God is coming to judge the world.”
2
Ps. 99:5
Exalt God, our ruler,
‫רוֹממוּ יהוה אֱ�הֵ ינוּ‬
ְ
and bow at God’s footstool;
‫הדֹם ַרגְ לָ יו‬
ֲ ַ‫וְ ִה ְשׁתַּ חֲווּ ל‬
God is holy.
Ps. 99:9
‫קָ דוֹשׁ הוּא‬
and bow at God’s holy mountain,
because God, our ruler, is holy.
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Rom’mu Adonai Eloheinu,
vehishtachavu lahadom raglav,
kadosh hu.
◊
ְ
◊ Rom’mu Adonai Eloheinu
‫וְ ִה ְשׁתַּ חֲווּ ְלהַ ר קָ ְדשׁוֹ‬
vehishtachavu lehar kodsho,
‫ִכּי־קָ דוֹשׁ יהוה אֱ�הֵ ינוּ‬
ki kadosh Adonai Eloheinu.
SP
______________________________ Additional Psalm Verses _____________________________
Ps. 73:38
We continue with more verses from Psalms.
God is merciful, excuses sin
‫ וְ הוּא ַרחוּם יְ כַ פֵּ ר עָ ֹון‬Vehu rachum yechaper avon
and will not destroy us,
often withholds divine anger
Ps. 40:12
God,
S
and does not arouse God’s rage.1
don’t keep your compassion from me—
always protect me.
Ps 25:6
‫וְ ל ֹא־יָעִ יר כָּ ל־חֲמָ תוֹ‬
velo ya’ir kol chamato.
‫אַ תָּ ה יהוה‬
‫ֹא־ת ְכלָ א ַרחֲמֶ י� ִממֶּ נִּ י‬
ִ ‫ל‬
�‫חַ ְס ְדּ� ַוא ֲִמ ְתּ‬
Remember your mercies, God,
‫ֹר־רחֲמֶ י� יְ הוָה‬
ַ ‫ְזכ‬
�‫ַוחֲסָ ֶדי‬
for they have existed forever.
Grant that God is mighty,
2
whose majesty is over Israel
1
chasdecha va’amit’cha
tamid yitzruni.
Zechor rachamecha, Adonai,
vachasadecha,
ki me’olam hemah.
‫א�הים‬
ִ
ֵ‫ְתּנוּ עֹ ז ל‬
Tenu oz lElohim;
‫וְ עֻ זּוֹ בַּ ְשּׁחָ קִ ים‬
al Yisra’el ga’avato,
ve’uzo bash’chakim.
e
pl
God, no building can match your splendor.3
lo tichla rachamecha mimeni;
‫ִכּי מֵ עוֹלָ ם הֵ מָּ ה‬
‫עַ ל־יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ַגּ ֲאוָתוֹ‬
and whose power is in the clouds;
Atah Adonai
m
Ps. 68:35-36
vehirbah lehashiv apo,
‫תָּ ִמיד יִ ְצּרוּנִ י‬
and your kindnesses,
velo yashchit,
‫וְ ִה ְרבָּ ה ְלהָ ִשׁיב אַ פּוֹ‬
Sa
your kindness and faithfulness
‫וְ ל ֹא־י ְַשׁ ִחית‬
�‫ֱ�הים ִמ ִמּ ְק ָדּשֶׁ י‬
ִ ‫נוֹרא א‬
ָ
Nora Elohim mimikdashecha;
“And-God who is merciful will-pay-off wrongdoing/offense/sin and-not will-destroy and-has-acted-repeatedly
to-turn-back God’s-anger and-not will-awaken all God’s-anger.” Even if we suffer, we say that we deserve
worse, and so our suffering shows God’s mercy. The word ‫ ְיכַפֵּ ר‬is in “Yom Kippur”; the concept we translate as
“atonement” also carries the idea of paying off required compensation for a misdeed—paying a fine, or ransom
money. If life were Monopoly, God would be our Get Out of Jail Free card.
2
“Grant might to God.”
3
“God is (or God: you are) more awesome than your holy places” or “God is awesome from your holy places.”
I prefer the first interpretation, where the psalmist says that the sense of awe we feel where we hold religious
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It’s Israel’s God,
‫אֵ ל יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל הוּא‬
who grants power and strength to the people.
‫נֹתֵ ן עֹ ז וְ תַ עֲצֻ מוֹת לָ עָ ם‬
Blessed is God!
Ps. 94:1-2
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ ‫בָּ רוּ� א‬
God is a God of revenge:
God of revenge, show yourself!
Rise, judge of the earth,
SP
Ps. 3:9
Your blessing’s on your nation. Selah.
Ps. 46:8
1
Jacob’s God is our defense. Selah.
God of hosts,
Happy is the person who relies on you.
Ps. 20:10
God, save us: for at our demand,
Ps. 28:9
2
Save your people
and bless your heritage,
care for them and carry them forever.
‫ִמ ְשׂגָּב־לָ נוּ אֱ�הֵ י ַי ֲעקֹב סֶ לָ ה‬
Our soul longed for God,
who is our help and our protection,
in whom our heart will find delight,
May your kindness, God, touch us4
because we put our trust in you.
‫הוֹשׁיעָ ה‬
ִ
‫יְהוָה‬
‫הַ מֶּ לֶ � ַי ֲענֵנוּ ְביוֹם־קָ ְראֵ נוּ‬
lAdonai hayeshuah,
al amcha virchatecha. Selah.
Adonai tzeva’ot imanu;
misgav lanu Elohei Ya’akov. Selah.
◊ Adonai tzeva’ot,
ashrei adam bote’ach bach.
Adonai hoshi’a—
hamelech ya’aneinu veyom kor’einu.
3
� ֶ‫הוֹשׁיעָ ה אֶ ת־עַ מּ‬
ִ
Hoshi’a et amecha
� ֶ‫וּבָ ֵר� אֶ ת־ ַנחֲלָ ת‬
uvarech et nachalatecha,
‫ְוּרעֵ ם וְ נ ְַשּׂאֵ ם עַ ד־הָ עוֹלָ ם‬
‫נ ְַפשֵׁ נוּ ִח ְכּתָ ה לַ יהוה‬
ur’em venas’em ad ha’olam.
Nafshenu chikta lAdonai,
‫עֶ ז ְֵרנוּ וּמָ גִ נֵּנוּ הוּא‬
ezrenu umaginenu hu,
‫ִכּי־בוֹ יִ ְשׂמַ ח ִלבֵּ נוּ‬
ki vo yismach libenu,
‫ִכּי ְבשֵׁ ם קָ ְדשׁוֹ בָ טָ ְחנוּ‬
ki veshem kodsho vatachnu.
e
pl
in whose holy name we trust.
‫◊ יהוה ְצבָ אוֹת‬
� ָ‫אַ ְשׁ ֵרי אָ ָדם בֹּטֵ חַ בּ‬
hashev gemul al ge’im.
m
Ps. 33:20-22
‫יהוה ְצבָ אוֹת עִ מָּ נוּ‬
Hinaseh shofet ha’aretz,
Sa
Oh Ruler, you’ll give answer true.
El nekamot, hofi’a!
‫עַ ל־עַ ְמּ� ִב ְרכָ תֶ � סֶּ לָ ה‬
S
Ps. 84:13
‫הוֹפיַע‬
ִ
‫אֵ ל נְ קָ מוֹת‬
‫לַ יהוָה הַ יְ שׁוּעָ ה‬
The God of hosts is on our side;
Baruch Elohim!
El nekamot Adonai:
‫הָ שֵׁ ב גְּ מוּל עַ ל־גּ ִֵאים‬
To God belongs salvation, while
noten oz veta’atzumot la’am.
‫אֵ ל־נְ קָ מוֹת יהוה‬
‫ִהנָּשֵׂ א שֹׁפֵ ט הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
Give the proud what they deserve!
El Yisra’el hu,
‫יְהי־חַ ְס ְדּ� יהוה עָ לֵ ינוּ‬
ִ
� ָ‫כַּ אֲשֶׁ ר יִחַ ְלנוּ ל‬
Yehi chasdecha Adonai aleinu,
ka’asher yichalnu lach.
services is a poor shadow of the awe that God deserves. The second interpretation implies that holy places are
the source of God’s awesomeness.
1
“Salvation belongs to God; your blessing is on your people, Selah.”
2
“Lord, bring salvation! The king will answer us on the day when we call.”
3
“Care for”—the Hebrew is used for a shepherd’s work; “carry”—the Hebrew can mean “lift up” or “bear
with.”
4
Or “be upon us.”
Ps. 85:8
God, show us your kindness
�‫הַ ְראֵ נוּ יהוה חַ ְס ֶדּ‬
and grant us your salvation.
Ps. 44:27
‫וְ י ְֶשׁעֲ� ִתּתֶּ ן־לָ נוּ‬
Get up and help us,
and save us to show your kindness.
Ps. 81:11
‫זְרתָ ה לָּ נוּ‬
ָ ֶ‫קוּמָ ה ע‬
1
I am the ruler, your God,
who lifts you from the Land of Egypt:
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Har’einu, Adonai, chasdecha,
veyesh’acha titen lanu.
Kumah, ezratah lanu,
�‫וּפ ֵדנוּ ְלמַ עַ ן חַ ְס ֶדּ‬
ְ
ufedeinu lema’an chasdecha.
�‫אָ נ ִֹכי יהוה אֱ�הֶ י‬
Anochi Adonai Elohecha,
‫הַ מַּ עַ ְל� מֵ אֶ ֶרץ ִמ ְצ ָריִ ם‬
hama’alcha me’eretz Mitzrayim:
‫ב־פּי� ַואֲמַ ְלאֵ הוּ‬
ִ
ֶ‫הַ ְרח‬
har’chev picha va’amal’ehu.
Ps. 144:15
Happy is the nation like this,
‫אַ ְשׁ ֵרי הָ עָ ם שֶׁ כָּ כָ ה לּוֹ‬
Ashrei ha’am shekacha lo,
Happy is the nation that worships God.
ashrei ha’am sheAdonai Elohav.
‫◊ ַואֲנִ י ְבּחַ ְס ְדּ� בָ טַ ְח ִתּי‬
◊ Va’ani bechasdecha vatachti—
SP
open your mouth and I will fill it!
Ps. 13:6
And me, I trusted in your kindness,
that my heart will enjoy your salvation:
S
I will sing to God, who gave me my reward.
� ֶ‫ָיגֵל ִל ִבּי ִבּישׁוּעָ ת‬
‫ירה לַ יהוה ִכּי גָמַ ל עָ לָ י‬
ָ ‫אָ ִשׁ‬
yagel libi bishu’atecha:
ashira lAdonai ki gamal alai.
____________________________________ Psalm 100 ___________________________________
Add on the intermediate days of Sukkot, including Hoshanah Rabbah. Many communities stand for this psalm.
A psalm of thanks.2
‫תוֹדה‬
ָ ‫ ִמזְמוֹר ְל‬Mizmor letodah.
Shout out to God, O every land,3
2
Worship God with happiness,
Gladly before God to stand.
3
4
Sa
1
‫הָ ִריעוּ לַ יהוה כָּ ל־הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
Hari’u lAdonai, kol ha’aretz.
‫עִ ְבדוּ אֶ ת־יהוה ְבּ ִשׂ ְמחָ ה‬
Ivdu et Adonai besimchah,
‫בֹּאוּ ְלפָ נָיו ִבּ ְר ָננָה‬
6
God made us; now God owns us, and —
God’s people—we graze God’s lush land.1
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ ‫ְדּעוּ ִכּי־יהוה הוּא א‬
bo’u lefanav betodah.
De’u ki Adonai, hu Elohim.
m
Know this is the God we bless.
5
‫הוּא־עָ שָׂ נוּ וְ לוֹ ֲאנ ְַחנוּ‬
‫עַ מּוֹ וְ צ ֹאן מַ ְר ִעיתוֹ‬
Hu asanu, velo anachnu;
amo, vetzon mar’ito.
e
pl
1
“Save” is “redeem”—to get someone out of trouble, pay off an obligation or take notice of someone. “To
show your kindness” can also mean “for the sake of your kindness.”
2
Or, “A psalm as a Thanksgiving Offering,” as if saying this psalm is like bringing the offering; that’s why
many people stand for this psalm, and that’s why we skip this psalm on days when there was no thanksgiving
offering: Shabbat, festivals, the eve of Passover and its middle days, and the day before Yom Kippur.
3
“Cry out joyfully to God, all the earth.”
4
“Serve God with happiness, come before God with delight.”
5
“Know that God is God.”
6
The written text reads ‫ ולא‬but we read ‫ וְ ל ֹו‬instead (a difference between text as written and as read is not unusual in Hebrew scriptures). In this case, the pronunciation is the same. The written text means, “God made us,
we did not make ourselves”; the text as read means “God made us, and to God we belong.”
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Poems and Songs
With thanks approach the entry ways;2
‫תוֹדה‬
ָ ‫בֹּאוּ ְשׁעָ ָריו ְבּ‬
To Temple courtyards bring your praise;
‫חֲצֵ רֹתָ יו ִבּ ְת ִהלָּ ה‬
4
With thanks God’s reputation raise!
5
‫הוֹדוּ־לוֹ בָּ רֲ כוּ ְשׁמוֹ‬
For God is good and always kind;
Age after age God’s truth will find!
‫ִכּי־טוֹב יהוה ְלעוֹלָ ם חַ ְסדּוֹ‬
3
‫וְ עַד־דֹּר ָודֹר אֱמוּנָתוֹ‬
Bo’u she’arav betodah,
chatzerotav bit’hilah.
Hodu lo, bar’chu shemo!
Ki tov Adonai, le’olam chasdo,
ve’ad dor vador emunato.
SP
On festival intermediate days (except Hoshanah Rabbah), skip to Yehi Chevod, page 124.
____________________________________ Psalm 19 ____________________________________
1
For the Conductor: a psalm of David.
2
The skies declare God’s glory,
their expanse tells God’s handiwork.
Day shares speech with day,
5
6
and night communicates with night;
4
without speech, without a word:
ַ‫וּמַ עֲשֵׂ ה י ָָדיו מַ גִּ יד הָ ָרקִ יע‬
uma’aseh yadav magid haraki’ah.
‫י�ם ְלי�ם י ִַבּיעַ אֹמֶ ר‬
‫ֶה־דּעַ ת‬
ָ ‫וְ לַ יְ לָ ה ְלּלַ יְ לָ ה יְ חַ וּ‬
7
the sun leaves its canopy,
rejoices like an athlete to run a race.
velaylah lelaylah yechaveh da’at.
Ein omer, ve’ein devarim
beli nishma kolam.
‫ְבּכָ ל־הָ אָ ֶרץ יָצָ א קַ וָּם‬
Bechol ha’aretz yatza kavam
‫וּבקְ צֵ ה תֵ בֵ ל ִמלֵּ יהֶ ם‬
ִ
uviktzei tevel mileihem;
‫לַ שֶּׁ מֶ שׁ שָׂ ם־אֹהֶ ל בָּ הֶ ם‬
lashemesh sam ohel bahem—
‫וְ הוּא ְכּחָ תָ ן‬
Vehu kechatan
�‫יֹצֵ א מֵ חֻ פָּ ת‬
yotzei mechupato,
m
And like a bridegroom,
Yom leyom yabi’a omer
Sa
Their voice crossed the world,
In them God pitched the sun’s tent.
‫י ִָשׂישׂ ְכּגִ בּ�ר לָ רוּץ א ַֹרח‬
yasis kegibor larutz orach.
e
pl
1
Hashamayim mesaprim kevod El,
‫ְבּ ִלי נִ ְשׁמָ ע ק�לָ ם‬
their words reached Land’s End;
6
‫הַ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם ְמסַ ְפּ ִרים ְכּב�ד־אֵ ל‬
‫אֵ ין־אֹמֶ ר וְ אֵ ין ְדּבָ ִרים‬
their voice cannot be heard.
5
LaMenatze’ach: mizmor leDavid.
S
3
4
‫לַ ְמנַצֵּ חַ ִמזְמ�ר ְל ָדוִ ד‬
“We are God’s people, and the flock of God’s pasturing” (i.e., God is our shepherd.)
“Approach God’s gates with thanks, God’s courtyards with praise; acknowledge (or thank) God, bless God’s
name.”
3
“For God is good; God’s kindness lasts forever; from generation to generation God’s truthfulness endures.”
4
“The skies (or heavens) declare (or count) the glory of God, and the work of God’s hands recites/tells the expanse of the sky.”
5
ַ‫ יַבִּ יע‬from ‫—נבע‬pour out, gush forth, express.
6
‫ יְחַ וֶּה‬from ‫—לְ חַ וּ ׂות‬state, make known, relate; ‫—דָּ עַ ת‬knowledge.
7
‫—קו‬voice;
ַ
“For the sun, God set a tent in them.” Some place this half-line with verse 6, not verse 5. The sun’s
tent could be among the silent words, or somewhere in the lands of day and night.
2
7
It starts at the end of the sky
1
and comes to its other edge,
and nothing is hidden from its heat.
8
God’s law is perfect,
SP
God’s testimony is faithful,
making bright the dimwit.
God’s commands are right
and gladden the heart.
God’s rule is clean;
S
it brightens the eyes.
10
God’s fear is pure,
lasting forever.
all of them right.
Lovelier than gold,
�‫וְ אֵ ין נִ ְסתָּ ר מֵ חַ מָּ ת‬
‫עֵדוּת יְהוָה ֶנאֱמָ נָה‬
‫מַ ְח ִכּימַ ת פֶּ ִתי‬
‫קּוּדי יְ הוָה יְ שָׁ ִרים‬
ֵ ‫ִפּ‬
‫ְמשַׂ ְמּחֵ י־לֵ ב‬
‫ִמ ְצוַת יְ הוָה בָּ ָרה‬
‫ירת עֵ ינָיִ ם‬
ַ ‫ְמ ִא‬
‫ה�רה‬
ָ ‫יִ ְראַ ת יְ הוָה ְט‬
‫ע�מֶ ֶדת לָ עַ ד‬
‫ִמ ְשׁ ְפּטֵ י־יְ הוָה אֱמֶ ת‬
‫הַ ֶנּחֱמָ ִדים ִמזָּהָ ב‬
‫וּמפַּ ז ָרב‬
ִ
sweeter than honey,
‫תוּקים ִמ ְדּבַ שׁ‬
ִ ‫וּמ‬
ְ
the oozing comb.
3
Even I am bright with them;
‫גַּם־עַ ְב ְדּ� נִ זְהָ ר בָּ הֶ ם‬
‫ְבּשָׁ ְמ ָרם עֵ קֶ ב ָרב‬
Torat Adonai temimah,
meshivat nafesh;
edut Adonai ne’emanah,
machkimat peti;
Pikudei Adonai yesharim,
mesamchei lev.
Mitzvat Adonai barah,
me’irat einayim;
Yir’at Adonai tehorah,
omedet la’ad;
mishpetei Adonai emet,
tzadku yachdav.
Hanechemadim mizahav,
umipaz rav,
umetukim midvash
venofet tzufim;
Gam avdecha nizhar bahem
beshomram ekev rav.
e
pl
Mistakes—who understands them?
Cleanse me from hidden faults.
ve’ein nistar mechamato.
m
‫צוּפים‬
ִ
‫וְ נֹפֶ ת‬
it’s well worth keeping them.
13
utekufato al ketzotam,
‫צָ ְדקוּ י ְַח ָדּו‬
lots of gold;
12
‫וּתקוּפָ ת� עַ ל־קְ צ�תָ ם‬
ְ
Sa
God’s decrees are truth,
11
Miktzei hashamayim motza’o,
‫ְמ ִשׁיבַ ת נָפֶ שׁ‬
2
9
�‫ִמקְ צֵ ה הַ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם מ�צָ א‬
‫תּ�רת יְ הוָה ְתּ ִמימָ ה‬
ַ
restoring the soul.
108
‫ְשׁגִ יא�ת ִמי־י ִָבין‬
Shegi’ot mi yavin,
‫ִמנִּ ְסתָּ ר�ת נַקֵּ נִ י‬
ministarot nakeni.
1
“Its ‫( ְתקוּפָ ה‬circuit) is up to the skies’ other edge.”
‫ עֵ דוּת‬is really a synonym for Torah.
3
“Your servant,” a humble way in which the poet refers to himself or herself.
2
109
14
Poems and Songs
Keep your servant from the proud;1
�‫גַּם ִמזּ ִֵדים חֲשֹׂ � עַ ְב ֶדּ‬
don’t let them boss me.
‫לוּ־בי‬
ִ
‫אַ ל־יִ ְמ ְשׁ‬
Then I’ll be perfect
‫אָ ז אֵ יתָ ם‬
and cleared of the great crime.
15
‫יתי ִמפֶּ שַׁ ע ָרב‬
ִ ֵ‫וְ נִ קּ‬
Let my words match your will,
‫י־פי‬
ִ ‫◊ יִ ְהיוּ ְל ָרצ�ן ִא ְמ ֵר‬
my thoughts come to you,2
�‫וְ הֶ גְ י�ן ִל ִבּי ְלפָ נֶי‬
God, my rock and redeemer.
SP
ִ ‫יְהוָה‬
Gam mizeidim chasoch avdecha:
al yimshelu vi;
az eitam,
venikeiti mipesha rav.
◊ Yiheyu leratzon imrei fi
Adonai tzuri vego’ali.
____________________________________ Psalm 34 ____________________________________
1
Of David:
when he changed his behavior
who sent him away.
2
S
to seem mad in front of Avimelech,
I will bless God at all times;
the poor will hear and rejoice.
4
Make God great with me
and together we’ll exalt God’s name.
They who looked to God shone with joy;
5
‫בַּ יהוָה ִתּ ְתהַ לֵּ ל נ ְַפ ִשׁי‬
BAdonai tit’halel nafshi;
‫יִ ְשׁ ְמעוּ ֲענָוִ ים וְ יִ ְשׂמָ חוּ‬
yishme’u anavim veyismachu.
‫רוֹממָ ה ְשׁמוֹ י ְַח ָדּו‬
ְ ְ‫וּנ‬
Gadlu lAdonai iti,
uneromamah shemo yachdav.
‫ָדּ ַר ְשׁ ִתּי אֶ ת־יְ הוָה וְ עָ נָנִ י‬
Darashti et Adonai ve’anani,
‫ל־מגוּרוֹתַ י ִה ִצּילָ נִ י‬
ְ ָ‫וּמכּ‬
ִ
umikol megurotai hitzilani.
‫ִה ִבּיטוּ אֵ לָ יו וְ נָהָ רוּ‬
Hibitu elav venaharu,
‫וּפנֵיהֶ ם אַ ל־י ְֶחפָּ רוּ‬
ְ
ufeneihem al yechparu.
This beggar cried, and God heard
ַ‫ֶזה עָ נִ י קָ ָרא וַיהוָה שָׁ מֵ ע‬
and saved him from all his troubles.
‫הוֹשׁיעוֹ‬
ִ
‫וּמכָּ ל־צָ רוֹתָ יו‬
ִ
1
tamid tehilato befi.
e
pl
their faces were never downcast.
7
‫תָּ ִמיד ְתּ ִהלָּ תוֹ ְבּ ִפי‬
Avar’cha et-Adonai bechol et;
m
I sought God; God answered me
and saved me from all my fears.
6
vay’garshehu vayelach.
‫ַגּ ְדּלוּ לַ יהוָה ִא ִתּי‬
4
5
lifnei Avimelech,
� ַ‫וַיְ גָרֲ שֵׁ הוּ ַויֵּל‬
Sa
In God my soul will find praise;
beshanoto et ta’mo
� ֶ‫ִל ְפנֵי א ֲִבימֶ ל‬
‫אבָ רֲ כָ ה אֶ ת־יְ הוָה ְבּכָ ל־עֵ ת‬
ֲ
God’s praise will be always in my mouth.
3
‫ְבּשַׁ נּוֹתוֹ אֶ ת־טַ ְעמוֹ‬
3
LeDavid:
Zeh oni kara vAdonai shame’ah,
umikol tzarotav hoshi’o.
Or “from faults of pride; / don’t let them control me.”
“Let the words of my mouth be to your liking, and the thought of my heart be in your presence.”
3
See I Sam 21:11-16, where David escapes from Achish, the king of Gath. Maybe Achish also had the royal
name Avimelech.
4
The Hebrew word means “make high,” from the root ‫רם‬, and so does “exalt.”
5
Or “They looked to God and were radiant, and their faces were never downcast.” Or “Look to God and be
radiant; their faces (i.e., those of other people who did this) were never downcast.”
2
8
God’s angel1 camps
‫חנֶה מַ ְלאַ �־יְ הוָה‬
ֹ
around those who fear God, to save them.
9
Taste, and see how good is God;
lucky is the hero who flees to God.
10
2
‫יראָ יו וַיְ חַ ְלּצֵ ם‬
ֵ ‫סָ ִביב ִל‬
‫אַ ְשׁ ֵרי הַ גֶּבֶ ר ֶיחֱסֶ ה־בּוֹ‬
ashrei hagever yecheseh bo.
‫יְ ראוּ אֶ ת־יְ הוָה ְקדֹשָׁ יו‬
Y’ru et Adonai kedoshav,
‫יראָ יו‬
ֵ ‫ִכּי־אֵ ין מַ ְחסוֹר ִל‬
ki ein machsor lire’av.
Stand in awe of God, you holy ones;
Even lion cubs go poor and hungry,
SP
‫ְכּ ִפ ִירים ָרשׁוּ וְ ָרעֵ בוּ‬
‫וְ ד ְֹרשֵׁ י יְ הוָה‬
‫ל ֹא־י ְַח ְסרוּ כָ ל־טוֹב‬
lo yachseru chol tov.
Come on, children; listen to me:
‫עוּ־לי‬
ִ
‫ְלכוּ־בָ נִ ים ִשׁ ְמ‬
Lechu vanim, shim’u li:
S
Who is it that enjoys life,
Loves each day to see what good it holds?
14
Keep bad words from your tongue
Turn from bad and do good,
look for peace and go after it.
16
‫ִמי־הָ ִאישׁ הֶ חָ פֵ ץ חַ יִּ ים‬
Mi ha’ish hechafetz chayim,
‫אֹהֵ ב י ִָמים ִל ְראוֹת טוֹב‬
‫נְ צֹר ְלשׁוֹנְ � מֵ ָרע‬
‫סוּר מֵ ָרע ַועֲשֵׂ ה־טוֹב‬
God’s eyes are on the righteous
4
They cried; God listened
‫עֵ ינֵי יְהוָה אֶ ל־צַ ִדּיקִ ים‬
Einei Adonai el tzadikim,
‫וְ אָ ְזנָיו אֶ ל־שַׁ וְ עָ תָ ם‬
ve’oznav el shav’atam.
‫ְפּנֵי יְהוָה ְבּעֹ שֵׂ י ָרע‬
Penei Adonai be’osei ra,
‫ְלהַ ְכ ִרית מֵ אֶ ֶרץ ז ְִכ ָרם‬
and saves you when your spirit is crushed.
ַ‫יוֹשׁיע‬
ִ
ַ‫ת־דּ ְכּאֵ י־רוּח‬
ַ ֶ‫וְ א‬
1
lehachrit me’eretz zichram.
Tza’aku, vAdonai shame’ah,
e
pl
‫וּמכָּ ל־צָ רוֹתָ ם ִה ִצּילָ ם‬
ִ
‫קָ רוֹב יְ הוָה ְלנִ ְשׁ ְבּ ֵרי־לֵ ב‬
God is close when your heart is broken
Sur merah va’aseh tov,
bakesh shalom verodfehu.
1
19
Netsor leshoncha merah
usefatecha midaber mirmah.
‫בַּ קֵּ שׁ שָׁ לוֹם וְ ָר ְדפֵ הוּ‬
ַ‫צָ עֲקוּ וַיהוָה שָׁ מֵ ע‬
and saved them from all their trouble.
ohev yamim lir’ot tov.
m
God is watching those who do wrong,
to wipe all traces of them from the earth.
18
yir’at Adonai alamedchem.
‫וּשׂפָ תֶ י� ִמ ַדּבֵּ ר ִמ ְרמָ ה‬
ְ
and God’s ears are tuned to their cry.
17
‫יִ ְראַ ת יְ הוָה אֲלַ מֶּ ְדכֶ ם‬
Sa
and lies from your lips.3
15
Kefirim rashu vera’evu,
vedorshei Adonai
will lack nothing that’s good.
the fear of God will teach you.
13
saviv lire’av, vayechaltzem.
Ta’amu ure’u ki tov Adonai;
but those who seek God
12
Choneh mal’ach Adonai
‫טַ עֲמוּ ְוּראוּ ִכּי־טוֹב יְ ה ָוה‬
Those who fear God never lack.
11
110
umikol tzarotam hitzilam.
Karov Adonai lenishberei lev,
ve’et dakei ru’ach yoshi’ah.
What is an angel? A messenger, perhaps—or the method by which a message comes from God. The term “angel” could be a symbol of what happens when we perceive God’s influence in the world.
2
“Lucky/happy is the strong person who finds shelter in God.” Even the most powerful or accomplished people
are sometimes on the run, and they find shelter in God.
3
“Lock up your tongue from speaking bad, and your lips from speaking deceit.”
4
“To root out their memory from the earth.”
111
20
Poems and Songs
The good suffer many evils,
‫ַרבּוֹת ָרעוֹת צַ ִדּיק‬
and God saves them from every one.
21
‫וּמכֻּ לָּ ם י ִַצּילֶ נּוּ יְ הוָה‬
ִ
God guards every bone in their body;
‫שׁמֵ ר כָּ ל־עַ ְצמוֹתָ יו‬
ֹ
not one of them is broken.
22
‫אַ חַ ת מֵ הֵ נָּה ל ֹא נִ ְשׁבָּ ָרה‬
Rabot ra’ot tzadik,
umikulam yatzilenu Adonai.
Shomer kol atzmotav;
achat mehenah lo nishbarah.
But evil brings death to the wicked,
‫ְתּמוֹתֵ ת ָרשָׁ ע ָרעָ ה‬
Temotet rashah ra’ah,
and enemies of the good are condemned.
‫וְ שֹׂ נְ אֵ י צַ ִדּיק י ְֶאשָׁ מוּ‬
veson’ei tzadik yeshamu.
God is watching out for God’s servants;
SP
23
all who take shelter in God will survive.2
‫וֹדה יְ הוָה נֶפֶ שׁ עֲבָ ָדיו‬
ֶ ‫◊פּ‬
◊ Podeh Adonai nefesh avadav,
‫וְ ל ֹא י ְֶא ְשׁמוּ כָּ ל־הַ ח ִֹסים בּוֹ‬
velo ye’shemu kol hachosim bo.
____________________________________ Psalm 90 ____________________________________
1
A prayer of Moses, God’s agent:3
‫דנָי מָ עוֹן אַ תָּ ה הָ יִ יתָ לָּ נוּ‬
ֹ ‫ֲא‬
S
God, you have been our shelter
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ ‫ְתּ ִפלָּ ה ְלמֹשֶׁ ה ִאישׁ־הָ א‬
from generation to generation.
2
Before the hills were born,
before you made the earth and the livable world,
3
You turn a person back into pulp,
saying, “Return, humanity.”
4
For a thousand years to you
Beterem harim yuladu
‫ו ְַתּחוֹלֵ ל אֶ ֶרץ וְ תֵ בֵ ל‬
vat’cholel eretz vetevel:
‫עַד־דּכָּ א‬
ַ
‫תָּ שֵׁ ב אֱנוֹשׁ‬
‫וַתּ ֹאמֶ ר שׁוּבוּ ְבנֵי־אָ ָדם‬
5
They rush past like sleep:
6
ume’olam ad olam atah El.
Tashev enosh ad dacah,
vatomer, “Shuvu, venei adam!”
�‫ִכּי אֶ לֶ ף שָׁ נִ ים ְבּעֵ ינֶי‬
Ki elef shanim be’einecha
‫ְכּיוֹם אֶ ְתמוֹל ִכּי ַי ֲעבֹר‬
keyom etmol—ki ya’avor—
‫מוּרה בַ לָּ יְ לָ ה‬
ָ ‫וְ אַ ְשׁ‬
ve’ashmurah valaylah.
‫ז ְַר ְמתָּ ם שֵׁ נָה יִ ְהיוּ‬
Zeramtam shenah yiheyu,
‫בַּ בֹּקֶ ר כֶּ חָ ִציר ַיחֲ�ף‬
baboker kechatzir yachalof.
e
pl
in the morning they wither like grass.
1
‫ְבּטֶ ֶרם הָ ִרים יֻלָּ דוּ‬
‫וּמֵ עוֹלָ ם עַ ד־עוֹלָ ם אַ תָּ ה אֵ ל‬
like one night’s work.
5
bedor vador—
m
are like yesterday—gone—
4
Adonai, ma’on atah hayita lanu
Sa
from forever to forever you are God.
‫ְבּדֹר ָודֹר‬
Tefilah leMosheh, ish ha’Elohim.
“To those whose heart is broken.”
“God takes note of the person/soul of those who serve God, and they will not be destroyed, all who take shelter in God.”
3
“The man of God.” But what is a “man of God”? Someone who carries out God’s will, as Moses did when
God sent him to save Jacob’s descendants.
4
Picture a decomposing body returning to primeval mush, or picture the soft embryo.
5
‫— זרם‬flow, pour down, sweep away, flood.
6
‫—חלף‬change, vanish, pass away; or come anew, shoot forth.
2
6
In the morning, it blossoms and sprouts,
but in the evening it wilts and shrivels.
7
For we are destroyed by your fury
8
You have set down our sins before you,
SP
All our days we faced your anger;
1
‫לָ עֶ ֶרב יְ מוֹלֵ ל וְ יָבֵ שׁ‬
la’erev yemolel veyavesh.
�‫עֲלֻ מֵ נוּ ִל ְמאוֹר פָּ נֶי‬
alumeinu lim’or panecha.
‫ִכּ ִלּינוּ שָׁ נֵינוּ ְכמוֹ־הֶ גֶה‬
‫י־שׁנוֹתֵ ינוּ‬
ְ ֵ‫יְמ‬
have seventy years
‫בָ הֶ ם ִשׁ ְבעִ ים שָׁ נָה‬
their pride is pain and trouble,
for life hurries by, and we are gone.3
11
Who knows your anger’s power
Teach us to use each day,
to bring our hearts to wisdom.
13
4
vahem shiv’im shanah,
ve’im bigvurot shemonim shanah.
Veroh’bam amal va’aven,
� ֶ‫י־יוֹדעַ עֹ ז אַ פּ‬
ֵ
‫ִמ‬
Mi yode’ah oz apecha
� ֶ‫וּכיִ ְראָ ְת� עֶ ְב ָרת‬
ְ
‫שׁוּבָ ה יְ הוָה עַ ד־מָ תָ י‬
Limnot yameinu ken hoda,
venavi levav chochmah.
Shuvah Adonai—ad matai?
vehinachem al avadecha.
m
�‫וְ ִהנָּחֵ ם עַ ל־עֲבָ ֶדי‬
ucheyir’at’cha evratecha?
every day.
Give us joy to equal our days of pain,
‫שַׂ ְמּחֵ נוּ ִכּימוֹת ִענִּ יתָ נוּ‬
Fill us at dawn with your kindness;
we’ll rejoice and be happy
�‫שַׂ ְבּעֵ נוּ בַ בֹּקֶ ר חַ ְס ֶדּ‬
‫וּנְ ַרנְּ נָה וְ נִ ְשׂ ְמחָ ה‬
‫ְבּכָ ל־יָמֵ ינוּ‬
the years we have seen trouble.
1
Sab’einu vaboker chasdecha,
uneranenah venismechah
bechol-yameinu.
e
pl
15
Yemei shenoteinu—
ki gaz chish vena’ufah.
‫וְ נ ִָבא ְלבַ ב חָ ְכמָ ה‬
and take pity on us, your servants.
14
kilinu shaneinu chemo hegeh.
‫ִכּי־גָז ִחישׁ ַונָּעֻ פָ ה‬
‫הוֹדע‬
ַ ‫ִל ְמנוֹת יָמֵ ינוּ כֵּ ן‬
Come back, God—how long will it be?—
Ki chol yameinu panu ve’evratecha,
‫וְ ָר ְהבָּ ם עָ מָ ל וָאָ וֶן‬
Sa
or how much to dread your disfavor?
12
‫וְ ִאם ִבּגְ בוּרֹת ְשׁמוֹנִ ים שָׁ נָה‬
S
2
uvachamat’cha nivhalnu.
Shata avonoteinu lenegdecha,
Our years of life
and eighty years for extra strength:
Ki chalinu ve’apecha,
�‫שַׁ תָּ ה ֲע ֹונֹתֵ ינוּ ְלנֶגְ ֶדּ‬
� ֶ‫ִכּי כָ ל־יָמֵ ינוּ פָּ נוּ ְבעֶ ְב ָרת‬
we finished our years like a sigh.
10
Baboker yatzitz vechalaf,
‫וּבַ חֲמָ ְת� נִ ְבהָ ְלנוּ‬
our dark faults in the light of your presence.
9
‫בַּ בֹּקֶ ר י ִָציץ וְ חָ לָ ף‬
� ֶ‫ִכּי־כָ ִלינוּ ְבאַ פּ‬
and scared by your anger.
112
‫ְשׁנוֹת ָר ִאינוּ ָרעָ ה‬
Samcheinu kimot initanu
shenot ra’inu ra’ah.
“For all our days turned towards your ‫עֶ בְ ָרה‬, anger.”
‫—רהב‬boast; ‫—ר ְהבָּ ם‬what
ָ
they boast about, their pride.
3
Tough Hebrew. ‫ גז‬is shear, clip, cut short; ‫ ִחישׁ‬is quickly. ‫ נָּעֻ פָ ה‬is from the same root as wing. Maybe the image
is like sheep shearing, “A hurried shearing, and we are blown away (by the wind, like little bits of clipped
hair).” Maybe we can imagine the barber’s shop: “A quick trim, and we’re tossed in the air.”
4
“Or—as it should be feared—your opposition.”
2
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Poems and Songs
So your work will be shown to your
� ֶ‫י ֵָראֶ ה אֶ ל־עֲבָ ֶדי� פָ עֳל‬
servants, your splendor to their children.
17
May we feel God’s tenderness;
‫ל־בּנֵיהֶ ם‬
ְ ַ‫ַוה ֲָד ְר� ע‬
‫דנָי אֱ�הֵ ינוּ עָ לֵ ינוּ‬
ֹ ‫יהי נֹעַ ם ֲא‬
ִ ִ‫◊ ו‬
may God confirm our efforts;
God, confirm our efforts.
‫וּמַ עֲשֵׂ ה י ֵָדינוּ כּוֹנְ נָה עָ לֵ ינוּ‬
1
‫וּמַ עֲשֵׂ ה י ֵָדינוּ כּוֹנְ נֵהוּ‬
Year’eh el avadecha fo’olecha
vahadar’cha al beneihem.
◊ Vihi no’am Adonai Eloheinu aleinu,
uma’asei yadeinu konenah aleinu,
uma’asei yadeinu koneneihu.
SP
____________________________________ Psalm 91 ____________________________________
The psalm asks how God protects those who truly love and trust God. The answer is among God’s secrets,
understood from the perspective of heaven. Can the faithful step on a rattlesnake? (Don’t try this at home.)
These promises become “true” for those who reach spiritual heights and dwell among divine mysteries.2
1
Whoever dwells with God on high
‫ יֹשֵׁ ב ְבּסֵ תֶ ר עֶ ְליוֹן‬Yoshev beseter elyon,
In sacred shelter will find ease.3
“My God, my home, my castle,” I
4
Tell God, “upon you I rely.”
3
From fowler’s snare God will release
You hide beneath God’s sheltering wing;
Your shield and armor ‘gainst all harm
Is God’s own trusty arm.
6
‫אֱ�הַ י אֶ ְבטַ ח־בּוֹ‬
�‫יל‬
ְ ‫ִכּי הוּא י ִַצּ‬
‫ִמפַּ ח יָקוּשׁ ִמ ֶדּבֶ ר הַ וּוֹת‬
Omar lAdonai, “Machsi um’tzudati,
Elohai; evtach bo.”
Ki hu yatzil’cha
mipach yakush, midever havot.
� ָ‫ְבּאֶ ְב ָרתוֹ יָסֶ � ל‬
‫ת־כּנָפָ יו תֶּ ְחסֶ ה‬
ְ
ַ‫וְ תַ ח‬
‫ִצנָּה וְ סֹחֵ ָרה א ֲִמתּוֹ‬
Be’evrato yasech lach,
vetachat kenafav tech’se
tzina vesochera amito.
m
1
‫צוּד ִתי‬
ָ ‫וּמ‬
ְ ‫אֹמַ ר לַ יהוָה מַ ְח ִסי‬
betzel Shadai yitlonan.
Sa
You, saving you from dread disease.5
4
‫ְבּצֵ ל שַׁ ַדּי יִ ְתלוֹנָן‬
S
2
e
pl
A tough passage, yielding the traditional translation: “yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.” Literally,
“and the work of our hands (i.e., whatever we manage to achieve in our lifetime), God, make it last for our
sake, and the work of our hands, make it last.”
2
The psalm has 16 verses. In the translation, four Hebrew verses make up each stanza. The rhyme scheme is
ABAABBCDD (except for the second line of Stanza Four), and C becomes A in the next stanza. This interwoven rhyme ties the stanzas together. Each stanza ends with a shorter line. The psalm has many voices—the
Psalmist, God, the audience—and it switches from first to second to third person. The translation follows those
changes of voice except in the final stanza.
3
“Whoever dwells in the High One’s secret place will/can sleep in the Almighty’s shade.”
4
“I say to God, ‘My shelter! My fortress! My God in whom I trust’” or “I say: ‘To God belongs my shelter, my
fortress/stronghold—my God whom I trust.’”
5
“For God will deliver you from the bird trap (‫—פַּ ח‬snare or trap; ‫ יָקוּשׁ‬or ‫—יָקושׁ‬fowler, someone who catches
birds for a living), from the ruinous plague (‫—הַ וָּ ה‬trouble, destruction).”
6
“God will cover you under God’s wing; beneath God’s pinions you will hide; shield and armor are God’s
truth/forearm.” ‫ אֲ ִמתּ ֹו‬comes from ‫( אֶ מֶ ת‬truth) and/or ‫( אַמָ ה‬forearm/cubit and other meanings).
5
For you, dread nights no terror bring
Nor arrows shot in light of day,
6
‫מֵ חֵ ץ יָעוּף יוֹמָ ם‬
Nor, through the gloom, the sickening
Nor noontime torment lingering.
7
‫ירא ִמפַּ חַ ד לָ יְ לָ ה‬
ָ ‫ֹא־ת‬
ִ ‫ל‬
1
2
114
Lo tira mipachad laylah;
mechetz ya’uf yomam.
��ֲ‫ִמ ֶדּבֶ ר בָּ אֹפֶ ל ַיה‬
Midever ba’ofel yahaloch,
‫ִמקֶּ טֶ ב יָשׁוּד צָ ה ֳָריִ ם‬
miketev yashud tzohorayim.
Though pestilence fells the array
‫יִ פֹּל ִמ ִצּ ְדּ� אֶ לֶ ף‬
Yipol mitzid’cha elef,
Of myriads at your side—while they
�ֶ‫ימינ‬
ִ ‫ְוּרבָ בָ ה ִמ‬
urevavah miminecha
Succumb, you are untouched, secure.3
SP
‫אֵ לֶ י� ל ֹא יִ גָּשׁ‬
8
But look, and see within your view
The wicked get their due.
9
‫ַרק ְבּעֵ ינֶי� תַ ִבּיט‬
4
‫וְ ִשׁלֻּ מַ ת ְרשָׁ עִ ים ִתּ ְראֶ ה‬
Say, “God, you are my sheltering shore!
10
S
You’ve made on high your dwelling,” and 5
You’ll host no evil visitor,
No sickness dares approach your door.
Heaven’s messengers by God’s command
Will guard your step where’er you stand;
12
They’ll bear you in their hands, to ride
High above the path rough-hewn,
1
veshilumat resha’im tir’eh.
Ki atah Adonai machsi;
�ֶ‫עֶ ְליוֹן שַׂ ְמתָּ ְמעוֹנ‬
elyon samta me’onecha.
‫ֹא־תאֻ נֶּה אֵ לֶ י� ָרעָ ה‬
ְ ‫ל‬
� ֶ‫וְ ֶנגַע ל ֹא־יִ ְק ַרב ְבּאָ הֳל‬
� ָ‫ִכּי מַ ְלאָ כָ יו יְ צַ וֶּה־לּ‬
�‫ל־דּ ָרכֶ י‬
ְ ָ‫ִל ְשׁמָ ְר� ְבּכ‬
� ְ‫עַ ל־כַּ פַּ יִ ם יִ שָּׂ אוּנ‬
� ֶ‫ן־תּגֹּף בָּ אֶ בֶ ן ַרגְ ל‬
ִ ֶ‫פּ‬
Lo t’uneh elecha ra’ah,
venega lo yikrav be’oholecha.
Ki mal’achav yetzaveh lach,
lishmor’cha bechol derachecha.
Al kapayim yisa’un’cha,
pen tigof ba’even raglecha.
m
With jagged boulders strewn.8
7
Rak be’einecha tabit,
‫ִכּי־אַ תָּ ה יְהוָה מַ ְח ִסי‬
Sa
11
6
elecha lo yigash.
“You shall not be afraid of the terror of night, or of the arrow that will fly in the day.”
“Of the plague that will walk around in the gloom or the sickness/epidemic that torments (acts like a demon
in) the noon.”
3
“A thousand will fall at your side, and a myriad at your right hand—the sickness won’t touch you.”
4
“Only glimpse with your eyes, and you’ll see wicked people get what’s coming to them.” ‫ וְ ִשׁלֻּמַ ת ְר ָשׁעִ ים‬is the
“payment” or “recompense” of the wicked.
5
“For if you say, ‘God, you are my refuge,’ you have made the High One your dwelling (or made your dwelling
on high).” As we get to the second half of the psalm, we take up the idea introduced at the beginning: Whoever
dwells on high is protected by God. Now the Psalmist says, if you declare that you rely on God, you’ll be in
that position. In the verse translation, “shore” is added for the rhyme; ‫ מַ ְח ִסי‬means “my shelter.”
6
“Evil will not come upon you, and sickness will not approach your tent.”
7
“For God will tell the angels for you to guard you in all your ways (wherever you go).”
8
“They will bear you on their hands lest your foot should strike a stone.”
e
pl
2
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Poems and Songs
On lion and cub you’ll boldly stride
And trample on the poisonous snake.
14
‫ִתּ ְרמֹס ְכּ ִפיר וְ תַ נִּ ין‬
Says God: “You sought me: I replied
To guard you—in my name you cried.
15
�ֹ‫עַ ל־שַׁ חַ ל וָפֶ תֶ ן ִתּ ְדר‬
1
2
Ki vi chashak va’afaltehu,
‫אֲשַׂ גְּ בֵ הוּ ִכּי־י ַָדע ְשׁ ִמי‬
asagvehu ki yada shemi.
I wipe your tears; in all your grief
‫יִ ְק ָראֵ נִ י וְ אֶ ֱענֵהוּ‬
‫עִ מּוֹ־אָ נ ִֹכי ְבצָ ָרה‬
SP
And honor, and to grant your wish—3
Long life and full. You’ll live to see
The hour I set all free!”
4
tirmos kefir vetanin.
‫ִכּי ִבי חָ שַׁ ק ַואֲפַ ְלּטֵ הוּ‬
I’m at your side to bring relief
16
Al shachal vafeten tidroch,
‫אֲחַ ְלּצֵ הוּ ַואֲכַ ְבּ ֵדהוּ‬
‫◊ א ֶֹר� י ִָמים אַ ְשׂ ִבּיעֵ הוּ‬
‫וְ אַ ְראֵ הוּ ִבּישׁוּעָ ִתי‬
Long life and full. You’ll live to see
‫ֹא ֶר� י ִָמים אַ ְשׂ ִבּיעֵ הוּ‬
The hour I set all free!
‫וְ אַ ְראֵ הוּ ִבּישׁוּעָ ִתי‬
Yikra’eini ve’e’eneihu
imo anochi vetzarah,
achaltzeihu va’achabdeihu.
◊ Orech yamim asbi’eihu
ve’ar’eihu bishu’ati.
Orech yamim asbi’eihu
ve’ar’eihu bishu’ati.
S
____________________________________ Psalm 135 ___________________________________
1
Hail God!
Hail God’s name,
Who stand in God’s house
in the courtyards of our God’s house.
3
Hail God, for God is good;
For Jacob, God chose him;
God took Israel as a treasure.
5
our ruler is above all other gods.
1
Halelu avdei Adonai,
‫שֶׁ עֹ ְמ ִדים ְבּבֵ ית יְ הוָה‬
She’omdim beveit Adonai,
‫ְבּחַ ְצר�ת בֵּ ית אֱ�הֵ ינוּ‬
bechatzrot beit Eloheinu.
‫הַ ְללוּ־יָהּ ִכּי־ט�ב יְ הוָה‬
Haleluyah ki tov Adonai;
‫ז ְַמּרוּ ִל ְשׁמ� ִכּי נ ִָעים‬
zamru lishmo, ki na’im.
‫ִכּי־ ַי ֲעקֹב בָּ חַ ר ל� יָהּ‬
�‫יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ִל ְסגֻלָּ ת‬
‫ִכּי אֲנִ י י ַָדעְ ִתּי ִכּי־גָד�ל יְ הוָה‬
Ki Ya’akov bachar lo Yah,
Yisra’el lisgulato.
Ki ani yadati ki gadol Adonai,
e
pl
I know God is great,
Halelu et shem Adonai,
m
sing to God’s name—it’s pleasant to do.
4
‫הַ ְללוּ עַ ְב ֵדי יְ הוָה‬
Haleluyah!
Sa
Hail it, God’s servants,
2
‫הַ ְללוּ יָהּ‬
‫הַ ְללוּ אֶ ת־שֵׁ ם יְ הוָה‬
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ ‫דנֵינוּ ִמכָּ ל־א‬
ֹ ‫ַו ֲא‬
va’adoneinu mikol Elohim.
“You’ll step on lion and snake, trample on lion’s cub and serpent.” Important: do not try this at home.
God speaks in the rest of this psalm, speaking in the third person (“he”). The verse translation changes this to
the second person (“you”). “Because he longed for me, and I’ll save him, I’ll protect him because he knew my
name (i.e., called for my help).”
3
“He will call me; I, God, will answer him. I am with him in trouble. I will release him and make him honored.”
4
“I’ll satisfy him with long life, and show him my salvation.” We repeat the last verse of the psalm.
2
6
God does whatever God wants
‫כֹּל אֲשֶׁ ר־חָ פֵ ץ יְ הוָה עָ שָׂ ה‬
in heaven and earth,
‫בַּ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם וּבָ אָ ֶרץ‬
on the sea and in the deep.
7
‫ל־תּה�מ�ת‬
ְ
ָ‫בַּ יּ ִַמּים וְ כ‬
God lifts clouds from land’s end,
‫מַ עֲלֶ ה נְ ִשׂ ִאים ִמ ְקצֵ ה הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
makes lightning for the rain,
‫ְבּ ָר ִקים לַ מָּ טָ ר עָ שָׂ ה‬
brings wind from the storehouses.
God struck Egypt’s firstborn,
SP
8
both human and animal,
9
sent signs and wonders
right inside your land, O Egyptians,
among Pharaoh and his servants.
S
10
God struck many peoples
and killed mighty kings—
11
Sihon the Amorites’ king
and all the states of Cana’an,
12
For God will judge God’s people
Other peoples worship silver and gold,
idols made by people.
16
17
‫שֶׁ ִהכָּ ה גּ�יִ ם ַר ִבּים‬
Ma’aleh nesi’im miktzei ha’aretz,
berakim lamatar asah,
motzei ru’ach me’otzrotav.
Shehikah bechorei Mitzrayim,
me’adam ad behemah.
Shalach otot umoftim
betochechi Mitzrayim,
beFar’oh uvechol avadav.
Shehikah goyim rabim,
veharag melachim atzumim.
‫ְל ִסיח�ן מֶ לֶ � הָ ֱאמ ִֹרי‬
LeSichon, melech ha’Emori,
ule’Og, melech haBashan,
ulechol mamlechot Kena’an.
‫וְ נָתַ ן אַ ְרצָ ם ַנחֲלָ ה‬
Venatan artzam nachalah,
�‫ַנחֲלָ ה ְליִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל עַ מּ‬
nachalah leYisra’el amo.
‫יְהוָה ִשׁ ְמ� ְלע�לָ ם‬
Adonai, shimcha le’olam;
‫יְהוָה ִז ְכ ְר� ְלדֹר־ ָודֹר‬
Adonai, zichrecha ledor vador.
�‫ִכּי־י ִָדין יְ הוָה עַ מּ‬
Ki yadin Adonai amo,
‫וְ עַ ל־עֲבָ ָדיו יִ ְתנֶחָ ם‬
ve’al avadav yitnecham.
‫עֲצַ בֵּ י הַ גּ�יִ ם כֶּ סֶ ף וְ זָהָ ב‬
Atzabei hagoyim kesef vezahav,
ma’asei yedei adam.
‫פֶּ ה־לָ הֶ ם וְ ל ֹא יְ ַדבֵּ רוּ‬
Peh lahem, velo yedabeiru,
‫עֵ ינַיִ ם לָ הֶ ם וְ ל ֹא יִ ְראוּ‬
einayim lahem velo yir’u.
ears but can’t hear,
‫אָ ְזנַיִ ם לָ הֶ ם וְ ל ֹא ַי ֲאזִינוּ‬
a nose but no breath.
‫אַ ף אֵ ין־יֶשׁ־רוּחַ ְבּ ִפיהֶ ם‬
bayamim vechol tehomot.
‫ֲצוּמים‬
ִ ‫וְ הָ ַרג ְמלָ ִכים ע‬
‫מַ עֲשֵׂ ה יְ ֵדי אָ ָדם‬
They have mouths but can’t speak,
they have eyes but can’t see,
‫וּבכָ ל־עֲבָ ָדיו‬
ְ ‫ְבּפַ ְרעֹ ה‬
bashamayim uva’aretz,
e
pl
and be kind to God’s servants.
15
‫ְבּת�כֵ ִכי ִמ ְצ ָריִ ם‬
Kol asher chafetz Adonai, asah—
m
your memory passes from parent to child.
14
‫שָׁ לַ ח אֹת�ת וּמ ְֹפ ִתים‬
‫וּלכֹל מַ ְמ ְלכ�ת ְכּנָעַ ן‬
ְ
And gave their land as an inheritance,
God, your fame is forever,
‫ד־בּהֵ מָ ה‬
ְ
ַ‫מֵ אָ ָדם ע‬
‫וּלע�ג מֶ לֶ � הַ בָּ שָׁ ן‬
ְ
an inheritance to God’s people Israel.
13
‫כ�רי ִמ ְצ ָריִ ם‬
ֵ ‫שֶׁ ִהכָּ ה ְבּ‬
Sa
and Og king of Bashan
‫א�צר�תָ יו‬
ְ ֵ‫מ�צֵ א־רוּחַ מ‬
116
Oznayim lahem velo ya’azinu,
af ein yesh ru’ach befihem.
117
18
Poems and Songs
People become like the idols they make,1
anyone who places trust in them.
19
Israel’s people bless God, not idols,
Aaron’s family bless God.
20
2
Levi’s family bless God,
Those who fear God, bless God.
Kemohem yiheyu oseihem,
‫כֹּל אֲשֶׁ ר־בֹּטֵ חַ בָּ הֶ ם‬
kol asher bote’ach bahem.
‫בֵּ ית יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל בָּ רֲ כוּ אֶ ת־יְ הוָה‬
Beit Yisra’el bar’chu et Adonai,
‫הרֹן בָּ רֲ כוּ אֶ ת־יְ הוָה‬
ֲ ַ‫בֵּ ית א‬
beit Aharon bar’chu et Adonai.
‫◊ בֵּ ית הַ לֵּ וִ י בָּ רֲ כוּ אֶ ת־יְ הוָה‬
◊ Beit haLevi bar’chu et Adonai,
‫יִ ְראֵ י יְ הוָה בָּ רֲ כוּ אֶ ת־יְ הוָה‬
yir’ei Adonai bar’chu et Adonai.
God is blessed from Zion,
‫בָּ רוּ� יְ הוָה ִמ ִצּיּ�ן‬
SP
21
‫ְכּמ�הֶ ם יִ ְהיוּ עֹ שֵׂ יהֶ ם‬
God who dwells in Jerusalem—
‫שֹׁכֵ ן יְ רוּשָׁ לָ ִם‬
Hail God!
‫הַ ְללוּ־יָהּ‬
Baruch Adonai miTziyon,
shochen Yerushalayim.
Haleluyah.
____________________________________ Psalm 136 ___________________________________
(God’s kindness lasts forever);
�‫ִכּי ְלע�לָ ם חַ ְסדּ‬
2
S
Thank God for being good,
We stand for this psalm of praise and gratitude.
‫ה�דוּ לַ יהוָה ִכּי־ט�ב‬u u Hodu lAdonai ki tov
1
Thank the God of gods
3
Thank the Ruler of rulers
4
Who has done great wonders alone
Who made heaven with insight
(God’s kindness lasts forever)
6
7
Who made great lights—
(God’s kindness lasts forever),
8
The sun to rule by day
(ki le’olam chasdo);
‫דנֵי הָ ֲאדֹנִ ים‬
ֹ ‫ה�דוּ לַ ֲא‬
�‫ִכּי ְלעֹ לָ ם חַ ְסדּ‬
�‫ְלעֹ שֵׂ ה נִ ְפלָ א�ת גְּ דֹל�ת ְלבַ דּ‬
Hodu lAdonei ha’adonim
Le’oseh nifla’ot gedolot levado
(ki le’olam chasdo).
‫ְלעֹ שֵׂ ה הַ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם ִבּ ְתבוּנָה‬
‫ְלרֹקַ ע הָ אָ ֶרץ עַ ל־הַ מָּ יִ ם‬
Le’oseh hashamayim bitvunah
(ki le’olam chasdo)
Leroka ha’aretz al hamayim
e
pl
And spread earth on water
Hodu lElohei ha’elohim
m
(God’s kindness lasts forever).
5
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ ‫ה�דוּ לֵ א�הֵ י הָ א‬
Sa
‫א�רים גְּ ד ִֹלים‬
ִ ‫ְלעֹ שֵׂ ה‬
‫אֶ ת־הַ שֶּׁ מֶ שׁ ְלמֶ ְמשֶׁ לֶ ת בַּ יּ�ם‬
(ki le’olam chasdo),
Le’oseh orim g’dolim
Et hashemesh lememshelet bayom
1
“Like them (the idols) will become their makers”: those who make idols will become like the idols; they will
lose their humanity, their ability to see and speak and breathe.
2
“The house of Levi” includes the house of Aaron, since Aaron (like Moses) was a Levite.
9
The moon and stars
‫אֶ ת־הַ יּ ֵָרחַ וְ כ�כָ ִבים‬
to rule at night
‫ְלמֶ ְמ ְשׁל�ת בַּ לָּ יְ לָ ה‬
10
118
Et hayare’ach vechochavim
lememshelot balayla
Who struck Egypt through their first-born ‫כ�ריהֶ ם‬
ֵ ‫ְלמַ כֵּ ה ִמ ְצ ַריִ ם ִבּ ְב‬
Lemakeh Mitzrayim bivchoreihem
11
Vayotze Yisra’el mitocham
And led Israel from their midst
‫וַיּ�צֵ א יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ִמתּ�כָ ם‬
SP
12
With a strong hand and outstretched arm
‫וּבזְר�עַ נְ טוּיָה‬
ִ ‫חזָקָ ה‬
ֲ ‫ְבּיָד‬
13
Who cut the Reed Sea in parts
S
14
And brought Israel through the middle
15
And tumbled Pharaoh and his forces
into the Reed Sea
Who struck down great kings
�‫וְ נִ עֵ ר פַּ ְרעֹ ה וְ חֵ יל‬
‫מ�לי� עַ מּ� בַּ ִמּ ְדבָּ ר‬
ִ ‫ְל‬
And killed mighty kings
‫הרֹג ְמלָ ִכים אַ ִדּ ִירים‬
ֲ ‫ַו ַיּ‬
‫ְל ִסיח�ן מֶ לֶ � הָ ֱאמ ִֹרי‬
And Og, king of Bashan
‫וּלע�ג מֶ לֶ � הַ בָּ שָׁ ן‬
ְ
21
And gave their land as an inheritance,
22
‫וְ נָתַ ן אַ ְרצָ ם ְל ַנחֲלָ ה‬
Inheritance to God’s servant Israel
Beyad chazaka uvizro’ah netuya
Legozer yam suf ligzarim
Vehe’evir Yisra’el betocho
Veni’er Par’oh vecheilo
veyam suf
Lemolich amo bamidbar
Lemakeh melachim gedolim
Vayaharog melachim adirim
(ki le’olam chasdo)—
e
pl
Sihon, the Amorites’ king
m
‫ְלמַ כֵּ ה ְמלָ ִכים גְּ ד ִֹלים‬
20
(God’s kindness lasts forever)—
19
�‫וְ הֶ ע ֱִביר יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ְבּת�כ‬
Sa
Who guided our people in the desert
18
17
‫ְל ֹגזֵר יַם־סוּף ִלגְ ז ִָרים‬
‫ְביַם־סוּף‬
16
�‫ַנחֲלָ ה ְליִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל עַ ְבדּ‬
LeSichon melech haEmori
UleOg melech haBashan
Venatan artzam lenachalah,
Nachalah leYisra’el avdo
119
23
Poems and Songs
Who remembered us when we were down
‫שֶׁ ְבּ ִשׁ ְפלֵ נוּ זָכַ ר לָ נוּ‬
Shebshiflenu zachar lanu
And got us out of trouble
‫וַיִּ ְפ ְרקֵ נוּ ִמצָּ ֵרינוּ‬
Vayifrekenu mitzarenu
24
25
God gives food to every creature
‫◊ נֹתֵ ן לֶ חֶ ם ְלכָ ל־בָּ שָׂ ר‬
Thank the God of heaven
SP
26
‫ה�דוּ ְלאֵ ל הַ שָּׁ מָ יִ ם‬
We are seated x
◊ Noten lechem lechol basar
Hodu le’El hashamayim
____________________________________ Psalm 33 ____________________________________
1
S
You righteous, rejoice in God;
for upright people, giving praise feels right.
2
Give thanks to God with the harp,
play for God on the ten-stringed lyre.
Sing to God a new song;
add shouts to make the music better!
4
For God’s word is direct
‫לַ יְ שָׁ ִרים נָאוָה ְת ִהלָּ ה‬
la’y’sharim nava tehilah.
‫ה�דוּ לַ יהוָה ְבּ ִכנּ�ר‬
Hodu lAdonai bechinor,
�‫ְבּנֵבֶ ל עָ שׂ�ר ז ְַמּרוּ־ל‬
God loves justice and judgement;
benevel asor zamru lo.
‫ִשׁירוּ־ל� ִשׁיר חָ ָדשׁ‬
Shiru lo shir chadash,
‫יטיבוּ ַנגֵּן ִבּ ְתרוּעָ ה‬
ִ ֵ‫ה‬
hetivu nagen bitru’ah.
‫ִכּי־יָשָׁ ר ְדּבַ ר־יְ הוָה‬
and all God’s works are made with truth.
5
Ranenu, tzadikim, bAdonai,
Sa
3
‫ַרנְּ נוּ צַ ִדּיקִ ים בַּ יהוָה‬
‫וְ כָ ל־מַ עֲשֵׂ הוּ בֶּ אֱמוּנָה‬
vechol ma’asehu be’emunah.
Ohev tzedakah umishpat,
m
ִ ‫אֹהֵ ב ְצ ָדקָ ה‬
Ki yashar devar Adonai,
God’s kindness fills the earth.
‫חֶ סֶ ד יְהוָה מָ ְלאָ ה הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
chesed Adonai mal’ah ha’aretz.
6
‫ִבּ ְדבַ ר יְ הוָה שָׁ מַ יִ ם ַנעֲשׂוּ‬
Bidvar Adonai shamayim na’asu
Heaven was made by God’s word
and all its hosts by God’s breath.
‫ל־צבָ אָ ם‬
ְ
ָ‫וּברוּחַ ִפּיו כּ‬
ְ
1
God masses seas in heaping waves
and stores in vaults the surging deeps.
8
All the earth stands in fear of God,
all those who dwell on earth.
uveru’ach piv kol tzeva’am.
e
pl
7
‫כּנֵס כַּ נֵּד מֵ י הַ יָּם‬
ֹ
Koness kaned mei hayam
‫נֹתֵ ן ְבּאֹצָ ר�ת ְתּה�מ�ת‬
noten be’otzarot tehomot.
‫יִ ְיראוּ מֵ יְ הוָה כָּ ל־הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
‫ִממֶּ נּוּ יָגוּרוּ כָּ ל־י ְֹשׁבֵ י תֵ בֵ ל‬
Yir’u me’Adonai kol ha’aretz,
mimenu kol yoshvei tevel.
1
‫ ַכּנֵּד‬isn’t in many dictionaries; translators say “mound” or “heap” or “jar.” The idea is that God has complete
control of this slippery, surging stuff; it goes wherever God wants to put it, whether into mountainous waves or
into currents far below the surface. Literally, “God gathers in a heap (or places in a jar) the waters of the sea,
places into storehouses the deeps.”
9
For God spoke, and so it was;
Gave the order, and it was done.
10
1
God has upset the nations’ evil plots,
But God’s plan stands forever,
SP
Lucky the people who worship God,
‫אַ ְשׁ ֵרי הַ גּ�י אֲשֶׁ ר־יְ הוָה אֱ�הָ יו‬
�‫הָ עָ ם בָּ חַ ר ְל ַנחֲלָ ה ל‬
From heaven, God looked down
‫ִמשָּׁ מַ יִ ם ִה ִבּיט יְהוָה‬
S
From where God sits, God watched
all those who dwell on earth—
15
God forms their hearts as one
and understands all they do.
No king is saved by a great army,
no hero rescued by great strength.
17
A horse can’t save you,
nor can its great power rescue you.
18
those who hope for God’s kindness,
19
hoping God will save their souls from death
Our souls wait for God
who helps and protects us.
machshevot libo ledor vador.
Ashrei hagoy asher Adonai Elohav,
ha’am bachar lenachalah lo.
Mishamayim hibit Adonai,
ַ‫כ�ן־שׁ ְבתּ� ִה ְשׁגִּ יח‬
ִ
‫ִמ ְמּ‬
Mimchon shivto hishgi’ach,
‫אֶ ל כָּ ל־י ְֹשׁבֵ י הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
el kol yoshvei ha’aretz.
‫הַ יֹּ צֵ ר יַחַ ד ִלבָּ ם‬
Hayotzer yachad libam,
‫הַ מֵּ ִבין אֶ ל־כָּ ל־מַ עֲשֵׂ יהֶ ם‬
‫אֵ ין־הַ מֶּ לֶ � נ�שָׁ ע ְבּ ָרב־חָ יִ ל‬
‫שֶׁ קֶ ר הַ סּוּס ִל ְתשׁוּעָ ה‬
‫וּברֹב חֵ יל� ל ֹא יְ מַ לֵּ ט‬
ְ
‫ִהנֵּה עֵ ין יְ הוָה אֶ ל־יְ ֵראָ יו‬
hamechin el kol ma’aseihem.
Ein hamelech nosha berov chayil,
gibor lo yinatzel berov ko’ach.
Sheker hasus litshu’ah,
uverov cheilo lo yimalet.
Hineh, ein Adonai el yere’av,
�‫לַ ְמ ַיח ֲִלים ְלחַ ְסדּ‬
‫ְלהַ ִצּיל ִממָּ וֶת נ ְַפשָׁ ם‬
‫וּלחַ יּ�תָ ם בָּ ָרעָ ב‬
ְ
lamyachalim lechasdo.
Lehatzil mimavet nafsham,
ulechayotam bera’av.
e
pl
and keep them alive in famine.
20
Atzat Adonai le’olam ta’amod,
m
See, God’s eye is on those who fear God,
heni machshevot amim.
ra’ah et-kol-benei ha’adam.
ַ‫גִּ בּ�ר ל ֹא־יִ נָּצֵ ל ְבּ ָרב־כֹּח‬
2
Adonai hefir atzat goyim,
‫ל־בּנֵי הָ אָ ָדם‬
ְ
ָ‫ָראָ ה אֶ ת־כּ‬
Sa
16
hu tziva, vaya’amod.
‫מַ ְח ְשׁב�ת ִלבּ� ְלדֹר ָודֹר‬
and saw all of humanity.
14
‫הוּא־צוָּה ַו ַיּ ֲעמֹד‬
ִ
‫עֲצַ ת יְ הוָה ְלע�לָ ם תַּ ֲעמֹד‬
the people God chose to possess.
13
Ki hu amar, vayehi:
‫הֵ נִ יא מַ ְח ְשׁב�ת עַ ִמּים‬
God’s strategy lasts from age to age.
12
‫ִכּי הוּא אָ מַ ר ַויּ ִֶהי‬
‫יְהוָה הֵ ִפיר עֲצַ ת־גּ�יִ ם‬
thwarted the peoples’ wicked plans,
11
120
‫נ ְַפשֵׁ נוּ ִח ְכּתָ ה לַ יהוָה‬
‫עֶ ז ְֵרנוּ וּמָ גִ נֵּנוּ הוּא‬
1
Nafsheinu chiktah lAdonai,
ezreinu umagineinu hu.
‫ ַויַּעֲ מֹ ד‬is from the root for “stand”; God gave the command, and—one might say—it became a “standing order.”
2
‫“ ֶשׁ ֶקר‬vain”—“a horse is useless for saving”; ‫“ מלט‬rescue.”
121
21
Poems and Songs
We find delight in God
‫◊ ִכּי־ב� יִ ְשׂמַ ח ִלבֵּ נוּ‬
in whose holy name we place our trust.
22
God, let your kindness be with us
‫ִכּי ְבשֵׁ ם קָ ְדשׁ� בָ טָ ְחנוּ‬
‫יְהי־חַ ְס ְדּ� יְ הוָה עָ לֵ ינוּ‬
ִ
just as we have hoped for you.
◊ Ki vo yismach libeinu,
ki veshem kodsho vatachnu.
Yehi chasdecha Adonai aleinu,
____________________________________ Psalm 92 ____________________________________
A psalm, a song for Shabbat:1
2
O God, to you our thanks are due,
SP
1
‫ִמזְמ�ר ִשׁיר ְלי�ם הַ שַּׁ בָּ ת‬
‫ט�ב ְלהֹד�ת לַ יהוָה‬
Tov lehodot lAdonai
‫וּלזַמֵּ ר ְל ִשׁ ְמ� עֶ ְלי�ן‬
ְ
Ulezamer leshimcha elyon
�‫ְלהַ גִּ יד בַּ בֹּקֶ ר חַ ְס ֶדּ‬
Lehagid baboker chasdecha
To sing on high your praise,
3
Each day to express your gentleness;
Each night your faithful ways,
4
The ten-stringed music of the spheres.
5
2
Your deeds, O Sovereign, bring me cheer,
Joy in your works I’ve found;
The ignoramus does not know;
For fools it’s too sublime:
When evildoers spread and grow
Like grass—abloom in crime—
Those wicked people all shall go
9
And you … Supremacy …
Eternally … Divinity.
1
3
‫ִכּי ִשׂמַּ ְחתַּ נִ י יְ הוָה‬
Ki simachtani Adonai befo’olecha,
Bema’asei yadecha aranen.
‫מַ ה־ ָגּ ְדלוּ מַ עֲשֶׂ י� יְ הוָה ְמאֹד‬
Mah gadlu ma’asecha Adonai,
�‫עָ ְמקוּ מַ ְח ְשׁבֹתֶ י‬
Me’od amku machshevotecha.
‫ִאישׁ־בַּ עַ ר ל ֹא י ֵָדע‬
Ish ba’ar lo yeda
‫וּכ ִסיל ל ֹא־י ִָבין אֶ ת־ז ֹאת‬
ְ
Uchesil lo yavin et zot:
‫ִבּ ְפרֹחַ ְרשָׁ ִעים ְכּמ� עֵ שֶׂ ב‬
Bifro’ach resha’im kemo esev
‫ַויּ ִָציצוּ כָּ ל־ ֹפּעֲלֵ י אָ וֶן‬
‫ְל ִהשָּׁ ְמ ָדם ע ֲֵדי־עַ ד‬
Vayatzitzu kol po’alei aven
Lehishamdam adei ad.
e
pl
To ruin beyond time.
Aley higayon bechinor
m
8
Aley asor va’aley nahvel,
‫עֲלֵ י ִהגָּי�ן ְבּ ִכנּ�ר‬
‫ְבּפָ עֳלֶ � ְבּמַ עֲשֵׂ י י ֶָדי� א ֲַרנֵּן‬
How grand, O God, your deeds appear,
How deep your thoughts profound.
7
‫עֲלֵ י־עָ שׂ�ר ַועֲלֵ י־נָבֶ ל‬
Ve’emunat’cha baleilot.
Sa
6
‫ֶואֱמוּנ ְָת� בַּ לֵּ יל�ת‬
S
With song tuned to the lyre, each hears
Mizmor shir leyom haShabbat:
‫וְ אַ תָּ ה מָ ר�ם‬
Ve’atah marom
‫ְלעֹ לָ ם יְ הוָה‬
Le’olam Adonai.
This is the only psalm that’s associated with a day, and our tradition understands this association surprisingly.
This psalm is “for the day of Shabbat / ‫ לְ ֹיום הַ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬/ leyom haShabbat”: When a psalm is “for David / ‫ לְ דָ וִ ד‬/ leDavid,” we assume David wrote it. So our tradition holds that Shabbat itself wrote this psalm!
2
Midrash on Psalm 81 explains that the seven-stringed harp was for our time, an eighth string would be added
for Messianic times, and in the perfect time to come, there would be 10 strings.
3
This elliptical verse of four words is the center of the psalm. If you skip the first verse, “A psalm, a song for
Shabbat,” there are seven verses and 52 words before this short verse, and the same number after. These four
10
For see! O God, your enemies—
‫ִכּי ִהנֵּה אֹיְ בֶ י� יְ הוָה‬
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Ki hineh oy’vecha, Adonai,
Your enemies shall be lost;
‫י־הנֵּה אֹיְ בֶ י� י ֹאבֵ דוּ‬
ִ ‫ִכּ‬
Ki hineh oy’vecha yovedu
All sunk in their iniquities,
‫יִ ְתפָּ ְרדוּ כָּ ל־ ֹפּעֲלֵ י אָ וֶן‬
Yitpardu kol po’alei aven.
From place to place they’re tossed.
11
Like proud-horned ox I’ll stand upright
‫וַתָּ ֶרם ִכּ ְראֵ ים קַ ְרנִ י‬
Vatarem kir’eim karni
With flowing oil anointed,
‫�תי ְבּשֶׁ מֶ ן ַר ֲענָן‬
ִ ַ‫בּ‬
Baloti beshemen ra’anan
12
‫שׁוּרי‬
ָ ‫וַתַּ בֵּ ט עֵ ינִ י ְבּ‬
Vatabet eini beshurai
SP
And slandering foes will in my sight
Be put to rout, disjointed.
1
This saying in my heart is sealed:
13
‫בַּ קָּ ִמים עָ לַ י ְמ ֵרעִ ים‬
2
‫ִתּ ְשׁמַ עְ נָה אָ ְזנָי‬
“The righteous flourish like the palm,
Laden with its yield,
S
Soaring like cedars of the North,
14
3
Planted in God’s own field,
Where they their bounteous fruit give forth.
15
Bakamim alay mere’im.
Tishma’na oznai:
‫צַ ִדּיק כַּ תָּ מָ ר יִ ְפ ָרח‬
“Tzaddik katamar yifrach
‫ְכּאֶ ֶרז בַּ ְלּבָ נ�ן יִ ְשׂגֶּה‬
Ke’erez baL’vanon yisgeh,
‫תוּלים ְבּבֵ ית יְ הוָה‬
ִ ‫ְשׁ‬
Shetulim beveit Adonai
‫ְבּחַ ְצר�ת אֱ�הֵ ינוּ י ְַפ ִריחוּ‬
Bechatzrot Eloheinu yafrichu.
‫◊ ע�ד יְ נוּבוּן ְבּשֵׂ יבָ ה‬
◊ Od yenuvun besevah
‫ְדּשֵׁ נִ ים וְ ַר ֲענַנִּ ים יִ ְהיוּ‬
Deshenim vera’ananim yiheyu.”
In other words:4 God’s true and sound,
‫ְלהַ גִּ יד ִכּי־יָשָׁ ר יְ הוָה‬
Lehagid, ki yashar Adonai
16
Sa
Age does not wither them. They stay
Both lush and green when they are gray.”
A rock in whom no fault is found.
�‫צוּרי וְ ל ֹא־ עַ וְ לָ תָ ה בּ‬
ִ
Tzuri velo avlata bo.
m
e
pl
words—You … Height … Forever … God—perhaps help the mind light on the immanent and the transcendent,
the immediate (You) and the remote (the essence of height, the farthest reaches of time, and that which is divine), and intuitively apprehend their connection. Shabbat is the time for such contemplation. For these insights
I am indebted to Benjamin Segal, the Detroit Conservative community’s Scholar-in-Residence in October,
1999.
1
“And my horn will rise like the Ox when I am doused with flowing oil, and my eyes will see those who were
stalking me, when they come to do me harm.”
2
“Listen, O my ears.” The poet tells himself something he’s willing to listen to, a favorite saying.
3
“Cedars of the North”: The Hebrew says cedars of Lebanon—to the north of Israel.
4
“In other words,” or “to say”: some would understand that the righteous, who stay fresh and green despite
their age, declare the praise of God. I take it as a summary of the poet’s favorite saying, but of course both
meanings can be in the poem.
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____________________________________ Psalm 93 ____________________________________
1
God reigns, enrobed in regal grace,
Robed in grace and cloaked in power;
Earth cannot slip in God’s embrace;
2
‫יהוה מָ לָ � גֵּאוּת לָ בֵ שׁ‬
Adonai malach: ge’ut lavesh,
‫לָ בֵ שׁ יהוה עֹ ז ִה ְתאַ זָּר‬
lavesh Adonai, oz hit’azar.
ִ
ִ ַ‫א‬
Af tikon tevel bal timot.
‫נָכוֹן ִכּ ְסאֲ� מֵ אָ ז‬
Nachon kis’acha me’az,
Firm is your throne from the first hour;
Eternal is your place.
SP
3
‫מֵ עוֹלָ ם אָ תָּ ה‬
‫נ ְָשׂאוּ נְ הָ רוֹת יהוה‬
Nas’u neharot, Adonai,
yes raised their voice;
‫נ ְָשׂאוּ נְ הָ רוֹת קוֹלָ ם‬
nas’u neharot kolam,
The rivers crash and roar:
‫יִ ְשׂאוּ נְ הָ רוֹת ָדּ ְכיָם‬
yis’u neharot dochyam.
4
‫ִמקֹּלוֹת מַ יִ ם ַר ִבּים‬
Mikolot mayim rabim
The breakers on the shore:
‫אַ ִדּ ִירים ִמ ְשׁ ְבּ ֵרי־יָם‬
adirim mishberei yam,
God’s strength is more, much more!
‫אַ ִדּיר בַּ מָּ רוֹם יהוה‬
adir bamarom Adonai.
Let mighty waters make their noise,
S
5
God, streams have raised,
me’olam atah.
Your promises will be fulfilled:
Sovereign, for evermore.
◊ Edotecha ne’emnu me’od
Sa
Your sacred house you shall rebuild,
‫◊ עֵ דֹתֶ י� נֶאֶ ְמנוּ ְמאֹד‬
‫ית� ַנ ֲאוָה־ק ֶֹדשׁ‬
ְ ֵ‫ְלב‬
levetcha na’avah kodesh,
‫יהוה ְלא ֶֹר� י ִָמים‬
Adonai, le’orech yamim.
e
pl
m
______________________ Let God’s Glory ▪ ‫כְ בוֹד‬
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‫ ▪ יְהִ י‬Yehi Chevod______________________
This is a collection of verses from different psalms (and one verse from Exodus).
The theme is that God has the power and the glory, and that we rely on God to rescue us in mercy.
Ps. 104:31
May God’s glory last forever;
Yehi chevod Adonai le’olam;
‫יְהי ְכבוֹד יְהוָה ְלעוֹלָ ם‬
ִ
may God enjoy what God has made.
‫יִ ְשׂמַ ח יְ הוָה ְבּמַ עֲשָׂ יו‬
yismach Adonai bema’asav.
Ps. 113:2-4
�‫יְהי שֵׁ ם יהוה ְמב ָֹר‬
ִ
Yehi shem Adonai mevorach
Let God’s name be blessed
‫מֵ עַ תָּ ה וְ עַ ד־ע�לָ ם‬
from sunrise to sunset
�‫ד־מב�א‬
ְ ַ‫ִמ ִמּז ְַרח־שֶׁ מֶ שׁ ע‬
SP
from now to eternity;
may God’s name be praised;
‫ְמהֻ לָּ ל שֵׁ ם יהוה‬
God is high above all nations;
‫ָרם עַ ל־כָּ ל־גּ�יִ ם יהוה‬
God’s glory is higher than the sky!
God, your fame is forever,
S
Ps. 135:13
your memory passes from parent to child.
Ps. 103:19
God’s throne is set in the sky
1
and the earth rejoice,
and let the nations admit2
God is the ruler!
God reigns;
Ps 93:1
‫וְ תָ גֵל הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
God is the eternal ruler;
3
thwarted the peoples’ wicked plans,
The human heart is full of schemes,
but God’s plan is the one that stands.
umalchuto bakol mashalah.
Yismechu hashamayim
vetagel ha’aretz,
veyomru vagoyim,
“Adonai malach.”
Adonai melech, Adonai malach,
‫יה ֥וה ׀ יִ ְמ ֖�� ְלעֹ ָל֥ם וָעֶ ֽד‬
�‫אָ ְבדוּ ג�יִ ם מֵ אַ ְרצ‬
Adonai melech olam va’ed;
avdu goyim me’artzo.
e
pl
God upset the nations’ evil plots,
Adonai bashamayim hechin kis’o,
� ָ‫יהוה מָ ל‬
‫יהוה מֶ לֶ � ע�לָ ם וָעֶ ד‬
other peoples disappeared from God’s land.
Adonai, zichrecha ledor vador.
‫ֹאמרוּ בַ גּ�יִ ם‬
ְ ‫וְ י‬
our God has ever reigned; � ָ‫יהוה מֶ לֶ � יהוה מָ ל‬
God’s reign eternal will not cease.
Prov. 19:21
‫יהוה ִשׁ ְמ� ְלע�לָ ם‬
‫יהוה ִז ְכ ְר� ְלדֹר־ ָודֹר‬
‫יִ ְשׂ ְמחוּ הַ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם‬
Ps. 10:16
Ps. 33:10
al hashamayim kevodo.
‫וּמַ ְלכוּת� בַּ כֹּל מָ שָׁ לָ ה‬
Ex. 15:18
Ram al kol goyim Adonai,
m
Ps 10:16
mehulal shem Adonai.
Adonai, shimcha le’olam;
Sa
Let the sky be happy
Mimizrach shemesh ad mevo’o
�‫עַ ל הַ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם ְכּב�ד‬
�‫יהוה בַּ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם הֵ ִכין ִכּ ְסא‬
and God’s government rules all.
I Chron. 16:31
me’atah ve’ad olam.
‫יהוה הֵ ִפיר עֲצַ ת־גּ�יִ ם‬
‫הֵ נִ יא מַ ְח ְשׁב�ת עַ ִמּים‬
‫ב־אישׁ‬
ִ ֶ‫ַרבּ�ת מַ חֲשָׁ ב�ת ְבּל‬
‫ַועֲצַ ת יהוה ִהיא תָ קוּם‬
1
Adonai hefir atzat goyim,
heni machshevot amim.
Rabot machashavot belev ish,
va’atzat Adonai hi takum.
“God set God’s throne in the sky/heavens.”
Or “Let them say among the other nations”; i.e., let everyone accept God’s power.
3
“God reigns; God has reigned; God will reign forever and ever.”
2
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Ps. 33:11
God’s plan stands for ever,
‫עֲצַ ת יהוה ְלע�לָ ם תַּ ֲעמֹד‬
God’s strategy lasts from age to age.
Ps. 33:9
‫מַ ְח ְשׁב�ת ִלבּ� ְלדֹר ָודֹר‬
For God spoke, and so it was;
gave the order, and it was done.
Ps. 132:13
1
God chose Zion,
For Jacob, God chose him;
God won’t desert the chosen people
or abandon God’s own inheritance.
Ps. 73:38
2
�‫ִכּי ל ֹא־יִ טֹּשׁ יהוה עַ מּ‬
‫וְ ַנחֲלָ ת� ל ֹא ַי ֲעזֹב‬
‫◊ וְ הוּא ַרחוּם יְ כַ פֵּ ר עָ וֹן‬
4
Ki vachar Adonai beTziyon,
iva lemoshav lo.
Ki Ya’akov bachar lo Yah,
Yisra’el lisgulato.
Ki lo yitosh Adonai amo,
venachalato lo ya’azov.
◊ Vehu rachum yechaper avon
velo yashchit,
�‫וְ ִה ְרבָּ ה ְלהָ ִשׁיב אַ פּ‬
�‫וְ ל ֹא־יָעִ יר כָּ ל־חֲמָ ת‬
ִ
‫יְהוָה‬
Adonai hoshi’a—
Sa
hu tziva, vaya’amod.
�‫יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ִל ְסגֻלָּ ת‬
S
Ps. 20:10
‫הוּא־צוָּה ַו ַיּ ֲעמֹד‬
ִ
‫ִכּי־ ַי ֲעקֹב בָּ חַ ר ל� יָהּ‬
God took Israel as a treasure.
Ps. 94:14
Ki hu amar, vayehi:
�‫ִאוָּהּ ְלמ�שָׁ ב ל‬
SP
Ps. 135:4
machshevot libo ledor vador.
‫ִכּי הוּא אָ מַ ר ַויּ ִֶהי‬
‫ִכּי־בָ חַ ר יהוה ְבּ ִציּ�ן‬
God wanted it as a place to stay.
Atzat Adonai le’olam ta’amod,
e
pl
m
1
‫ ַויַּעֲ מֹ ד‬is from the root for “stand”; God gave the command, and—one might say—it became a “standing order.”
2
“For will-not-desert God God’s-people and God’s-inheritance not God/it will-leave”—i.e., “God won’t abandon the people,” and/or “The people won’t abandon God.”
3
Psalm 78:38. “And-God who is merciful will-pay-off wrongdoing/offense/sin and-not will-destroy and-hasacted-repeatedly to-turn-back God’s-anger and-not will-awaken all God’s-anger.” Even if we suffer, we say that
we deserve worse, and so our suffering shows God’s mercy. The word ‫ ְיכַפֵּ ר‬is in “Yom Kippur”; the concept we
translate as “atonement” also carries the idea of paying off required compensation for a misdeed—paying a
fine, or ransom money. If life were Monopoly, God would be our Get Out of Jail Free card.
4
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The service continues with several psalms: “Ashrei,” psalm 145, preceded and followed by verses from other
psalm, and psalms 146 to 150, which conclude the Book of Psalms,.
_____________________________Psalm 145 ▪ ‫ ▪ אַ ְשׁ ֵרי‬Ashrei ____________________________
Ps 84:5
Ps 144:15
SP
David’s praise:
1
Sa
7
1
Hadar kevod hodecha
ְ
‫כּל‬
ֹ ַ‫ט�ב־יהוה ל‬
Tehilah leDavid:
10
�‫ה�ד‬
ֲ
e
pl
9
8
m
6
ֻ ‫וְ ִל‬
5
4
ִ ‫א‬
ֲ
S
3
2
1
Tov Adonai lakol,
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Poems and Songs
ָ ְ‫וּג‬
12
ִ ‫ְל‬
ְ
13
SP
14
ְ ‫מַ ְל‬
‫פוּפים‬
15
16
S
17
2
3
19
‫ְלכֹל אֲשֶׁ ר יִ ְק ָראֻ הוּ בֶ אֱמֶ ת‬
God hears your cry and saves you,
20
4
ֵ
‫ְר‬
‫ר־פּי‬
ִ
Vivarech kol basar
e
pl
Ps 115:18
m
21
Sa
18
1
1
3
4
2
128
____________________________________ Psalm 146 ___________________________________
1
Hail God!
My soul, hail God!
2
‫הַ ְל ִלי נ ְַפ ִשׁי אֶ ת־יְ הוָה‬
I will hail God while I live,
‫אֲהַ ְללָ ה יְ הוָה ְבּחַ יָּי‬
I’ll sing to God as long as I last.
3
Don’t put your trust in prophets,
SP
in someone with no power to save,
4
who turns to dirt when breath is gone,
whose thoughts vanish on that day!
5
God frees the constrained;
8
God gives sight to the blind;
Tetzei rucho, yashuv le’admato:
‫תּנֹתָ יו‬
ֹ ‫בַּ יּ�ם הַ הוּא אָ ְבדוּ עֶ ְשׁ‬
�‫אַ ְשׁ ֵרי שֶׁ אֵ ל ַי ֲעקֹב ְבּעֶ זְר‬
supports the mourner and the widow,
God will rule forever—
Zion, your God will rule from age to age:
hail God!
Oseh shamayim va’aretz,
‫הַ שֹּׁמֵ ר אֱמֶ ת ְלע�לָ ם‬
‫ֲשׁוּקים‬
ִ ‫עֹ שֶׂ ה ִמ ְשׁפָּ ט לָ ע‬
hashomer emet le’olam,
Oseh mishpat la’ashukim,
notein lechem lar’eivim.
Adonai, matir asurim;
‫יְהוָה פֹּקֵ חַ עִ וְ ִרים‬
Adonai, pokei’ach ivrim;
‫פוּפים‬
ִ ‫יְהוָה זֹקֵ ף ְכּ‬
Adonai, zokeif kefufim;
‫יְהוָה אֹהֵ ב צַ ִדּיקִ ים‬
Adonai, ohev tzadikim;
‫◊ יְ הוָה שֹׁמֵ ר אֶ ת־גּ ִֵרים‬
◊ Adonai, shomer et gerim,
‫ע�דד‬
ֵ ְ‫יָת�ם וְ אַ ְלמָ נָה י‬
yatom ve’almanah ye’oded,
‫וְ ֶד ֶר� ְרשָׁ עִ ים יְ עַ וֵּת‬
vederech resha’im ye’avet.
‫יִ ְמ�� יְ הוָה ְלע�לָ ם‬
Yimloch Adonai le’olam,
‫אֱ�הַ יִ � ִציּ�ן ְלדֹר ָודֹר‬
et hayam ve’et kol asher bam,
e
pl
and twists the path of the wicked.
10
‫עֹ שֶׂ ה שָׁ מַ יִ ם וָאָ ֶרץ‬
m
God protects the alien,
Ashrei she’El Ya’akov be’ezro;
shivro al Adonai Elohav,
‫ֲסוּרים‬
ִ ‫יְהוָה מַ ִתּיר א‬
God loves the righteous;
bayom hahu avdu eshtonotav.
‫ִשׂ ְבר� עַ ל־יְ הוָה אֱ�הָ יו‬
‫נֹתֵ ן לֶ חֶ ם לָ ְרעֵ ִבים‬
God straightens those who are bent over;
9
Al tivtechu vin’divim—
Sa
Makes justice for the wronged,
gives food to the starving—
‫יבים‬
ִ ‫ל־תּ ְב ְטחוּ ִבנְ ִד‬
ִ
ַ‫א‬
‫אֶ ת־הַ יָּם וְ אֶ ת־כָּ ל־אֲשֶׁ ר־בָּ ם‬
who keeps faith forever,
7
azamrah lElohay be’odi.
�‫תֵּ צֵ א רוּח� יָשֻׁ ב ְלאַ ְדמָ ת‬
S
Who makes sky and earth,
Ahalelah Adonai bechayay,
‫ע�די‬
ִ ‫ֲאז ְַמּ ָרה לֵ א�הַ י ְבּ‬
beven adam she’ein lo teshu’ah.
Lucky is one helped by Jacob’s God,
the sea and all its contents,
Haleli nafshi et-Adonai.
‫ְבּבֶ ן־אָ ָדם שֶׁ אֵ ין ל� ְתשׁוּעָ ה‬
whose hope is in the Ruler, God,
6
Haleluyah!
Elohayich, Tziyon, ledor vador:
Haleluyah!
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Poems and Songs
____________________________________ Psalm 147 ___________________________________
1
Hail God!
‫הַ ְללוּיָהּ‬
It’s good to make music to our God—
pleasant and pretty is praise!
2
‫ִכּי־ט�ב ז ְַמּ ָרה אֱ�הֵ ינוּ‬
‫ִכּי־נָעִ ים נָאוָה ְת ִהלָּ ה‬
God rebuilds Jerusalem,
‫בּ�נֵה יְ רוּשָׁ לַ ִם יְ הוָה‬
gathers Israel’s scattered people.
‫נִ ְדחֵ י יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל יְ כַ נֵּס‬
Healing shattered hearts,
SP
3
‫בוּרי לֵ ב‬
ֵ ‫הָ ר�פֵ א ִל ְשׁ‬
God bandages their pain.
4
God alone can number the stars,
‫וּמחַ בֵּ שׁ ְלעַ ְצּב�תָ ם‬
ְ
‫מ�נֶה ִמ ְספָּ ר לַ כּ�כָ ִבים‬
giving all of them their names.
5
Our God is great and very powerful,
6
God sustains the oppressed
and knocks the wicked to the ground.
Respond to God with thanks,
Ki tov zamrah Eloheinu,
ki na’im nava tehilah.
Boneh Yerushalayim Adonai,
nidchei Yisra’el yechanes.
Harofeh lishvurei lev
umechabesh le’atzvotam.
Moneh mispar lekochavim,
lechulam shemot yikra.
Gadol Adoneinu verav ko’ach,
‫ִל ְתבוּנָת� אֵ ין ִמ ְספָּ ר‬
litvunato ein mispar.
‫ע�דד ֲענָוִ ים יְהוָה‬
ֵ ‫ְמ‬
Me’oded anavim Adonai,
‫מַ ְשׁ ִפּיל ְרשָׁ עִ ים ע ֲֵדי־אָ ֶרץ‬
‫ת�דה‬
ָ ‫עֱנוּ לַ יהוָה ְבּ‬
mashpil resha’im adei aretz.
Enu lAdonai betodah,
Sa
7
ַ‫גָּד�ל אֲד�נֵינוּ וְ ַרב־כֹּח‬
S
with infinite understanding.
‫ְלכֻ לָּ ם שֵׁ מ�ת יִ קְ ָרא‬
Haleluyah!
with the harp make music to our God—
‫ז ְַמּרוּ לֵ א�הֵ ינוּ ְב ִכנּ�ר‬
zamru lEloheinu bechinor,
8
‫הַ ְמכַ סֶּ ה שָׁ מַ יִ ם ְבּעָ ִבים‬
Ham’chaseh shamayim be’avim,
Who covers the sky with clouds
prepares rain for the ground
9
Who gives the animal its food,
answers the call of the raven’s brood.
10
hamechin la’aretz matar,
hamatzmi’ach harim chatzir.
‫נ�תֵ ן ִל ְבהֵ מָ ה לַ ְחמָ הּ‬
Noten livhemah lachmah,
‫ִל ְבנֵי עֹ ֵרב אֲשֶׁ ר יִ קְ ָראוּ‬
livnei orev asher yikra’u.
‫בוּרת הַ סּוּס י ְֶחפָּ ץ‬
ַ ְ‫ל ֹא ִבג‬
Lo vigvurat hasus yechpatz,
‫ֹא־בשׁ�קֵ י הָ ִאישׁ ְיִרצֶ ה‬
ְ ‫ל‬
lo beshokei ha’ish yirtzeh;
But cares for those who fear God,
‫ר�צֶ ה יְ הוָה אֶ ת־יְ ֵראָ יו‬
Rotzeh Adonai et yerei’av,
those who hope for God’s kindness.
�‫אֶ ת־הַ ְמ ַיח ֲִלים ְלחַ ְסדּ‬
et hamyachalim lechasdo.
admires no-one for strong legs,
11
12
Jerusalem, praise your ruler;
Zion, hail your God:
13
God fortified the bars of your gates,
blessed your children in your midst,
e
pl
God cares not for the horse’s might,
‫הַ מֵּ ִכין לָ אָ ֶרץ מָ טָ ר‬
‫הַ מַּ ְצ ִמיחַ הָ ִרים חָ ִציר‬
m
and makes the hills grow grass,
‫שַׁ ְבּ ִחי יְ רוּשָׁ לַ ִם אֶ ת־יְ הוָה‬
‫הַ ְל ִלי אֱ�הַ יִ � ִציּ�ן‬
� ִ‫י־חזַּק ְבּ ִריחֵ י ְשׁעָ ָרי‬
ִ ‫ִכּ‬
� ֵ‫בֵּ ַר� בָּ נַיִ � ְבּ ִק ְרבּ‬
Shabchi, Yerushalayim, et Adonai!
haleli Elohayich, Tziyon!
Ki chizak berichei she’arayich,
berach banayich bekirbech.
14
God grants your borders peace,
‫הַ שָּׂ ם־גְּ בוּלֵ � שָׁ ל�ם‬
Hasam gevulech shalom,
1
� ֵ‫חֵ לֶ ב ִח ִטּים י ְַשׂ ִבּיע‬
chelev chitim yasbi’ech,
Sends to earth divine command—
‫הַ שֹּׁלֵ חַ ִא ְמ ָרת� אָ ֶרץ‬
Hashole’ach imrato aretz,
�‫עַד־מהֵ ָרה יָרוּץ ְדּבָ ר‬
ְ
ad meherah yarutz devaro,
‫הַ נֹּתֵ ן שֶׁ לֶ ג כַּ צָּ מֶ ר‬
Hanoten sheleg katzamer,
to fill you with the cream of wheat,
15
God’s word runs fast to take effect!
16
2
God brings snow—it’s like wool—
and scatters frost, like ashes,
Sows hail—like crumbs:
‫ְכּפ�ר כָּ אֵ פֶ ר יְ פַ זֵּר‬
3
SP
17
who can stand up to its cold?
18
130
kefor ka’efer yefazer,
‫מַ ְשׁ ִלי� קַ ְרח� ְכ ִפ ִתּים‬
Mashlich karcho kefitim—
‫ִל ְפנֵי קָ ָרת� ִמי ַי ֲעמֹד‬
lifnei karato mi ya’amod?
‫יִ ְשׁלַ ח ְדּבָ ר� וְ י ְַמסֵ ם‬
Yishlach devaro veyamsem,
brings divine breath, and water flows,
‫יַשֵּׁ ב רוּח� יִ זְּ לוּ־מָ יִ ם‬
yashev rucho—yizlu mayim.
19
Telling divine words to Jacob,
‫מַ גִּ יד ְדּבָ ָריו ְל ַי ֲעקֹב‬
Magid devarav leYa’akov,
statutes and judgments to Israel.
‫וּמ ְשׁפָּ טָ יו ְליִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
ִ ‫חֻ קָּ יו‬
20
S
God sends the word, and they melt;
God did not do this for every nation,
‫◊ ל ֹא עָ שָׂ ה כֵ ן ְלכָ ל־גּ�י‬
so they did not know such judgements:
‫וּמ ְשׁפָּ ִטים בַּ ל־יְ ָדעוּם‬
ִ
Hail God!
◊ Lo asah chen lechol goy,
umishpatim bal yeda’um:
Haleluyah!
e
pl
m
Sa
chukav umishpatav leYisra’el.
1
I.e., a peaceful land yields good harvests, since the residents don’t have to feed the army.
Dahood interprets this verse in terms of weather—the swiftly moving noise from the sky is thunder, and it
comes between a verse about harvest and another about winter—but he notes that many translators follow Isaiah 55:10-11 and connect the weather with God’s commandment. To me, the psalm suggests that weather, human power and divine justice all spring from one source.
3
The Old English poem The Seafarer calls hail “the coldest of grains” (line 33); the ancients felt the weather
more keenly than we with our warm clothes and insulated houses.
2
131
Poems and Songs
____________________________________ Psalm 148 ___________________________________
1
Hail God!
Hail God from the sky;
‫הַ ְללוּ אֶ ת־יְ הוָה ִמן־הַ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם‬
hail God in the heights.
‫ר�מים‬
ִ ‫הַ ְללוּהוּ בַּ ְמּ‬
2
Hail God, all God’s angels,
Hail God, all God’s armies,
Hail God, all you bright stars.
4
Hail God, the highest heavens,
2
and the water that lies even higher!
5
3
God made the order stand forever;
God gave a statute, never to lapse.
Praise God from the earth,
sea monsters and all the deep seas.
8
Fire and thunder, snow and mist,
stormy winds follow God’s orders.
9
haleluhu kol tzeva’av,
ַ‫הַ ְללוּהוּ שֶׁ מֶ שׁ וְ י ֵָרח‬
‫ל־כּ�כבֵ י א�ר‬
ְ
ָ‫הַ ְללוּהוּ כּ‬
‫הַ ְללוּהוּ ְשׁמֵ י הַ שָּׁ מָ יִ ם‬
‫וְ הַ מַּ יִ ם אֲשֶׁ ר מֵ עַ ל הַ שָּׁ מָ יִ ם‬
10
Yehalelu et shem Adonai,
ki hu tzivah venivra’u.
‫ידם לָ עַ ד ְלע�לָ ם‬
ֵ ‫ַו ַיּע ֲִמ‬
‫חָ ק־נָתַ ן וְ ל ֹא ַיעֲב�ר‬
‫הַ ְללוּ אֶ ת־יְ הוָה ִמן־הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
‫ל־תּהֹמ�ת‬
ְ
ָ‫תַּ נִּ ינִ ים וְ כ‬
the elderly with the young—
Halelu et Adonai min ha’aretz,
taninim vechol tehomot.
�‫רוּחַ ְסעָ ָרה עֹ שָׂ ה ְדבָ ר‬
ru’ach se’arah osah devaro.
‫הֶ הָ ִרים וְ כָ ל־גְּ בָ ע�ת‬
Heharim vechol geva’ot,
‫עֵ ץ ְפּ ִרי וְ כָ ל־א ֲָרזִים‬
etz peri vechol arazim.
Hachayah vechol behemah,
remes vetzipor kanaf.
e
pl
Young men and young women too,
chok natan velo ya’avor.
Esh uvarad, sheleg vekitor,
‫ֶרמֶ שׂ וְ ִצפּ�ר כָּ נָף‬
12
Vaya’amidem la’ad le’olam,
‫אֵ שׁ וּבָ ָרד שֶׁ לֶ ג וְ קִ יט�ר‬
the insect and the winged bird—
chiefs and every earthly judge,
vehamayim asher me’al hashamayim.
‫ִכּי הוּא ִצוָּה וְ נִ ְב ָראוּ‬
‫ל־בּהֵ מָ ה‬
ְ
ָ‫הַ חַ יָּה וְ כ‬
Rulers on earth and all their folk,
Haleluhu shemei hashamayim,
‫יְהַ ְללוּ אֶ ת־שֵׁ ם יְ הוָה‬
The beast and all the cattle,
11
haleluhu kol kochvei or
m
The mountains and all the hills,
the fruit tree and every cedar tree,
Haleluhu shemesh veyare’ach,
Sa
7
‫הַ ְללוּהוּ כָּ ל־ ְצבָ אָ יו‬
S
6
haleluhu bamromim.
Haleluhu chol malachav,
Hail God’s name,
for God gave the order, and it was done.
Halelu et Adonai min hashamayim
‫הַ ְללוּהוּ כָ ל־מַ ְלאָ כָ יו‬
Hail God, you sun and moon,
SP
3
1
Haleluyah!
‫ל־לאֻ ִמּים‬
ְ
ָ‫מַ ְלכֵ י־אֶ ֶרץ וְ כ‬
Malchei eretz vechol le’umim,
‫שָׂ ִרים וְ כָ ל־שׁ ְֹפטֵ י אָ ֶרץ‬
sarim vechol shoftei aretz.
‫ַם־בּתוּל�ת‬
ְ ‫חוּרים וְ ג‬
ִ ַ‫בּ‬
Bachurim vegam betulot,
‫זְקֵ נִ ים עִ ם־נְ עָ ִרים‬
zekenim im ne’arim.
1
Today we think of ‫ צבא‬as an army, but it could mean something less military—a group of people engaged in
public service.
2
“The heavens of the heavens” or “the skies of the skies.”
3
“And the water that is higher than the skies.”
13
Let them all praise God’s name,
for God’s name alone is exalted:
God’s glory surpasses earth and sky.
14
‫יְהַ ְללוּ אֶ ת־שֵׁ ם יְ הוָה‬
Yehalelu et shem Adonai,
�‫ִכּי־נִ ְשׂגָּב ְשׁמ� ְלבַ דּ‬
ki nisgav shemo levado:
‫ה�ד� עַ ל־אֶ ֶרץ וְ שָׁ מָ יִ ם‬
And God will bring us greatness,
1
glory for all who feel God’s kindness —
Israel’s children, the people close to God.
SP
Hail God!
132
�‫◊ ַויּ ֶָרם קֶ ֶרן ְלעַ מּ‬
‫ידיו‬
ָ ‫ְתּ ִהלָּ ה ְלכָ ל־ח ֲִס‬
�‫ם־קרֹב‬
ְ ַ‫ִל ְבנֵי יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ע‬
hodo al eretz veshamayim.
◊ Vayarem keren le’amo,
tehila lechol chasidav—
livnei Yisra’el, am kerovo:
Haleluyah!
S
e
pl
m
Sa
1
“And God will raise a horn for God’s people” (possibly raising their heads so they can be proud); this idiom
seems to imply greatness. “Glory for those who feel God’s kindness”—‫ חֲ ִסידָ יו‬can mean “those who love God”
or “those who are gracious toward God”; or it can mean “those who experience God’s love/kindness.” We usually translate the word as “righteous,” referring to the most devout and religious people.
133
Poems and Songs
____________________________________ Psalm 149 ___________________________________
1
Hail God!
Haleluyah!
Sing God a new song—
‫ִשׁירוּ לַ יהוָה ִשׁיר חָ ָדשׁ‬
Shiru lAdonai shir chadash,
God’s praise—among the righteous.
‫ְתּ ִהלָּ ת� ִבּקְ הַ ל ח ֲִס ִידים‬
tehilato bikhal chasidim.
2
Let Israel rejoice in God’s works,
‫יִ ְשׂמַ ח יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ְבּעֹ שָׂ יו‬
Zion’s children celebrate God’s rule
3
‫ֵי־ציּ�ן יָגִ ילוּ ְבמַ ְלכָּ ם‬
ִ ‫ְבּנ‬
benei Tziyon yagilu vemalkam.
Yehalelu shemo vemachol,
cymbals and harp; make music for God.
�‫תף וְ ִכנּ�ר יְ ז ְַמּרוּ־ל‬
ֹ ‫ְבּ‬
betof vechinor yezamru lo.
4
For God takes delight in God’s people
�‫ִכּי־ר�צֶ ה יְהוָה ְבּעַ מּ‬
Ki rotzeh Adonai be’amo,
and will honor the humble with salvation.
‫יְ פָ אֵ ר ֲענָוִ ים ִבּישׁוּעָ ה‬
yefa’er anavim bishu’ah.
SP
‫יְהַ ְללוּ ְשׁמ� ְבמָ ח�ל‬
5
Hail God’s name with dance,
Yismach Yisra’el be’osav,
The righteous will exult in glory;
Ya’lzu chasidim bechavod,
‫ל־מ ְשׁ ְכּב�תָ ם‬
ִ ַ‫יְרנְּ נוּ ע‬
ַ
yeranenu al mishkevotam.
With high praise of God in their throat
‫ר�ממ�ת אֵ ל ִבּגְ ר�נָם‬
ְ
Romemot El bigronam,
and the sharpened sword in their hands
‫יפיּ�ת ְבּי ָָדם‬
ִ ‫וְ חֶ ֶרב ִפּ‬
vecherev pifiyot beyadam.
7
‫לַ עֲשׂ�ת נְ קָ מָ ה בַּ גּ�יִ ם‬
La’asot nekamah bagoyim,
6
S
‫יַעְ ְלזוּ ח ֲִס ִידים ְבּכָ ב�ד‬
they’ll chuckle in bed,
and bring punishment to the peoples,
8
To put their chiefs in chains
and their leaders in iron fetters,
9
Sa
To take revenge on the nations
‫תּ�כֵ חֹת בַּ ל־אֻ ִמּים‬
‫◊ לֶ ְאסֹר מַ ְלכֵ יהֶ ם ְבּזִקִּ ים‬
◊ Le’sor malcheihem bezikim,
‫וְ נִ ְכ ְבּ ֵדיהֶ ם ְבּכַ ְבלֵ י בַ ְרזֶל‬
venichbedeihem bechavlei varzel,
Hail God!
la’asot bahem mishpat katuv,
m
To make them suffer the written sentence— ‫לַ עֲשׂ�ת בָּ הֶ ם ִמ ְשׁפָּ ט כָּ תוּב‬
God is magnificent for the righteous:
tochechot bal’umim,
‫ידיו‬
ָ ‫הָ ָדר הוּא ְלכָ ל־ח ֲִס‬
hadar hu lechol chasidav:
Haleluyah!
e
pl
134
____________________________________ Psalm 150 ___________________________________
1
Hail God!
Hail God for holiness,
�‫הַ ְללוּ־אֵ ל ְבּקָ ְדשׁ‬
Hail God for far-reaching power,
2
Hail God as a role model,
1
Hail God according to God’s greatness,
3
Halelu El bekodsho,
�‫הַ ְללוּהוּ ִבּ ְרקִ יעַ עֻ זּ‬
Haleluhu birki’ah uzo.
‫הַ ְללוּהוּ ִבגְ בוּרֹתָ יו‬
Haleluhu vigvurotav,
�‫הַ ְללוּהוּ ְכּרֹב גּ ְֻדל‬
haleluhu kerov gudlo.
‫הַ ְללוּהוּ ְבּתֵ קַ ע שׁ�פָ ר‬
Haleluhu beteka shofar,
Hail God with harp and lyre,
‫הַ ְללוּהוּ ְבּנֵבֶ ל וְ ִכנּ�ר‬
haleluhu benevel vechinor.
4
‫הַ ְללוּהוּ ְבתֹף וּמָ ח�ל‬
Haleluhu betof umachol,
SP
Hail God with the trumpet blast,
Haleluyah!
Hail God with cymbals and dance,
Hail God with strings and song,
5
Hail God with loud music,
Let every living thing hail God—
Hail God!
‫הַ ְללוּהוּ ְב ִצ ְל ְצלֵ י־שָׁ מַ ע‬
Haleluhu vetziltzelei shama,
haleluhu betziltzelei teru’ah.
‫◊ כֹּל הַ נְּ שָׁ מָ ה ְתּהַ לֵּ ל יָהּ‬
‫כֹּל הַ נְּ שָׁ מָ ה ְתּהַ לֵּ ל יָהּ הַ ְללוּ־יָהּ‬
Sa
Let every living thing hail God—Hail God!
haleluhu beminim ve’ugav.
‫הַ ְללוּהוּ ְבּ ִצ ְל ְצלֵ י ְתרוּעָ ה‬
S
Hail God with loud voices!2
6
‫הַ ְללוּהוּ ְבּ ִמנִּ ים וְ עוּגָב‬
◊ Kol han’shamah tehalel Yah,
Haleluyah!
Kol han’shamah tehalel Yah, Haleluyah!
To complete the section of psalms, we add these verses:
Ps. 89:53
May God be blessed forever—
‫ בָּ רוּ� יהוה ְלע�לָ ם‬Baruch Adonai le’olam:
this is really true!
Ps. 135:21
‫אָ מֵ ן וְ אָ מֵ ן‬
May God be blessed from Zion,
Ps.72:18-19
May God, God, be blessed—
Israel’s God,
‫בָּ רוּ� יהוה ִמ ִצּיּ�ן‬
‫שֹׁכֵ ן יְ רוּשָׁ לָ ִם הַ ְללוּיָהּ‬
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ ‫בָּ רוּ� יהוה א‬
‫אֱ�הֵ י יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
shochen Yerushalayim: Halleluyah!
�‫עֹ שֵׂ ה נִ ְפלָ א�ת ְלבַ דּ‬
Baruch Adonai Elohim,
Elohei Yisra’el,
oseh nifla’ot levado;
e
pl
who alone makes miracles;
m
God who lives in Jerusalem: Halleluyah!
amen ve’amen.
◊ uvaruch shem kevodo le’olam,
and God’s famous name be blessed forever, ‫◊ וּבָ רוּ� שֵׁ ם ְכּב�ד� ְלע�לָ ם‬
and may God’s glory fill the whole world: ‫וְ יִ מָּ לֵ א ְכב�ד� אֶ ת־כֹּל הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
veyimaleh chevodo et kol ha’aretz:
Let it really be so!
amen ve’amen.
1
Role model? Yes! ‫ גְ בוּר ֹות‬is the name we give to the second blessing of the amidah; it means “power” or “heroic acts,” but that blessing shows God as healer, liberator and supporter, not as some kind of military hero or
sports figure.
2
The last psalm of all reminds us of the music of the Temple; in sad memory of its loss, Jewish services were
for centuries (and still are in most cases) without instrumental accompaniment.
135
Poems and Songs
This section of the service, with its poetic language, concludes with three famous examples of praise: David’s
final praise and prayer; the Levites’ song of praise as the Jewish people returned to Torah in Ezra’s time; and
the Song of the Sea, the ancient poem sung when the Israelites escaped from Egypt.
We stand until the end of the Song of the Sea, page 141.
_________________________________ I Chron. 29:10-13_________________________________
And David blessed God
‫ וַיְבָ ֶר� ָדּוִ יד אֶ ת־יהוה‬u u Vayevarech David et Adonai
10
in sight of the whole congregation.
SP
‫ְלעֵ ינֵי כָּ ל־הַ קָּ הָ ל‬
David said,
‫וַיּ ֹאמֶ ר ָדּוִ יד‬
“Blessed are you, God,
‫בָּ רוּ� אַ תָּ ה יהוה‬
God of Israel our ancestor,
‫אֱ�הֵ י יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל אָ ִבינוּ‬
from eternity to eternity.
11
power, splendor,
success and glory—
S
Yours, God, are greatness,
yes, everything in heaven and earth.
Wealth and honor come from you,
and you govern everything;
and you hold the power
to make anything great or strong.
13
me’olam ve’ad olam.
Lecha Adonai hagdulah
‫בוּרה וְ הַ ִתּ ְפאֶ ֶרת‬
ָ ְ‫וְ הַ גּ‬
vehagvurah vehatif’eret
‫וְ הַ נֵּצַ ח וְ הַ הוֹד‬
vehanetzach vehahod—
‫ְל� יהוה הַ מַּ ְמלָ כָ ה‬
ki chol bashamayim uva’aretz—
lecha Adonai hamamlacha
‫וְ הַ ִמּ ְתנַשֵּׂ א ְלכֹל ְלר ֹאשׁ‬
�‫וְ הָ עֹ שֶׁ ר וְ הַ כָּ בוֹד ִמ ְלּפָ נֶי‬
‫וְ אַ תָּ ה מוֹשֵׁ ל בַּ כֹּל‬
‫בוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫וּבי ְָד� כֹּחַ וּג‬
ְ
vehamitnaseh lechol lerosh.
Veha’osher vehakavod milfanecha,
ve’atah moshel bakol,
uveyadcha ko’ach ugevurah,
�‫וּבי ְָד‬
ְ
‫וּלחַ זֵּק לַ כֹּל‬
ְ ‫ְלג ֵַדּל‬
� ָ‫מוֹדים ֲאנ ְַחנוּ ל‬
ִ ‫וְ עַ תָּ ה אֱ�הֵ ינוּ‬
uveyadcha
legadel ulechazek lakol.
Ve’ata Eloheinu, modim anachnu lach
e
pl
So now, our God, we thank you
and acclaim your splendid reputation.”1
1
Elohei Yisra’el avinu,
m
strength and might are in your hand,
“Baruch ata Adonai
Sa
and the appointment of every leader.
vayomer David:
‫ְל� יהוה הַ גְּ ֻדלָּ ה‬
‫ִכּי־כֹל בַּ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם וּבָ אָ ֶרץ‬
Yours, God, is all power of governing
12
‫מֵ עוֹלָ ם וְ עַ ד־עוֹלָ ם‬
le’einei kol hakahal,
� ֶ‫וּמהַ ְל ִלים ְלשֵׁ ם ִתּ ְפאַ ְרתּ‬
ְ
umehalelim leshem tif’artecha.”
The Hebrew says “the name (reputation) of your splendor.”
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_________________________________ Nehemiah 9:6-11 _________________________________
6
You alone are God;
you made the heavens,
the skies above and all their hosts,
�‫אַ תָּ ה־הוּא יהוה ְלבַ ֶדּ‬
Atah hu Adonai levadecha;
‫אַ תָּ ה עָ ִשׂיתָ אֶ ת־הַ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם‬
atah asita et hashamayim,
‫ל־צבָ אָ ם‬
ְ
ָ‫ְשׁמֵ י הַ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם וְ כ‬
shemei hashamayim vechol tzeva’am,
earth and everything on it,
ָ‫הָ אָ ֶרץ וְ כָ ל־אֲשֶׁ ר עָ לֶ יה‬
ha’aretz vechol asher aleha,
the seas and everything in them,
‫הַ יּ ִַמּים וְ כָ ל־אֲשֶׁ ר בָּ הֶ ם‬
hayamim vechol asher bahem,
and you give life to them all;
SP
‫וְ אַ תָּ ה ְמחַ יֶּה אֶ ת־כֻּ לָּ ם‬
ve’atah mechayeh et kulam
and the hosts of heaven
‫וּצבָ א הַ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם‬
ְ
utzeva hashamayim
bow to you.
‫ְל� ִמ ְשׁתַּ חֲוִ ים‬
lecha mishtachavim.
7
You are God, the divinity,
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ ‫◊ אַ תָּ ה־הוּא יהוה הָ א‬
who chose Abram
S
and brought him from Ur of the Chaldees
and made his name Abraham;
8
and you found his heart
You gave him your promise
‫אֲשֶׁ ר בָּ חַ ְרתָּ ְבּאַ ְב ָרם‬
asher bacharta be’Avram
‫וְ הוֹצֵ אתוֹ מֵ אוּר כַּ ְשׂ ִדּים‬
vehotzeto me’Ur Kasdim
‫וְ שַׂ ְמתָּ ְשּׁמוֹ אַ ְב ָרהָ ם‬
vesamta shemo Avraham;
‫ת־לבָ בוֹ‬
ְ
ֶ‫וּמָ צָ אתָ א‬
umatzata et levavo
�‫ֶנאֱמָ ן ְלפָ נֶי‬
ne’eman lefanecha.
‫וְ כָ רוֹת עִ מּוֹ הַ ְבּ ִרית‬
Vecharot imo habrit
Sa
faithful to you.
1
◊ Atah hu Adonai ha’Elohim
to give the land of the Canaanites,
‫לָ תֵ ת אֶ ת־אֶ ֶרץ הַ ְכּ ַנעֲנִ י‬
latet et eretz haKena’ani
Hittites, Amorites, Perizites
‫הַ ִח ִתּי הָ ֱאמ ִֹרי וְ הַ ְפּ ִרזִּ י‬
haChiti, ha’Emori, vehaPerizi,
‫בוּסי וְ הַ גִּ ְר ָגּ ִשׁי‬
ִ ְ‫וְ הַ י‬
to give that land to his descendants.
‫לָ תֵ ת ְלז ְַרעוֹ‬
And you kept your promise
�‫ת־דּבָ ֶרי‬
ְ ֶ‫וַתָּ קֶ ם א‬
because you are just.
‫ִכּי צַ ִדּיק אָ תָּ ה‬
You saw our parents’ pain in Egypt,
heard their screaming at the Reed Sea,
1
2
2
Vatakem et devarecha
ki tzadik atah.
‫וַתֵּ ֶרא אֶ ת־עֳנִ י ֲאבֹתֵ ינוּ ְבּ ִמ ְצ ָריִ ם‬
Vatereh et oni avoteinu beMitzrayim
‫וְ אֶ ת־ ַזעֲקָ תָ ם שָׁ מַ עְ תָּ עַ ל־יַם־סוּף‬
ve’et za’akatam shamata al Yam Suf.
Many siddurim break the paragraph here, in the middle of verse 8.
Cries of terror when they saw the Egyptian army after them!
latet lezar’o.
e
pl
9
vehaYevusi vehaGirgashi—
m
Jebusites and Girgashites—
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10
Poems and Songs
You placed signs and wonders
‫ו ִַתּתֵּ ן ֹאתֹת וּמ ְֹפ ִתים‬
in front of Pharaoh and his servants,
‫וּבכָ ל־עֲבָ ָדיו‬
ְ ‫ְבּפַ ְרעֹ ה‬
all the people of his land.
‫וּבכָ ל־עַ ם אַ ְרצוֹ‬
ְ
Vatiten otot umoftim
beFar’oh uvechol avadav
uvechol am artzo;
You knew they bossed the Israelites around. ‫ִכּי ָי ַד ְעתָּ ִכּי הֵ ִזידוּ עֲלֵ יהֶ ם‬
So you made yourself famous that very day. ‫שׂ־ל� שֵׁ ם ְכּהַ יּוֹם הַ זֶּה‬
ְ
ַ‫וַתַּ ע‬
ki yadata ki hezidu aleihem,
11
◊ Vehayam bakata lifneihem,
You split the sea before them;
‫◊ וְ הַ יָּם בָּ קַ עְ תָּ ִל ְפנֵיהֶ ם‬
SP
they crossed through the sea on dry land,
‫ַויַּעַ ְברוּ ְבתוֹ�־הַ יָּם בַּ יַּבָּ שָׁ ה‬
while the pursuing soldiers
‫וְ אֶ ת־ר ְֹדפֵ יהֶ ם‬
you plunged into the depths
like a stone into stormy seas.
‫ִה ְשׁלַ ְכתָּ ִב ְמצוֹ�ת‬
‫ְכּמוֹ־אֶ בֶ ן ְבּמַ יִ ם עַ זִּ ים‬
vata’as lecha shem kehayom hazeh.
vaya’avru vetoch hayam bayabashah,
ve’et rodfeihem
hishlachta vimtzolot,
kemo even bemayim azim.
S
e
pl
m
Sa
___________________ The Song of the Sea1 ▪ ‫הַ יָּם‬
Exodus 14:30-31
On that day, God rescued
138
‫ ▪ ִשׁ ַירת‬Shirat Hayam __________________
‫וַיּ֨ וֹשַׁ ע יה ֜וה בַּ יּ֥וֹם הַ ה֛ וּא‬
Vayosha Adonai bayom hahu
the Israelites from the Egyptians.
‫אֶ ת־יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵ ֖אל ִמיַּ ֣ד ִמ ְצ ָר֑יִ ם‬
et Yisra’el miyad Mitzrayim,
The Israelites saw the Egyptians
‫ת־מ ְצ ַ ֔ריִ ם‬
ִ
ֶ‫וַיַּ ֤ ְ רא יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ֙ א‬
vayar Yisra’el et Mitzrayim
dead on the seashore.
31
‫ל־שׂ ַ ֥פת הַ יָּ ֽם‬
ְ
ַ‫ֵ ֖מת ע‬
The Israelites saw the great power
2
SP
God used on Egypt;
‫ֹלה‬
ָ ֗ ‫◊ ַו ֨ ַיּ ְרא יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵ֜אל אֶ ת־הַ יָּ ֣ד הַ גְּ ד‬
‫ֲשׁר עָ ָשׂ֤ה יהוה ֙ ְבּ ִמ ְצ ַ ֔ריִ ם‬
ֶ֨ ‫א‬
the people perceived God,
and they believed in God
and in God’s servant Moses.
Ex 15:1-18
‫וַיִּ ְֽירא֥ וּ הָ עָ ֖ם אֶ ת־יהו֑ה‬
‫וֽ ַַיּא ֲִמ ֙ינוּ ֙ ֽבּיה ֔וה‬
‫וּבמ ֶֹשׁ֖ה עַ ְב ֽדּוֹ‬
ְ
met al sefat hayam.
◊ Vayar Yisra’el et hayad hagdolah
asher asah Adonai beMitzrayim
vayir’u ha’am et Adonai
vaya’aminu bAdonai
uveMoshe avdo.
Az yashir Moshe uvenei Yisra’el
these are the words:
‫מר‬
ֹ ֑ ‫ֹאמ ֖רוּ לֵ א‬
ְ ‫וַיּ‬
vayomru lemor:
֙ ‫֤ירה לַ יהוה‬
ָ ‫אָ ִשׁ‬
Ashira lAdonai
S
Then Moses sang with the Israelites ‫וּב ֵנ֨י יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵ֜אל‬
ְ ֩ ‫ָשׁיר־מֹשֶׁ ה‬
ֽ ִ ‫ָא֣ז י‬
this song to God—
‫יר֤ה הַ זּ ֹאת ֙ לַ יה ֔וה‬
ָ ‫אֶ ת־הַ ִשּׁ‬
3
who is higher than the proud4
Sa
I will sing to God,
‫ִ ֽכּי־ ָג ֣ ֹאה גּ ָָ֔אה‬
5
and tossed horse and rider into the sea.
2
My strength and song are God,
who is my salvation:
3
God is a warrior
Ozi vezimrat Yah,
‫ישׁוּע ֑ה‬
ָ
‫י־לי ִ ֽל‬
֖ ִ ‫וַ ֽ יְ ִה‬
vayehi li lishu’ah.
‫ֱ�הי אָ ִב֖י ַו ֲאר ְֹמ ֶ ֽמנְ הוּ‬
ֵ֥ ‫א‬
‫יה ֖וה ִא ֣ישׁ ִמ ְלחָ ָמ֑ה‬
1
Zeh Eli ve’anvehu,
‫יה ֖וה ְשׁ ֽמוֹ‬
Elohei avi, va’arom’menhu.
Adonai ish mil’chamah,
“Adonai” shemo.
e
pl
whom you call “God.”
sus verochvo ramah vayam.
‫זִמ ָרת ֙ ָי֔הּ‬
ְ ְ‫עָ זִּ ֤י ו‬
‫ֶז ֤ה אֵ ִלי ֙ וְ אַ נְ ֵו֔הוּ‬
my ancestors’ God, whom I exalt.
ki ga’o ga’ah,
m
this is my God whom I praise,
‫ס֥ וּס וְ ר ְֹכב֖ וֹ ָר ָמ֥ה בַ יָּ ֽם‬
et hashirah hazot lAdonai
Also known as the Song of Moses.
“The great hand.”
3
Literally, the Hebrew idiom says “and they spoke, saying.”
4
The root of ‫ גָאֹ ה גָּאָה‬means “proud” or “high.” The phrase implies that God is intensely exalted, and that God
is higher than the arrogant enemies who have now been humbled.
5
The Hebrew root ‫ רם‬means “high,” so this is ironic: God raised the enemy, then tossed them down.
2
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4
Poems and Songs
Pharaoh’s chariots and army,
‫בת פַּ ְר ֹ֛עה וְ חֵ יל֖ וֹ‬
ֹ ֥ ‫מַ ְר ְכּ‬
God threw them into the sea,
‫ָרה בַ יָּ ֑ם‬
ָ֣‫י‬
Markevot Par’oh vecheilo
yarah vayam,
and the pick of Pharaoh’s captains
‫שׁיו‬
֖ ָ ‫חר ָ ֽשׁ ִל‬
֥ ַ ‫וּמ ְב‬
ִ
umivchar shalishav
drowned in the Reed Sea.
‫ַם־סוּף‬
ֽ ‫טֻ ְבּע֥ וּ ְבי‬
tub’u veYam Suf.
5
Deep water covered them;
‫ה ֖ ֹמת יְ כַ ְסיֻ ֑מוּ‬
ֹ ‫ְתּ‬
they fell in the depths like a stone.
God, your right hand is awesome in power.
SP
6
God, your right hand shatters the foe.
7
yardu vimtzolot kemo aven.
ַ‫יְמינְ �֣ יה ֔וה נ ְֶא ָדּ ִ ֖רי בַּ ֑ ֹכּח‬
ִֽ
Yemin’cha, Adonai, nedari bako’ach:
‫יְמינְ �֥ יה ֖וה ִתּ ְרעַ ֥ץ אוֹיֵ ֽב‬
ִֽ
Yemin’cha, Adonai, tir’atz oyev.
In your great majesty
you crush those who resist you;
you send your anger
8
You snorted,
2
S
to devour them like straw.1
and the waters piled up,
deep water congealed in the sea’s heart.
9
The enemy said,
“I will chase and catch them,
I’ll split the spoil
I will draw my sword;
my hand will beggar them.”3
You breathed your wind,
and the sea covered them.
�‫רס קָ ֶמ֑י‬
ֹ֣‫ה‬
ֲ ַ‫תּ‬
taharos kamecha.
�֔ ְ‫רנ‬
ֹ֣‫ח‬
ֲ ֙ ‫ְתּשַׁ לַּ ח‬
Teshalach charon’cha,
‫למוֹ כַּ ַ ֽקּשׁ‬
֖ ֵ ‫ֹאכ‬
ְ ‫י‬
yochlemo kakash.
֙ �‫וּב ֤רוּחַ אַ פֶּ ֙י‬
ְ
Uveru’ach apecha
‫נֶ ֣עֶ ְרמוּ ֔ ַמיִ ם‬
ne’ermu mayim,
‫נִ ְצּב֥ וּ ְכמוֹ־נֵ ֖ד ֹנז ְִל ֑ים‬
nitzvu chemo ned nozlim,
‫מת ְבּלֶ ב־יָ ֽם‬
ֹ֖ ‫ה‬
ֹ ‫ָ ֽק ְפא֥ וּ ְת‬
kaf’u tehomot belev yam.
‫אָ ַ ֥מר אוֹיֵ ֛ב‬
Amar oyev,
‫דּף אַ ִשּׂ֖יג‬
ֹ ֥ ‫אֶ ְר‬
“Erdof, asig,
‫אֲחַ ֵלּ ֣ק שָׁ ָל ֑ל‬
achalek shalal;
‫ִתּ ְמלָ ֵא֣מוֹ נ ְַפ ִ֔שׁי‬
‫אָ ִ ֣ריק חַ ְר ִ֔בּי‬
‫ישׁמוֹ י ִ ָֽדי‬
֖ ֵ ‫תּוֹר‬
ִ
timla’emo nafshi;
arik charbi,
torisheimo yadi!”
e
pl
10
Uverov ge’on’cha
m
to gorge my greed.
֖� ְ‫רב גְּ אוֹנ‬
ֹ ֥ ‫וּב‬
ְ
Sa
the streams stood like a wall,
Tehomot yechasyumu;
‫מוֹ־אבֶ ן‬
ָֽ
‫צוֹ�ת ְכּ‬
֖ ‫י ְָר ֥דוּ ִב ְמ‬
֖�ֲ‫ָשׁ ְפתָּ ְברוּח‬
ַ֥ ‫נ‬
‫ִכּ ָסּ֣מוֹ יָ ֑ם‬
Nashafta veruchacha
kisamo yam;
They sank like lead
‫עוֹפ ֶרת‬
ֶ ֔ ‫ָ ֽצלֲלוּ ֙ ַ ֽכּ‬
tzalelu ka’oferet
in the towering waters.
‫ירים‬
ֽ ִ ‫ְבּ ַ ֖מיִ ם אַ ִדּ‬
bemayim adirim.
1
The image could be of a beast eating straw, or a fire burning up dried grass and stubble.
“And in the breath of your nostril/anger.”
3
‫—שלל‬treasure, plunder, spoil. ‫—רש‬poor, beggar. The enemy seems motivated by greed.
2
11
140
God, who of all the gods is like you?
Mi chamocha ba’elim, Adonai?
Who is like you, magnificent in holiness,
‫מי כָּ ֖ ֹמכָ ה נ ְֶא ָדּ֣ר בַּ ֑ ֹקּ ֶדשׁ‬
ִ֥
Mi kamocha ne’dar bakodesh,
ָ֥
nora tehilot, oseh feleh?
1
praised in awe, working wonders?
12
You stretched out your right hand:
�֔ ְ‫יְמ ֣ינ‬
ִ ֙ ָ‫נ ִָט ֙ית‬
the earth swallowed them.
13
With your love you led us,
Natita yemin’cha
‫ִתּ ְבלָ עֵ ֖מוֹ ָ ֽא ֶרץ‬
tivla’emo aretz.
֖�‫ָחיתָ ְבחַ ְס ְדּ‬
ִ֥ ‫נ‬
Nachita vechasdecha;
ָ‫עַ ם־ ֣זוּ גּ ָָא ְ֑לתּ‬
am zu ga’alta.
with your power you guided us
֖� ְ‫ֵה ְלתָּ ְבעָ זּ‬
ַ֥ ‫נ‬
Nehalta ve’ozcha
SP
you saved this people,
to your holy center.
14
2
�‫אֶ ל־נְ וֵ ֥ה קָ ְד ֶ ֽשׁ‬
Other nations heard and were upset:
‫ָ ֽשׁ ְמע֥ וּ עַ ִמּ֖ים ְיִר ָגּז֑וּן‬
panic seized the Philistines.
‫בי ְפּ ָ ֽלשֶׁ ת‬
֖ ֵ ‫ִח ֣יל אָ ֔ ַחז י ְֹשׁ‬
S
15
Edom’s chiefs were downcast;
‫לּוּפי א ֱ֔דוֹם‬
֣ ֵ ַ‫אז נִ ְבהֲלוּ ֙ א‬
ָ֤
trembling gripped Moab’s leaders;
‫ח ֵז ֖מוֹ ָר֑עַ ד‬
ֲ ‫מוֹאב ֽי ֹא‬
ָ֔
‫יל ֣י‬
ֵ ֵ‫א‬
all the Canaanites melted in dismay.
Fear and trembling fall on them,
before your great power
‫יִ ְדּמ֣ וּ כָּ ָא֑בֶ ן‬
until your people pass, God,
‫בר עַ ְמּ� ֙ יהו֔ה עַ ֽד־‬
ֹ ֤ ‫עַד־ ַי ֲע‬
Lead them, plant them
֙ ‫ְתּ ִב ֵ֗אמוֹ וְ ִתטָּ עֵ ֙מוֹ‬
in the mountain you inherit—
�֔ ‫ֲל ְת‬
ֽ ָ ‫ְבּ ַה֣ר ַנח‬
God, the place you made as your home,
God will rule forever and ever.
God will rule forever and ever.
3
chil achaz yoshvei Pelashet.
Az nivhalu alufei Edom,
eilei Mo’av yochazemo ra’ad;
namogu kol yoshvei Chena’an.
Tipol aleihem eimatah vafachad.
Bigdol zero’acha
yidmu ka’aven
ad ya’avor amcha, Adonai,
ad ya’avor am zu kanita.
‫מָ כ֧ וֹן ְל ִשׁ ְב ְתּ�֛ פָּ עַ ֖ ְלתָּ יה ֑וה‬
Tevi’emo vetita’emo
behar nachalat’cha.
Machon leshivtecha pa’alta, Adonai.
e
pl
Adonai’s sanctuary that you fixed yourself.
18
ָ‫בר עַ ם־ז֥וּ קָ נִ ֽית‬
ֹ ֖ ‫ַי ֲע‬
Sham’u amim, yirgazun:
m
until we pass, the people you have taken.
18
‫יה֤ם אֵ ימָ ֙תָ ה ֙ ו ֔ ַָפחַ ד‬
ֶ ֵ‫ִתּ ֹ֨פּל עֲל‬
֖�ֲ‫דל זְרוֹע‬
ֹ ֥ ְ‫ִבּג‬
they are silent as stone
17
‫ֹשׁ ֵ ֥בי ְכנָ ֽעַ ן‬
ְ ‫כּל י‬
ֹ ֖ ‫ָנ ֹ֕מגוּ‬
Sa
16
el nevei kodshecha.
�‫ִמ ְקּ ָ ֕דשׁ ֲאדֹנָ ֖י כּוֹנְ נ֥וּ י ֶ ָֽדי‬
Mikdash Adonai konenu yadecha.
‫לם וָעֶ ֽד‬
֥ ָ ֹ‫יה ֥וה ׀ יִ ְמ ֖�� ְלע‬
‫לם וָעֶ ֽד‬
֥ ָ ֹ‫יה ֥וה ׀ יִ ְמ ֖�� ְלע‬
1
“Awesome of praises.”
‫ נוה‬has two meanings: resting place/dwelling/pasture, and beauty. You could translate this phrase as “the
dwelling place of your holiness,” referring to the Temple (perhaps as prophecy). However, as the Children of
Israel stood on the shore after their rescue, they might well feel they were at the very center of God’s power.
3
We repeat the last verse, verse 18, so as to mark the end of the poem.
2
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Poems and Songs
Psalm 22:29
The prayer leader concludes this part of the service with more scriptural verses.
God has the power to rule
‫ ◊ ◊ ִכּי לַ יהוָה הַ ְמּלוּכָ ה‬Ki lAdonai ham’lucha
and governs the other nations.
Obadiah 1:21
‫וּמֹשֵׁ ל בַּ גּוֹיִ ם‬
The rescuers will climb Mount Zion
‫מוֹשׁ ִעים ְבּהַ ר ִציּוֹן‬
ִ
‫וְ עָ לוּ‬
to judge Mount Esau—
‫ִל ְשׁפֹּט אֶ ת־הַ ר עֵ שָׂ ו‬
and God will be the governor.
SP
Zech. 14:9
‫וְ הָ יְ תָ ה לַ יהוָה הַ ְמּלוּכָ ה‬
over all the earth;
ְ
umoshel bagoyim
Ve’alu moshi’im beHar Tziyon
lishpot et Har Esav,
vehayta lAdonai hamluchah.
al kol ha’aretz;
ushemo echad.
S
We are seated x
On festival intermediate days, skip to May Your Name Be Praised / Yishtabach Shimcha, page 147.
e
pl
m
Sa
142
__________________________ The Life Force ▪ ‫ִשׁמַ ת‬
ְ ‫ ▪ נ‬Nishmat _________________________
The life force of every living thing
‫חַ י‬-‫ נִ ְשׁמַ ת ָכּל‬x { Nishmat kol chai
will bless your name,
SP
�‫ ִשׁ ְמ‬-‫ְתּבָ ֵר� אֶ ת‬
our sovereign God,
and every creature’s spirit
‫בָּ ָשׂר‬-‫וְ רוּחַ ָכּל‬
will praise and exalt
‫וּתרוֹמֵ ם‬
ְ ‫ְתּפָ אֵ ר‬
the thought of you, our ruler, forever.
‫זִ כְ ְר� מַ לְ כֵּנוּ ָתּ ִמיד‬
From eternity to eternity
‫הָ ע ֹולָם‬-‫הָ ע ֹולָם וְ עַ ד‬-‫ִמן‬
you are God;
‫אַ ָתּה אֵ ל‬
and but for you we have no ruler,
�ֶ‫וּמבַּ לְ עָ דֶ י� אֵ ין לָנוּ מֶ ל‬
ִ
ַ‫גּוֹאֵ ל וּמו ִֹשׁיע‬
redeemer, and savior,
‫פּוֹדֶ ה וּמַ ִצּיל‬
who notices, brings success,
‫וּמ ַרחֵ ם‬
ְ ‫וּמפַ ְרנֵס‬
ְ
sustains, and takes pity
in every time of trouble and distress.
‫צוּקה‬
ָ ְ‫עֵ ת צָ ָרה ו‬-‫בְּ ָכל‬
We have no ruler but you:
‫לָנוּ מֶ לֶ� אֶ לָּא אָ ָתּה‬-‫אֵ ין‬
‫אֱ �הֵ י הָ ִראשׁוֹנִ ים וְ הָ אַחֲ רוֹנִ ים‬
God of the first and last,
‫בְּ ִריּוֹת‬-‫אֱ לוֹהַּ ָכּל‬
God of all creatures,
‫תּ ֹולָדוֹת‬-‫אֲ דוֹן ָכּל‬
ruler of all generations,
‫הַ ְמהֻ לָּל בְּ רֹב הַ ִתּ ְשׁבָּ חוֹת‬
hailed with a multitude of praises,
‫הַ ְמנַהֵ ג ע ֹולָמ ֹו בְּ חֶ סֶ ד‬
guiding the world with kindness
and its creatures with compassion.
‫וּבְ ִריּו ָֹתיו בְּ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
God neither slumbers nor sleeps;
‫ִישׁן‬
ָ ‫י‬-‫יָנוּם וְ �א‬-‫וַ יי �א‬
‫הַ ְמעו ֵֹרר י ְֵשׁנִ ים‬
waking the sleepers
‫וְ הַ מֵּ ִקיץ נִ ְר ָדּ ִמים‬
and rousing the slumberers,
‫וְ הַ מֵּ ִשׂיחַ ִאלְּ ִמים‬
giving speech to the mute,
‫סוּרים‬
ִ ֲ‫וְ הַ מַּ ִתּיר א‬
and freeing the bound,
‫וְ הַ סּוֹמֵ � נוֹפְ לִ ים‬
supporting those who fall,
‫וְ הַ זּו ֵֹקף כְּ פוּפִ ים‬
and lifting up those who are bent over;
to you alone do we give thanks.
‫לְ � לְ בַ ְדּ� אֲ נ ְַחנוּ מו ִֹדים‬
tevarech et shimcha
Adonai Eloheinu,
veru’ach kol basar
tefa’er ut’romem
zichrecha malkenu tamid.
Min ha’olam ve’ad ha’olam
ata El,
umibaladecha ein lanu melech,
go’el umoshi’a,
S
podeh umatzil,
um’farnes um’rachem
bechol et tzara vetzuka.
Elohei harishonim veha’acharonim
Elo’ah kol b’riyot
adon kol toladot
hamhulal berov hatishbachot
ham’naheg olamo bechesed
m
Sa
Ein lanu melech ela ata
uv’riyotav berachamim.
VAdonai lo yanum velo yishan,
e
pl
ham’orer y’shenim
vehamekitz nirdamim
vehamesi’ach ilmim
vehamatir asurim
vehasomech noflim
vehazokef kefufim;
lecha levad’cha anachnu modim.
143
Poems and Songs
Even if our mouths were
filled with song like the sea,
our tongues with joy
like the multitude of waves,
our lips with praise
like the expanse of the heavens,
SP
our eyes bright
‫ִאלּוּ פִ ינוּ‬
‫מָ לֵא ִשׁ ָירה ַכיָּם‬
‫וּלְ שׁ ֹונֵנוּ ִרנָּה‬
‫ַכּהֲ מוֹן ַגּלָּיו‬
‫וְ ִשׂפְ תו ֵֹתינוּ ֶשׁבַ ח‬
ַ‫כְּ מֶ ְרחֲ בֵ י ָר ִקיע‬
‫וְ עֵ ינֵינוּ ְמ ִאירוֹת‬
‫כּ ֶַשּׁמֶ שׁ וְ ַכיּ ֵָר ַח‬
‫וְ יָדֵ ינוּ פְ רוּשׂוֹת‬
‫כְּ נִ ְשׁ ֵרי ָשׁמַ ִים‬
‫וְ ַרגְ לֵינוּ ַקלּוֹת ָכּאַ יָּלוֹת‬
‫אֵ ין אֲ נ ְַחנוּ מַ ְספִּ ִיקים‬
‫לְ הוֹדוֹת לְ � יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
� ֶ‫ ְשׁמ‬-‫וּלְ בָ ֵר� אֶ ת‬
‫אַחַ ת מֵ אָלֶף אֶ לֶף‬-‫עַ ל‬
‫אַלְ פֵ י אֲ לָפִ ים וְ ִרבֵּ י ְרבָ בוֹת‬
‫ית‬
ָ ‫פְּ עָ ִמים הַ טּוֹבוֹת ֶשׁעָ ִשׂ‬
‫וְ ִעמָּ נוּ‬
‫אֲ בו ֵֹתינוּ‬-‫ִעם‬
‫ִמ ִמּ ְצ ַר ִים גְּ אַלְ ָתּנוּ‬
‫יתנוּ‬
ָ ‫וּמבֵּ ית עֲ בָ ִדים פְּ ִד‬
ִ
‫בְּ ָרעָ ב זַנְ ָתּנוּ‬
‫וּבְ ָשׂבָ ע כִּ לְ ַכּלְ ָתּנוּ‬
‫וּמֵ חֶ ֶרב ִהצַּ לְ ָתּנוּ‬
‫וּמדֶּ בֶ ר ִמלּ ְַט ָתּנוּ‬
ִ
‫וּמֵ חֳ ָליִם ָר ִעים‬
‫יתנוּ‬
ָ ִ‫וְ נֶאֱ מָ נִ ים ִדּלּ‬
like the sun and moon,
our hands spread out
like eagles in the sky,
and our legs swift as gazelles—
S
we wouldn’t be adequate
to thank you, our ruling God
for even one of the millions
and billions and trillions1
of favors you have done
for our ancestors and for us.
ruling God,
and took us from the house of slavery.
and sustained us when we had plenty;
and saved us from the plague,
and you guarded us
from severe and lasting diseases.
kahamon galav
vesiftoteinu shevach
kemer’chavei rakiah
ve’eneinu me’irot
kashemesh vechayare’ach
veyadenu ferusot
kenishrei shamayim
veragleinu kalot ka’ayalot—
ein anachnu maspikim
lehodot lecha Adonai Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
ulevarech et shemecha
al achat me’alef elef
alfei alafim veribei revavot
pe’amim hatovot she’asita
im avoteinu
ve’imanu.
MiMitzrayim ge’altanu
Adonai Eloheinu
umibeit avadim peditanu;
bera’av zantanu
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pl
You fed us when we were hungry
and you rescued us from the sword
ulshonenu rinah
m
You saved us from Egypt,
maleh shirah chayam
Sa
and to bless your name
Ilu finu
uv’sava kilkaltanu
umecherev hitzaltanu
umidever milat’tanu
umecholayim ra’im
vene’emanim dilitanu.
1
What are these numbers? “The thousand thousand of thousands of thousands and many myriads.” I take a
myriad to be 10,000; but at any rate the numbers are huge.
Until now your mercy has helped us
144
Ad hena azarunu rachamecha
Psalms 35:10
Kol atzmotai tomarna:
SP
�‫הֵ נָּה עֲ זָרוּנוּ ַרחֲ מֶ י‬-‫עַ ד‬
�‫עֲ זָבוּנוּ חַ סָ דֶ י‬-‫וְ �א‬
and your kindness has not left us;
‫ ִתּ ְטּ ֵשׁנוּ‬-‫וְ אַל‬
and don’t abandon us,
‫יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ ָלנֶצַ ח‬
ruling God, forever.
And so the limbs you formed for us
‫כֵּן אֵ בָ ִרים ֶשׁפִּ לַּגְ ָתּ בָּ נוּ‬-‫עַ ל‬
‫וְ רוּחַ וּנְ ָשׁ ָמה‬
and the spirit and soul
‫ֶשׁנָּפַ ְח ָתּ בְ אֲ פֵּ ינוּ‬
you breathed in our nostrils,
the tongue you put in our mouths,
‫וְ לָשׁוֹן אֲ ֶשׁר ַשׂ ְמ ָתּ בְּ פִ ינוּ‬
they will thank, bless,
‫הֵ ן הֵ ם יוֹדוּ וִ יבָ ֲרכוּ‬
‫ישׁ ְבּחוּ וִ יפָ אֲ רוּ וִ ירוֹמֲ מוּ‬
ַ ִ‫ו‬
praise, laud, exalt,
worship, sanctify
‫וְ יַעֲ ִריצוּ וְ י ְַק ִדּישׁוּ‬
and pay homage to your name, O our ruler. ‫ ִשׁ ְמ� מַ לְ כֵּנוּ‬-‫וְ י ְַמלִ יכוּ אֶ ת‬
For every mouth will thank you,
‫פֶּ ה לְ � יוֹדֶ ה‬-‫כִּ י ָכל‬
‫לָשׁוֹן לְ � ִת ָשּׁבַ ע‬-‫וְ ָכל‬
and every tongue will promise you,
‫בֶּ ֶר� לְ � ִתכְ ַרע‬-‫וְ ָכל‬
and every knee will kneel to you,
‫קוֹמָ ה‬-‫וְ ָכל‬
and everything which stands
‫לְ פָ נֶי� ִת ְשׁ ַתּחֲ ֶוה‬
will bow down to you,
�‫לְ בָ בוֹת ִי ָיראוּ‬-‫וְ ָכל‬
and every heart will fear you,
‫ ֶק ֶרב וּכְ לָיוֹת‬-‫וְ ָכל‬
and all their innards and kidneys
will sing to your name.
� ֶ‫ְיז ְַמּרוּ לִ ְשׁמ‬
As it is said,
‫ַכּ ָדּבָ ר ֶשׁ ָכּתוּב‬
S
‫כָּ ל עַ ְצמוֹתַ י תּ ֹאמַ ְרנָה‬
You save the poor person from the mugger,
and who can compare to you?
O God—great, mighty, and awesome—
Gen 14:22
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�‫יהוה ִמי כָ מוֹ‬
‫מַ ִצּיל עָ נִ י מֵ חָ זָק ִממֶּ נּוּ‬
‫וְ עָ נִ י וְ אֶ ְביוֹן ִמ ֹגּ ְזלוֹ‬
�‫ ָלּ‬-‫וּמי י ְִשׁ ֶוה‬
ִ �ָ‫לּ‬-‫ִמי ִי ְדמֶ ה‬
�ָ‫ל‬-�‫וּמי ַיעֲ ָר‬
ִ
‫הָ אֵ ל הַ גָּדוֹל הַ גִּ בּוֹר וְ הַ נּו ָֹרא‬
God on high, who owns sky and land. ‫ֵא֣ל עֶ ְלי֔וֹן קֹנֵ ֖ה שָׁ ַ ֥מיִ ם ו ָ ָֽא ֶרץ‬
“From one who is too strong for him.”
Adonai Eloheinu lanetzach.
Al ken evarim shepilagta banu
veru’ach un’shama
shenafachta ve’apeinu
velashon asher samta befinu,
hen hem yodu vivar’chu
vishabchu vifa’aru virom’mu
veya’aritzu veyakdishu
veyamlichu et shimcha, malkenu.
Ki chol pel lecha yodeh
vechol lashon lecha tishava
vechol berech lecha tichra
vechol koma
lefanecha tishtachaveh,
vechol levavot yira’ucha
vechol kerev uchlayot
yezamru lishmecha.
Kadavar shekatuv,
‘Adonai, mi chamocha?
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‘God, who is like you?
Who is like you, who can equal you,
ve’al titshenu
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All my bones shall say,
the pauper and beggar from the thief.’
velo azavunu chasadecha
Matzil ani mechazak mimenu,
ve’ani ve’evyon migozlo.’
Mi yidmeh lach umi yishveh lach
umi ya’aroch lach?
Ha’El hagadol hagibor vehanorah
El elyon, koneh shamayim va’aretz.
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Poems and Songs
We’ll hail you and praise you
� ֲ‫◊ נְ הַ לֶּלְ � וּנְ ַשׁבֵּ ח‬
�‫וּנְ פָ אֶ ְר‬
�‫ ֵשׁם ָק ְד ֶשׁ‬-‫וּנְ בָ ֵר� אֶ ת‬
‫ָכּאָמוּר‬
and laud you
and bless your holy name,
as it is said:
Psalm 103:1
A psalm of David:
Bless God, O my soul;
‫בָּ רֲ ִכי נ ְַפ ִשׁי אֶ ת־יהוה‬
◊ Nehalelcha uneshabech’cha
unefa’er’cha
unevarech et shem kodshecha
ka’amur:
LeDavid:
Bar’chi nafshi et Adonai
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and all my innards, God’s holy name.
‫ל־ק ָרבַ י אֶ ת־שֵׁ ם קָ ְדשׁוֹ‬
ְ ָ‫ וְ כ‬vechol keravai et shem kodsho.
On a festival holy day, the leader begins here.
�ֶ‫ ◊ ◊ ַָהאֵ ל בְּ ַתעֲ צֻ מוֹת עֻ זּ‬Ha’El beta’atzumot uzecha
God, in the power of your strength,
great in the glory of your name,
� ֶ‫הַ גָּדוֹל בִּ כְ בוֹד ְשׁמ‬
‫הַ גִּ בּוֹר ָלנֶצַ ח‬
�‫וְ הַ נּו ָֹרא בְּ נו ְֹראו ֶֹתי‬
mighty forever,
The ruler who sits
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awesome for your fearsome deeds—
who occupies eternity,
is called high and sacred.
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And it’s written,
Ps. 33:1
You righteous, rejoice in God;
‫ַרנְּ נוּ צַ ִדּיקִ ים בַּ יהוה‬
blessed by words of the righteous,
and made holy among holy ones.
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hamelech hayoshev
al kiseh ram venisah,
shochen ad
marom vekadosh shemo.
Vechatuv:
Ranenu, tzadikim, bAdonai,
‫לַ יְ שָׁ ִרים נָאוָה ְת ִהלָּ ה‬
la’y’sharim nava tehilah.
‫◊ בְּ פִ י ְי ָשׁ ִרים ִתּ ְתהַ ָלּל‬
�‫וּבְ ִדבְ ֵרי צַ ִדּ ִיקים ִתּ ְתבָּ ַר‬
‫וּבִ לְ שׁוֹן חֲ ִס ִידים ִתּ ְתרוֹמָ ם‬
‫וּבְ ֶק ֶרב ְקדו ִֹשׁים ִתּ ְת ַק ָדּשׁ‬
◊ Befi yesharim tit’halal
uv’divrei tzadikim titbarach
uvilshon chasidim titromam
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honored by tongues of the devoted
vehanorah benor’otecha—
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for upright people, giving praise feels right.
You’ll be hailed by honest mouths,
hagibor lanetzach
Sa
‫הַ מֶּ לֶ� הַ יּו ֵֹשׁב‬
‫כִּ סֵּ א ָרם וְ נִ ָשּׂא‬-‫עַ ל‬
‫שׁ ֹוכֵן עַ ד‬
‫מָ רוֹם וְ ָקדוֹשׁ ְשׁמ ֹו‬
‫וְ ָכתוּב‬
on a high and lofty throne,
hagadol bichvod shemecha
uv’kerev kedoshim titkadash.
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Or, “‘exalted’ and ‘holy’ is God’s name.”
Look at the first Hebrew letter of the second word in the last four lines of this section. The letters spell ‫יצחק‬,
Isaac, perhaps a reference to the person who composed the prayer. The four words of this acrostic mean upright,
righteous, devout and holy, perhaps showing a progression towards God.
2
And in the gatherings of myriads
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‫וּבְ מַ ְקהֲ לוֹת ִרבְ בוֹת‬
‫עַ ְמּ� בֵּ ית ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
of your people Israel,
joyfully will your name be glorified, ruler, ‫בְּ ִרנָּה ִי ְתפָּ אַר ִשׁ ְמ� מַ לְ כֵּנוּ‬
in every generation;
‫דּוֹר וָ דוֹר‬-‫בְּ ָכל‬
for this is the duty of all creatures
‫צוּרים‬
ִ ‫הַ ְיּ‬-‫ֶשׁכֵּן חוֹבַ ת ָכּל‬
before you, ruling God
to thank, hail, praise,
‫◊ לְ הוֹדוֹת לְ הַ לֵּל לְ ַשׁבֵּ ַח‬
glorify, honor, adorn,
‫לְ פָ אֵ ר לְ רוֹמֵ ם לְ הַ דֵּ ר‬
bless, exalt, and sing praises,
‫לְ בָ ֵר� לְ עַ לֵּה וּלְ ַקלֵּס‬
more than words of song and praise ‫ ִדּבְ ֵרי ִשׁירוֹת וְ ִת ְשׁבְּ חוֹת‬-‫ ָכּל‬-‫עַ ל‬
by David the child of Jesse,
‫י ִַשׁי‬-‫ָדּוִ ד בֶּ ן‬
� ֶ‫עַ בְ ְדּ� ְמ ִשׁיח‬
your servant, your anointed.
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Uvemak’halot riv’vot
amcha beit Yisra’el
berina yitpa’ar shimcha malkenu
bechol dor vador;
sheken chovat kol hay’tzurim
lefanecha, Adonai Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
,
◊ lehodot lehalel leshabe’ach
lefa’er leromem lehader
levarech le’aleh ulkales
al kol divrei shirot vetishbechot
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David ben Yishai
avd’cha meshichecha.
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pl
m
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Poems and Songs
We stand u
____________ May Your Name Be Praised▪ �‫ִשׁ ְמ‬
‫ ▪ י ְִשׁ ַתּבַּ ח‬Yishtabach Shimcha____________
‫ י ְִשׁ ַתּבַּ ח ִשׁ ְמ� לָעַ ד‬u u Yishtabach shimcha la’ad
‫ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ‬malkenu,
God, the ruler who is great and holy
‫ הָ אֵ ל הַ מֶּ לֶ� הַ גָּדוֹל וְ הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ‬ha’El hamelech hagadol vehakadosh
in sky and on earth.
‫אָרץ‬
ֶ ָ‫ בַּ ָשּׁמַ ִים וּב‬bashamayim uva’aretz;
‫לְ � נָאֶ ה יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬-‫ כִּ י‬ki lecha na’eh, Adonai Eloheinu
Because to you, ruling God
,
we should give song and praise,
‫וּשׁבָ ָחה‬
ְ ‫ ִשׁיר‬shir ush’vacha,
‫ הַ לֵּל וְ זִ ְמ ָרה‬hallel vezimrah,
acclamation and music,
‫ עֹז וּמֶ ְמ ָשׁ ָלה‬oz umemshalah,
power and government,
victory, greatness, and strength,
‫בוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫ נֶצַ ח גְּ דֻ לָּה וּג‬netzach gedulah ug’vurah,
praise and glory,
‫ ְתּ ִהלָּה וְ ִתפְ אֶ ֶרת‬tehilah vetif’eret,
holiness and royalty,
‫ ְקדֻ ָשּׁה וּמַ לְ כוּת‬kedushah umalchut,
blessing and thanks,
‫ ◊ ◊ בְּ ָרכוֹת וְ הו ָֹדאוֹת‬berachot vehoda’ot
from now to eternity.
‫ע ֹולָם‬-‫ מֵ עַ ָתּה וְ עַ ד‬me’atah ve’ad olam.
‫ בָּ רוּ� אַ ָתּה יי‬Baruch ata Adonai,
God and ruler great in praises,
‫ אֵ ל מֶ לֶ� גָּדוֹל בַּ ִתּ ְשׁבָּ חוֹת‬El melech, gadol batishbachot,
God of thanks, ruler of wonders,
‫ אֵ ל הַ הו ָֹדאוֹת אֲ דוֹן הַ נִּ פְ לָאוֹת‬El hahoda’ot, Adon hanifla’ot,
who favors musical songs,
‫ הַ בּוֹחֵ ר בְּ ִשׁ ֵירי זִ ְמ ָרה‬habocher beshirei zimrah:
sovereign and God, life of all worlds.
‫ מֶ לֶ� אֵ ל חֵ י הָ ע ֹול ִָמים אָמֵ ן‬melech El, chei ha’olamim. Amen
May your name be praised for ever,
our ruler—
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pl
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___________________________ Call to Prayer ▪ ‫ ▪ בָּ ְרכוּ‬Bar’chu___________________________
SP
We remain standing as the leader begins the call to prayer.
The congregation responds, and the leader repeats:
for ever and ever.
for ever and ever.
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We are seated x
God is the one who gives light to the world
Hame’ir la’aretz
veladarim aleha berachamim,
uvetuvo mechadesh bechol yom
tamid ma’aseh vereshit.
Mah rabu ma’asecha, Adonai;
kulam bechochmah asita,
mal’ah ha’aretz kinyanecha!
Hamelech hamromam,
m
Sa
‫ָאָרץ‬
ֶ ‫הַ מֵּ ִאיר ל‬
and those who live there, in mercy,
‫וְ ל ַָדּ ִרים עָ לֶיהָ בְּ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
who in goodness renews every day,
‫יוֹם‬-‫וּבְ טוּב ֹו ְמחַ דֵּ שׁ בְּ ָכל‬
forever, the work of Creation.
‫אשׁית‬
ִ ‫ָתּ ִמיד מַ עֲ ֵשׂה בְ ֵר‬
How great are your works, God;
‫מָ ה ַרבּוּ מַ עֲ ֶשׂי� יי‬
‫ית‬
ָ ‫ֻכּלָּם בְּ חָ כְ מָ ה עָ ִשׂ‬
you made them all with wisdom;
the earth is full of belonging to you!
�ֶ‫אָרץ ִקנְ ָינ‬
ֶ ָ‫מָ לְ אָה ה‬
the Ruler on high—
‫הַ מֶּ לֶ� הַ ְמרוֹמָ ם‬
‫לְ בַ דּ ֹו מֵ אָז‬
peerless1 since ancient times—
‫הַ ְמשֻׁ בָּ ח וְ הַ ְמפוֹאָר‬
who is praised and glorified,
‫וְ הַ ִמּ ְתנ ֵַשּׂא ִמימוֹת ע ֹו ָלם‬
exalted since the world began.
‫אֱ �הֵ י ע ֹולָם בְּ ַרחֲ מֶ י� הָ ַרבִּ ים‬
Eternal God, in your great mercy,
have mercy on us,
‫ַרחֵ ם עָ לֵינוּ‬
Ruler of our strength, Rock of our refuge,
‫אֲ דוֹן עֻ זֵּנוּ צוּר ִמ ְשׂגַּבֵּ נוּ‬
‫מָ גֵן ִי ְשׁעֵ נוּ‬
Shield of our salvation,
where we take shelter.2
‫ִמ ְשׂגָּב בַּ עֲ דֵ נוּ‬
levado me’az,
hamshubach vehamfo’ar,
vehamitnaseh mimot olam.
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1
2
‫ לְ בַ דּ ֹו‬means “alone”—i.e., God has no companion; no being can compare.
“Shelter for us.”
Elohei olam, berachamecha harabim
rachem aleinu,
adon uzeinu, tzur misgabeinu,
magen yish’einu,
misgav ba’adeinu.
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Blessed God, with vast design,
‫אֵ ל בָּ רוּ� ָגּדוֹל דֵּ עָ ה‬
‫הֵ כִ ין וּפָ עַ ל ָזהֳ ֵרי חַ מָּ ה‬
‫טוֹב ָיצַ ר כְּ בוֹד לִ ְשׁמ ֹו‬
‫ְמאוֹרוֹת ָנ ַתן ְסבִ יבוֹת ֻעזּ ֹו‬
‫פִּ נּוֹת ְצבָ אָיו ְקדו ִֹשׁים‬
‫רו ְֹממֵ י ַשׁדַּ י‬
‫ָתּ ִמיד ְמסַ פְּ ִרים כְּ בוֹד אֵ ל‬
‫וּקדֻ ָשׁת ֹו‬
ְ
Planned and made the sunshine bright.
Created good for great renown,
Placed lights around God’s regal might.
1
The chiefs2 of God’s host are holy ones,
who exalt the Almighty,
SP
ever relating God’s glory
and God’s holiness.
El baruch, gadol de’ah,
hechin ufa’al zohorei chamah.
Tov yatzar, kevod lishmo;
me’orot natan sevivot uzo.
Pinot tzeva’av kedoshim
romemei Shaddai;
tamid mesaprim kevod El
ukedushato.
‫ ִתּ ְתבָּ ַר� יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬Titbarach, Adonai Eloheinu,
�‫ עַ ל ֶשׁבַ ח מַ עֲ ֵשׂה יָדֶ י‬al shevach ma’asei yadecha,
beyond the praise of your handiwork,
‫ית‬
ָ ‫ וְ עַ ל ְמאו ֵֹרי אוֹר ֶשׁעָ ִשׂ‬ve’al me’orei or she’asita,
above the luminaries you created—
‫ ְיפָ אֲ רוּ� סֶּ לָה‬yefa’arucha. Selah.
let them praise you.
ֵ �‫ ▪ ִתּ ְתבָּ ַר‬Titbarach, Tzureinu ______________________
______________________ Be Blessed, Our Rock ▪ ‫צוּרנוּ‬
Be blessed,
�‫ ִתּ ְתבָּ ַר‬Titbarach,
‫צוּרנוּ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ וְ גוֹאֲ לֵנוּ‬
ֵ
our rock, ruler, redeemer,
tzureinu, malkeinu vego’aleinu,
maker of the holy ones.
‫ בּו ֵֹרא ְקדו ִֹשׁים‬borei kedoshim.
May your name be ever praised, our ruler ‫ִשׁ ַתּבַּ חַ ִשׁ ְמ� ָלעַ ד מַ לְ כֵּנוּ‬
ְ ‫ י‬Yishtabach shimcha la’ad, malkeinu,
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who forms the ministering angels,
‫ יוֹצֵ ר ְמ ָשׁ ְר ִתים‬yotzer meshartim,
whose ministering angels all
‫ וַ אֲ ֶשׁר ְמ ָשׁ ְר ָתיו ֻכּ ָלּם‬va’asher meshartav kulam
‫ עו ְֹמ ִדים בְּ רוּם ע ֹו ָלם‬omdim berum olam
stand at the peak of the universe
‫יעים בְּ ִי ְראָה‬
ִ ‫ וּמַ ְשׁ ִמ‬umashmi’im beyir’ah,
and declare in awe,
together, aloud, the words of
‫ יַחַ ד בְּ קוֹל ִדּבְ ֵרי‬yachad bekol divrei
Be blessed, O Ruler, our God,
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the living God who rules the world.
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Jer 10:10
‫ֱ�הים חַ יִּ ים וּמֶ לֶ � עוֹלָ ם‬
ִ ‫א‬
Elohim chayim umelech olam.
The acrostic poem seems terse, and the rhyme ends after sixteen words. The translation is similarly brief. “The
sunshine bright” is “the splendors of the sun”; “created good” implies that the whole world is good; “for great
renown” is “for the glory of God’s name,” i.e., God’s reputation.
2
‫ פִּ נָּה‬means “corner,” so it refers to the chief part.
3
“Ministering” angel is from the root for service or utility. These are the angels who don’t “only stand and
wait,” in John Milton’s words.
They are all loved, they are all pure,
they are all powerful,
and they all perform in fear and awe
the will of their owner.
And they all open their mouths
in holiness and purity,
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in song and chant,
and they bless and praise,
honor and adore,
‫ֻכּלָּם אֲ הוּבִ ים ֻכּלָּם בְּ ר ִוּרים‬
‫ֻכּלָּם גִּ בּו ִֹרים‬
‫וְ ֻכלָּם ע ִֹשׂים בְּ אֵ ימָ ה וּבְ ִי ְראָה‬
‫ְרצוֹן ק ֹונָם‬
‫פִּ יהֶ ם‬-‫◊ וְ ֻכלָּם פּו ְֹת ִחים אֶ ת‬
‫בִּ ְקדֻ ָשּׁה וּבְ טָ הֳ ָרה‬
‫בְּ ִשׁ ָירה וּבְ זִ ְמ ָרה‬
‫וּמ ַשׁבְּ ִחים‬
ְ ‫וּמבָ ְרכִ ים‬
ְ
‫יצים‬
ִ ‫וּמפָ אֲ ִרים וּמַ עֲ ִר‬
ְ
‫ישׁים וּמַ ְמלִ יכִ ים‬
ִ ‫וּמַ ְק ִדּ‬
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Kulam ahuvim, kulam berurim,
kulam giborim,
vechulam osim be’eimah uveyir’ah
retzon konam.
◊ Vechulam pot’chim et pihem
bikdushah uvetohorah,
beshirah uvezimrah,
umevar’chim umeshabchim
umefa’arim uma’aritzim
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grant holiness and government
umakdishim umamlichim
Congregation and leader recite the next three lines aloud.
�ֶ‫ ֵשׁם הָ אֵ ל הַ מֶּ ל‬-‫ אֶ ת‬et shem haEl hamelech
to the name of the ruling God—
great, mighty and awesome—
hagadol, hagibor vehanorah,
it is holy!1
kadosh hu.
Vechulam mekablim aleihem
ol malchut shamayim,
zeh mizeh,
venotnim reshut, zeh lazeh,
◊ lehakdish leyotzram
benachat ru’ach, besafah verurah,
m
Sa
‫הַ גָּדוֹל הַ גִּ בּוֹר וְ הַ נּו ָֹרא‬
‫ָקדוֹשׁ הוּא‬
And they all accept
‫וְ ֻכלָּם ְמ ַקבְּ לִ ים עֲ לֵיהֶ ם‬
‫עֹל מַ לְ כוּת ָשׁמַ ִים‬
the yoke of heaven’s rule,
‫זֶה ִמזֶּה‬
one from the other;
they grant permission, each to the other,
‫וְ נו ְֹתנִ ים ְרשׁוּת זֶה ָלזֶה‬
to sanctify their maker
‫◊ לְ הַ ְק ִדּישׁ לְ יו ְֹצ ָרם‬
2
with serene spirit, with pure speech
‫רוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫בְּ נַחַ ת רוּחַ ְבּ ָשׂפָ ה ב‬
and holy melody, all as one;
‫וּבִ נְ ִעימָ ה ְקדו ָֹשׁה ֻכּלָּם כְּ אֶ ָחד‬
they respond and declare in awe:3
‫עוֹנִ ים וְ או ְֹמ ִרים בְּ ִי ְראָה‬
uvin’imah kedoshah, kulam ke’echad
is God of hosts;
e
pl
onim ve’omrim beyir’ah:
Congregation and prayer leader say the next three lines (the angels’ part) aloud:
Isaiah 6:3
Holy, holy, holy
‫ קָ דוֹשׁ קָ דוֹשׁ קָ דוֹשׁ‬Kadosh kadosh kadosh
‫יהוה ְצבָ אוֹת‬
‫ְמל ֹא כָ ל־הָ אָ ֶרץ ְכּבוֹדוֹ‬
1
Adonai tzeva’ot;
melo chol ha’aretz kevodo.
Or “God is holy.” Psalm 99:3 says “Let them give thanks to your name, great and awesome—it is holy!”
“With quietness of spirit,” with equanimity, unperturbed (because they know they have the right to engage in
praising their maker).
3
The chorus of angels is pictured as responsive—one group begins and the others respond.
2
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And the ofanim and the holy beings,
‫◊ וְ הָ אוֹפַ נִּ ים וְ חַ יּוֹת הַ קֹּדֶ שׁ‬
‫בְּ ַרעַ שׁ גָּדוֹל‬
‫ִמ ְתנ ְַשּׂ ִאים לְ עֻ מַּ ת ְשׂ ָרפִ ים‬
‫לְ עֻ מָּ ָתם ְמ ַשׁבְּ ִחים וְ או ְֹמ ִרים‬
with great noise
rise to the level of the seraphs
◊ Veha’ofanim vechayot hakodesh
bera’ash gadol
mitnas’im le’umat serafim;
across from them, give praise and say:
le’umatam meshabchim ve’omrim:
Congregation and prayer leader say the next two lines (the angels’ part) aloud:
Ezek 3:12
SP
They bring melodies to blessed God,
to the ruling, living, abiding God
they pronounce songs
and declare praises,
creates innovations,
prevails in wars,
S
for God alone works mighty deeds,
grows salvation,
and creates cures;
awesome in praises,
God is the ruler of miracles
every day, forever,
the work of creation, as the Psalm says:
O, make a new light shine on Zion,
zemirot yomeru
vetishbachot yashmi’u,
Ki hu levado po’el gevurot,
oseh chadashot,
ba’al mil’chamot,
zore’ah tzedakot,
matzmi’ach yeshu’ot
borei refu’ot,
norah tehilot,
adon hanifla’ot,
hamchadesh betuvo
‫אוֹרים גְּ ד ִֹלים‬
ִ ‫ְלעֹ שֵׂ ה‬
bechol yom tamid
ma’asei vereshit, ka’amur:
Le’oseh orim gedolim,
e
pl
To the one who makes great lights,
whose kindness lasts forever.”
lamelech El chay vekayam
m
who renews in goodness
Le’El baruch ne’imot yitenu,
Sa
sows righteousness,
Ps 136:7
‫לְ אֵ ל בָּ רוּ� נְ ִעימוֹת יִתֵּ נוּ‬
‫לַמֶּ לֶ� אֵ ל חַ י וְ ַקיָּם‬
‫זְ ִמירוֹת יֹאמֵ רוּ‬
‫וְ ִת ְשׁבָּ חוֹת י ְַשׁ ִמיעוּ‬
‫כִּ י הוּא לְ בַ דּ ֹו פּוֹעֵ ל גְ בוּרוֹת‬
‫ע ֶֹשׂה חֲ ָדשׁוֹת‬
‫בַּ עַ ל ִמלְ חָ מוֹת‬
‫זו ֵֹרעַ ְצ ָדקוֹת‬
‫מַ ְצ ִמיחַ יְשׁוּעוֹת‬
‫בּו ֵֹרא ְרפוּאוֹת‬
‫נו ָֹרא ְת ִהלּוֹת‬
‫אֲ דוֹן הַ נִּ פְ לָאוֹת‬
‫הַ ְמחַ דֵּ שׁ בְּ טוּב ֹו‬
‫יוֹם ָתּ ִמיד‬-‫בְּ ָכל‬
‫אשׁית ָכּאָמוּר‬
ִ ‫מַ עֲ ֵשׂה ְב ֵר‬
mimkomo.”
‫◊ אוֹר חָ ָדשׁ עַ ל ִציּוֹן ִ ָתּ ִאיר‬
and let us all be worthy of its light—soon! ‫כלָּנוּ ְמהֵ ָרה לְ אוֹר ֹו‬
ֻ ‫וְ נִ זְ כֶּה‬
We bless you, God
who creates the lights.
‫יוֹצֵ ר הַ ְמּאוֹרוֹת אָמֵ ן‬
◊ Or chadash al Tziyon ta’ir,
venizkeh chulanu meherah le’oro.
Baruch atah Adonai,
yotzeir ham’orot. Amen
152
With great love have you loved us,
SP
‫אַהֲ בָ ה ַרבָּ ה אֲ הַ בְ ָתּנוּ‬
O Ruler, our God;
‫ית ָרה‬
ֵ ִ‫חֶ ְמלָה גְ ד ֹולָה ו‬
with great compassion—and more—
‫חָ מַ לְ ָתּ עָ לֵינוּ‬
have you pitied us,
‫אָבִ ינוּ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ‬
source of life and power,
‫בַּ עֲ בוּר אֲ בו ֵֹתינוּ‬
for the sake of our ancestors
who trusted you—
� ְ‫ֶשׁבָּ ְטחוּ ב‬
and you taught them laws of life—
‫וַ ְתּל ְַמּדֵ ם חֻ ֵקּי חַ ִיּים‬
‫וּתל ְַמּדֵ נוּ‬
ְ ‫כֵּן ְתּחָ נֵּנוּ‬
so be kind to us and teach us!
‫אָבִ ינוּ הָ אָב הָ ַרחֲ מָ ן‬
Merciful source of life,
‫הַ ְמ ַרחֵ ם ַרחֵ ם עָ לֵינוּ‬
the Kind One, pity us
and let our hearts grasp and understand, ‫וְ תֵ ן בְּ לִ בֵּ נוּ לְ הָ בִ ין וּלְ הַ ְשׂכִּ יל‬
‫לִ ְשׁמֹ עַ לִ לְ ֹמד וּלְ לַמֵּ ד‬
listen, learn, and teach,
‫לִ ְשׁמֹ ר וְ לַעֲ שׂוֹת וּלְ ַקיֵּם‬
observe, perform, and fulfill
every word of the study of your Torah �‫ ִדּבְ ֵרי ַתלְ מוּד תּו ָֹר ֶת‬-‫ ָכּל‬-‫אֶ ת‬
with love.
‫בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה‬
Brighten our eyes in your Torah,
�‫וְ הָ אֵ ר עֵ ינֵינוּ בְּ ת ֹו ָר ֶת‬
�‫וְ ַדבֵּ ק לִ בֵּ נוּ בְּ ִמ ְצו ֶֹתי‬
and fasten our hearts to your rules,
‫וְ יַחֵ ד לְ בָ בֵ נוּ‬
and unite our hearts
� ֶ‫ ְשׁמ‬-‫לְ אַהֲ בָ ה וּלְ ִי ְראָה אֶ ת‬
to love and revere your name,
and we shall never be ashamed.
‫וְ �א נֵבוֹשׁ לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬
Because in your holy name,
�‫כִּ י ְב ֵשׁם ָק ְד ְשׁ‬
great and awesome, we place our trust,
‫הַ גָּדוֹל וְ הַ נּו ָֹרא בָּ טָ ְחנוּ‬
we shall gladly enjoy your salvation.
�‫נָגִ ילָה וְ נִ ְשׂ ְמחָ ה בִּ ישׁוּעָ ֶת‬
Ahavah raba ahavtanu
Adonai Eloheinu,
chemlah gedolah viteirah
chamalta aleinu,
avinu malkeinu,
ba’avur avoteinu
shebat’chu vecha—
vatlamdeim chukei chayim—
ken techoneinu utelamdeinu.
Avinu, ha’av harachaman,
S
hamrachem, rachem aleinu,
veten belibenu lehavin ulehaskil,
lishmo’a, lilmod, ulelamed,
be’ahava.
Veha’er eineinu beToratecha,
vedabek libeinu bemitzvotecha,
veyached levavenu
m
Sa
lishmor vela’asot ulekayem
et kol divrei talmud Toratecha
le’ahavah uleyir’ah et shemecha,
velo nevosh le’olam va’ed.
e
pl
Ki veshem kodshecha
hagadol vehanorah, batachnu,
nagilah venismecha bishu’atecha.
153
Bring us in peace
Gather the four tzitziyot on the tallit and hold them1
‫ ◊ ◊ וַ הֲ בִ יאֵ נוּ לְ ָשׁלוֹם‬Vahavi’enu leshalom
from the four corners of the earth,
SP
‫אָרץ‬
ְ ֵ‫מ‬
‫אַרצֵ נוּ‬
ְ ְ‫וְ תוֹלִ יכֵנוּ קו ְֹמ ִמיּוּת ל‬
and walk us proudly to our land,
for the God who works salvation is you. ‫כִּ י אֵ ל פּוֹעֵ ל יְשׁוּעוֹת אָ ָתּה‬
You chose us
‫וּבָ נוּ בָ חַ ְר ָתּ‬
from all peoples and languages
‫עַ ם וְ לָשׁוֹן‬-‫ִמ ָכּל‬
and brought us close to your great name
‫וְ ֵק ַרבְ ָתּנוּ לְ ִשׁ ְמ� הַ גָּדוֹל‬
in truth (selah),
‫סֶ לָה בֶּ אֱ מֶ ת‬
to thank you
� ְ‫לְ הוֹדוֹת ל‬
and to declare your unity in love.
‫וּלְ יַחֶ ְד� בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה‬
We bless you, God,
who chooses your people Israel
‫הַ בּוֹחֵ ר בְּ עַ מּ ֹו ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
in love.
‫בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה אָמֵ ן‬
me’arbah kanfot ha’aretz,
vetolichenu komemiyut le’artzenu,
ki eil po’el yeshu’ot atah
uvanu vacharta
mikol am velashon,
vekeravtanu leshimcha hagadol
selah be’emet,
lehodot lecha
uleyachedcha be’ahavah.
S
Baruch atah Adonai,
habocher be’amo Yisra’el
be’ahavah. Amen
e
pl
m
Sa
1
We gather the tzitziyot in the left hand, opposite the heart, between the ring finger and little finger.
154
SP
Add this shaded line when praying without a minyan.
Deut. 6:4
1
Say the next two lines silently.
Deut. 6:5-9
�‫ֱ�ה֑י‬
ְ
ָ‫ְבּכ‬
bechol levav’cha,
your whole self
ְ
uvechol nafshecha,
ְ ָ‫וּבכ‬
ְ
These words
S
6
on your heart.
and talk about them
ְ ַ‫ע‬
Sa
7
ֶ֨ ‫א‬
al levavecha.
vedibarta bam
ְ
9
and on your gates.
�‫ית‬
ְ
e
pl
m
�‫קוּמ‬
ֽ ֶ ‫וּב‬
8
ִ
1
uvish’arecha.
2
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_________________________ Shema (Second Paragraph) ____________________________
Deut 11:13-21
‫ֹתי‬
ִ
which I
tell you today,
SP
ְ
ְ
14
ְ
15
for your cattle,
and worship them.
Then God will be angry at you
Hishamru lachem
from the good land
e
pl
‫בוּל ֑הּ‬
֣ ָ ְ‫ו‬
2
livhemtecha,
1
2
uvechol nafshechem.
m
17
1
But take care!
Sa
16
asher anochi
S
and wine and oil.
Vehayah
‫ֹבה‬
18
Set these words
ְ ַ‫ע‬
‫וּקְ שַׁ ְר ֨ ֶתּם א ָֹת֤ם ְלא�ת ֙ עַ ל־י ְֶד ֔ ֶכם‬
between your eyes.
19
SP
20
21
1
long time, on the land
that God promised
bein eineichem.
ְ
�‫ית‬
ְ
ִ
ֵ ִ‫ו‬
‫יכם לָ ֵת֣ת לָ ֶה֑ם‬
֖ ֶ ֵ‫לַ ֲאבֹת‬
ledaber bam
Sa
2
ֶ֨ ‫א‬
vehayu letotafot
�‫קוּמ‬
ֽ ֶ ‫וּב‬
S
and on your gates.
‫ֵיכם‬
‫ֵיכ֖ם‬
ֶ ‫ת־בּנ‬
ְ
talking about them
156
֥ ֵ ‫ִכּ‬
uvish’arecha.
e
pl
m
1
2
157
______________________________ Shema (Third Pragraph)1 _____________________________
In many communities, people hold the tzitziyot in both hands; kiss them when saying “tzitzit”
and when saying the last word in this section, “emet”; and pass them over the eyes when saying “ur’item oto.”
Numbers 15:37
God told Moses:
‫ וַיּ ֹ֥אמֶ ר יהו֖ה אֶ ל־מ ֶֹשׁ֥ה לֵּ א ֹֽמר‬Vayomer Adonai el Moshe lemor:
38
ְ
and tell them
SP
2
39
You will look at it
nor your eyes—
40
Rather, remember
֒ ‫יצת‬
ֶ ‫וּר ִא‬
ְ
֙ ‫וְ ֽל ֹא־תָ ֜ ֻתרוּ אַ ח ֲֵר֤י ְלבַ ְבכֶ ם‬
ledorotam.
petil techelet.
ur’item oto,
va’asitem otam,
‫ֵיכם‬
‫יהם‬
lema’an tizkeru,
‫יכם‬
e
pl
1
al kanfei vigdeihem
m
‫יהם‬
Sa
ֹ ‫ְל‬
S
‫יצ ֛ת‬
ִ ‫הם ִצ‬
ִ ‫וְ נָ ְ֥תנ֛וּ עַ ל־ ִצ‬
a blue thread.
The word “tzitzit” occurs three times in this paragraph. By tradition, the tzitzit remind us of 613 mitzvot.
Tzitzit have eight strands and five knots, making 13. As for the 600, add the numerical value of the Hebrew
letters in tzitzit (you have to spell it a little strangely: ‫)ציצית‬.
Tradition holds that “techelet” was blue, dyed with the secretion of a little creature which we can no longer
identify, though some believe they can now make the blue thread by the original method.
Ellen Bernstein explains the logical order of the three paragraphs of Shema: the first paragraph affirms God
exists; the second paragraph affirms that God is just and cares; the third teaches us that appropriate action is to
perform the mitzvot.
2
41
‫יכם‬
who brought you
ִ ‫ה�צ‬
ֵ
‫ֲשׁר‬
ֶ֨ ‫א‬
from Egypt,
to be your God.
ִ
I am
‫אֲנִ ֖י‬
Ani
…‫ אֱמֶ ת‬Emet…
The leader says the last three words aloud1
The last word isn’t part of Shema; it’s the first word of the next section.2
SP
It’s true…
‫יכם‬
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_______________________________ Blessing after Shema _______________________________
For us, your word will ever be
‫…וְ י ִַצּיב וְ נָכוֹן וְ ַקיָּם‬
‫וְ י ָָשׁר וְ נֶאֱ מָ ן וְ אָהוּב וְ חָ בִ יב‬
‫וְ נ ְֶחמָ ד וְ נ ִָעים וְ נו ָֹרא וְ אַ ִדּיר‬
‫וּמקֻ בָּ ל וְ טוֹב וְ יָפֶ ה‬
ְ ‫וּמתֻ ָקּן‬
ְ
‫הַ ָדּבָ ר הַ זֶּה עָ לֵינוּ לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬
S
True, sure and lasting certainty,
Beloved and liked, pleasant and sweet,
Inspiring, noble, ready, meet
Sa
And good, in beauteous harmony.
3
It’s true: the eternal God is our ruler,
veyashar vene’eman ve’ahuv vechaviv
venechmad vena’im venorah ve’adir
umetukan umekubal vetov veyafeh
hadavar hazeh aleinu le’olam va’ed.
Emet Elohei olam malkenu
tzur Ya’akov magen yish’enu.
◊ Ledor vador hu kayam
ushemo kayam vechis’o nachon,
m
‫אֶ מֶ ת אֱ �הֵ י ע ֹולָם מַ לְ כֵּנוּ‬
Jacob’s rock is our protecting savior.
‫צוּר יַעֲ קֹב מָ גֵן י ְִשׁעֵ נוּ‬
From age to age, God endures,
‫◊ לְ דֹר וָ דֹר הוּא ַקיָּם‬
ְ
God’s name endures, God’s throne is secure, ‫וּשׁמ ֹו ַקיָּם וְ כִ ְסא ֹו נָכוֹן‬
‫וּמַ לְ כוּת ֹו ֶואֱ מוּנָת ֹו‬
God’s rule and truth
endure forever.
‫לָעַ ד ַק ָיּמֶ ת‬
… veyatziv venachon vekayam
umalchuto ve’emunato
la’ad kayamet.
e
pl
1
Adding three words raises the word-count of Shema to 248, traditionally the number of “limbs” in the human
body (Mishnah Ohalot 1:8 lists them), so a prayer with 248 words symbolically involves our entire body.
2
The last word, “emet/it’s true,” is really part of the next paragraph—the blessing after Shema—not part of this
paragraph. Adding this word allows us to say as Jeremiah said (10:10): “Adonai Eloheichem emet.” Yet running
this together with the next paragraph makes for confusion: are we repeating what God said? Are we reacting to
what God says? Are we quoting Jeremiah?
3
“True (from the last word of Shema), sure, correct, enduring, right, certain, belived, liked, pleasant, sweet,
inspiring, noble, good, and lovely is this, our duty (this thing, upon us), forever and ever.”
159
We continue to hold the tzitziyot, kissing and releasing them after “la’ad” (though customs differ).
‫ ְוּדבָ ָריו חָ יִים וְ ַקיּ ִָמים‬Udevarav chayim vekayamim,
And God’s words live and endure,
true and pleasant,
forever and ever and ever,
for our ancestors and for us,
for our children, our descendants—
SP
for every generation
‫נֶאֱ מָ נִ ים וְ נֶחֱ מָ ִדים‬
‫לָעַ ד לְ עוֹלְ מֵ י ע ֹול ִָמים‬
‫וְ עָ לֵינוּ‬
‫עַ ל אֲ בו ֵֹתינוּ‬
‫עַ ל בָּ נֵינוּ וְ עַ ל דּוֹרו ֵֹתינוּ‬
‫דּוֹרוֹת‬-‫וְ עַ ל ָכּל‬
�‫ז ֶַרע י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל עֲ בָ דֶ י‬
born to your servant Israel.
For the first and last generations,
it’s something good and enduring
true and reliable,
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forever and ever,
a rule that will never pass away.
It’s true: you are
‫עַ ל הָ ִראשׁ ֹו ִנים וְ עַ ל הָ אַחֲ רוֹנִ ים‬
‫ָדּבָ ר טוֹב וְ ַקיָּם‬
‫אֶ מֶ ת ֶואֱ מוּנָה‬
‫חֹק וְ �א יַעֲ בֹר‬
‫אֶ מֶ ת ָשׁאַ ָתּה הוּא‬
‫◊ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ‬
‫מֶ לֶ� אֲ בו ֵֹתינוּ‬
‫גֹּ אֲ לֵנוּ‬
‫גֹּ אֵ ל אֲ בוֹתֵ ינוּ‬
‫יו ְֹצ ֵרנוּ‬
‫צוּר יְשׁוּעָ ֵתנוּ‬
‫פּוֹדֵ נוּ וּמַ ִצּילֵנוּ‬
� ֶ‫מֵ ע ֹולָם ְשׁמ‬
�‫�הים זוּל ֶָת‬
ִ ֱ‫אֵ ין א‬
our ruler,
ruler of our ancestors,
redeemer of our ancestors,
our maker,
who cares for us and saves us;
your reputation is eternal;
there is no god but you.
ve’aleinu,
ve’al kol dorot
zera Yisra’el avadecha.
Al harishonim ve’al ha’acharonim,
davar tov vekayam,
le’olam va’ed.
Emet ve’emunah,
chok, velo ya’avor.
Emet sha’atah hu
Adonai Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
,
◊ malkenu
melech avoteinu
,
go’alenu,
go’eil avoteinu
,
yotzrenu,
tzur yeshu’atenu,
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rock of our salvation,
al avoteinu
al baneinu ve’al doroteinu—
m
our redeemer,
la’ad le’olmei olamim
Sa
O Ruler, our God,
ne’emanim venechemadim
podenu umatzilenu,
me’olam shemecha;
ein elohim zulatecha.
_____________________________ Our Help ▪ ‫אֲ בוֹתֵ ינוּ‬
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‫ ▪ עֶ זְ ַרת‬Ezrat Avoteinu _____________________________
‫ עֶ זְ ַרת אֲ בוֹתֵ ינוּ‬Ezrat avoteinu
You have helped our ancestors
since the beginning,
‫ אַ ָתּה הוּא מֵ ע ֹו ָלם‬atah hu me’olam,
shield and savior
ַ‫ מָ גֵן וּמו ִֹשׁיע‬magen umoshi’a
‫ לִ בְ נֵיהֶ ם אַחֲ ֵריהֶ ם‬livneihem achareihem
for their children after them
in every generation.
‫דּוֹר וָ דוֹר‬-‫ בְּ ָכל‬bechol dor vador.
You dwell at the top of the world,
� ֶ‫ בְּ רוּם ע ֹולָם מו ָֹשׁב‬Berum olam moshavecha,
�‫וּמ ְשׁפָּ טֶ י� וְ ִצ ְד ָק ְת‬
ִ umishpatecha vetzidkat’cha
and your judgments and righteousness
reach to the end of the earth.
‫אָרץ‬
ֶ ‫ עַ ד אַפְ סֵ י‬ad afsei aretz.
Happy is someone
‫ אַ ְשׁ ֵרי ִאישׁ‬Ashrei ish
�‫ ֶשׁ ִיּ ְשׁמַ ע לְ ִמ ְצו ֶֹתי‬sheyishma lemitzvotecha,
who listens to your rules
�‫ וְ תו ָֹר ְת� ְוּדבָ ְר‬veTorat’cha udvar’cha
and takes to heart your law and your
commands.
‫ י ִָשׂים עַ ל לִ בּ ֹו‬yasim al libo.
It’s true, you are your people’s ruler, � ֶ‫ אֱ מֶ ת אַ ָתּה הוּא אָדוֹן לְ עַ מּ‬Emet ata hu adon le’amecha
a powerful sovereign to fight for them.1
‫ וּמֶ לֶ� גִּ בּוֹר ל ִָריב ִריבָ ם‬umelech gibor lariv rivam.
It’s true, you are the first
‫ אֱ מֶ ת אַ ָתּה הוּא ִראשׁוֹן‬Emet ata hu rishon
‫ וְ אַ ָתּה הוּא אַחֲ רוֹן‬ve’ata hu acharon,
and you are the last
‫וּמבַּ לְ עָ דֶ י� אֵ ין לָנוּ‬
ִ umibaladecha ein lanu
and but for you we have no
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ruler, redeemer or savior.
ַ‫ מֶ לֶ� גּוֹאֵ ל וּמו ִֹשׁיע‬melech go’el umoshi’a.
You rescued us from Egypt,
‫ ִמ ִמּ ְצ ַר ִים גְּ אַלְ ָתּנוּ‬MiMitzrayim ge’altanu,
‫ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬Adonai Eloheinu,
ruling God,
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and freed us from slavery.
‫יתנוּ‬
ָ ‫וּמבֵּ ית עֲ בָ ִדים פְּ ִד‬
ִ umibeit avadim peditanu.
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“To dispute their dispute.”
Isaiah 44:6 says: “I am first and last, and except for me there is no God.”
3
“And from the house of slavery you freed us.”
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You killed all their first-born,
but saved your own people’s first-born;
you split the Reed Sea
and drowned the wicked,
but you brought your favorites across
while the waters covered their foes—
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not one of them was saved.
For this your beloved gave praise
and exalted God,
and your favorites offered
chants, songs and praises,
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blessings and thanks
to ruling God who lives and lasts,
high and exalted,
who humbles the proud
and exalts the humble,
sets prisoners free
and rescues the oppressed,
uvechor’cha ga’alta,
veYam Suf bakata
vezedim tibata,
vididim he’evarta,
vayechasu mayim tzareihem—
echad mehem lo notar.
Al zot shibchu ahuvim
veromemu El
venatnu yedidim
zemirot, shirot vetishbachot,
berachot vehoda’ot
lamelech El chay vekayam
ram venisa,
gadol venora,
and answers God’s people
when they cry out!
the Blessed One, who is blessed.
Moses and the Children of Israel
sang you a song in great joy,
and they all said:
umagbi’ah shefalim,
motzi asirim
ufodeh anavim,
ve’ozer dalim
ve’oneh le’amo
be’et shav’am elav.
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We rise, to prepare for the amidah.
Bring praises to God on high,
mashpil ge’im
m
helps the poor
Kol bechoreihem haragta
Sa
great and awesome,
Ex 15:11
‫בְּ כו ֵֹריהֶ ם הָ ַרגְ ָתּ‬-‫ָכּל‬
‫וּבְ כו ְֹר� גָּאָלְ ָתּ‬
‫וְ יַם סוּף בָּ ַק ְע ָתּ‬
‫וְ ז ִֵדים ִטבַּ ְע ָתּ‬
‫וִ ִיד ִידים הֶ ֱעבַ ְר ָתּ‬
‫וַ ְי ַכסּוּ מַ ִים צָ ֵריהֶ ם‬
‫אֶ חָ ד מֵ הֶ ם �א נו ָֹתר‬
‫עַ ל זֹאת ִשׁבְּ חוּ אֲ הוּבִ ים‬
‫וְ רו ְֹממוּ אֵ ל‬
‫וְ נ ְָתנוּ ְי ִד ִידים‬
‫זְ ִמירוֹת ִשׁירוֹת וְ ִת ְשׁבָּ חוֹת‬
‫לַמֶּ לֶ� אֵ ל חַ י וְ ַקיָּם‬
‫ָרם וְ נִ ָשּׂא‬
‫גָּדוֹל וְ נו ָֹרא‬
‫מַ ְשׁפִּ יל גּ ִֵאים‬
‫וּמַ גְ בִּ יהַּ ְשׁפָ לִ ים‬
‫מוֹצִ יא אֲ ִס ִירים‬
‫וּפוֹדֶ ה עֲ נָוִ ים‬
‫וְ ע ֹוזֵר ַדּלִּ ים‬
‫וְ ע ֹונֶה לְ עַ מּ ֹו‬
‫בְּ עֵ ת ַשׁוְּ עָ ם אֵ לָיו‬
‫ ◊ ְתּ ִהלּוֹת לְ אֵ ל עֶ לְ יוֹן‬u u ◊ Tehilot le’El elyon,
�‫וּמב ָֹר‬
ְ ‫ בָּ רוּ� הוּא‬baruch hu, umevorach.
ֶ
Moshe uvenei Yisra’el
‫ לְ � עָ נוּ ִשׁ ָירה בְּ ִשׂ ְמחָ ה ַרבָּ ה‬lecha anu shira besimchah rabah,
‫אָמרוּ ֻכלָּם‬
ְ ְ‫ ו‬ve’amru chulam:
Congregation and prayer leader recite the next three lines aloud.
ֹ ֤ ָ‫“ ִ ֽמי־כ‬Mi chamochah ba’elim Adonai?
ָ֥
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The prayer leader continues.
With a new song,
‫◊ ִשׁ ָירה חֲ ָד ָשׁה‬
�‫ִשׁבְּ חוּ גְ אוּלִ ים לְ ִשׁ ְמ‬
‫עַ ל ְשׂפַ ת הַ יָּם‬
‫יַחַ ד ֻכּלָּם הוֹדוּ‬
‫אָמרוּ‬
ְ ְ‫וְ ִה ְמלִ יכוּ ו‬
the rescued ones praised your name
on the sea shore;
together they all gave thanks,
acclaimed your sovereignty and declared:
◊ Shira chadasha
shibchu ge’ulim leshimcha
al sefat hayam;
yachad kulam hodu
vehimlichu ve’amru.
Ex. 15:18
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‫ יהו֥ה ׀ יִ ְמ ֖�� ְלעֹ ָל֥ם וָעֶ ֽד‬Adonai yimloch le’olam va’ed.
Take three steps back, ready for the amidah1.
Congregation, then prayer leader:
‫ ◊ ◊ צוּר י ְִשׂ ֵָראל‬Tzur Yisra’el
Rock of Israel,
rise to help Israel,
Judah and Israel.
Our savior is called God of Armies,
the Holy One of Israel!
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We bless you, sovereign,
who saves Israel.
‫קוּמָ ה בְּ עֶ זְ ַרת י ְִשׂ ֵָראֵ ל‬
� ֶ‫וּפְ דֵ ה כִ נְ אֻ מ‬
‫ְהוּדה וְ ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
ָ ‫י‬
‫גֹּ אֲ לֵנוּ יי ְצבָ אוֹת ְשׁמ ֹו‬
‫ְקדוֹשׁ י ְִשׂ ֵָראֵ ל‬
‫גָּאַל י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
S
and deliver—as you promised—
kumah be’ezrat Yisra’el,
ufedeh chin’umecha
Yehudah veYisra’el.
Go’aleinu, Adonai Tzeva’ot shemo,
kedosh Yisra’el.
Baruch atah Adonai,
ga’al Yisra’el.
On Pesach, instead of the previous two lines, some congregations add a poem to introduce the Morning
Amidah: First day, page 346; second day, page 348; seventh day, page 349.
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pl
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The Amidah is an audience with God. To prepare for this audience, a widespread practice is to take three steps
back to remove ourselves from the distractions of this world. When we begin the Amidah, we take three steps
forward, as if to enter God’s presence.
2
We do not make an interruption between the blessings after Shema and the amidah, even to say “Amen, so (in
many congregations) we conclude the blessing with the leader.
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Festival Morning Amidah
Festival Morning Amidah
Morning Amidah for Festival Intermediate Days
On festival holy days, continue on page 181.
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Ps 51:17
ֹ ‫ֲא‬
ִ
Opening Blessings
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___________________________ 1. Ancestors ▪
We bless you, God,
and God of Jacob,
1
ha’El hagadol
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pl
m
Sa
our God
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B
aruch
y ata u Adonai
‫ יי‬u ‫ אַ ָתּה‬v �‫ בָּ רוּ‬w
,
ׁ
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,
. ‫אָמֵ ן‬
. Amen
S
Some add the next line::
We bless you, God,
Morid hatal.
Vene’eman ata
lehachayot metim.
Baruch ata Adonai,
m
3
‫מו ִֹריד הַ טָּ ל‬
Sa
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1
3
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____________________________ 3a. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
Many communities say Kedushah with feet together, rising on the toes for each of the following words:
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in heavens above;
bishmei marom;
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Isaiah 6:3
Isaiah 6:3
Ezek 3:12
‫ ִמ ְמּקוֹמוֹ‬mimkomo.”
ֹ ‫ וּבְ ִדבְ ֵרי ָק ְד ְשׁ� ָכּתוּב לֵא‬Uvedivrei kodshecha katuv lemor:
Ps 146:10
‫“ יִ ְמ�� יהוה ְלעוֹלָ ם‬Yimloch Adonai le’olam,
Elohayich, Tziyon,
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Your God, Zion,
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SP
for endless time.
Your praise shall
the holy God.
Baruch atah Adonai,
S
ָ ‫ ▪ ְק‬Individual Kedushah ____________________________
____________________________ 3b. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
Sa
praise you, selah!
the holy God.
ְ
yehalelucha selah.
Baruch atah Adonai,
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pl
m
1
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Central Blessings
SP
ְ
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and bring us back
Baruch atah Adonai,
vehachazirenu
Baruch atah Adonai
Sa
for we have sinned;
pardon us, ruler,
ki chata’nu;
ki fasha’nu,
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pl
m
6. Pardon our sins.
Baruch atah Adonai,
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who saves Israel.
‫גּוֹאֵ ל י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל אָמֵ ן‬
S
May your wish be—
Baruch atah Adonai,
ki tehilatenu atah,
lechol makoteinu,
O Ruler our God,
Adonai Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
,
shetishlach meherah
m
Sa
to quickly send
1
____ child of _____,
_____‫בַּ ת‬/‫_____ בֶּ ן‬
_____ ben/bat_____,
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pl
1
2
Baruch atah Adonai,
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SP
this year
ָ
and grant blessing
S
et hashanah hazot
veten berachah
Baruch atah Adonai,
vekabtzeinu yachad
Sa
‫רוּתנוּ‬
‫אָרץ‬
ְ ֵ‫מ‬
Baruch atah Adonai,
ְ
e
pl
m
Baruch atah Adonai,
1
beginning.”
ruler who loves
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ְ
who destroys foes
S
Sa
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melech ohev
vechol harish’ah
kerega toved,
meherah yikaretu.
Vehazedim
bimherah veyameinu!
shover oy’vim
beit Yisra’el
m
O Ruler, our God,
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pl
Adonai Eloheinu,
Baruch atah Adonai,
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SP
ָ ִ‫וְ ל‬
return in mercy,
set it there soon.
berachamim tashuv,
binyan olam;
vechiseh David —
Baruch atah Adonai
S
Sa
‫יח‬
our prayer,
ִ
O Ruler,
m
Baruch atah Adonai,
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pl
et tefilatenu,
ki El shome’ah
al teshiveinu,
ki atah shome’ah
Baruch atah Adonai,
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Closing Blessings
1
SP
and may you always enjoy
2
Our God
S
‫ְרצֵ ה יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫בְּ עַ ְמּ� י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל וּבִ ְתפִ לּ ָָתם‬
‫וְ הָ ֵשׁב אֶ ת הָ עֲ בו ָֹדה‬
�‫ית‬
ֶ ֵ‫לִ ְדבִ יר בּ‬
ְ ‫וְ ִא ֵשּׁי ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה ְת ַקבֵּ ל בְּ ָרצוֹן‬
ְ
� ֶ‫עֲ בו ַֹדת י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל עַ מּ‬
of the Messiah
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your holy city,
life and peace, on this day,
1
2
vehashev et ha’avodah
lidvir beitecha,
ve’ishei Yisra’el utefilatam
be’ahavah tekabel beratzon,
utehi leratzon tamid
avodat Yisra’el amecha.
Eloheinu
velohei avoteinu
vezichron avoteinu
vezichron Mashiach
ben David avdecha,
ir kodshecha,
‫לְ חַ ִיּים וּלְ ָשׁלוֹם בְּ יוֹם‬
lifleta letova
lechayim ul’shalom, beyom
,
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pl
be’amcha Yisra’el uvitfilatam,
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of Jerusalem
Retze Adonai Eloheinu
,
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On the middle days of Pesach:
this festival of matzah,
‫רוּתנוּ‬
chag hasukkot hazeh
On the middle days of Sukkot:
time of our joy …
SP
Continue here:
S
‫בּ ֹו לְ טוֹבָ ה אָמֵ ן‬
‫וּפָ ְקדֵ נוּ ב ֹו לִ בְ ָר ָכה אָמֵ ן‬
‫וְ הו ִֹשׁיעֵ נוּ ב ֹו לְ חַ ִיּים אָמֵ ן‬
bo letovah; Amen
ufokdenu vo livracha; Amen
vehoshi’enu vo lechayim. Amen
chus vechonenu
ki elecha eineinu,
ki el melech
‫וְ ֶתחֱ זֶינָה עֵ ינֵינוּ‬
ְ ְ‫בּ‬
‫הַ מַּ חֲ זִ יר ְשׁכִ ינָת ֹו לְ ִציּוֹן אָמֵ ן‬
Vetechezena eineinu
beshuvcha leTziyon berachamim.
Baruch atah Adonai,
m
Sa
zeman cherutenu …
hamachazir shechinato leTziyon. Amen
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We thank you,
forever.
,
SP
�‫נוֹדֶ ה לְּ � וּנְ סַ פֵּ ר ְתּ ִה ָלּ ֶת‬
ִ ‫עַ ל חַ יֵּינוּ הַ ְמּ‬
ֵ ‫וְ עַ ל נִ ְשׁמו‬
‫יוֹם ִעמָּ נוּ‬-‫וְ עַ ל נִ סֶּ י� ֶשׁבְּ כָ ל‬
___________________ 2b. Teachers’ Thanksgiving ▪ ‫ ▪ מו ִֹדים ְד ַרבָּ נָן‬Modim
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Nodeh lecha unesaper tehilatecha
al chayenu ham’surim beyadecha,
ve’al nishmoteinu hapekudot lach,
ve’al nisecha sheb’chol yom imanu,
vehamrachem
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Derabbanan ___________________
We thank you
God of all flesh,
and sustained us.
do your will,
vElohei avoteinu
,
Elohei chol basar,
al shehecheyitanu
vekiyamtanu.
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pl
m
‫אשׁית‬
‫יתנוּ‬
Sa
lishmor chukecha
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Grant peace on earth,1
‫ ִשׂים ָשׁל ֹום בָּ ע ֹולָם‬Sim shalom ba’olam
goodness and blessing,
‫ טוֹבָ ה וּבְ ָר ָכה‬tovah uv’rachah
‫ חֵ ן וָ חֶ סֶ ד וְ ַרחֲ ִמים‬chen vachesed verachamim
grace, kindness and mercy
� ֶ‫י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל עַ מּ‬-‫ עָ לֵינוּ וְ עַ ל ָכּל‬aleinu ve’al kol Yisra’el amecha.
for us and all Israel, your people.
Bless us all, O source of life,
‫ בָּ ְרכֵנוּ אָבִ ינוּ ֻכּלָּנוּ‬Bar’chenu avinu kulanu
�‫ כְּ אֶ חָ ד בְּ אוֹר פָּ נֶי‬ke’echad be’or panecha,
as one, in the light of your presence.
For in the light of your presence
�‫ כִּ י בְ אוֹר פָּ נֶי‬ki ve’or panecha
‫ נ ַָת ָתּ לָּנוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬natata lanu, Adonai Eloheinu,
you gave us, Ruling God,
‫ תּו ַֹרת חַ ִיּים וְ אַהֲ בַ ת חֶ סֶ ד‬Torat chayim ve’ahavat chesed
the Torah of life, the love of kindness,
‫וּצ ָד ָקה וּבְ ָרכָ ה‬
ְ utzedaka uveracha
righteousness and blessing,
‫ וְ ַרחֲ ִמים וְ חַ יִּים וְ ָשׁלוֹם‬verachamim vechayim veshalom.
mercy, life and peace.
‫עַ ְמּ� י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬-‫ לְ בָ ֵר� אֶ ת‬levarech et amcha Yisra’el,
‫ ָשׁעָ ה‬-‫עֵ ת וּבְ ָכל‬-‫ בְּ ָכל‬bechol et uvechol sha’ah
at every time and in every hour
with your peace.
SP
S
e
pl
m
Sa
1
“On earth” is added in the Conservative liturgy.
We bless you, God,
with peace.
‫הַ ְמּבָ ֵר� אֶ ת עַ מּ ֹו י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫בַּ ָשּׁלוֹם אָמֵ ן‬
176
Baruch atah Adonai,
hamvarech et amo Yisra’el
bashalom. Amen
SP
_________________________________________ Personal Prayer _________________________________________
ְ
Ps 60:7
S
�‫ידי‬
ִ
e
pl
Psalm 19:15
m
Sa
‫י־פי‬
ְ
may God bring peace
hu ya’aseh shalom
177
ruling God
soon, in our days,
SP
Mal 3:4
Mal. 3:4
Adonai Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
,
bimherah veyameinu
Ve’arvah lAdonai
S
Take three steps forward. The leader says Full Kaddish, page 369.
e
pl
m
Sa
178
_____________________________________Our Duty ▪ ‫ ▪ עָ לֵינוּ‬Aleinu1 ____________________________________
The Creative Force
SP
in their place.
But chose for us a different lot. 2
Is 45:20
S
‫ לַאֲ דוֹן הַ כֹּל‬la’adon hakol,
‫ ל ֵָתת גְּ דֻ לָּה‬latet gedulah
‫אשׁית‬
ִ ‫ לְ יוֹצֵ ר בְּ ֵר‬leyotzer bereshit,
‫ ֶשׁ�א עָ ָשׂנוּ כְּ ג ֹויֵי הָ אֲ ָרצוֹת‬shelo asanu kegoyei ha’aratzot
‫ וְ �א ָשׂמָ נוּ‬velo samanu
‫ כְּ ִמ ְשׁפְּ חוֹת הָ אֲ ָדמָ ה‬k’mishpechot ha’adamah,
‫ ֶשׁ�א ָשׂם חֶ לְ ֵקנוּ ָכּהֶ ם‬shelo sam chelkenu kahem
‫הֲ מ ֹונָם‬-‫ וְ גו ָֹרלֵנוּ כְּ ָכל‬vegoralenu kechol hamonam.
ִ
We bend the knee
lehevel varik
Sa
Shehem mishtachavim
e
pl
m
1
ֶ
2
179
Whose power dwells
1
SP
Deut 4:39
ְ
in heaven above
veyosed aretz,”
umoshav yekaro
ushechinat uzo
begovhei meromim.
Kakatuv b’Torato:
‫ֱ�הים‬
Sa
So we hope in you,
ְ
S
that God is God
‫ֶשׁהוּא‬
Adonai Eloheinu,
m
God, our God,
‫אָרץ‬
And all people
vechol benei vasar
e
pl
Yakiru veyed’u
kol yoshvei tevel,
tishava kol lashon.
1
SP
forever and ever.
Ex. 15:18
Zech. 14:9
ַ ִ‫ו‬
�‫כוּת‬
S
Sa
over all the earth;
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ְ
velichvod shimcha
yekar yitenu,
vikablu chulam
et ol malchutecha,
le’olam va’ed.
ule’olmei ad
timloch bechavod.
vene’emar:
al kol ha’aretz;
ushemo echad.
m
Mourners and those observing yahrzeit remain standing to lead Mourners’ Kaddish, page 371.
Continue with Hallel (page 193), Torah Service for Intermediate Days (page 228) , and Musaf (page 248).
On Sukkot, take the lulav and etrog before Hallel.
e
pl
181
Morning Amidah for Festival Holy Days
Ps 51:17
ֹ ‫ֲא‬
ִ
____________________ 1. Ancestors ▪
We bless you, God,
SP
our God
and God of Jacob,
____________________
‫אֱ �הֵ י אַבְ ָרהָ ם אֱ �הֵ י ִי ְצחָ ק‬
‫וֵא�הֵ י יַעֲ קֹב‬
Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
,
Elohei Avraham, Elohei Yitzchak,
vElohei Ya’akov
S
e
pl
m
Sa
,
1
To show your love and honesty.
. ‫אָמֵ ן‬
. Amen
1
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____________________________ 2. Might ▪ ‫ ▪ ְגבוּרוֹת‬Gevurot ____________________________
mechayeh metim atah
SP
rav lehoshi’ah—
‫סוּרים‬
ְ
ֵ ִ‫ל‬
�ָ‫וּ ִמי דּוֹמֶ ה לּ‬
We bless you, God,
2
S
umatir asurim,
um’kayem emunato
lishenei afar.
Vene’eman ata
lehachayot metim.
m
Sa
umi domeh lach,
Baruch ata Adonai,
e
pl
The third blessing has responsive and individual versions.
3a is the responsive version; 3b (page 184) is for individual silent prayer.
1
2
3
183
____________________ 3a. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
ָ ‫ ▪ ְק‬Responsive Kedushah ____________________
SP
in heavens above;
bishmei marom;
S
Bow left, then right for “zeh el zeh.”
Isaiah 6:3
Congregation and leader:
Isaiah 6:3
“Holy, holy, holy
‫“ קָ דוֹשׁ קָ דוֹשׁ קָ דוֹשׁ‬Kadosh kadosh kadosh
is God of hosts;
‫ יהוה ְצבָ אוֹת‬Adonai tzeva’ot;
melo chol ha’aretz kevodo.”
Then with a great, loud voice,
‫אָז בְּ קוֹל ַרעַ שׁ גָּדוֹל‬
‫אַ ִדּיר וְ חָ זָק‬
‫יעים קוֹל‬
ִ ‫מַ ְשׁ ִמ‬
‫ִמ ְתנ ְַשּׂ ִאים לְ עֻ מַּ ת ְשׂ ָרפִ ים‬
‫לְ עֻ מָּ ָתם בָּ רוּ� יֹאמֵ רוּ‬
Az bekol ra’ash gadol,
awesome and strong,
they make their voices heard,
rising to face the seraphim
Ezek 3:12
and rule over us,
for we are waiting for you.
When will you rule Zion?
Soon, in our lifetime,
you will establish your eternal rule.
mashmi’im kol,
mitnas’im le’umat serafim
‫בָּ רוּ� ְכּבוֹד־יהוה‬
le’umatam “Baruch” yomeru.
“Baruch kevod Adonai
mimkomo.”
e
pl
Ruler, appear from your source
adir vechazak
m
who face them and say, “Blessed.”
Sa
God’s glory fills the universe.”
ַ‫ִמ ְמּקו ְֹמ� מַ לְ כֵּנוּ תוֹפִ יע‬
‫וְ ִת ְמלוֹ� עָ לֵינוּ‬
�‫כִּ י ְמחַ כִּ ים אֲ נ ְַחנוּ ָל‬
‫מָ ַתי ִתּ ְמלוֹ� בְּ ִציּוֹן‬
‫בְּ ָקרוֹב בְּ יָמֵ ינוּ‬
‫לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד ִתּ ְשׁכּוֹן‬
Mimkomcha, malkeinu, tofi’a,
vetimloch aleinu,
ki mechakim anachnu lach.
Matai timloch beTziyon,
bekarov beyameinu
le’olam va’ed tishkon.
Be acclaimed and sanctified
in your city Jerusalem
from age to age, in great triumph.
May our eyes witness your rule
in the words spoken
in the songs about your power
SP
composed by David,
your righteous, anointed king:
Ps 146:10
‫ִתּ ְתגּ ַַדּל וְ ִת ְת ַק ַדּשׁ‬
�‫ְרוּשׁ ַל ִים ִע ְיר‬
ָ ‫בְּ תוֹ� י‬
‫לְ דוֹר וָ דוֹר וּלְ נֵצַ ח נְ צָ ִחים‬
�‫כוּת‬
ֶ ְ‫וְ עֵ ינֵינוּ ִת ְראֶ ינָה מַ ל‬
‫ַכּ ָדּבָ ר הָ אָמוּר‬
�ֶ‫בְּ ִשׁ ֵירי עֻ זּ‬
‫עַ ל יְדֵ י ָדוִ ד‬
�‫ְמ ִשׁיחַ ִצ ְד ֶק‬
Your God, Zion,
184
Titgadal vetitkadash
betoch Yerushalayim ir’cha
ledor vador ulenetzach netzachim.
Ve’eineinu tir’ena malchutecha
kadavar ha’amur
beshirei uzecha
al yedei David
meshiach tzidkecha.
Elohayich, Tziyon,
S
Baruch atah Adonai,
m
Sa
for endless time.
Your praise shall
the holy God.
praise you, selah!
the holy God.
e
pl
_____________________ 3c. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
ָ ‫ ▪ ְק‬Individual Kedushah_____________________
ְ
1
yehalelucha selah.
Baruch atah Adonai,
should recite the short Holiness blessing and then continue the Amidah.
185
_______________ 4. Holiness of This Day ▪ ‫הַ יּוֹם‬
‫דוּשׁת‬
ַ ‫ ▪ ְק‬Kedushat Hayom
You chose us from all the other peoples.
SP
‫הָ עַ ִמּים‬-‫אַ ָתּה בְ חַ ְר ָתּנוּ ִמ ָכּל‬
ָ ‫אָהַ בְ ָתּ או ָֹתנוּ וְ ָר ִצ‬
‫הַ לְּ שׁוֹנוֹת‬-‫וְ רוֹמַ ְמ ָתּנוּ ִמ ָכּל‬
�‫וְ ִק ַדּ ְשׁ ָתּנוּ בְּ ִמ ְצו ֶֹתי‬
and brought us close, Ruler, to serve you, �‫וְ ֵק ַרבְ ָתּנוּ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ לַעֲ בו ָֹד ֶת‬
‫וְ ִשׁ ְמ� הַ גָּדוֹל וְ הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ‬
‫את‬
ָ ‫עָ לֵינוּ ָק ָר‬
with festivals for rejoicing
this day …
S
For Pesach:
For Shavuot:
Ata vechartanu mikol ha’amim.
Ahavta otanu, veratzita banu,
veromamtanu mikol halshonot,
vekidashtanu bemitzvotecha,
vekeravtanu malkenu la’avodatecha,
veshimcha hagadol vehakadosh
aleinu karata.
et yom
zeman cherutenu …
Sa
‫רוּתנוּ‬
______________
For Sukkot:
chag hasukkot hazeh
m
time of our joy …
a holy assembly,1
1
e
pl
time of our joy …
mikra kodesh
Our God
SP
of the Messiah
of Jerusalem
your holy city,
Eloheinu
S
life and peace,
Sa
For Pesach:
For Shavuot:
For Sukkot:
on the eighth day,
,
vezichron avoteinu
,
vezichron Mashiach
ben David avdecha,
ir kodshecha,
lifleta letova
beyom hashmini
e
pl
velohei avoteinu
m
186
bo letovah; Amen
187
SP
S
for life and peace,
Our Sovereign God,
our parents’ God,
with joy and glee,
times of festivity.
1
‫וְ הַ זְּ מַ נִּ ים אָמֵ ן‬
chus vechonenu
ki elecha eineinu,
ki el melech
lechayim uleshalom,
Eloheinu veElohei
avoteinu
,
Sa
m
besimchah uvesason
e
pl
mekadshei shemecha.
Baruch atah Adonai,
mekadesh Yisra’el
vehazmanim. Amen
1
your service in truth. And let us inherit, Sovereign God, with love and delight, with joy and glee, Shabbat and
188
________________________ 5. Temple Service ▪ ‫ ▪ עֲ בוֹדָ ה‬Avodah ________________________
SP
ָ ‫בְּ עַ ְמּ� י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל וּבִ ְתפִ לּ‬
�‫ית‬
1
‫וּתפִ ָלּ ָתם‬
2
ְ
ְ ְ‫בּ‬
lidvir beitecha,
Vetechezena eineinu
S
Baruch atah Adonai,
Sa
_________________________ 6a. Thanksgiving ▪ ‫ ▪ מו ִֹדים‬Modim _________________________
We thank you,
vElohei avoteinu
,
le’olam va’ed.
m
forever.
‫צוּר חַ יֵּינוּ‬
‫אַ ָתּה הוּא לְ דוֹר וָ דוֹר‬
Tzur chayenu,
magen yish’enu,
e
pl
ata hu ledor vador.
your holy assemblies. And let Israel rejoice in you, they who make your name holy. Blessed are you, who make
Shabbat, Israel and the seasons holy.”
1
2
189
SP
____________ 6b. Teachers’ Thanksgiving ▪ ‫ְד ַרבָּ נָן‬
vehamrachem
‫ ▪ מו ִֹדים‬Modim
Derabbanan ___________
We thank you
S
God of all flesh,
‫אשׁית‬
‫יתנוּ‬
and sustained us.
do your will,
Elohei chol basar,
al shehecheyitanu
vekiyamtanu.
lishmor chukecha
e
pl
,
m
vElohei avoteinu
Sa
190
_____________________________ 7. Peace ▪ ‫ ▪ ָשׁלוֹם‬Shalom ____________________________
SP
S
‫ִשׂים ָשׁלוֹם בָּ ע ֹולָם‬
‫טוֹבָ ה וּבְ ָר ָכה‬
‫חֵ ן וָ חֶ סֶ ד וְ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
� ֶ‫י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל עַ מּ‬-‫עָ לֵינוּ וְ עַ ל ָכּל‬
‫בָּ ְרכֵנוּ אָבִ ינוּ ֻכּלָּנוּ‬
�‫כְּ אֶ חָ ד בְּ אוֹר פָּ נֶי‬
�‫כִּ י בְ אוֹר פָּ נֶי‬
‫נ ַָת ָתּ לָּנוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫תּו ַֹרת חַ ִיּים וְ אַהֲ בַ ת חֶ סֶ ד‬
ְ
‫וְ ַרחֲ ִמים וְ חַ יִּים וְ ָשׁלוֹם‬
�‫וְ טוֹב בְּ עֵ ינֶי‬
‫עַ ְמּ� י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬-‫לְ בָ ֵר� אֶ ת‬
‫ ָשׁעָ ה‬-‫עֵ ת וּבְ ָכל‬-‫בְּ ָכל‬
� ֶ‫בִּ ְשׁלוֹמ‬
with your peace.
We bless you, God,
with peace.
chen vachesed verachamim
aleinu ve’al kol Yisra’el amecha.
Bar’chenu avinu kulanu
ke’echad be’or panecha,
ki ve’or panecha
natata lanu, Adonai Eloheinu,
Torat chayim ve’ahavat chesed
utzedaka uveracha
verachamim vechayim veshalom.
Vetov be’einecha
levarech et amcha Yisra’el,
bechol et uvechol sha’ah
bishlomecha.
Baruch atah Adonai,
e
pl
tovah uv’rachah
m
Sa
Sim shalom ba’olam
bashalom. Amen
1
191
_________________________________ Personal Prayer _________________________________
Ps 60:7
SP
ְ
S
Psalm 19:15
�‫ידי‬
Sa
ִ
‫י־פי‬
ְ
hu ya’aseh shalom
Adonai Eloheinu
e
pl
may God bring peace
m
ruling God
soon, in our days,
vElohei avoteinu
,
bimherah veyameinu
Mal 3:4
Mal. 3:4
192
Ve’arvah lAdonai
SP
S
e
pl
m
Sa
193
Hallel
Hallel1
On Sukkot, take the lulav and etrog, saying the following blessing (some people add a meditation first):
We bless you, ruling God—
‫ בָּ רוּ� אַ ָתּה יי‬u u Baruch atah Adonai
Your rule is everywhere;
You made us holy with your rules
‫וְ צִ וָּ נוּ עַ ל נְ ִטילַת לוּלָב‬
‫וְ ִהגִּ יעָ נוּ לַזְּ מַ ן הַ זֶּה‬
SP
To lift our lulav in the air.
vetzivanu al netilat lulav.
The first time you take the lulav and etrog, add this blessing:
Who rules eternal time and space;
You raised us and sustained us,
And you brought us to this place.
2
Shehecheyanu vekimanu
Vehigi’anu lazman hazeh.
S
Prayer leader begins; congregation responds “Amen” and repeats:
We bless you, ruling God—
‫ בָּ רוּ� אַ ָתּה יי‬u u Baruch atah Adonai
Eternal is your might;
This Hallel to recite.
Sa
You made us holy with your rules
‫הַ הַ לֵּל אָמֵ ן‬-‫וְ צִ וָּ נוּ לִ ְקרֹא אֶ ת‬
vetzivanu likro et haHallel. Amen
____________________________________ Psalm 113 ___________________________________
1
Halleluyah,
Praise God’s reputation!
‫הַ ְללוּ עַ ְב ֵדי יהוה‬
Halleluyah
Hallelu avdei Adonai
m
God’s servants, give praise!
‫הַ ְללוּ אֶ ת־שֵׁ ם יהוה‬
hallelu et shem Adonai,
Now and forevermore
�‫יְהי שֵׁ ם יהוה ְמב ָֹר‬
ִ
yehi shem Adonai mevorach
God’s name be blessed.
‫מֵ עַ תָּ ה וְ עַ ד־עוֹלָ ם‬
2
From where the sun begins its course,
Until at last it comes to rest,
God’s name be praised.
me’ata ve’ad olam;
e
pl
3
‫ד־מבוֹאוֹ‬
ְ ַ‫ִמ ִמּז ְַרח־שֶׁ מֶ שׁ ע‬
‫ְמהֻ לָּ ל שֵׁ ם יהוה‬
mimizrach shemesh ad mevo’o
mehulal shem Adonai.
1
We add Hallel, psalms 113-118, on Rosh Chodesh, festivals and Chanukah; some add Hallel on Israel’s Independence Day and Yom Yerushalayim. Hallel was part of the Temple ritual; for example, the Levites would
recite Hallel as the Jews slaughtered their lambs for the Passover sacrifice (Mishnah Pesachim 5:7).
2
“Place” is literally “time”; but are not time and space a continuum?
4
194
Above all peoples God is high,
‫ָרם עַ ל־כָּ ל־גּוֹיִ ם יהוה‬
God’s glory soars above the sky.
‫עַ ל הַ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם ְכּבוֹדוֹ‬
al hashamayim kevodo;
‫ִמי כַּ יהוה אֱ�הֵ ינוּ‬
mi kAdonai Eloheinu,
5
Who is like our sovereign God,
whose throne is high above the sky,
6
who deigns to peer
on us down here?
‫ילי ִל ְראוֹת‬
ִ ‫הַ מַּ ְשׁ ִפּ‬
1
‫בַּ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם וּבָ אָ ֶרץ‬
God lifts the pauper from the dust,
‫ימי מֵ עָ פָ ר ָדּל‬
ִ ‫ְמ ִק‬
SP
7
‫יהי לָ שָׁ בֶ ת‬
ִ ‫הַ מַּ גְ ִבּ‬
from ashes brings the mourner,
8
to seat him with the upper crust,
in the big givers’ corner.
9
‫מֵ אַ ְשׁפֹּת י ִָרים אֶ ְביוֹן‬
‫יבים‬
ִ ‫יבי עִ ם־נְ ִד‬
ִ ‫הוֹשׁ‬
ִ ‫ְל‬
2
S
God makes the childless woman
‫עִ ם נְ ִדיבֵ י עַ מּוֹ‬
3
a joyful mother of children; Halleluyah!
◊
‫יבי עֲקֶ ֶרת הַ בַּ יִ ת‬
ִ ‫מוֹשׁ‬
ִ
‫אֵ ם־הַ בָּ נִ ים ְשׂמֵ חָ ה הַ ְללוּיָהּ‬
Ram al kol goyim Adonai,
hamagbihi lashavet,
hamashpili lir’ot
bashamayim uva’aretz.
Mekimi me’afar dal,
me’ashpot yarim evyon
lehoshivi im nedivim,
im nedivei amo.
◊ Moshivi akeret habayit
em habanim semecha: Halleluyah!
____________________________________Psalm 1144 ___________________________________
1
When Jacob’s house left Egypt land
Sa
(They had been there too long!)
‫ְבּצֵ את יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ִמ ִמּ ְצ ָריִ ם‬
Betzeit Yisra’el miMitzrayim,
‫בֵּ ית ַי ֲעקֹב מֵ עַ ם �עֵ ז‬
beit Ya’akov me’am lo’ez,
‫הוּדה ְלקָ ְדשׁוֹ‬
ָ ְ‫הָ יְ תָ ה י‬
hayta Yehudah lekodshoh,
They left behind a place where people
Spoke in foreign tongue.5
2
Judah was God’s holy place—
‫יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל מַ ְמ ְשׁלוֹתָ יו‬
And to their home God brung’ em.
Yisrael mamshelotav;
e
pl
m
A place God found among ‘em.
Israel was in God’s own grasp,
1
Literally, “Who becomes lower in order to look on heaven and earth”—God is so very high that even the
heights of barely deserve God’s lofty attention.
2
It would be more literal to translate verses 7 and 8, “The pauper in the dust, God stands him upright. The
mourner in ashes, God lifts him up, to seat him with the big givers in the community.” A ‫ ָנ ִדיב‬is a magnanimous
person as well as brand of cheap Israeli cigarettes.
3
A pre-feminist way of saying that God grants our dearest wishes.
4
You can sing the English to the same tune as the Hebrew, but the English verses also work with “Let My People Go” (if you add your own chorus, though). For the rest of Psalm 114, you can sing the English to the same
tune as the Hebrew.
5
“When Israel came out of Egypt, when Jacob’s descendants left a people with a foreign language”
195
3
Hallel
The sea saw it and tried to split,
‫הַ יָּם ָראָ ה ַו ָיּנֹס‬
Upstream the Jordan ran.
4
Like lusty rams the mountains pranced,
Hills skipped around like lambs.
5
1
‫הַ יּ ְַר ֵדּן יִ סֹּב ְלאָ חוֹר‬
haYarden yisov le’achor;
‫ילים‬
ִ ֵ‫הֶ הָ ִרים ָר ְקדוּ ְכא‬
heharim rakdu che’eilim
‫גְּ בָ עוֹת ִכּ ְבנֵי־צ ֹאן‬
What’s got you on the run,
‫ה־לּ� הַ יָּם‬
ְ
ַ‫מ‬
What is your problem, ocean?
SP
What’s got you cringing, Jordan,
That backward is your motion?
6
What’s put you all a-jitter—
You mountains jump like rams!
What’s put you all a-skitter,
ki tanoos,
haYarden
‫ִתּסֹּב ְלאָ חוֹר‬
‫הֶ הָ ִרים‬
‫ילים‬
ִ ֵ‫ִתּ ְר ְקדוּ ְכא‬
‫גְּ בָ עוֹת‬
‫◊ ִמ ִלּ ְפנֵי אָ דוֹן‬
S
3
The fearful earth will shiver
At the presence of the Boss,
God made a pool of water
‫הַ ה ְֹפ ִכי הַ צּוּר‬
That brittle flinty stone
Heharim
tirkedu che’eilim
geva’ot
kivnei tzon?
◊ Milifnei Adon
chuli aretz,
milifnei
4
‫ֲאגַם־מָ יִ ם‬
‫חַ לָּ ִמישׁ‬
Elo’ah Ya’akov—
Ha’hofchi hatzur
agam mayim,
Chalamish
m
‫ְלמַ ְעיְ נוֹ־מָ יִ ם‬
lemay’no mayim.
e
pl
1
tisov le’achor?
Sa
‫אֱלוֹהַּ ַי ֲעקֹב‬
From rock that flanked a mountain;
Became a running fountain.
‫חוּלי אָ ֶרץ‬
ִ
‫ִמ ִלּ ְפנֵי‬
God of Jacob, it will quiver.
8
Mah lecha hayam
‫הַ יּ ְַר ֵדּן‬
‫ִכּ ְבנֵי־צ ֹאן‬
At the presence of the Boss
geva’ot kivnei tzon.
‫ִכּי תָ נוּס‬
Hills gambolling like lambs?2
7
hayam ra’ah vayanos,
Literally, “When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob out of a people who spoke a strange language,
Judah became God’s holy thing, Israel God’s possession. The sea saw it and fled; the Jordan ran backwards. The
mountains danced like rams, the hills like lambs.”
2
“What’s wrong, sea, that you run away? / Jordan, that you turn back? / Mountains, that you dance like rams? /
Hills, like lambs?”
3
“Adon” in Hebrew is for someone in charge; in our society, that’s the Boss.
4
“Before God, dance, O earth, / Before the God of Jacob, / Who turned the rock into a pool of water, / The
flinty rock into a fountain.”
196
_________________________________ Psalm 115: 1-11 _________________________________
Omit on the last six days of Pesach.
Not for us, God, not for us,
‫ל ֹא לָ נוּ יהוה ל ֹא לָ נוּ‬
but for the sake of your name give glory,
‫י־ל ִשׁ ְמ� תֵּ ן כָּ בוֹד‬
ְ ‫ִכּ‬
Lo lanu, Adonai, lo lanu
for the sake of your kindness and truth.
al chasd’cha al amitecha
1
2
Why should the other nations say of us,
� ֶ‫עַ ל־חַ ְס ְדּ� עַ ל־א ֲִמתּ‬
ki leshimcha ten kavod
‫ֹאמרוּ הַ גּוֹיִ ם‬
ְ ‫לָ מָּ ה י‬
lama yomru hagoyim,
‫אַ יֵּה־נָא אֱ�הֵ יהֶ ם‬
“Ayeh na eloheihem?”
When our God is in heaven
‫וֵא�הֵ ינוּ בַ שָּׁ מָ יִ ם‬
vEloheinu vashamayim,
doing whatever God wishes?
‫כֹּל אֲשֶׁ ר־חָ פֵ ץ עָ שָׂ ה‬
kol asher chafetz asah.
4
‫עֲצַ בֵּ יהֶ ם כֶּ סֶ ף וְ זָהָ ב‬
Atzabayhem kesef vezahav,
SP
“Where is their God?”
3
Their idols are silver and gold,
work of human hands.1
They have a mouth but cannot speak;
S
5
eyes, but they cannot see.
6
They have ears, but they can’t hear;
a nose, but they can’t smell—
feet, but they can’t walk;
they can’t make a sound with their throat.
8
Their makers are like the idols they make,
But Israel relies on God.
God is their help and their shield.
Aaron’s house trusts in God;
‫אָ ְזנַיִ ם לָ הֶ ם וְ ל ֹא יִ ְשׁמָ עוּ‬
Those who fear God trust in God;
Oznayim lahem velo yishma’u,
af lahem velo yerichun.
‫יְדיהֶ ם וְ ל ֹא יְ ִמישׁוּן‬
ֵ
Yedeihem velo yemishun,
‫ַרגְ לֵ יהֶ ם וְ ל ֹא יְ הַ לֵּ כוּ‬
ragleihem velo yehalechu,
‫ל ֹא־י ְֶהגּוּ ִבּגְ רוֹנָם‬
lo yeh’gu bigronam.
‫ְכּמוֹהֶ ם יִ ְהיוּ עֹ שֵׂ יהֶ ם‬
Kemohem yih’yu oseihem,
‫כֹּל אֲשֶׁ ר־בֹּטֵ חַ בָּ הֶ ם‬
kol asher bote’ach bahem.
‫◊ יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ְבּטַ ח בַּ יהוה‬
◊ Yisra’el b’tach bAdonai,
‫עֶ ז ְָרם וּמָ גִ נָּם הוּא‬
‫הרֹן ִבּ ְטחוּ בַ יהוה‬
ֲ ַ‫בֵּ ית א‬
11
einayim lahem velo yir’u.
ezram umaginam hu.
Beit Aharon bit’chu bAdonai,
e
pl
10
‫עֵ ינַיִ ם לָ הֶ ם וְ ל ֹא יִ ְראוּ‬
m
and so are all who rely on them.
9
Peh lahem velo yedaberu,
‫אַ ף לָ הֶ ם וְ ל ֹא יְ ִריחוּן‬
hands, but they can’t feel;
Ma’aseh yedei adam.
‫פֶּ ה־לָ הֶ ם וְ ל ֹא יְ ַדבֵּ רוּ‬
Sa
7
‫מַ עֲשֵׂ ה יְ ֵדי אָ ָדם‬
‫יִ ְראֵ י יהוה ִבּ ְטחוּ בַ יהוה‬
1
ezram umaginam hu.
Yir’ei Adonai bit’chu vAdonai,
ezram umaginam hu.
This psalm brings to mind the Midrashic story of young Abram, later Abraham. His father (the story goes)
made a living selling idols. One day, Abram smashed most of the idols in the shop, leaving one statue to hold
the hammer. Dad was angry; Abram blamed the idol. “That’s ridiculous,” said Dad, “they’re just stone.” “In
that case,” says Abram, “how can you sell them and let people pray to them?”
197
Hallel
_________________________________ Psalm 115: 12-181 ________________________________
12
God has remembered us and will bless—
�‫יהוה ְזכָ ָרנוּ יְ בָ ֵר‬
Adonai zecharanu; yevarech—
will bless the house of Israel,
‫יְ בָ ֵר� אֶ ת־בֵּ ית יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
yevarech et beit Yisra’el,
will bless the house of Aaron,
‫הרֹן‬
ֲ ַ‫יְ בָ ֵר� אֶ ת־בֵּ ית א‬
yevarech et beit Aharon,
‫יְ בָ ֵר� יִ ְראֵ י יהוה‬
yevarech yir’ei Adonai,
‫הַ ְקּטַ נִּ ים ִעם־הַ גְּ ד ִֹלים‬
haktanim im hagdolim.
‫יֹסֵ ף יהוה עֲלֵ יכֶ ם‬
Yosef Adonai aleichem,
13
God will bless those who fear God,
both small and great.
God will give you more,
SP
14
you and your children.
15
You’ll be blessed by God,
‫ל־בּנֵיכֶ ם‬
ְ ַ‫עֲלֵ יכֶ ם וְ ע‬
‫רוּכים אַ תֶּ ם לַ יהוה‬
ִ ‫ְבּ‬
Beruchim atem lAdonai,
‫עֹ שֵׂ ה שָׁ מַ יִ ם וָאָ ֶרץ‬
oseh shamayim va’aretz.
the maker of heaven and earth.
16
Heaven is for God,
17
Dead people don’t hail God,
nor do those who have gone down to silence.
◊ Hashamayim shamayim lAdonai,
‫וְ הָ אָ ֶרץ נָתַ ן ִל ְבנֵי־אָ ָדם‬
veha’aretz natan livnei adam.
But we will bless God
from now on and forever.
Halleluyah!
‫ל ֹא הַ מֵּ ִתים יְ הַ ְללוּיָהּ‬
Lo hametim yehal’lu Yah,
‫וְ ל ֹא כָּ ל־י ְֹר ֵדי דוּמָ ה‬
velo kol yordei dumah.
Sa
18
‫◊ הַ שָּׁ מַ יִ ם שָׁ מַ יִ ם לַ יהוה‬
S
who gave the earth to people.2
aleichem ve’al beneichem.
me’atah ve’ad olam
Halleluyah.
__________________________________Psalm 116: 1-11 _________________________________
I love it when God hears
my voice, my prayers.
2
so I’ll call on God all my days.
3
The bonds of death had tied me,
Ahavti ki yishma Adonai
‫ת־קוֹלי תַּ חֲנוּנָי‬
ִ
ֶ‫א‬
et koli tachanunai,
‫י־הטָּ ה אָ זְנוֹ ִלי‬
ִ ‫ִכּ‬
ki hita ozno li
e
pl
For God bent an ear to me,
Omit on the last six days of Pesach.
‫אָ הַ ְב ִתּי ִכּי־יִ ְשׁמַ ע יהוה‬
m
1
‫וּביָמַ י אֶ ְק ָרא‬
ְ
‫אֲפָ פוּנִ י חֶ ְבלֵ י־מָ וֶת‬
the narrow grave had found me;
‫וּמצָ ֵרי ְשׁאוֹל ְמצָ אוּנִ י‬
ְ
I had come to grief and trouble.
‫צָ ָרה וְ יָגוֹן אֶ ְמצָ א‬
uv’yamai ekra.
Afafuni chevlei mavet,
um’tzarei She’ol m’tza’uni.
tzara veyagon emtza.
1
How is this related to the beginning of Psalm 115? The first part speaks of our trust in God; this part speaks of
God fulfilling that trust. The first part contrasts inanimate idols with the living God; this part contrasts the dead,
who cannot praise God, with us, who live and praise God.
2
“The heavens are the heavens of God, and God gave the earth to the children of Adam.”
4
So I called in the name of God,
‫וּבשֵׁ ם־יהוה אֶ ְק ָרא‬
ְ
“God, please! Save my soul!”
5
‫אָ נָּה יהוה מַ ְלּטָ ה נ ְַפ ִשׁי‬
God is gentle and righteous,
‫חַ נּוּן יהוה וְ צַ ִדּיק‬
and our God acts kindly.
6
‫וֵא�הֵ ינוּ ְמ ַרחֵ ם‬
God guards the simple;
I was down, but God saved me.
O my soul, return and rest,
SP
7
because God has been kind to you
8
and has saved my soul from death,
my eyes from weeping,
and my legs from failing.
S
9
I’ll walk before God
in the lands of the living.
10
I kept my faith even when I said,
“I’m really suffering.”
“All people are liars.”
Chanun Adonai vetzadik,
vEloheinu merachem;
ַ‫הוֹשׁיע‬
ִ ְ‫לּוֹתי וְ ִלי י‬
ִ ‫ַדּ‬
daloti veli yehoshi’a.
‫שׁוּבי נ ְַפ ִשׁי ִל ְמנוּחָ יְ ִכי‬
ִ
Shuvi nafshi limnuchaychi
‫ִכּי־יהוה גָּמַ ל עָ לָ יְ ִכי‬
ki Adonai gamal alaychi,
‫ִכּי ִחלַּ ְצתָּ נ ְַפ ִשׁי ִממָּ וֶת‬
‫ן־דּ ְמעָ ה‬
ִ ‫אֶ ת־עֵ ינִ י ִמ‬
‫ת־רגְ ִלי ִמ ֶדּ ִחי‬
ַ ֶ‫א‬
‫אֶ ְתהַ לֵּ � ִל ְפנֵי יהוה‬
‫ְבּאַ ְרצוֹת הַ חַ יִּ ים‬
‫◊ הֶ אֱמַ נְ ִתּי ִכּי א ֲַדבֵּ ר‬
‫אֲנִ י אָ מַ ְר ִתּי ְבחָ ְפזִי‬
1
“Ana Adonai, malta nafshi!”
shomer peta’im Adonai,
‫יתי ְמאֹד‬
ִ ִ‫אֲנִ י עָ נ‬
I said in my haste,
Uv’shem Adonai ekra,
‫שֹׁמֵ ר ְפּתָ ִאים יהוה‬
Sa
11
198
‫כּזֵב‬
ֹ ‫כָּ ל־הָ אָ ָדם‬
ki chilatzta nafshi mimavet,
et eini min dim’a,
et ragli midechi.
Et’halech lifnei Adonai
be’artzot hachayim.
◊ He’emanti ki adaber,
“Ani aniti me’od.”
Ani amarti vechofzi,
“Kol ha’adam kozev.”
_________________________________ Psalm 116: 12-192 ________________________________
What can I do for God, in return
for all that God has done for me?
13
I’ll raise the cup of salvation,
I’ll pay off my pledges to God
in front of all God’s people.
15
Mah ashiv lAdonai
‫גְמוּלוֹהי עָ לָ י‬
ִ
ַ‫כָּ ל־תּ‬
kol tagmulohi alay?
‫כּוֹס־יְ שׁוּעוֹת אֶ שָּׂ א‬
Kos yeshu’ot esah
‫וּבשֵׁ ם יהוה אֶ ְק ָרא‬
ְ
uv’shem Adonai ekra.
e
pl
and I’ll call on the name of God.
14
‫מָ ה־אָ ִשׁיב לַ יהוה‬
m
12
‫נְ ָד ַרי לַ יהוה אֲשַׁ לֵּ ם‬
Nedarai lAdonai ashalem
‫ֶגְדה־נָּא ְלכָ ל־עַ מּוֹ‬
ָ ‫נ‬
negda na lechol amo.
God sets a high price on
‫יָקָ ר ְבּעֵ ינֵי יהוה‬
Yakar be’einei Adonai
the death of those God loves.
‫ידיו‬
ָ ‫הַ מָּ וְ תָ ה לַ ח ֲִס‬
hamavtah lachasidav.
1
The sense could be: “Even when I was suffering, and God seemed to have abandoned me, I trusted God. But
as for people, I could see pretty quickly that they’re not reliable.”
2
How does this follow from the first part of the psalm? The psalmist resolves to be as reliable toward God as
God has been toward him or her.
199
16
Hallel
God, I am your servant,
�‫אָ נָּה יהוה ִכּי־אֲנִ י עַ ְב ֶדּ‬
your servant, the child of your handmaid—
� ֶ‫אֲנִ י־עַ ְב ְדּ� בֶּ ן־אֲמָ ת‬
so you have unshackled me.
17
‫ִפּתַּ ְחתָּ ְלמוֹסֵ ָרי‬
I’ll bring you thank-offerings
‫תּוֹדה‬
ָ ‫ְל�־אֶ ְזבַּ ח זֶבַ ח‬
and I’ll call on the name of God.
18
‫וּבשֵׁ ם יהוה אֶ ְק ָרא‬
ְ
I’ll pay off my pledges to God
SP
in front of all God’s people,
19
in the courts of God’s Temple,
Ana Adonai ki ani avdecha,
ani avd’cha, ben amatecha—
pitachta lemoseray.
Lecha ezbach zevach todah
uv’shem Adonai ekra.
‫נְ ָד ַרי לַ יהוה אֲשַׁ לֵּ ם‬
Nedarai lAdonai ashalem
‫ֶגְדה־נָּא ְלכָ ל־עַ מּוֹ‬
ָ ‫נ‬
negda na lechol amo.
‫◊ ְבּחַ ְצרוֹת בֵּ ית יהוה‬
◊ Bechatzrot beit Adonai,
‫ְבּתוֹכֵ ִכי יְ רוּשָׁ לָ ִם‬
betochechi Yerushalayim,
in your center, O Jerusalem.
Halleluyah!
Halleluyah!
S
____________________________________ Psalm 117 ___________________________________
1
◊ Halelu et Adonai kol goyim,
Hail God, all you nations;
‫◊ הַ ְללוּ אֶ ת־יהוה כָּ ל־גּוֹיִ ם‬
praise God, all you peoples.
‫שַׁ ְבּחוּהוּ כָּ ל־הָ אֻ ִמּים‬
shab’chuhu kol ha’umim;
‫ִכּי גָבַ ר עָ לֵ ינוּ חַ ְסדּוֹ‬
ki gavar aleinu chasdo,
2
For God’s kindness has overwhelmed us,
‫ֶואֱמֶ ת־יהוה ְלעוֹלָ ם הַ ְללוּיָהּ‬
ve’emet Adonai le’olam. Halleluyah!
Sa
and God’s truth, forever. Halleluyah.
__________________________________ Psalm 118: 1-4__________________________________
1
The prayer leader recites the verses in black, and the congregation responds with the grey verses
God is good, so we give thanks;
‫ הוֹדוּ לַ יהוה ִכּי־טוֹב‬Hodu lAdonai ki tov;
God’s kindness is unlimited.
Let this be sung by Israel’s ranks;
3
Let Aaron’s children join the chorus:
“Ki le’olam chasdo.”
‫הוֹדוּ לַ יהוה ִכּי־טוֹב‬
Hodu lAdonai ki tov;
‫י ֹאמַ ר־נָא יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
Yomar nah Yisra’el,
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pl
2
m
‫הרֹן‬
ֲ ַ‫ֹאמרוּ־נָא בֵ ית־א‬
ְ ‫י‬
Yom’ru nah veit Aharon:
4
Revere and praise what God does for us,
‫ֹאמרוּ־נָא יִ ְראֵ י יהוה‬
ְ ‫י‬
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Yom’ru nah yir’ei Adonai
_________________________________ Psalm 118: 5-20 _________________________________
5
SP
Bound in chains, I called on God;
God answered me with liberty.
6
God is on my side, so I won’t worry;
what can a person do to me?
7
God is on my side, with my friends,
8
S
so I can face my enemies.
It’s better to trust God
than rely on people.
9
10
All the nations surrounded me;
They were all around me, hordes of them;
12
They swarmed like bees;
‫מַ ה־ ַיּעֲשֶׂ ה ִלי אָ ָדם‬
mah ya’aseh li adam?
‫יהוה ִלי ְבּעֹ ז ְָרי‬
You pushed and pushed me to make me fall,
but God helped me.
Adonai li be’ozrai,
‫ַואֲנִ י אֶ ְראֶ ה ְבשׂ ֹנְ אָ י‬
va’ani er’eh v’son’ai.
‫טוֹב לַ חֲסוֹת בַּ יהוה‬
Tov lachasot bAdonai
‫ִמ ְבּטֹחַ בָּ אָ ָדם‬
mibto’ach ba’adam.
Tov lachasot bAdonai
‫יבים‬
ִ ‫ִמ ְבּטֹחַ ִבּנְ ִד‬
mibto’ach bindivim.
‫כָּ ל־גּוֹיִ ם ְסבָ בוּנִ י‬
Kol goyim s’vavuni;
‫ְבּשֵׁ ם יהוה ִכּי א ֲִמילַ ם‬
‫ַם־סבָ בוּנִ י‬
ְ ‫סַ בּוּנִ י ג‬
beshem Adonai ki amilam.
Sabuni gam s’vavuni;
‫קוֹצים‬
ִ
‫דּעֲכוּ ְכּאֵ שׁ‬
ֹ
Sabuni chidvorim;
do’achu ke’esh kotzim;
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pl
in the name of God I cut them down.
13
Adonai li lo ira;
‫בוֹרים‬
ִ ‫סַ בּוּנִ י ִכ ְד‬
they are quenched like a fire of thorns;
anani vamer’chav Yah
m
Min hametzar karati Yah
‫ירא‬
ָ ‫יהוה ִלי ל ֹא ִא‬
‫טוֹב לַ חֲסוֹת בַּ יהוה‬
11
‫עָ נָנִ י בַ מֶּ ְרחָ ב יָהּ‬
Sa
It’s better to trust God
than rely on princes.
‫אתי יָהּ‬
ִ ‫ִמן־הַ מֵּ צַ ר קָ ָר‬
‫ַדּחֹה ְד ִחיתַ נִ י ִלנְ פֹּל‬
Dacho d’chitani linpol,
‫ַויהוה ֲעז ָָרנִ י‬
vAdonai azarani.
‫זִמ ָרת יָהּ‬
ְ ְ‫עָ זִּ י ו‬
Ozi vezimrat Yah,
and this has been my salvation.
‫י־לי ִלישׁוּעָ ה‬
ִ ‫ַיְה‬
ִ ‫ו‬
vay’hi li lishu’ah.
15
‫קוֹל ִרנָּה וִ ישׁוּעָ ה‬
Kol rina viyshu’ah
in the tents of the righteous:
‫ְבּאָ הֳלֵ י צַ ִדּיקִ ים‬
be’oholei tzadikim:
“God’s right hand is valiant
‫יְמין יהוה עֹ שָׂ ה חָ יִ ל‬
ִ
14
16
God is my strength and my song,
There’s a cry of joy and salvation
God’s right hand is lifted up,
God’s right hand is valiant.”
‫יְמין יהוה רוֹמֵ מָ ה‬
ִ
‫יְמין יהוה עֹ שָׂ ה חָ יִ ל‬
ִ
“Yemin Adonai osah chayil,
yemin Adonai romemah,
yemin Adonai osah chayil.”
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17
Hallel
I’m not going to die, but live
‫ל ֹא אָ מוּת ִכּי־אֶ ְחיֶה‬
and tell what God has done.
18
‫ַואֲסַ פֵּ ר מַ עֲשֵׂ י יָהּ‬
God punished me severely,
‫ַיסֹּר יִ ְסּ ַרנִּ י יָּהּ‬
but didn’t give me over to death.
19
‫וְ לַ מָּ וֶת ל ֹא נְ תָ נָנִ י‬
Open the gates of righteousness;
‫חוּ־לי שַׁ ע ֲֵרי־צֶ ֶדק‬
ִ
‫ִפּ ְת‬
I will enter and thank God.
20
‫אוֹדה יָהּ‬
ֶ ‫אָ ב ֹא־בָ ם‬
Lo amut ki echyeh
va’asaper ma’asei Yah;
Yasor yisrani Yah
velamavet lo netanani.
Pit’chu li sha’arey tzedek,
avo vam odeh Yah.
‫זֶה־הַ שַּׁ עַ ר לַ יהוה‬
Zeh hasha’ar lAdonai
‫צַ ִדּיקִ ים ָיבֹאוּ בוֹ‬
tzadikim yavo’u vo.
SP
This is the gate to God;
the righteous will enter it.
_________________________________ Psalm 118: 21-24 ________________________________
21
I thank you for answering me
S
and being my salvation.
I thank you for answering me
and being my salvation.
22
That block—it’s now the keystone—
That block—it’s now the keystone—
was rejected by the mason.
23
This success has come from God;
This success has come from God;
vat’hi li li’shu’ah.
‫אוֹד� ִכּי עֲנִ יתָ נִ י‬
ְ
Od’cha ki anitani
‫י־לי ִלישׁוּעָ ה‬
ִ ‫ו ְַתּ ִה‬
vat’hi li li’shu’ah.
‫אֶ בֶ ן מָ אֲסוּ הַ בּוֹנִ ים‬
Even ma’asu habonim
‫הָ יְ תָ ה ְלר ֹאשׁ ִפּנָּה‬
haytah lerosh pinah.
‫אֶ בֶ ן מָ אֲסוּ הַ בּוֹנִ ים‬
Even ma’asu habonim
‫הָ יְ תָ ה ְלר ֹאשׁ ִפּ ָנּה‬
haytah lerosh pinah.
‫מֵ אֵ ת יהוה הָ יְ תָ ה זּ ֹאת‬
‫ִהיא נִ ְפלָ את ְבּעֵ ינֵינוּ‬
Me’et Adonai haytah zot;
hi niflat be’eineinu.
m
to us, it seems miraculous.
◊ Od’cha ki anitani
Sa
was rejected by the mason.
‫יתנִ י‬
ָ ‫◊ או ְֹד� כִּ י עֲ ִנ‬
‫וַ ְתּ ִהי־לִ י לִ ישׁוּעָ ה‬
‫מֵ אֵ ת יהוה הָ יְ תָ ה זּ ֹאת‬
Me’et Adonai haytah zot;
‫ִהיא נִ ְפלָ את ְבּעֵ ינֵינוּ‬
hi niflat be’eineinu.
‫זֶה־הַ יּוֹם עָ שָׂ ה יהוה‬
Zeh hayom asah Adonai;
‫נָגִ ילָ ה וְ נִ ְשׂ ְמחָ ה בוֹ‬
nagilah venismechah vo.
‫זֶה־הַ יּוֹם עָ שָׂ ה יהוה‬
Zeh hayom asah Adonai;
‫נָגִ ילָ ה וְ נִ ְשׂ ְמחָ ה בוֹ‬
nagilah venismechah vo.
This is the day that God has made,
a day of joy and happiness!
This is the day that God has made,
a day of joy and happiness!
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to us, it seems miraculous.
24
202
__________________________________ Psalm 118: 25 __________________________________
25
The prayer leader recites the verses in black, and the congregation responds with the grey verses.
Please, God, save us;
‫הוֹשׁיעָ ה נָּא‬
ִ
‫ אָ נָּא יהוה‬Ana Adonai hoshiah na;
Please, God, save us;
ִ
‫אָ נָּא יהוה‬
Ana Adonai hoshiah na;
Please, God, save us.
ִ
Ana Adonai hoshiah na.
Please, God, save us.
ִ
Ana Adonai hoshiah na.
‫אָ נָּא יהוה הַ ְצ ִליחָ ה נָּא‬
Ana Adonai hatzlichah na;
Please, God, grant us success;
Ana Adonai hatzlichah na;
Ana Adonai hatzlichah na.
Please, God, grant us success.
Ana Adonai hatzlichah na.
SP
_________________________________ Psalm 118: 26-29_________________________________
Welcome,1 in God’s name;
S
26
we bless you from God’s temple.
Welcome, in God’s name;
27
Baruch haba beshem Adonay;
‫בֵּ ַר ְכנוּכֶ ם ִמבֵּ ית יהוה‬
berachnuchem mibeit Adonay.
‫בָּ רוּ� הַ בָּ א ְבּשֵׁ ם יהוה‬
Baruch haba beshem Adonay;
‫בֵּ ַר ְכנוּכֶ ם ִמבֵּ ית יהוה‬
berachnuchem mibeit Adonay.
Sa
we bless you from God’s temple.
‫בָּ רוּ� הַ בָּ א ְבּשֵׁ ם יהוה‬
God is the ruler who shines light upon us;
‫אֵ ל יהוה ַויָּאֶ ר לָ נוּ‬
El Adonay vaya’er lanu;
bind the festive sacrifice with ropes
‫ִא ְסרוּ־חַ ג בַּ ֲעב ִֹתים‬
isru chag ba’avotim
to the horns of the altar.
ַ‫עַד־קַ ְרנוֹת הַ ִמּ ְזבֵּ ח‬
ad karnot hamizbe’ach.
‫אֵ ל יהוה ַויָּאֶ ר לָ נוּ‬
El Adonay vaya’er lanu;
2
God is the ruler who shines light upon us;
to the horns of the altar.
28
You are my God and I will thank you,
my ruler and I will exalt you.
2
isru chag ba’avotim
ַ‫עַד־קַ ְרנוֹת הַ ִמּ ְזבֵּ ח‬
ad karnot hamizbe’ach.
ָ‫אוֹדךּ‬
ֶ ְ‫אֵ ִלי אַ תָּ ה ו‬
Eli ata ve’odekah,
Elohai arom’mekah.
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pl
1
‫ִא ְסרוּ־חַ ג בַּ ֲעב ִֹתים‬
ָ‫ֲרוֹממֶ ךּ‬
ְ ‫אֱ�הַ י א‬
You are my God and I will thank you,
my ruler and I will exalt you.
m
bind the festive sacrifice with ropes
ָ‫אוֹדךּ‬
ֶ ְ‫אֵ ִלי אַ תָּ ה ו‬
ָ‫ֲרוֹממֶ ךּ‬
ְ ‫אֱ�הַ י א‬
Eli ata ve’odekah,
Elohai arom’mekah.
‫ בָּ רוּ� הַ בָּ א‬means “welcome” today, but literally it means “Blessed is the one who comes.”
It doesn’t sound like a festive occasion for the sacrifice, does it?
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29
Hallel
Thank God, for God is good,
for God’s kindness lasts forever.
Thank God, for God is good,
for God’s kindness lasts forever.
__________________________________ Final Blessing __________________________________
SP
To finish Hallel, we say this blessing silently; the leader concludes it aloud.
Let all your works praise you, ruling God,
‫ ְיהַ לְ לוּ� יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬Yehalelucha Adonai Eloheinu
with your devoted ones,
S
�‫מַ עֲ ֶשׂי� וַ חֲ ִסידֶ י‬-‫ָכּל‬
the righteous people who do your will;
�ֶ‫צַ ִדּ ִיקים עו ֵֹשׂי ְרצ ֹונ‬
and let all your people, the house of Israel,
‫עַ ְמּ� בֵּ ית י ְְשׁ ָראֵ ל‬-‫וְ ָכל‬
joyfully thank and bless,
‫בְּ ִרנָּה יוֹדוּ וִ יבָ ְרכוּ‬
praise and glorify,
‫ישׁ ְבּחוּ וִ יפָ אֲ רוּ‬
ַ ִ‫ו‬
exalt and revere,
‫וִ ירו ְֹממוּ וְ יַעֲ ִריצוּ‬
sanctify and empower
‫וְ י ְַק ִדּישׁוּ וְ י ְַמלִ יכוּ‬
your name, O our ruler,
‫ ִשׁ ְמ� מַ לְ כֵּנוּ‬-‫אֶ ת‬
for it is good to thank you
‫◊ כִּ י לְ � טוֹב לְ הוֹדוֹת‬
and fitting to sing to your name,
‫וּלְ ִשׁ ְמ� נָאֶ ה לְ זַמֵּ ר‬
because forever and ever
‫כִּ י מֵ ע ֹולָם עַ ד ע ֹו ָלם‬
you are God.
‫אַ ָתּה אֵ ל‬
We bless you, God,
sovereign hailed with praises.
‫מֶ לֶ� ְמהֻ לָּל בַּ ִתּ ְשׁבָּ חוֹת אָמֵ ן‬
kol ma’asecha, vachasidecha,
tzadikim, osei retzonecha,
vechol amcha beit Yisra’el
berinah yodu vivar’chu
vishabchu vifa’aru
viromemu veya’aritzu
veyakdishu veyamlichu
Sa
et shimcha malkenu,
◊ ki lecha tov lehodot,
uleshimcha na’eh lezamer,
ki me’olam ad olam
atah El.
m
Baruch atah Adonai,
melech mehulal batishbachot. Amen
e
pl
The leader leads Full Kaddish, page 369.
Continue with the Torah service,
page 206 on holy days and on Hoshanah Rabbah, page 228 on intermediate days.
SP
S
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pl
m
Sa
‫יאת ַה ּת ֹו ָרה ְלחַ ג‬
ַ ‫ְק ִר‬
SP
Torah Service for Festival Holy Days
Tor ah Ser vice for Festival Holy D ay s
S
For festival intermediate days (except Hoshanah Rabbah), the Torah service is on page 228.
Jewish scripture is public and available for all to read and study. We read our entire Torah aloud, for all the
congregation to hear. This takes a one-year cycle in some communities, a three-year cycle in others. On festival
holy days and intermediate days, our Torah readings are relevant to the festival. After reading from the Torah,
we hold up the scroll and declare that this is the scripture Moses brought us.
The scroll is written without vowels, punctuation or cantillation marks (that indicate melody), so chanting
from the scroll takes careful preparation. However, nothing is secret: we honor members of the congregation by
inviting them to observe the reading.
The Torah service begins and ends with a procession, and with two contiguous verses from Torah (Numbers
10:35-36) that summarize the way in which the Israelites traveled through the wilderness. Our Torah service
takes us back to that time when we had most reason to trust God—for our miraculous rescue from slavery, for
supplying our daily needs with manna and water. Could anyone seek more convincing proof that God keeps
God’s promise and is our reliable savior? Let’s recover those days symbolically as we study our Torah!
The service has many quotations from psalms and other sources, with pageantry and song as we bring the
beautifully decorated scroll through the congregation.
We stand from the time the ark is opened until the scroll is placed on its reading desk. When the ark is
opened, some raise their little finger or tallit, then kiss it. As the scroll comes through the congregation, some
touch its cover with hand or tallit or siddur, then kiss it. These are ways to show devotion to the book that
guides our way of life.
As we remove the scroll from the ark, we bow to the empty cabinet to glorify God, and thus we make it clear
that the Torah is not God, that God is incorporeal, that we have no visible object of worship.
In addition to reading from the Torah, we read a section from the Prophets. Two reasons are given for this
custom, one related to history, the other to theology. At a time when Jews were forbidden to read Torah, we read
from the Prophets instead; at a time when some sects would limit our scripture to the Torah only, we decided to
read from the Prophets just to show they were wrong.
While the Torah is out of the ark, we take the opportunity to offer prayers for the government, the New
Moon, those in need of healing, and more.
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m
Sa
‫ ְק ִריאַת הַ תּו ָֹרה לְ חַ ג‬Torah Service for Festival Holy Days
Taking out the Scroll ▪ ‫הַ תּו ָֹרה‬
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‫ ▪ הוֹצָ אַת סֵ פֶ ר‬Hotza’at Sefer HaTorah
The leader and congregation sing together.1
Ps. 86:8
O God, there is no god like you,
‫דנָי‬
ֹ ‫ֱ�הים ֲא‬
ִ ‫ אֵ ין־כָּ מוֹ� בָ א‬Ein kamocha va’elohim Adonai
And none can do what you do.
�‫וְ אֵ ין ְכּמַ עֲשֶׂ י‬
Ps. 145:13
ve’ein kema’asecha.
Your rule guides every distant space, ‫כוּת� מַ ְלכוּת כָּ ל־עֹ לָ ִמים‬
ְ ‫מַ ְל‬
Your government guides every age.
‫וּמֶ ְמשֶׁ ְל ְתּ� ְבּכָ ל־דּוֹר וָדוֹר‬
Ps 10:16
SP
God reigns;
Ps 93:1
2
Ex. 15:18
Ps 29:11
God chose us and will give us strength;
God’s people will be blessed in peace
3
Ps. 51:20
‫יהוה עֹ ז ְלעַ מּוֹ יִ תֵּ ן‬
‫יהוה יְ בָ ֵר� אֶ ת־עַ מּוֹ בַ שָּׁ לוֹם‬
S
God, who are compassion’s store,4
With your favor Zion mend,
Jerusalem’s ruined walls restore:
Sovereign God, exalted high,
ruler of worlds.
Adonai oz le’amo yiten;
Adonai yevarech et amo vashalom.
Av harachamim
‫ת־ציּוֹן‬
ִ
ֶ‫יטיבָ ה ִב ְרצוֹנְ � א‬
ִ ֵ‫ה‬
heitivah virtzon’cha et Tziyon.
‫ִתּ ְבנֶה חוֹמוֹת יְרוּשָׁ לָ ִם‬
Tivneh chomot Yerushalayim.
‫כִּ י בְ � לְ בַ ד בָּ טָ ְחנוּ‬
‫מֶ לֶ� אֵ ל ָרם וְ נִ ָשּׂא‬
‫אֲ דוֹן ע ֹול ִָמים‬
Sa
For on you only we depend,
‫אַב הָ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
umemshaltecha bechol dor vador.
Ki vecha levad batachnu,
Melech El, ram venisah:
Adon olamim.
We rise as the ark is opened; the leader sings:
Num 10:35
And when the Ark moved out,
‫רן‬
ֹ ֖ ָ‫ַיְה֛י ִבּנְ ֥ ֹסעַ הָ א‬
ִ ‫ ו‬u u Vayehi binso’ah ha’aron,
“God, rise and scatter your enemies,
and those who hate you will run from you.”
‫וַיּ ֹ֣אמֶ ר מ ֶֹשׁ֑ה‬
vayomer Moshe:
m
Moses would say:
�‫קוּמ֣ה ׀ יה ֗וה וְ יָפֻ ֙צוּ ֙ ֹֽאיְ ֶ֔בי‬
ָ
�‫וְ יָנֻ ֥סוּ ְמשַׂ נְ ֶ ֖אי� ִמפָּ נֶ ֽי‬
“Kuma Adonai, veyafutzu oy’vecha,
veyanusu mesan’echa mipanecha.”
e
pl
1
Practice varies from one congregation to another. When I was growing up, the chazan sang the first four lines
(from psalms 86 and 145) while the congregation waited to join in the rest—except for one man with a very
loud voice, who drowned out the chazan. It bothered me at the time, but now I see this was one person’s way of
praising God, and I was fortunate to witness it. Many congregations stand for this part, even though the ark isn’t
opened until the next page.
2
3
Psalm 29:11.
4
“Compassion’s store” is literally, “Father (or parent) of mercy (or mercies).” God is the source of compassion
or mercy; the kindnesses which we experience in this world are (perhaps) sparks of divine goodness.
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Isaiah 2:3
We sing together:
‫תוֹרה‬
ָ ‫ִכּי ִמ ִצּיּוֹן תֵּ צֵ א‬
“For Torah will spread from Zion,
God’s word from Jerusalem.”
‫ְוּדבַ ר־יהוה ִמירוּשָׁ לָ ִם‬
Blessed is the one who gave the Torah
to Israel’s people, in holiness.
Ex 34:6-7
SP
“God, God,
‫בָּ רוּ� ֶשׁנּ ַָתן תּו ָֹרה‬
‫לְ עַ מּ ֹו ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל בִּ ְקדֻ ָשּׁת ֹו‬
Sing together, three times:
‫יְהוָ ֣ה ׀ יְ ה ָו֔ה‬
is a God both merciful and gracious,
‫ֵ ֥אל ַרח֖ וּם וְ חַ נּ֑וּן‬
patient, and great in kindness and truth,
ֶ ‫ֶא ֶ֥ר� אַ ַ ֖פּיִ ם וְ ַר‬
‫ב־ח֥סֶ ד ֶוא ֶ ֱֽמת‬
ensuring mercy for thousands of generations,
tolerating sin, transgression and wrong,
Ps. 69:14
֙ ‫וְ נַקֵּ ה‬
Sing together, three times:
‫י־ל� יְ הוָה‬
ְ ‫ַואֲנִ י ְת ִפלָּ ִת‬
S
and cleansing people of their guilt …”
‫ֹצר חֶ ֙סֶ ד ֙ לָ אֲלָ ִ֔פים‬
ֵ֥ ‫נ‬
‫ָפשַׁ ע וְ חַ טָּ ָא֑ה‬
֖ ֶ ‫נ ֵֹשׂ֥א עָ וֺ֛ן ו‬
God, may my prayer to you
arrive at a welcome time;
answer me with salvation sure.
1
‫עֵ ת ָרצוֹן‬
ud’var Adonai mirushala’im.”
Baruch shenatan Torah
le’amo Yisra’el bikdushato.
Adonai, Adonai,
El rachum vechanun
erech apayim, verav chesed ve’emet
notzer chesed la’alafim
noseh avon vafesha vechata’ah
venakeh.
Va’ani tefilati lecha Adonai
et ratzon;
�‫ֱ�הים ְבּ ָרב־חַ ְס ֶדּ‬
ִ ‫א‬
Elohim berov chasdecha,
� ֶ‫ֲענֵנִ י בֶּ אֱמֶ ת יִ ְשׁע‬
aneni be’emet yish’echa.
Sa
Sovereign, in kindness plentiful,
“Ki miTziyon tetzeh Torah
____________________________ Berich Shemei ▪ ‫ְשׁמֵ הּ‬
�‫____________________________בְּ ִרי‬
of the world’s ruler,
blessed be your crown and your place.
with your people Israel forever;
the salvation of your right hand
reveal to your people
in your holy Temple,
to give us benefit
from the goodness of your light
‫ְדּמָ ֵרא עָ לְ מָ א‬
�‫אַת ָר‬
ְ ְ‫בְּ ִרי� כִּ ְת ָר� ו‬
�‫עוּת‬
ָ ‫ְיהֵ א ְר‬
‫ִעם עַ מָּ � י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל לְ עָ לַם‬
�ָ‫וּ ֻפ ְר ַקן ְי ִמינ‬
� ָ‫אַחֲ זֵי לְ עַ מּ‬
�‫בְּ בֵ ית ִמ ְק ְדּ ָשׁ‬
‫אַמט ֹויֵא ַלנָא‬
ְ ְ‫וּל‬
�‫ִמטּוּב נְ הו ָֹר‬
demarei almah,
berich kitrach ve’atrach.
Yehei re’utach
e
pl
May your goodwill be
m
Many congregations add this section, from the Zohar commentary on Vayakhel, silently.
‫ בְּ ִרי� ְשׁמֵ הּ‬Berich shemei
Blessed be the reputation
im amach Yisra’el le’alam,
ufurkan yeminach
achazei le’amach
beveit mikdeshach,
ule’amtoyei lanah
mituv nehorach,
1
The Hebrew is rather elliptical; lit., “And as for me, my prayer to you, Sovereign, may it be at an acceptable
time; Sovereign, in the abundance of your kindness, answer me in the truth of your salvation.”
and to accept our prayers with mercy.
May your will be
to grant us a life of goodness
and that I may be appointed
among the righteous
to grant me mercy and protect me
SP
and all that belongs to me
and to your people Israel.
It’s God who feeds everything
and sustains everything.
It’s God who rules over all.
S
It’s God who rules over sovereigns,
and sovereignty is yours.
I am a servant
‫וּלְ ַקבֵּ ל ְצלו ַֹתנָא בְּ ַרחֲ ִמין‬
� ָ‫ְיהֵ א ַרעֲ וָ א ֳק ָדמ‬
‫יבוּתא‬
ָ ‫ִדּתו ִֹרי� לַן חַ יִּין בְּ ִט‬
‫וְ לֶהֱ וֵא אֲ נָא פְּ ִק ָידא‬
‫יקיָּא‬
ַ ‫בְּ ג ֹו ִ ַצ ִדּ‬
‫לְ ִמ ְרחַ ם עֲ לַי וּלְ ִמנְ טַ ר י ִָתי‬
‫ ִדּי לִ י‬-‫וְ יָת ָכּל‬
‫וְ ִדי לְ עַ מָּ � י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫אַנְ ְתּ הוּא זָן לְ ֹכ ָלּא‬
‫וּמפַ ְרנֵס לְ ֹכ ָלּא‬
ְ
‫אַנְ ְתּ הוּא ַשׁלִּ יט עַ ל ֹכּ ָלּא‬
‫אַנְ ְתּ הוּא ִדּ ַשׁלִּ יט עַ ל מַ לְ ַכיָּא‬
‫לָ� ִהיא‬-‫כוּתא ִדּי‬
ָ ְ‫וּמַ ל‬
‫אֲ נָא עַ בְ ָדא‬
‫קוּד ָשׁא ְבּ ִרי� הוּא‬
ְ ‫ִד‬
‫ִדּסָ ג ְֵידנָא ַקמֵ הּ‬
‫יקר או ַֹר ְי ֵתהּ‬
ָ ‫וּמ ַקּמָּ א ִדּ‬
ִ
‫בְּ ָכל ִע ָדּן וְ ִע ָדּן‬
‫יצנָא‬
ְ ֵ‫לָא עַ ל אֱ נָשׁ ָרח‬
‫וְ לָא עַ ל בַּ ר אֱ ל ִָהין‬
‫סָ מֵ יכְ נָא‬
‫אֶ לָּא בֶּ אֱ לָהָ א ִד ְשׁמַ יָּא‬
‫ְדּהוּא אֱ לָהָ א ְקשׁוֹט‬
‫וְ או ַֹר ְי ֵתהּ ְקשׁוֹט‬
‫וּנְ בִ יאו ִֹהי ְקשׁוֹט‬
‫◊ וּמַ ְסגֵּא לְ מֶ ְעבַּ ד‬
‫וּקשׁוֹט‬
ְ ‫טָ בְ וָ ן‬
before whom I bow down
Sa
of the holy one, who is blessed,
and before whose dear Torah I bow
at all times.
I do not place my trust in people,
do I rely,
but on the God of heaven,
whose Torah is true
whose prophets are accurate,
and who is generous with acts
of goodness and truth.
Yehei ra’avah kodamach
ditorich lan chayim betivutah
velehevei anah pekidah
bego tzadikayah
lemir’cham alai ulemintar yati
veyat kol di li
vedi le’amach Yisra’el.
Ant hu zan lecholah
umefarnes lecholah.
Ant hu shalit al kolah.
Ant hu dishalit al malchayah,
umalchutah di lach hi.
Anah avdah
dikudshah berich hu,
disageidnah kamei
umikamah dikar Oraytei
bechol idan ve’idan.
Lah al enash rachetznah,
velah al bar elahin
samechnah,
elah beElahah dishmayah,
dehu Elahah keshot,
e
pl
who is the real God,
ulekabel tzelotanah berachamin.
m
nor on angels
208
ve’Oraitei keshot,
unevi’ohi keshot.
◊ Umasgei leme’bad
tav’van ukeshot.
209
God is the one I trust,
and to whose holy and precious
name I voice praises.
God, won’t you
open my heart to your Torah,
and fulfill my innermost longings,
SP
and those of all Israel,
for good, for life and for peace. Amen.
‫בֵּ הּ אֲ נָא ָרחֵ ץ‬
‫ישׁא י ִַקּ ָירא‬
ָ ‫וְ לִ ְשׁמֵ הּ ַק ִדּ‬
‫אֲ נָא אֵ מַ ר תֻּ ְשׁבְּ חָ ן‬
‫ְדּ ִתפְ ַתּח לִ בָּ ִאי בְּ או ַֹר ְי ָתא‬
‫וְ ַת ְשׁלִ ים ִמ ְשׁאֲ לִ ין ְדּלִ בָּ ִאי‬
‫עַ מָּ � י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬-‫וְ לִ בָּ א ְד ָכל‬
‫לְ טַ ב וּלְ חַ יִּין וְ לִ ְשׁלָם אָמֵ ן‬
Bei anah rachetz
velishmei kadishah yakirah
anah emar tushbechan.
detiftach liba’i be’Oraitah,
vetashlim mish’alin deliba’i,
veliba dechol amach Yisra’el
letav, ulechayin velishlam. Amen.
________________________________ Removing the Scroll _______________________________
S
The Torah scroll is taken from the ark and handed to the leader.
Leader, then congregation:
Deut. 6:4
1
‫ד‬
‫ח‬
ֽ
ָ
ֶ‫א‬
‫׀‬
‫֥ה‬
‫ו‬
‫ה‬
‫י‬
‫ינוּ‬
‫ֱ�ה‬
Leader, then congregation; add the shaded word on Hoshanah Rabbah.
‫ אֶ חָ ד אֱ �הֵ ינוּ גָּדוֹל אֲ ד ֹונֵינוּ‬Echad Eloheinu, gadol Adoneinu:
One is our God, great is our ruler:
Sa
holy and awesome is God’s name.
‫ ָקדוֹשׁ וְ נו ָֹרא ְשׁמ ֹו‬kadosh venorah shemo.
The prayer leader turns to face the ark, bows and raises the Torah.
Ps 34:4
Glorify God with me,
‫ גּ ְַדּלוּ לַ יהוה ִא ִתּי‬Gadlu lAdonai iti,
and let us exalt2 God’s name together.
ְ ְ‫וּנ‬
unerom’mah shemo yachdav.
e
pl
m
1
2
The Hebrew word from the root ‫ ָרם‬means “make high” and so does “exalt.”
I Chron. 29:11
The Torah is marched through the congregation.1
Yours, God, are the greatness,
the strength, the splendor,
the victory and the majesty
—everything in heaven and earth.
It’s for you, God, to govern
SP
and to be raised above all as the head.
Ps. 99:5
God is holy.
Ps. 99:9
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vehagvurah vehatiferet
vehanetzach vehahod,
ki chol bashamayim uva’aretz.
Lecha Adonai hamamlachah
ְ
ְ
S
kadosh hu.
Rom’mu Adonai Eloheinu
‫ ִכּי־קָ דוֹשׁ יהוה אֱ�הֵ ינוּ‬ki kadosh Adonai Eloheinu.
As the Torah scroll is taken to the bimah, the congregation says this short prayer:
‫ אַב הָ ַרחֲ ִמים‬Av harachamim,
May the source of mercy
Sa
take pity on our people (God’s burden),
hu yerachem am amusim,
recall the contract with our mighty ancestors,
veyizkor berit eitanim,
veyatzil nafshoteinu
min hasha’ot hara’ot,
veyig’ar beyetzer hara
m
‫מוּסים‬
ִ ֲ‫הוּא ְי ַרחֵ ם עַ ם ע‬
‫יתנִ ים‬
ָ ֵ‫וְ ִיזְ כֹּר בְּ ִרית א‬
‫וְ י ִַצּיל נ ְַפשׁו ֵֹתינוּ‬
save our souls
‫ִמן הַ ָשּׁעוֹת הָ ָרעוֹת‬
from the bad times,
‫וְ ִיגְ עַ ר בְּ יֵצֶ ר הָ ַרע‬
drive out the bad impulse
‫שׂוּאים‬
ִ ְ‫ִמן הַ נּ‬
from those who are sustained by God,
graciously let us survive forever,
‫וְ יָחוֹן או ָֹתנוּ לִ פְ לֵיטַ ת ע ֹול ִָמים‬
and fulfill our longings
‫וִ ימַ לֵּא ִמ ְשׁאֲ לו ֵֹתינוּ‬
with goodness, salvation and mercy. ‫בְּ ִמ ָדּה טוֹבָ ה יְשׁוּעָ ה וְ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
min han’su’im,
veyachon otanu lifleitat olamim,
e
pl
viymaleh mish’aloteinu
1
bemidah tovah yeshu’a verachamim.
The Torah is always marched to the north when taken out, and to the south when returned. It is appropriate to
move to the front of the congregation to touch the Torah mantle with tzitziyot or a siddur, which we then kiss to
show our affection for the pre-eminent symbol of our faith. We are seated when the Torah is placed on the table.
The general rule is that we stand while the Torah is raised and bow as it passes before us.
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The Torah scroll is placed on the Shulchan (reading desk), and we are seated.
A gabbai (one who supervises the reading) or the Torah reader
recites the next passage and names the first person called to the Torah.1
ַ‫ וְ יַעֲ זוֹר וְ ָיגֵן וְ יו ִֹשׁיע‬Veya’azor, veyagen veyoshia
May God help, protect and save
all who seek shelter in God,
and let’s all say, “Amen!”
Everyone, give greatness to our God
SP
and glory to the Torah.
Kohen, come close. Stand up …
So-and-so, child of So-and-so …
the kohen.
lechol hachosim bo.
S
Blessed is God, who gave the Torah
‫לְ כֹל הַ חו ִֹסים בּ ֹו‬
‫וְ נֹ אמַ ר אָמֵ ן אָמֵ ן‬
‫הַ כֹּל הָ בוּ גֹ דֶ ל לֵא�הֵ ינוּ‬
‫וּתנוּ ָכבוֹד לַתּו ָֹרה‬
ְ
‫כֹּהֵ ן ְק ָרב יַעֲ ֹמד‬
2
‫פְּ ל ֹו ִני בֶּ ן בַּ ת פְּ לוֹנִ י‬
‫הַ כֹּהֵ ן‬
Deut 4:4
to God, your Ruler,
all of you are alive today.
Hakol havu godel lEloheinu
utenu chavod laTorah.
Kohen kerav: ya’amod …
Ploni ben bat Ploni …
Hakohen.
Congregation, then gabbai (or Torah reader):
‫ וְ אַ תֶּ ם ֙ הַ ְדּבֵ ִ֔קים‬Ve’atem had’vekim
Sa
And you who hold fast
Venomar, “Amen.” Amen
‫יכ ֑ם‬
ֶ ֵ‫בַּ יהוָ ֖ה אֱ�ה‬
‫חַ יִּ ֥ים כֻּ ְלּ ֶכ֖ם הַ יּֽ וֹם‬
bAdonai Eloheichem,
chayim kulchem hayom.
e
pl
m
1
We call several adults for an “aliyah,” the honor of observing the reading : seven people on Shabbat morning,
six on Yom Kippur, five on Rosh Hashanah, four on Rosh Chodesh and festivals, and three for afternoon Torah
readings. Traditionally, we call a Kohen (one of the priestly family descended from Aaron), a Levi (Levites
were ministers in the Temple), and the rest from other tribes. We may add extras (“hosafot”) and conclude with
“acharon,” a “final” honoree; a Kohen or Levi may be given the acharon honor. The last aliyah is “maftir,” for
the person who reads the Haftarah. We call people by their Hebrew names—so-and-so son/daughter of so-andso.
2
‫פְּ לוֹנִ י בֶּ ן פְּ לוֹנִ י‬/Ploni ben Ploni means “so-and-so, child of so-and-so”; you insert the honoree’s Hebrew name.
Torah Blessings ▪ ‫הַ תּו ָֹרה‬
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‫ ▪ בִּ ְרכוֹת‬Bir’chot HaTorah
Each honoree recites the call to prayer1; we respond, and the honoree repeats our response.
for ever and ever.
SP
for ever and ever.
The honoree continues:
You rule for endless days.
You chose us from all other folk,
‫הָ עַ ִמּים‬-‫אֲ ֶשׁר בָּ ַחר בָּ נוּ ִמ ָכּל‬
And showed us Torah ways.2
‫תּו ָֹרת ֹו‬-‫וְ נ ַָתן לָנוּ אֶ ת‬
Blessed be God, blessed be God's name!
who gives the Torah.
‫נו ֵֹתן הַ תּו ָֹרה אָמֵ ן‬
Baruch ata Adonai
Your rule does time transcend;
We bless you, God;
asher bachar banu mikol ha’amim
S
venatan lanu et Torato.
Baruch ata Adonai,
Your Torah true you gave us,
asher natan lanu Torat emet
vechayei olam nata betocheinu.
Baruch ata Adonai,
noten haTorah. Amen
e
pl
‫אֲ ֶשׁר נ ַָתן לָנוּ תּו ַֹרת אֶ מֶ ת‬
‫וְ חַ יֵּי ע ֹולָם נָטַ ע בְּ ת ֹוכֵנוּ‬
m
Planted life that has no end.
3
Sa
noten haTorah. Amen
After the Torah portion is read, the honoree concludes with this blessing:
We bless you, God,
1
Some say the honoree should hold the Torah scroll handles (atzei chayim); some advise that the honoree
should keep the Torah unrolled so the reader won’t have to look for the place, but the honoree should look away
from the scroll so as not to imply that the words of the Call to Prayer are written in the scroll; some touch the
beginning of the passage to be read with a tallit, then kiss the tallit; some touch the outside of the scroll instead,
so as not to rub the writing, risking damage to the scroll.
2
“We bless you, God, our God, ruler of time/world/eternity, who chose us from all other peoples and gave us
the Torah.”
3
“Who gave us the Torah of truth and planted eternal life in our midst.”
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_______________ Blessings for Torah Honorees ▪ �‫ֶשׁבֵּ ַר‬
‫ ▪ ִמי‬Mi Sheberach _______________
Blessings may be added for those called to the Torah—for one who has recovered from a serious illness or
returned from a risky journey; for naming a baby; for the general well-being of one called to the Torah, for one
who is sick, and so on. This format is for Torah honorees:
‫ ִמי ֶשׁבֵּ ַר� אֲ בו ֵֹתינוּ‬Mi sheberach avoteinu
May God who blessed our fathers
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,
‫אַבְ ָרהָ ם ִי ְצחָ ק וְ יַעֲ ֹקב‬
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Bless …
‫הוּא ְיבָ ֵר� אֶ ת‬
‫בַּ ת פְּ ל ֹו ִני‬/‫פְּ ל ֹו ִני בֶּ ן‬
Avraham, Yitzchak, veYa’akov
hu yevarech et
So-and-so, child of So-and-so
Ploni ben/bat Ploni
The blessing for Torah honorees continues; use the shaded words for women.
The formula for those honored with Hagbahah and Gelilah is on page 215.
‫ ֶשׁעָ ָלה ֶשׁעָ לְ ָתה הַ יּוֹם‬she’alah she’altah hayom
who came up for an aliyah today
1
S
to honor God’s presence, the Torah
and this festival foot-journey.
protect him her
and save him her
from all trouble and sorrow,
and send blessing and success
to all his her work,
and let’s say, “Amen.”
1
ָ‫י ְִשׁ ְמ ֵרהוּ י ְִשׁ ְמ ֶרה‬
ָ‫וְ י ִַצּילֵהוּ וְ יַצִּ ילֶה‬
‫צוּקה‬
ָ ְ‫ִמ ָכּל צָ ָרה ו‬
‫וּמ ָכּל ֶנגַע וּמַ חֲ ָלה‬
ִ
‫וְ י ְִשׁ ַלח בְּ ָר ָכה וְ הַ ְצלָחָ ה‬
ָ‫בְּ ָכל מַ עֲ ֵשׂי י ָָדיו יָדֶ יה‬
‫וְ ִיזְ כֶּה וְ ִתזְ כֶּה לַעֲ לוֹת לְ ֶרגֶל‬
ָ‫ִעם ָכּל י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל אֶ חָ יו אָחֶ יה‬
Hakadosh baruch hu
yishmerehu yishmereha
veyatzilehu veyatzileha
mikol tzarah vetzukah
umikol negah umachalah,
veyishlach berachah vehatzlachah
bechol ma’asei yadav yadeha,
veyizkeh vetizkeh la’alot leregel
e
pl
Let him her merit the festival foot-journey
with all his her fellow Jews,
velichvod haregel.
m
affliction and sickness,
lichvod haMakom velichvod haTorah
Sa
May the Holy One (whom we bless)
‫לִ כְ בוֹד הַ מָּ קוֹם וְ לִ כְ בוֹד הַ תּו ָֹרה‬
‫וְ לִ כְ בוֹד הָ ֶרגֶל‬
Im kol Yisra’el echav acheha
venomar, “Amen.” Amen
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________________________________ Prayer for Healing ________________________________
Some congregations include a prayer for healing.
SP
bless and heal
those in need of healing …
May the holy, blessed one
‫הוּא ְיבָ ֵר� וִ ַירפֵּ א‬
… ‫אֶ ת הַ חוֹלִ ים‬
hu yevarech virapeh
et hacholim …
We pause for the names of people in need of healing.
‫ הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ בָּ רוּ� הוּא‬Hakadosh baruch hu
be altogether merciful to them,
S
granting them strength and health,
‫ְימָּ לֵא ַרחֲ ִמים עֲ לֵיהֶ ם‬
‫יקם וּלְ ַרפְּ או ָֹתם‬
ָ ִ‫לְ הַ חֲ ז‬
‫וְ י ְִשׁ ַלח לָהֶ ם ְמהֵ ָרה‬
‫ְרפוּאָה ְשׁל ֵָמה‬
‫ִמן הַ ָשּׁמַ ִים‬
‫ְרפוּאַת הַ נֶּפֶ שׁ‬
‫ְוּרפוּאַת הַ גּוּף‬
‫הַ ְשׁ ָתּא בַּ עֲ ָג ָלה‬
‫וּבִ זְ מַ ן ָק ִריב‬
‫ אָמֵ ן אָמֵ ן‬: ‫וְ נֹ אמַ ר‬
and quickly bestow upon them
a complete recovery,
a blessing from above,
and healing the body,
Sa
healing the spirit
with all the sick in our community.1
now, to arrive soon
And let us say, “Amen.”
lehachazikam ulerapotam,
veyishlach lahem meherah
refu’ah shelemah
min hashamayim,
refu’at hanefesh
urefu’at haguf
betoch she’ar cholei Yisra’el—
hashta ba’agalah
uvizman kariv,
m
and quickly.
yemaleh rachamim aleihem,
venomar: “Amen.” Amen
e
pl
1
“Among the rest of the sick people of the community of Israel.”
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__________________ Thanks after Peril ▪ ‫הָ גּוֹמֵ ל‬
We bless you, God,
who grants goodness to the undeserving
and granted me every goodness.
‫ ▪ בִּ ְרכַּת‬Birkat HaGomel
‫הַ גּוֹמֵ ל לְ חַ יָּבִ ים טוֹבוֹת‬
‫טוֹב אָמֵ ן‬-‫ֶשׁגְּ מָ לַנִ י ָכּל‬
_________________
Baruch ata Adonai
Eloheinu Melech ha’olam,
hagomel lechayavim tovot,
SP
shegemalani kol tov. Amen
The congregation responds to the blessing:
For men.
‫טוֹב‬-‫ ִמי ֶשׁגְּ מָ לְ � ָכּל‬Mi shegmalcha kol tov,
May God, who granted you every goodness,
continue to grant you every goodness. Selah.
‫טוֹב סֶ לָה‬-‫הוּא ִיגְ מָ לְ � ָכּל‬
hu yigmolcha kol tov. Selah.
‫טוֹב‬-‫ִמי ֶשׁגְּ מָ לֵ� ָכּל‬
‫טוֹב סֶ לָה‬-‫הוּא ִיגְ מָ לֵ� ָכּל‬
Mi shegmalech kol tov,
For women.
S
hu yigmalech kol tov. Selah.
After reading Torah, the gabbai, Torah reader or prayer leader recites Half Kaddish, page 368; we respond.
Sa
________________________ Raising the Scroll ▪ ‫ ▪ הַ גבָּ הָ ה‬Hagbah ________________________
When the Torah reading is finished, two people are called to the bimah..
One will raise the scroll for all to see, the other will wrap the scroll in its coverings.
Some congregations bless them with this formula.
Bless …
____ child of _____,
to raise the Torah, and
____ child of _____,
who will come up
to wrap the Torah.
hu yevarech et …
_____ ben bat _____,
ba’avur sheya’aleh sheta’aleh
e
pl
who will come up
‫אַבְ ָרהָ ם ִי ְצחָ ק וְ יַעֲ קֹב‬
_____ ‫_____ בֶּ ן בַּ ת‬
‫בַּ עֲ בוּר ֶשׁיַּעֲ לֶה ֶשׁ ַתּעֲ לֶה‬
‫לְ הַ גְּ בָּ הַ ת הַ תּו ָֹרה וְ אֶ ת‬
_____ ‫_____ בֶּ ן בַּ ת‬
‫בַּ עֲ בוּר ֶשׁיַּעֲ לֶה ֶשׁ ַתּעֲ לֶה‬
‫לִ גְ לִ ילַת הַ תּו ָֹרה‬
m
lehagbahat haTorah ve’et …
_____ ben bat _____,
ba’avur sheya’aleh sheta’aleh
liglilat haTorah
As a result,
may the Holy One (whom we bless)
protect and save them
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to all their work,
with all their fellow Jews,
‫בִּ ְשׂ ַכר זֶה‬
‫י ְִשׁ ְמ ֵרם וְ י ִַצּילֵם‬
‫צוּקה‬
ִ
‫בְּ ָכל מַ עֲ ֵשׂה ְידֵ יהֶ ם‬
‫ִעם ָכּל י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל אֲ חֵ יהֶ ם‬
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Bis’char zeh
Hakadosh baruch hu
yishmerem veyatzilem
bechol ma’asei yedeihem,
Im kol Yisra’el acheihem
Num 9:23
S
When the scroll is raised, the congregation sings:
Deut. 4:44
This is the Torah Moses set
‫ֹשׁה‬
ֶ ֔ ‫ר־שׂ֣ם מ‬
ָ
ֶ‫תּוֹר֑ה אֲשׁ‬
ָ ַ‫ וְ ֹ֖זאת ה‬Vezot haTorah asher sam Moshe
before the children of Israel.
‫ ִל ְפנֵ ֖י ְבּנֵ ֥י יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵ ֽאל‬lifnei b’nei Yisra’el.
God spoke it: Moses wrote it down.1
‫ֹשׁה‬
ֽ ֶ ‫ל־פּי יה ֖וה ְבּיַד־מ‬
֥ ִ ַ‫ע‬
Al pi Adonai: beyad Moshe.
Sa
On Hoshanah Rabbah, skip to Returning the Torah, page 224.
Once the Torah scroll is dressed and at rest, the congregation is seated x and we continue with the haftarah.
____________________________ Blessing Before the Haftarah2 ___________________________
This blessing introduces the haftarah
We bless you, God,
who chose
good prophets,
which were spoken in truth.
1
asher bachar
bin’vi’im tovim
veratzah vedivreihem
e
pl
and accepted their words,
Baruch atah Adonai
m
֙‫בָּ ֨רוּ� אַ ָ ֤תּה יי‬
‫�הינוּ֨ ֶ ֣מלֶ� הָ ע ֔וֹלָם‬
ֵ ֨ ‫ֱא‬
֙‫ֲשׁר בָּ חַ ר‬
ֶ֤ ‫א‬
‫טוֹבים‬
ִ֔ ‫בִּ נְ בִ ֣יאִים‬
‫יהם‬
ֶ ֖ ‫וְ ָר ֥ ָצה בְ ִדבְ ֵר‬
‫הַ ֶנּ ֱאמָ ִ ֥רים בֶּ אֶ ֶ ֑מת‬
hane’emarim be’emet.
Tradition holds that God dictated the Torah and Moses wrote the entire five books by hand; the end of it, the
part about his death, with his tears (BT Menachot 30a). However, in its original context, the phrase “Moses
wrote it down” really means, “Moses saw God’s orders carried out”; it refers not to the writing of the Torah, but
to the people’s travels in the wilderness: God gave the order to move on or rest; Moses saw that it was carried
out.
2
The Haftarah is a reading from the Prophets; its origin is uncertain, but many agree that it was added at a time
when the civil authorities forbade the reading of the Torah. The Hebrew word ‫ הפטרה‬has connotations of both
“start” and “stop”!
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֗‫בָּ ֨רוּ� אַ תָּ֝ ה יי‬
‫בָּ רוּ� הוּא וּבָ רוּ� ְשׁמוֹ‬
֙‫תּוֹרה‬
ָ ַ‫בּוֹח֤ר בּ‬
ֵ ַ‫ה‬
‫משׁה ﬠַבְ דּ֔ וֹ‬
֣ ֶ ְ‫וּב‬
‫וּבְ י ְִשׂ ָר ֵ ֣אל ﬠ ַ֔מּוֹ‬
‫וּבִ נְבִ ֥יא ֵי הָ אֶ ֶמ֖ת ו ֽ ֶָצדֶ ק אָ מֵ ן‬
We bless you, God,
who chooses Torah,
your servant Moses,
and your people Israel,
and prophets of truth and justice.
Baruch atah Adonai
habocher baTorah
uveMoshe avdo
uveYisra’el amo
uvin’vi’ei ha’emet vatzedek. Amen
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____________________________ Blessings after the Haftarah ____________________________
1. Confidence of God’s Promise
our God who rules forever,
rock of all worlds,
‫הָ ע ֹול ִָמים‬-‫צוּר ָכּל‬
righteous in every age,
‫הַ דּוֹרוֹת‬-‫צַ ִדּיק בְּ ָכל‬
the faithful God,
‫הָ אֵ ל הַ נֶּאֱ מָ ן‬
who says and who does,
‫הָ אוֹמֵ ר וְ עו ֶֹשׂה‬
who speaks and fulfills,
‫וּמ ַקיֵּם‬
ְ ‫הַ ְמ ַדבֵּ ר‬
whose every word is true and just.
‫ ְדּבָ ָריו אֶ מֶ ת וָ צֶ דֶ ק‬-‫ֶשׁכָּ ל‬
Faithful are you,
‫נֶאֱ מָ ן אַ ָתּה הוּא‬
ruling God,
and faithful are your words;
�‫וְ נֶאֱ מָ נִ ים ְדבָ ֶרי‬
and no single word of yours
�‫וְ ָדבָ ר אֶ חָ ד ִמ ְדּבָ ֶרי‬
will come back unfulfilled 1
‫יקם‬
ָ ‫אָחוֹר �א יָשׁוּב ֵר‬
for you are the ruling God,
faithful and merciful:
blessed are you, God,
the God who is faithful in every word. ‫ ְדבָ ָריו אָמֵ ן‬-‫הָ אֵ ל הָ נֶּאֱ מָ ן בְּ ָכל‬
We bless you, God,
Baruch atah Adonai
S
tzur kol ha’olamim
tzadik bechol hadorot
ha’El hane’eman,
ha’omer ve’oseh
Sa
ham’daber um’kayem
shekol devarav emet vatzedek.
Ne’eman atah hu
Adonai Eloheinu
m
vene’emanim devarecha
vedavar echad mid’varecha
achor lo yashuv reikam
e
pl
ki El melech
1
ne’eman verachaman atah:
baruch atah Adonai
ha’El hane’eman bechol devarav. Amen
“And not one word of your words will come back empty.”
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_____________________________________________ 2. Zion _____________________________________________
‫ ַרחֵ ם עַ ל ִציּוֹן‬Rachem al Tziyon
Take pity on Zion
for that is the foundation of our life;
and for the humiliated spirit
1
bring salvation quickly, in our days.
We bless you, ruler
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who makes Zion happy with her children.
‫כִּ י ִהיא בֵּ ית חַ יֵּינוּ‬
‫וְ לַעֲ לוּבַ ת נֶפֶ שׁ‬
‫תּו ִֹשׁיעַ בִּ ְמהֵ ָרה בְ יָמֵ ינוּ‬
‫ְמ ַשׂמֵּ חַ ִציּוֹן בְּ בָ נֶיהָ אָמֵ ן‬
ki hi beit chayeinu
vela’aluvat nefesh
toshi’a bimherah veyameinu.
Baruch atah Adonai
mesame’ach Tziyon bevaneha. Amen
_______________________________________ 3. The Messianic Era _______________________________________
Make us happy, ruling God,
‫ ַשׂ ְמּחֵ נוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬Samchenu Adonai Eloheinu
through Elijah the prophet, your servant,
S
� ֶ‫בְּ אֵ לִ יָּהוּ הַ נָּבִ יא עַ בְ דּ‬
and with the rule of David’s line,
‫וּבְ מַ לְ כוּת בֵּ ית ָדּוִ ד‬
your anointed king2
� ֶ‫ְמ ִשׁיח‬
—let it come soon and delight our hearts.
‫בִּ ְמהֵ ָרה ָיבֹא וְ ָיגֵל לִ בֵּ נוּ‬
May no stranger sit on his throne,
‫י ֵֶשׁב זָר‬-‫כִּ ְסא ֹו �א‬-‫עַ ל‬
and let no others inherit his glory. ‫כְּ בוֹד ֹו‬-‫וְ �א ִינְ חֲ לוּ עוֹד אֲ חֵ ִרים אֶ ת‬
For in your holy name you promised him ‫שׁם ָק ְד ְשׁ� נִ ְשׁבַּ ְע ָתּ ל ֹו‬
ֵ ‫כִּ י ְב‬
that his light would not be snuffed out
‫ֶשׁ�א ִיכְ בֶּ ה נֵר ֹו‬
forever and ever.
who protects David.
‫מָ גֵן ָדּוִ ד אָמֵ ן‬
BeEliyahu Hanavi avdecha
uvemalchut beit David
meshichecha
bimherah yavoh veyagel libeinu
velo yin’chalu od acherim et kevodo
ki veshem kodshecha nishbata lo
shelo yichbeh nero
le’olam va’ed.
Baruch atah Adonai
m
Sa
al kis’o lo yeshev zar
magen David. Amen
e
pl
1
“The humiliated spirit” is Zion and by extension the Jewish people, humiliated time and again by the blows of
history; yet this also gives voice to the personal anguish of those of us who face trouble and sorrow in our daily
lives.
2
By Jewish tradition, Elijah will herald the approach of the Messiah, and the Messiah will be descended from
David’s royal line.
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____________________________________________ 4. Thanks ____________________________________________
‫הָ עֲ בו ָֹדה‬-‫הַ תּו ָֹרה וְ עַ ל‬-‫ עַ ל‬Al haTorah, ve’al ha’avodah,
For the Torah, and the service,
and the prophets
‫יאים‬
ִ ִ‫וְ עַ ל הַ נְּ ב‬
Add the appropriate lines below:
and for this day,
the Matzah festival
SP
the Feast of Weeks
the Sukkot festival
the eighth day of assembly
that you gave us, sovereign God,
for glory and splendor —
for all of these, sovereign God,
and bless you
(may your name be blessed in every
mouth always and for ever)
and the festivals.
chag hamatzot hazeh
chag hashavu’ot hazeh
chag hasukot hazeh,
hashmini chag ha’atzeret hazeh
shenatata lanu, Adonai Eloheinu,
lesason ulesimcha,
lechavod uletif’aret.
Al hakol Adonai Eloheinu
anachnu modim lach
umevar’chim otach
yitbarach shimcha befi chol chai
tamid le’olam va’ed.
Baruch atah Adonai
m
Blessed are you, ruler
‫הַ כֹּל יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬-‫עַ ל‬
�‫אֲ נ ְַחנוּ מו ִֹדים ָל‬
�‫וּמבָ ְרכִ ים או ָֹת‬
ְ
‫חַ י‬-‫ִי ְתבָּ ַר� ִשׁ ְמ� בְּ פִ י ָכל‬
‫ָתּ ִמיד לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬
ve’al yom
Sa
we thank you
who hallows Israel,
‫לָנוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬-‫ֶשׁנּ ַָת ָתּ‬
‫לְ ָשׂשׂוֹן וּלְ ִשׂ ְמחָ ה‬
‫אָרת‬
ֶ ְ‫לְ ָכבוֹד וּלְ ִתפ‬
S
joy and happiness
‫יוֹם‬-‫וְ עַ ל‬
‫הַ ְשּׁ ִמינִ י חַ ג הָ עֲ צֶ ֶרת הַ זֶּה‬
ve’al han’vi’im
mekadesh Yisra’el
vehazmanim. Amen
e
pl
On the last day of a festival, we add the Memorial Service, page 368.
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______________________________ Prayer for Our Country ______________________________
We rise.
‫ הַ נּו ֵֹתן ְתּשׁוּעָ ה‬u u Hanoten teshu’ah
‫ ל ְַמּלָכִ ים‬lamlachim—
and whose sovereignty
‫ מַ לְ כוּת ֹו‬malchuto
is eternal sovereignty,
‫ מַ לְ כוּת ָכּל ע ֹול ִָמים‬malchut kol olamim—
bless and protect our country,
ְ -‫ הוּא ְיבָ ֵר� וְ י ְִשׁ ֹמר אֶ ת‬hu yevarech veyishmor et artzenu
bestow wisdom on its leaders,
ָ‫אשׁיה‬
ֶ ‫ וְ י ְִשׁ ַלח חָ כְ מָ ה לְ ָר‬veyishlach chochmah lerasheha,
and grant understanding to its inhabitants,
ָ‫ וְ ִי ֵתּן בִּ ינָה לְ יו ְֹשׁבֶ יה‬veyiten binah leyoshveha,
to establish peace and freedom
‫ לְ ַקיֵּם ָשׁלוֹם וְ חֵ רוּת‬lekayem shalom vecherut
in our country,
ְ ְ‫ בּ‬be’artzenu,
and let us say, “Amen.”
‫ וְ נֹ אמַ ר אָמֵ ן אָמֵ ן‬venomar, “Amen.” Amen
May God, who grants saving power
to earthly rulers,
SP
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____________________________ Prayer for U.S. Armed Forces ___________________________
Divine source of life, we ask you to bless and sustain the brave men and women of our country’s armed forces,
the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard.
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Grant them the courage and resources to serve their country with pride and dignity. May their cause be just,
bringing peace instead of conflict.
Bring them victory in combat, and defend them in danger. Bestow comfort and strength on their spouses and
loved ones, and when their duty is done, bring them home with honor, whole in heart and limb.
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And let us say, “Amen!”
rock and redeemer of Israel,
bless the State of Israel,
the first flowering of our redemption.
Protect her with your loving wing,
spread over her your sheltering peace,
and grant your light and your truth
to her leaders, ministers and advisors;
guide them
with your good counsel.
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_________________________________ Prayer for Israel _________________________________
‫ אָבִ ינוּ ֶשׁבַּ ָשּׁמַ ִים‬u u Avinu shebashamayim,
Divine source of life,
‫צוּר י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל וְ גוֹאֲ ל ֹו‬
‫בָּ ֵר� אֶ ת ְמ ִדינַת י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫אשׁית ְצ ִמיחַ ת גְּ אֻ לּ ֵָתנוּ‬
ִ ‫ֵר‬
� ֶ‫הָ גֵן עָ לֶיהָ בְּ אֶ בְ ַרת חַ ְסדּ‬
� ֶ‫וּפְ רוֹשׂ עָ לֶיהָ סֻ ַכּת ְשׁלוֹמ‬
�‫וּשׁלַח או ְֹר� וַ אֲ ִמ ְתּ‬
ְ
ָ‫אשׁיהָ ָשׂ ֶריהָ וְ יוֹעֲ צֶ יה‬
ֶ ‫לְ ָר‬
‫וְ ַת ְקּנֵם‬
�‫בְּ עֵ צָ ה טוֹבָ ה ִמלְּ פָ נֶי‬
tzur Yisra’el vego’alo,
barech et Medinat Yisra’el,
reshit tzemichat ge’ulatenu.
Hagen aleha be’evrat chasdecha,
uferos aleha sukat shelomecha,
ushelach or’cha va’amit’cha
lerasheha, sareha veyo’atzeha,
vetaknem
be’etzah tovah milfanecha.
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Strengthen
those who defend our holy land,
bring them redemption,
crown them with victory,
grant peace in the land
and eternal joy to its inhabitants.
SP
And let’s say, “Amen.”
‫חַ זֵּק אֶ ת ְידֵ י‬
‫ְמ ִגנֵּי אֶ ֶרץ ָק ְד ֵשׁנוּ‬
‫וְ הַ נְ ִחילֵם אֱ �הֵ ינוּ יְשׁוּעָ ה‬
‫וַ עֲ טֶ ֶרת נִ צָּ חוֹן ְתּעַ ְטּ ֵרם‬
‫וְ נ ַָת ָתּ ָשׁלוֹם בָּ אָ ֶרץ‬
ָ‫וְ ִשׂ ְמחַ ת ע ֹולָם לְ יו ְֹשׁבֶ יה‬
Chazek et yedei
meginei eretz kodshenu,
vehanchilem Eloheinu yeshu’ah,
va’ateret nitzachon te’atrem,
venatata shalom ba’aretz
vesimchat olam leyoshveha.
__________________________ Prayer for Israel’s Defence Forces _________________________
May God who blessed our ancestors
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bless and protect the fighters
‫ִמי ֶשׁבֵּ ַר� אֲ בו ֵֹתינוּ‬
‫אַבְ ָרהָ ם ִי ְצחָ ק וְ יַעֲ קֹב‬
‫הוּא ְיבָ ֵר� וְ ָיגֵּן אֶ ת חַ ָיּלֵי‬
‫ְצבָ א הֲ ָגנָּה לְ י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
ְ ‫הָ עו ְֹמ ִדים עַ ל ִמ ְשׁמַ ר‬
‫ִמגְּ בוּל הַ לְּ בָ נוֹן‬
‫וְ עַ ד ִמ ְדבַּ ר ִמ ְצ ַר ִים‬
‫וּמן הַ יָּם הַ גָּדוֹל‬
ִ
‫עַ ד לְ בוֹא הָ עֲ ָרבָ ה‬
‫בַּ יַּבָּ ָשׁה בָּ אֲ וִ יר וּבַ יָּם‬
‫י ְִשׁ ֹמר וְ יַצִּ יל אֶ ת חַ ָיּלֵינוּ‬
‫צוּקה‬
ִ
‫בְּ ָכל מַ עֲ ֵשׂי ְידֵ יהֶ ם‬
‫וִ יקֻ יַּם בָּ הֶ ם הַ ָכּתוּב‬
of the Israel Defense Force,
who stand guard over our land
from the border of Lebanon
from the Great Sea
to the approach of the Aravah,
on land, in the air, and on the sea.
affliction and infirmity,
to all their endeavors,
and may the scriptural text
be fulfilled through them:
For the Ruler your God is the one
who goes with you
to fight for you against your enemies,
Tzeva Haganah LeYisra’el,
ha’omdim al mishmar artzenu
migvul haLevanon
ve’ad midbar Mitzrayim,
umin Hayam Hagadol
ad levo ha’Aravah,
bayabashah, ba’avir uvayam.
Hakadosh baruch hu
yishmor veyatzil et chayaleinu
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pl
to save you!
hu yevarech vayagen et chayalei
m
guard and protect our soldiers
Deut. 20:4
Sa
to the Egyptian desert,
Mi sheberach avoteinu
‫יכם‬
ֶ ֔ ֵ‫ִכּ ֚י יה ֣וה א ֱֽ�ה‬
‫ֹל� עִ מָּ ֶכ ֑ם‬
֖ ֵ ‫הַ ה‬
‫יכם‬
֖ ֶ ֵ‫חם לָ ֶכ֛ם ִעם־אֹיְ ב‬
֥ ֵ ָ‫ְל ִהלּ‬
‫הוֹשׁיעַ אֶ ְת ֶ ֽכם‬
֥ ִ ‫ְל‬
We are seated x bechol ma’asei yedeihem,
vikuyam bahem hakatuv:
Ki Adonai eloheichem
haholech imachem
lehilachem lachem im oyveichem,
lehoshi’ah et’chem.
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_____________________________Ashrei (Psalm 145) ▪ ‫____________________________ אַ ְשׁ ֵרי‬
Ps 84:5
Ps 144:15
SP
David’s praise:
1
6
�‫ה�ד‬
ֲ
Hadar kevod hodecha
ְ
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pl
Tehilah leDavid:
10
ֻ ‫וְ ִל‬
9
8
m
7
Sa
5
S
4
ִ ‫א‬
ֲ
3
2
1
Tov Adonai lakol,
ָ ְ‫וּג‬
11
1
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12
ִ ‫ְל‬
ְ
13
14
15
ְ ‫מַ ְל‬
‫פוּפים‬
16
SP
17
2
3
18
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1
20
21
‫ר־פּי‬
ִ
Vivarech kol basar
e
pl
m
Ps 115:18
ֵ
‫ְר‬
Sa
19
1
3
4
2
Returning the Torah ▪ ‫הַ תּו ָֹרה‬
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‫ ▪ הַ כְ נָסַ ת סֵ פֶ ר‬Hachnasat Sefer HaTorah
The Torah scroll is handed to the prayer leader, and we stand.
Ps. 148: 13
‫ יְהַ ְללוּ אֶ ת־שֵׁ ם יְהוָה‬u u Yehalelu et shem Adonai,
‫ ִכּי־נִ ְשׂגָּב ְשׁמוֹ ְלבַ דּוֹ‬ki nisgav shemo levado:
The prayer leader begins the procession to return the scroll.1
Ps. 148: 13-14
‫ ה�דוֹ עַ ל־אֶ ֶרץ וְ שָׁ מָ יִ ם‬hodo al eretz veshamayim.
And God will bring us greatness,2
SP
‫ַויּ ֶָרם קֶ ֶרן ְלעַ מּוֹ‬
3
‫ידיו‬
‫ם־קרֹבוֹ‬
Halleluyah!
Vayarem keren le’amo,
Halleluyah!
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____________________________________ Psalm 24 ____________________________________
1
A psalm by David.
Spread land o’er mighty oceans’ swell.
3
4
5
LeDavid mizmor:
m
Their vow is their intent.6
ִ
Sa
2
4
‫ְל ָדוִ ד ִמזְמ�ר‬
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pl
1
The scroll usually leads the procession. In some congregations, the leader doesn’t carry the scroll; someone
else gets that honor. In that case, the leader follows the person with the scroll.
2
“And God will raise a horn for God’s people.”
3
; “Glory for those who feel God’s kindness”—‫ חסידיו‬can mean “those who love God” or “those who are gracious toward God”; or it can mean “those who experience God’s love/kindness.” We usually translate the word
as “righteous,” referring to the most devout and religious people.
4
5
6
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5
Returning the Torah ▪ ‫הַ תּו ָֹרה‬
Defending them in every trial.
6
1
ְ
7
‫ ▪ הַ כְ נָסַ ת סֵ פֶ ר‬Hachnasat Sefer HaTorah
2
8
SP
The glorious sovereign is nigh!3
9
10
5
ְ
‫ִמי הוּא זֶה מֶ לֶ � הַ כָּ ב�ד‬
Mi hu zeh melech hakavod?
Adonai tzeva’ot,
Sa
S
4
Ze dor dorshav,
The Torah scroll is placed in the ark.
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pl
m
1
3
4
5
2
_______________ When The Ark Rested1 ▪ ‫יֹאמַ ר‬
Num 10:36
When the ark rested, Moses would say,
“Return, God,
‫ ▪ וּבְ נֻחֹה‬Uvenucho Yomar _______________
‫ֹאמ֑ר‬
ַ ‫חה י‬
ֹ ֖ ‫וּב ֻנ‬
ְ
Uvenucho yomar:
‫שׁוּב֣ה יהו֔ה‬
ָ
“Shuva, Adonai,
to the myriad thousands of Israel.”
‫ִ ֽר ְבב֖ וֹת אַ ְל ֵ ֥פי יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵ ֽאל‬
riv’vot alfei Yisra’el.”
Ps 132:8-10
� ֶ‫קוּמָ ה יהוה ִל ְמנוּחָ ת‬
Kuma, Adonai, limnuchatecha,
Go up, God, to your resting place,
you and the ark of your power.
�ֶ‫אַ תָּ ה ַואֲרוֹן עֻ זּ‬
Let your priests wear righteousness,
SP
‫הנֶי� יִ ְל ְבּשׁוּ־צֶ ֶדק‬
ֲ ‫כּ‬
ֹ
and your pious ones will sing with joy.
For the sake of your servant David,
do not turn away the face of your anointed.
Prov 4:2
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Prov 3:18
Cling to it, and it’s a tree of life;
those who grasp it are happy.2
Torah ways are pleasant ways;
Peaceful are its paths always.
Lam 5:21
Kohanecha yilbeshu tzedek,
vachasidecha yeranenu.
�‫בַּ עֲבוּר ָדּוִ ד עַ ְב ֶדּ‬
Ba’avur David avdecha,
‫ִכּי לֶ קַ ח טוֹב נָתַ ִתּי לָ כֶ ם‬
‫תּוֹר ִתי אַ ל־תַּ ֲעזֹבוּ‬
ָ
‫ח ִזיקִ ים בָּ הּ‬
ֲ ַ‫עֵ ץ־חַ יִּ ים ִהיא לַ מּ‬
‫וְ ת ְֹמכֶ יהָ ְמאֻ שָּׁ ר‬
al tashev penei meshichecha.
Ki lekach tov natati lachem
Torati al ta’azovu.
Etz chayim hi lamachazikim bah,
vetomcheha me’ushar.
‫ְדּ ָרכֶ יהָ ַד ְרכֵ י־נֹעַ ם‬
Deracheha dar’chei no’am
‫וְ כָ ל־נְ ִתיבוֹתֶ יהָ שָׁ לוֹם‬
vechol netivoteha shalom.
Sa
Prov 3:17
ata va’aron uzecha.
‫ידי� יְ ַרנֵּנוּ‬
� ֶ‫אַ ל־תָּ שֵׁ ב ְפּנֵי ְמ ִשׁיח‬
For I gave you good guidance;
don’t abandon my Torah!
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God, take us back; we’ll stray no more. ‫ה ֲִשׁיבֵ נוּ יי אֵ לֶ י� וְ נָשׁוּבָ ה‬
Take us back to days of yore!”3
‫חַ ֵדּשׁ יָמֵ ינוּ ְכּקֶ ֶדם‬
Hashivenu, Adonai, elecha, venashuva;
chadesh yameinu kekedem.
m
The ark is closed; on festival holy days, many congregations continue with a sermon.
On Hoshanah Rabbah, continue with Ashrei, page 240.
On other days, continue with the musaf amidah, page 248.
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pl
1
The Torah service begins with Numbers 10:35 and ends with Numbers 10:36, so the whole Torah service recalls the progress of the Ark when the Israelites wandered through the wilderness.
2
“It’s a tree of life to those who cling to it, and those who hold it up are happy.” A wonderful thought: Torah is
like a spiritual bank: it gives strength to the needy and happiness to those who give their strength to it.
3
“Bring us back to you, God, and we shall come back; renew our days as of old”—a plea to return to the merit
we enjoyed before we suffered the disaster grieved in the book of Lamentations.
‫יאת ַה ּת ֹו ָרה ְלח ֹול ַה ּמ ֹועֵ ד‬
ַ ‫ְק ִר‬
SP
Torah Service for Festival Intermediate Days
Tor ah Ser vice for Festival Inter mediate Day s
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This service is for the intermediate days of Pesach and for the third, fourth, fifth and sixth days of Sukkot (on
Shabbat, the service is in our Shabbat book). On Hoshanah Rabbah, use the service for Festival Holy Days,
page 206.
e
pl
m
Sa
‫ ְק ִריאַת הַ תּו ָֹרה לְ חוֹל הַ מּוֹעֵ ד‬Torah Service for Festival Intermediate Days
Num 10:35
We rise as the ark is opened, and we all say:
‫רן‬
ִ ‫ ו‬u u Vayehi binso’ah ha’aron,
Moses would say:
‫וַיּ ֹ֣אמֶ ר מ ֶֹשׁ֑ה‬
ָ
SP
Isaiah 2:3
228
vayomer Moshe:
‫תוֹרה‬
Blessed is the one who gave the Torah
‫ בָּ רוּ� ֶשׁנּ ַָתן תּו ָֹרה‬Baruch shenatan Torah
‫ לְ עַ מּ ֹו ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל בִּ ְקדֻ ָשּׁת ֹו‬le’amo Yisra’el bikdushato.
____________________________________ Berich Shemei ▪ ‫___________________________________ בְּ ִרי� ְשׁמֵ הּ‬
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Many congregations add this section, from the Zohar commentary on Vayakhel, silently.
‫ בְּ ִרי� ְשׁמֵ הּ‬Berich shemei
Blessed be the reputation
of the world’s ruler,
May your goodwill be
with your people Israel forever;
the salvation of your right hand
reveal to your people
to give us benefit
from the goodness of your light
May your will be
to grant us a life of goodness
and that I may be appointed
among the righteous
to grant me mercy and protect me
and all that belongs to me
and to your people Israel.
It’s God who feeds everything
and sustains everything.
berich kitrach ve’atrach.
Yehei re’utach
im amach Yisra’el le’alam,
ufurkan yeminach
achazei le’amach
beveit mikdeshach,
ule’amtoyei lanah
mituv nehorach,
ulekabel tzelotanah berachamin.
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pl
and to accept our prayers with mercy.
demarei almah,
m
in your holy Temple,
Sa
blessed be your crown and your place.
‫ְדּמָ ֵרא עָ לְ מָ א‬
�‫אַת ָר‬
ְ ְ‫בְּ ִרי� כִּ ְת ָר� ו‬
�‫עוּת‬
ָ ‫ְיהֵ א ְר‬
‫ִעם עַ מָּ � י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל לְ עָ לַם‬
�ָ‫וּ ֻפ ְר ַקן ְי ִמינ‬
� ָ‫אַחֲ זֵי לְ עַ מּ‬
�‫בְּ בֵ ית ִמ ְק ְדּ ָשׁ‬
‫אַמט ֹויֵא ַלנָא‬
ְ ְ‫וּל‬
�‫ִמטּוּב נְ הו ָֹר‬
‫וּלְ ַקבֵּ ל ְצלו ַֹתנָא בְּ ַרחֲ ִמין‬
‫יבוּתא‬
ָ ‫ִדּתו ִֹרי� לַן חַ יִּין בְּ ִט‬
‫וְ לֶהֱ וֵא אֲ נָא פְּ ִק ָידא‬
‫יקיָּא‬
ַ ‫בְּ ג ֹו ִ ַצ ִדּ‬
‫לְ ִמ ְרחַ ם עֲ לַי וּלְ ִמנְ טַ ר י ִָתי‬
‫ ִדּי לִ י‬-‫וְ יָת ָכּל‬
‫וְ ִדי לְ עַ מָּ � י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫אַנְ ְתּ הוּא זָן לְ ֹכ ָלּא‬
‫וּמפַ ְרנֵס לְ ֹכ ָלּא‬
ְ
ditorich lan chayim betivutah
velehevei anah pekidah
bego tzadikayah
lemir’cham alai ulemintar yati
veyat kol di li
vedi le’amach Yisra’el.
Ant hu zan lecholah
umefarnes lecholah.
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It’s God who rules over all.
It’s God who rules over sovereigns,
and sovereignty is yours.
I am a servant
of the holy one, who is blessed,
before whom I bow down
SP
and before whose dear Torah I bow
‫אַנְ ְתּ הוּא ַשׁלִּ יט עַ ל ֹכּ ָלּא‬
‫אַנְ ְתּ הוּא ִדּ ַשׁלִּ יט עַ ל מַ לְ ַכיָּא‬
‫לָ� ִהיא‬-‫כוּתא ִדּי‬
ָ ְ‫וּמַ ל‬
‫אֲ נָא עַ בְ ָדא‬
‫קוּד ָשׁא ְבּ ִרי� הוּא‬
ְ ‫ִד‬
‫ִדּסָ ג ְֵידנָא ַקמֵ הּ‬
‫יקר או ַֹר ְי ֵתהּ‬
ָ ‫וּמ ַקּמָּ א ִדּ‬
ִ
‫בְּ ָכל ִע ָדּן וְ ִע ָדּן‬
‫יצנָא‬
ְ ֵ‫לָא עַ ל אֱ נָשׁ ָרח‬
‫וְ לָא עַ ל בַּ ר אֱ ל ִָהין‬
‫סָ מֵ יכְ נָא‬
‫אֶ לָּא בֶּ אֱ לָהָ א ִד ְשׁמַ יָּא‬
‫ְדּהוּא אֱ לָהָ א ְקשׁוֹט‬
‫וְ או ַֹר ְי ֵתהּ ְקשׁוֹט‬
‫וּנְ בִ יאו ִֹהי ְקשׁוֹט‬
‫◊ וּמַ ְסגֵּא לְ מֶ ְעבַּ ד‬
‫וּקשׁוֹט‬
ְ ‫טָ בְ וָ ן‬
‫בֵּ הּ אֲ נָא ָרחֵ ץ‬
‫ישׁא י ִַקּ ָירא‬
ָ ‫וְ לִ ְשׁמֵ הּ ַק ִדּ‬
‫אֲ נָא אֵ מַ ר תֻּ ְשׁבְּ חָ ן‬
‫ְדּ ִתפְ ַתּח לִ בָּ ִאי בְּ או ַֹר ְי ָתא‬
‫וְ ַת ְשׁלִ ים ִמ ְשׁאֲ לִ ין ְדּלִ בָּ ִאי‬
‫עַ מָּ � י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬-‫וְ לִ בָּ א ְד ָכל‬
‫לְ טַ ב וּלְ חַ יִּין וְ לִ ְשׁלָם אָמֵ ן‬
at all times.
I do not place my trust in people,
nor on angels
do I rely,
who is the real God,
whose Torah is true
S
but on the God of heaven,
and who is generous with acts
of goodness and truth.
God is the one I trust,
and to whose holy and precious
God, won’t you
open my heart to your Torah,
and those of all Israel,
for good, for life and for peace. Amen.
Anah avdah
dikudshah berich hu,
disageidnah kamei
umikamah dikar Oraytei
bechol idan ve’idan.
Lah al enash rachetznah,
velah al bar elahin
samechnah,
elah beElahah dishmayah,
dehu Elahah keshot,
ve’Oraitei keshot,
unevi’ohi keshot.
◊ Umasgei leme’bad
tav’van ukeshot.
Bei anah rachetz
velishmei kadishah yakirah
anah emar tushbechan.
detiftach liba’i be’Oraitah,
vetashlim mish’alin deliba’i,
e
pl
and fulfill my innermost longings,
umalchutah di lach hi.
m
name I voice praises.
Ant hu dishalit al malchayah,
Sa
whose prophets are accurate,
Ant hu shalit al kolah.
veliba dechol amach Yisra’el
letav, ulechayin velishlam. Amen.
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_______________________________________ Removing the Scroll _______________________________________
The prayer leader takes the scroll, turns to face the ark, bows and raises the Torah.
Ps 34:4
Glorify God with me,
‫ גּ ְַדּלוּ לַ יהוה ִא ִתּי‬Gadlu lAdonai iti,
and let us exalt1 God’s name together.
ְ ְ‫ וּנ‬unerom’mah shemo yachdav.
The Ark is closed, the leader takes the Torah to the reading desk, and the congregation say:
I Chron. 29:11
SP
Ps. 99:5
S
God is holy.
Ps. 99:9
ְ
kadosh hu.
ְ
‫ִכּי־קָ דוֹשׁ יהוה אֱ�הֵ ינוּ‬
ki kadosh Adonai Eloheinu.
May the source of mercy
Sa
Av harachamim,
hu yerachem am amusim,
m
take pity on our people (God’s burden),
‫מוּסים‬
ִ ֲ‫הוּא ְי ַרחֵ ם עַ ם ע‬
recall the contract with our mighty ancestors, ‫יתנִ ים‬
ָ ֵ‫וְ ִיזְ כֹּר בְּ ִרית א‬
‫וְ י ִַצּיל נ ְַפשׁו ֵֹתינוּ‬
save our souls
‫ִמן הַ ָשּׁעוֹת הָ ָרעוֹת‬
from the bad times,
‫וְ ִיגְ עַ ר בְּ יֵצֶ ר הָ ַרע‬
drive out the bad impulse
from those who are sustained by God,
‫שׂוּאים‬
ִ ְ‫ִמן הַ נּ‬
graciously let us survive forever,
‫וְ יָחוֹן או ָֹתנוּ לִ פְ לֵיטַ ת ע ֹול ִָמים‬
and fulfill our longings
‫וִ ימַ לֵּא ִמ ְשׁאֲ לו ֵֹתינוּ‬
with goodness, salvation and mercy. ‫בְּ ִמ ָדּה טוֹבָ ה יְשׁוּעָ ה וְ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
Rom’mu Adonai Eloheinu
veyizkor berit eitanim,
veyatzil nafshoteinu
min hasha’ot hara’ot,
e
pl
veyig’ar beyetzer hara
1
min han’su’im,
veyachon otanu lifleitat olamim,
viymaleh mish’aloteinu
bemidah tovah yeshu’a verachamim.
The Hebrew word from the root ‫ ָרם‬means “make high” and so does “exalt.”
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The Torah scroll is placed on the reading desk, and we are seated.
A gabbai (one who supervises the reading) or the Torah reader
recites the next passage and names the first person called to the Torah.1
‫ וְ ִת ָגּלֶה וְ ֵת ָראֶ ה מַ לְ כוּת ֹו‬Vetigaleh, vetera’eh malchuto
May God’s rule be revealed and seen
among us soon,
may God be kind to us who remain
of God’s nation, the Jewish people,
SP
with grace and kindness
mercy and favor.
Let us say, “It’s true!”
Everyone, give greatness to our God
‫עָ לֵינוּ בִּ זְ מַ ן ָקרוֹב‬
‫וְ יָחוֹן פְּ לֵיטָ ֵתנוּ‬
‫וּפְ לֵיטַ ת עַ מּ ֹו בֵּ ית י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫לְ חֵ ן וּלְ חֶ סֶ ד‬
‫לְ ַרחֲ ִמים וּלְ ָרצוֹן‬
Kohen, come close. Stand up …
So-and-so, child of So-and-so …
Blessed is God, who gave the Torah
ufeleitat amo, Beit Yisra’el,
lechen ulechesed,
lerachamim uleratzon,
Hakol havu godel lEloheinu
utenu chavod laTorah.
Kohen kerav: ya’amod …
Ploni ben bat Ploni …
Hakohen.
Sa
the kohen.
veyachon peleitatenu,
‫הַ כֹּל הָ בוּ גֹ דֶ ל לֵא�הֵ ינוּ‬
‫וּתנוּ ָכבוֹד לַתּ ֹו ָרה‬
ְ
‫כֹּהֵ ן ְק ָרב יַעֲ ֹמד‬
2
‫פְּ ל ֹו ִני בֶּ ן בַּ ת פְּ לוֹנִ י‬
‫הַ כֹּהֵ ן‬
S
and glory to the Torah.
aleinu bizman karov,
to God, your Ruler,
all of you are alive today.”
‫בַּ יהוָה אֱ�הֵ יכֶ ם‬
‫חַ יִּ ים כֻּ ְלּכֶ ם הַ יּוֹם‬
bAdonai Eloheichem,
chayim kulchem hayom.”
e
pl
1
m
Congregation, then gabbai (or Torah reader):
Deut 4:4
“And you who hold fast
‫“ וְ אַ תֶּ ם הַ ְדּבֵ קִ ים‬Ve’atem had’vekim
We call several adults for an “aliyah,” the honor of observing the reading : seven people on Shabbat morning,
six on Yom Kippur, five on Rosh Hashanah, four on Rosh Chodesh and festivals, and three for afternoon Torah
readings. Traditionally, we call a Kohen (one of the priestly family descended from Aaron), a Levi (Levites
were ministers in the Temple), and the rest from other tribes. We may add extras (“hosafot”) and conclude with
“acharon,” a “final” honoree; a Kohen or Levi may be given the acharon honor. The last aliyah is “maftir,” for
the person who reads the Haftarah. We call people by their Hebrew names—so-and-so son/daughter of so-andso.
2
_________________ Torah Blessings ▪ ‫הַ תּו ָֹרה‬
1
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‫ ▪ בִּ ְרכוֹת‬Bir’chot HaTorah _________________
Each honoree recites the call to prayer ; we respond, and the honoree repeats our response.
for ever and ever.
SP
for ever and ever.
The honoree continues:
You chose us from all other folk,
‫הָ עַ ִמּים‬-‫אֲ ֶשׁר בָּ ַחר בָּ נוּ ִמ ָכּל‬
And showed us Torah ways.2
‫תּו ָֹרת ֹו‬-‫וְ נ ַָתן לָנוּ אֶ ת‬
Baruch ata Adonai
You rule for endless days.
Your rule does time transcend;
S
We bless you, God;
asher bachar banu mikol ha’amim
venatan lanu et Torato.
Baruch ata Adonai,
Your Torah true you gave us,
asher natan lanu Torat emet
vechayei olam nata betocheinu.
Baruch ata Adonai,
noten haTorah. Amen
e
pl
‫אֲ ֶשׁר נ ַָתן לָנוּ תּו ַֹרת אֶ מֶ ת‬
‫וְ חַ יֵּי ע ֹו ָלם נָטַ ע בְּ ת ֹוכֵנוּ‬
m
Planted life that has no end.3
Sa
noten haTorah. Amen
After the Torah portion is read, the honoree concludes with this blessing:
We bless you, God,
1
Some say the honoree should hold the Torah scroll handles (atzei chayim); some advise that the honoree
should keep the Torah unrolled so the reader won’t have to look for the place, but the honoree should look away
from the scroll so as not to imply that the words of the Call to Prayer are written in the scroll; some touch the
beginning of the passage to be read with a tallit, then kiss the tallit; some touch the outside of the scroll instead,
so as not to rub the writing, risking damage to the scroll.
2
“We bless you, God, our God, ruler of time/world/eternity, who chose us from all other peoples and gave us
the Torah.”
3
“Who gave us the Torah of truth and planted eternal life in our midst.”
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_______________________ Blessings for Torah Honorees ▪ �‫ ▪ ִמי ֶשׁבֵּ ַר‬Mi Sheberach _______________________
Blessings may be added for those called to the Torah—for one who has recovered from a serious illness or
returned from a risky journey; for naming a baby; for the general well-being of one called to the Torah, for one
who is sick, and so on. This format is for Torah honorees:
SP
Bless …
‫בַּ ת פְּ ל ֹו ִני‬/‫פְּ ל ֹו ִני בֶּ ן‬
hu yevarech et
So-and-so, child of So-and-so
Ploni ben/bat Ploni
The blessing for Torah honorees continues; use the shaded words for women.
The formula for those honored with Hagbahah and Gelilah is on page 215.
‫ ֶשׁעָ ָלה ֶשׁעָ לְ ָתה הַ יּוֹם‬she’alah she’altah hayom
who came up for an aliyah today
1
S
to honor God’s presence, the Torah
lichvod haMakom velichvod haTorah
velichvod haregel.
Hakadosh baruch hu
Sa
‫לִ כְ בוֹד הַ מָּ קוֹם וְ לִ כְ בוֹד הַ תּו ָֹרה‬
and this festival foot-journey.
‫וְ לִ כְ בוֹד הָ ֶרגֶל‬
protect him her
ָ‫י ְִשׁ ְמ ֵרהוּ י ְִשׁ ְמ ֶרה‬
and save him her
ָ‫וְ י ִַצּילֵהוּ וְ יַצִּ ילֶה‬
‫צוּקה‬
ִ
to all his her work,
ָ‫בְּ ָכל מַ עֲ ֵשׂי י ָָדיו יָדֶ יה‬
with all his her fellow Jews,
ָ‫ִעם ָכּל י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל אֶ חָ יו אָחֶ יה‬
yishmerehu yishmereha
veyatzilehu veyatzileha
m
bechol ma’asei yadav yadeha,
Im kol Yisra’el echav acheha
e
pl
1
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________________________________________ Prayer for Healing ________________________________________
Some congregations include a prayer for healing.
SP
bless and heal
those in need of healing …
May the holy, blessed one
‫הוּא ְיבָ ֵר� וִ ַירפֵּ א‬
… ‫אֶ ת הַ חוֹלִ ים‬
hu yevarech virapeh
et hacholim …
We pause for the names of people in need of healing.
‫ הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ בָּ רוּ� הוּא‬Hakadosh baruch hu
be altogether merciful to them,
granting them strength and health,
S
‫ְימָּ לֵא ַרחֲ ִמים עֲ לֵיהֶ ם‬
‫יקם וּלְ ַרפְּ או ָֹתם‬
ָ ִ‫לְ הַ חֲ ז‬
‫וְ י ְִשׁ ַלח לָהֶ ם ְמהֵ ָרה‬
‫ְרפוּאָה ְשׁל ֵָמה‬
‫ִמן הַ ָשּׁמַ ִים‬
‫ְרפוּאַת הַ נֶּפֶ שׁ‬
‫ְוּרפוּאַת הַ גּוּף‬
‫הַ ְשׁ ָתּא בַּ עֲ ָג ָלה‬
‫וּבִ זְ מַ ן ָק ִריב‬
‫ אָמֵ ן אָמֵ ן‬: ‫וְ נֹ אמַ ר‬
and quickly bestow upon them
a complete recovery,
a blessing from above,
and healing the body,
Sa
healing the spirit
with all the sick in our community.1
now, to arrive soon
and quickly.
lehachazikam ulerapotam,
veyishlach lahem meherah
refu’ah shelemah
min hashamayim,
refu’at hanefesh
urefu’at haguf
betoch she’ar cholei Yisra’el—
hashta ba’agalah
uvizman kariv,
m
yemaleh rachamim aleihem,
e
pl
1
“Among the rest of the sick people of the community of Israel.”
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__________________________ Thanks after Peril ▪ ‫הָ גּוֹמֵ ל‬
We bless you, God,
who grants goodness to the undeserving
and granted me every goodness.
‫ ▪ בִּ ְרכַּת‬Birkat HaGomel __________________________
‫ אֱ �הֵ ינוּ מֶ לֶ� הָ ע ֹו ָלם‬Eloheinu Melech ha’olam,
‫ הַ גּוֹמֵ ל לְ חַ יָּבִ ים טוֹבוֹת‬hagomel lechayavim tovot,
‫טוֹב אָמֵ ן‬-‫ ֶשׁגְּ מָ לַנִ י ָכּל‬shegemalani kol tov. Amen
SP
The congregation responds to the blessing:
For men.
‫טוֹב‬-‫ ִמי ֶשׁגְּ מָ לְ � ָכּל‬Mi shegmalcha kol tov,
‫טוֹב סֶ לָה‬-‫הוּא ִיגְ מָ לְ � ָכּל‬
hu yigmolcha kol tov. Selah.
‫טוֹב‬-‫ִמי ֶשׁגְּ מָ לֵ� ָכּל‬
‫טוֹב סֶ לָה‬-‫הוּא ִיגְ מָ לֵ� ָכּל‬
Mi shegmalech kol tov,
For women.
S
hu yigmalech kol tov. Selah.
e
pl
m
Sa
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Raising the Scroll ▪ ‫ ▪ הַ גבָּ הָ ה‬Hagbah
When the Torah reading is finished, two people are called to the bimah.
One will raise the scroll for all to see, the other will wrap the scroll in its coverings.
When the scroll is raised, the congregation sings:
Deut. 4:44
This is the Torah Moses set
‫ֹשׁה‬
ֶ ֔ ‫ר־שׂ֣ם מ‬
ָ
ֶ‫תּוֹר֑ה אֲשׁ‬
ָ ַ‫ וְ ֹ֖זאת ה‬Vezot haTorah asher sam Moshe
before the children of Israel.
‫ִל ְפנֵ ֖י ְבּנֵ ֥י יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵ ֽאל‬
lifnei b’nei Yisra’el.
1
Num 9:23
SP
God spoke it: Moses wrote it down.
‫ֹשׁה‬
ֽ ֶ ‫ל־פּי יה ֖וה ְבּיַד־מ‬
֥ ִ ַ‫ ע‬Al pi Adonai: beyad Moshe.
Once the Torah scroll is dressed and at rest, the congregation is seated x. Some say a prayer for Israel.
_________________________________________ Prayer for Israel _________________________________________
Divine source of life,
‫ אָבִ ינוּ ֶשׁבַּ ָשּׁמַ ִים‬u u Avinu shebashamayim,
rock and redeemer of Israel,
‫צוּר י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל וְ גוֹאֲ ל ֹו‬
‫בָּ ֵר� אֶ ת ְמ ִדינַת י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫אשׁית ְצ ִמיחַ ת גְּ אֻ לּ ֵָתנוּ‬
ִ ‫ֵר‬
� ֶ‫הָ גֵן עָ לֶיהָ בְּ אֶ בְ ַרת חַ ְסדּ‬
� ֶ‫וּפְ רוֹשׂ עָ לֶיהָ סֻ ַכּת ְשׁלוֹמ‬
�‫וּשׁלַח או ְֹר� וַ אֲ ִמ ְתּ‬
ְ
ָ‫אשׁיהָ ָשׂ ֶריהָ וְ יוֹעֲ צֶ יה‬
ֶ ‫לְ ָר‬
‫וְ ַת ְקּנֵם‬
�‫בְּ עֵ צָ ה טוֹבָ ה ִמלְּ פָ נֶי‬
‫חַ זֵּק אֶ ת ְידֵ י‬
‫ְמ ִגנֵּי אֶ ֶרץ ָק ְד ֵשׁנוּ‬
‫וְ הַ נְ ִחילֵם אֱ �הֵ ינוּ יְשׁוּעָ ה‬
‫וַ עֲ טֶ ֶרת נִ צָּ חוֹן ְתּעַ ְטּ ֵרם‬
‫אָרץ‬
ֶ ָ‫וְ נ ַָת ָתּ ָשׁלוֹם בּ‬
ָ‫וְ ִשׂ ְמחַ ת ע ֹולָם לְ יו ְֹשׁבֶ יה‬
S
bless the State of Israel,
the first flowering of our redemption.
Protect her with your loving wing,
spread over her your sheltering peace,
to her leaders, ministers and advisors;
guide them
with your good counsel.
Strengthen
those who defend our holy land,
bring them redemption,
crown them with victory,
and eternal joy to its inhabitants.
And let’s say, “Amen.”
reshit tzemichat ge’ulatenu.
Hagen aleha be’evrat chasdecha,
uferos aleha sukat shelomecha,
ushelach or’cha va’amit’cha
lerasheha, sareha veyo’atzeha,
vetaknem
be’etzah tovah milfanecha.
Chazek et yedei
meginei eretz kodshenu,
vehanchilem Eloheinu yeshu’ah,
va’ateret nitzachon te’atrem,
e
pl
grant peace in the land
barech et Medinat Yisra’el,
m
Sa
and grant your light and your truth
tzur Yisra’el vego’alo,
1
venatata shalom ba’aretz
vesimchat olam leyoshveha.
Tradition holds that God dictated the Torah and Moses wrote the entire five books by hand; the end of it, the
part about his death, with his tears (BT Menachot 30a). However, in its original context, the phrase “Moses
wrote it down” really means, “Moses saw God’s orders carried out”; it refers not to the writing of the Torah, but
to the people’s travels in the wilderness: God gave the order to move on or rest; Moses saw that it was carried
out.
237
_________________ Returning the Torah ▪ ‫ ▪ הַ כְ נָסַ ת סֵ פֶ ר הַ תּו ָֹרה‬Hachnasat Sefer HaTorah _________________
The Torah scroll is handed to the prayer leader, and we stand.
Ps. 148: 13
‫ יְהַ ְללוּ אֶ ת־שֵׁ ם יְהוָה‬u u Yehalelu et shem Adonai,
‫ ִכּי־נִ ְשׂגָּב ְשׁמוֹ ְלבַ דּוֹ‬ki nisgav shemo levado:
The prayer leader begins the procession to return the scroll.1
Ps. 148: 13-14
‫ ה�דוֹ עַ ל־אֶ ֶרץ וְ שָׁ מָ יִ ם‬hodo al eretz veshamayim.
SP
And God will bring us greatness,2
‫ַויּ ֶָרם קֶ ֶרן ְלעַ מּוֹ‬
3
‫ידיו‬
‫ם־קרֹבוֹ‬
Halleluyah!
Vayarem keren le’amo,
Halleluyah!
S
_____________________________________________ Psalm 24 _____________________________________________
A psalm by David.
‫ ְל ָדוִ ד ִמזְמ�ר‬LeDavid mizmor:
1
2
4
Spread land o’er mighty oceans’ swell.5
3
4
Their vow is their intent.
ִ
e
pl
1
6
m
Sa
The scroll usually leads the procession. In some congregations, the leader doesn’t carry the scroll; someone
else gets that honor. In that case, the leader follows the person with the scroll.
2
“And he will raise a horn for his people.”
3
; “Glory for those who feel God’s kindness”—‫ חסידיו‬can mean “those who love him” or “those who are gracious toward him”; or it can mean “those who experience his love/kindness.” We usually translate the word as
“righteous,” referring to the most devout and religious people.
4
5
6
5
Defending them in every trial.
6
1
7
2
SP
The glorious sovereign is nigh!3
8
9
4
S
10
ְ
ְ
‫ִמי הוּא זֶה מֶ לֶ � הַ כָּ ב�ד‬
Ze dor dorshav,
Sa
5
238
Mi hu zeh melech hakavod?
Adonai tzeva’ot,
The Torah scroll is placed in the ark.
e
pl
m
1
3
4
5
2
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_______________________ When The Ark Rested1 ▪ ‫יֹאמַ ר‬
Num 10:36
When the ark rested, Moses would say,
“Return, God,
‫ ▪ וּבְ ֻנחֹה‬Uvenucho Yomar _______________________
‫ֹאמ֑ר‬
ַ ‫חה י‬
ֹ ֖ ‫וּב ֻנ‬
ְ
Uvenucho yomar:
‫שׁוּב֣ה יהו֔ה‬
ָ
“Shuva, Adonai,
to the myriad thousands of Israel.”
‫ִ ֽר ְבב֖ וֹת אַ ְל ֵ ֥פי יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵ ֽאל‬
riv’vot alfei Yisra’el.”
Ps 132:8-10
SP
ֲ ‫כּ‬
ֹ
Prov 4:2
For I gave you good guidance;
‫ִכּי לֶ קַ ח טוֹב נָתַ ִתּי לָ כֶ ם‬
S
don’t abandon my Torah!
‫תּוֹר ִתי אַ ל־תַּ ֲעזֹבוּ‬
ָ
Ki lekach tov natati lachem
Torati al ta’azovu.
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pl
m
Sa
1
The Torah service begins with Numbers 10:35 and ends with Numbers 10:36, so the whole Torah service recalls the progress of the Ark when the Israelites wandered through the wilderness.
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_____________________________Ashrei (Psalm 145) ▪ ‫____________________________ אַ ְשׁ ֵרי‬
Ps 84:5
Ps 144:15
SP
David’s praise:
1
6
�‫ה�ד‬
ֲ
Hadar kevod hodecha
ְ
e
pl
Tehilah leDavid:
10
ֻ ‫וְ ִל‬
9
8
m
7
Sa
5
S
4
ִ ‫א‬
ֲ
3
2
1
Tov Adonai lakol,
ָ ְ‫וּג‬
11
1
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12
ִ ‫ְל‬
ְ
13
14
15
ְ ‫מַ ְל‬
‫פוּפים‬
16
SP
17
2
3
18
S
1
20
21
‫ר־פּי‬
ִ
Vivarech kol basar
e
pl
m
Ps 115:18
ֵ
‫ְר‬
Sa
19
1
3
4
2
_______________ Help Is Coming!1 ▪ ‫גּוֹאֵ ל‬
Isaiah 59:20-21
God says, “For Zion
‫ ▪ וּבָ א לְ צִ יּוֹן‬Uva LeTziyon Go’el _______________
‫וּבָ א ְל ִציּוֹן גּוֹאֵ ל‬
and for Jacob’s kin,
‫וּלשָׁ בֵ י פֶ שַׁ ע ְבּ ַי ֲעקֹב‬
ְ
Comes one to save those
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‫נְ אֻ ם יְ הוָה‬
“Uva leTziyon go’el
uleshavei fesha beYa’akov,”
ne’um Adonai
who return from sin.”
21
“This is my pact:
‫יתי אוֹתָ ם‬
ִ ‫ַואֲנִ י ז ֹאת ְבּ ִר‬
SP
my spirit on you lain,
‫אָ מַ ר יְ הוָה‬
And words set in your mouth,
they shall remain
�‫רוּחי אֲשֶׁ ר עָ לֶ י‬
ִ
�‫ְוּדבָ ַרי אֲשֶׁ ר־שַׂ ְמ ִתּי ְבּ ִפי‬
With you, your children,
and their children too.
they’ll be with you.”
P.s 22:4
�ֲ‫וּמ ִפּי ז ֶַרע ז ְַרע‬
ִ �ֲ‫וּמ ִפּי ז ְַרע‬
ִ
S
From now until time ends,
�‫ל ֹא־יָמוּשׁוּ ִמ ִפּי‬
Holy are you,
Is. 6:3
‫◊ וְ אַ תָּ ה קָ דוֹשׁ‬
‫יוֹשֵׁ ב ְתּ ִהלּוֹת יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
Sa
our praise serves for your seat;2
While angels call each other to repeat:
‫וְ קָ ָרא זֶה אֶ ל־זֶה וְ אָ מַ ר‬
The congregation responds.
“The God of hosts is Holy, Holy, Holy;
‫קָ דוֹשׁ קָ דוֹשׁ קָ דוֹשׁ‬
God’s glory fills the universe entirely.”
‫יְהוָה ְצבָ אוֹת‬
amar Adonai,
“ruchi asher alecha
udevarai asher samti beficha
lo yamushu mipicha
umipi zaracha umipi zera zaracha,”
amar Adonai,
“me’ata ve’ad olam.”
◊ Ve’ata kadosh
yoshev tehilot Yisra’el
Vekara zeh el zeh ve’amar:
“Kadosh kadosh kadosh
Adonai tzeva’ot;
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pl
m
“Va’ani zot beriti otam,”
1
Uva LeTziyon Go’el (“A Redeemer is Coming for Zion”) offers comfort. We read it together, quietly.
This passage introduces the angels’ praise of God, which we recite in the Kedushah section of the Amidah.
The angels’ praise comes from various sources, which are given in Hebrew and in the Aramaic paraphrase, the
Targum.
2
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We continue silently.
They receive permission from each other
Umekablin den min den
and say,
ve’amrin:
“Holy in highest heavens
dwells God’s presence,
Holy on earth,
SP
which serves God’s power,
‫וּמ ַקבְּ לִ ין דֵּ ין ִמן דֵּ ין‬
ְ
‫אָמ ִרין‬
ְ ְ‫ו‬
‫ַק ִדּישׁ ִבּ ְשׁמֵ י ְמרוֹמָ א ִעלָּאָה‬
‫בֵּ ית ְשׁכִ ינְ ֵתּהּ‬
‫אַרעָ א‬
ְ ‫ַק ִדּישׁ עַ ל‬
‫בוּר ֵתּהּ‬
ְ ְ‫עוֹבַ ד גּ‬
‫ַק ִדּישׁ לְ עָ לַם וּלְ עָ לְ מֵ י עָ לְ מַ יָּא‬
‫יי ְצבָ אוֹת‬
‫אַרעָ א‬
ְ ‫מַ לְ יָא ָכל‬
‫זִ יו ְי ָק ֵרהּ‬
Holy forever and ever and ever,
is the Ruler of Hosts;
The whole earth is filled
with God’s shining glory.”
A wind swept me up;
S
Ezek. 3:12
1
ַ‫◊ ו ִַתּשָּׂ אֵ נִ י רוּח‬
behind me I heard a voice, a loud noise:
“Kadish bishmei meroma ila’ah
bet shechintei,
kadish al ar’ah
oved gevurtei,
kadish le’alam ul’almei almayah,
Adonai tzeva’ot;
malya chol ar’ah
ziv yekareh.”
◊ Vatisa’eni ru’ach,
‫וָאֶ ְשׁמַ ע אַ ח ֲַרי קוֹל ַרעַ שׁ גָּדוֹל‬
“Blessed is God’s glory, flowing from its source.” ‫בָּ רוּ� ְכּבוֹד־יְ הוָה ִמ ְמּקוֹמוֹ‬
A wind picked me up,
‫וּנְ טָ ל ְַתנִ י רוּחָ א‬
va’eshma acharai kol, ra’ash gadol:
and I heard behind me
veshim’et batrai
“Blessed is the honor of God
from the place where dwells God’s presence.”
Ex. 15:18
kal zia sagi
dimeshabchin ve’amrin:
“Berich yekara dAdonai
me’atar bet shechintei.”
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pl
God—whose kingdom is firm
forever and ever and ever.3
2
‫וְ ִשׁ ְמעֵ ית בַּ ְת ַרי‬
‫ָקל זִ יעַ סַ ִגּיא‬
ְ ְ‫ִדּ ְמ ַשׁבְּ ִחין ו‬
‫בְּ ִרי� ְי ָק ָרא ַדיי‬
‫מֵ אֲ ַתר בֵּ ית ְשׁכִ ינְ ֵתּהּ‬
Unetalatni rucha,
m
of those who praised, saying:
Sa
a voice, resounding on high,
“Baruch kevod Adonai mimkomo.”
‫כוּתהּ ָקאֵ ים‬
ֵ ְ‫יי מַ ל‬
‫לְ עָ לַם וּלְ עָ לְ מֵ י עָ לְ מַ יָּא‬
Adonai—malchuteh ka’em
le’alam ul’almei almayah.
1
The Aramaic paraphrase (Targum Yonatan) for the preceding section, Isaiah 6:3.
Aramaic paraphrase for Ezekiel 3:12.
3
Aramaic paraphrase (Targum Onkelos) for Exodus 15:18.
2
I Chron. 29:18
Sovereign God of Abraham,
Isaac, and Israel our ancestors,
‫יִ ְצחָ ק וְ יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ֲאבֹתֵ ינוּ‬
guard this forever
‫שׁ ְֳמ ָרה־זּ ֹאת ְלעוֹלָ ם‬
as a concept in the thoughts of
‫ְליֵצֶ ר מַ ְח ְשׁבוֹת‬
your people’s heart,
and make their hearts ready for you.1
SP
Ps. 73:38
‫יְהוָה אֱ�הֵ י אַ ְב ָרהָ ם‬
� ֶ‫ְלבַ ב עַ מּ‬
�‫וְ הָ כֵ ן ְלבָ בָ ם אֵ לֶ י‬
‫וְ הוּא ַרחוּם יְ כַ פֵּ ר עָ ֹון‬
Adonai Elohei Avraham
Yitzchak veYisra’el avotenu,
shomrah zot le’olam,
leyetser machshevot
levav amecha,
vehachen levavam elecha.
Vehu rachum yechaper avon
velo yashchit,
Ps. 86:5
Ki ata Adonai tov vesalach,
Ps. 119:142
Tzidkatcha tzedek le’olam,
S
For you, Ruler, are good and forgiving, ‫דנָי טוֹב וְ סַ לָּ ח‬
ֹ ‫ִכּי־אַ תָּ ה ֲא‬
and very kind to all those who call on you.
�‫וְ ַרב־חֶ סֶ ד ְלכָ ל־ק ְֹראֶ י‬
Your righteousness is righteous forever,
and your Torah is truth.
You’ll give truth to Jacob
kindness to Abraham—
as you promised our ancestors
long ago.
3
‫תוֹר ְת� אֱמֶ ת‬
ָ ְ‫ו‬
‫ִתּתֵּ ן אֱמֶ ת ְל ַי ֲעקֹב‬
Sa
Micah 7:20
‫ִצ ְדקָ ְת� צֶ ֶדק ְלעוֹלָ ם‬
‫חֶ סֶ ד ְלאַ ְב ָרהָ ם‬
‫אֲשֶׁ ר־נִ ְשׁבַּ עְ תָּ לַ ֲאבֹתֵ ינוּ‬
‫ִמימֵ י קֶ ֶדם‬
verav chesed lechol kor’echa.
vetoratcha emet.
Titen emet leYa’akov,
chesed le’Avraham,
asher nishba’ta la’avoteinu
mimei kedem.
m
1
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pl
From David’s address to the people when he appointed Solomon as his successor. David had gathered all the
materials for the Temple and prayed they would be used as he intended and people would continue to give what
was needed.
This passage and those that follow form a patchwork of quotations from different parts of scripture. In formal
prayer, we often rely on words crafted by others. Here, the prayers perhaps go deeper still, for even the composer relies on the words of others. It’s a sort of meditation using the vocabulary of faith and petition derived
from our scriptures.
2
3
Micah 7:20 is the last verse of his book.
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Ps. 68:20
Blessed is the Sovereign,
‫דנָי‬
ֹ ‫בָּ רוּ� ֲא‬
who sustains us each day,
the God of our salvation, Selah.
Ps. 46:8
1
Ps. 84:13
2
SP
Happy are they who trust in you.
Ps. 20:10
Blessed is our God
separated us from those who stray,
gave us the Torah of truth,
and planted in us everlasting life.
and set in our heart
love and respect for God,
doing God’s will
so that we do not labor in vain
nor give birth to panic.
3
Adonai tzeva’ot,
ִ
‫יְהוָה‬
Adonai hoshi’ah, hamelech
‫בָּ רוּ� הוּא אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫ֶשׁ ְבּ ָראָנוּ לִ כְ בוֹד ֹו‬
‫וְ ִהבְ ִדּילָנוּ ִמן הַ תּו ִֹעים‬
‫וְ נ ַָתן לָנוּ תּו ַֹרת אֱ מֶ ת‬
‫הוּא ִיפְ ַתּח לִ בֵּ נוּ בְּ תו ָֹרת ֹו‬
‫וְ י ֵָשׂם בְּ לִ בֵּ נוּ‬
‫אַהֲ בָ ת ֹו וְ ִי ְראָת ֹו‬
‫וְ לַעֲ שׂוֹת ְרצוֹנ ֹו‬
‫וּלְ עָ בְ ד ֹו בְּ לֵבָ ב ָשׁלֵם‬
‫לְ מַ עַ ן �א נִ יגַע ל ִָריק‬
‫וְ �א ֵנלֵד לַבֶּ הָ ָלה‬
ya’anenu beyom kor’einu.
Baruch hu Elohenu
shebra’anu lichvodo,
vehivdilanu min hato’im,
venatan lanu torat emet,
vechayey olam nata betochenu.
Hu yiftach libenu beTorato,
veyasem belibenu
ahavato veyirato,
vela’asot retzono
ule’ovdo belevav shalem,
m
and serving God wholeheartedly,
ha’El yeshu’atenu selah.
Sa
May God open our heart in Torah,
‫הָ אֵ ל יְ שׁוּעָ תֵ נוּ סֶ לָ ה‬
S
who created us for God’s glory,
yom yom ya’amos lanu
O God, bring rescue for us all,
O Ruler, answer when we call!
‫יוֹם יוֹם ַיעֲמָ ס־לָ נוּ‬
Oh God, with hosts at your command,
Baruch Adonai
lema’an lo niga larik,
velo neled labehalah.
e
pl
1
Sustain” could also be “burden,” as if to say “God loads us [with blessings].” Or, “Blessed be God every day.
If someone burdens us, God is our salvation.”
2
“The Lord of Hosts, happy is the person who trusts in you.”
3
Compare this with Isaiah 65:23.
May it be your will,
�‫ֶשׁנִּ ְשׁ ֹמר חֻ ֶקּי‬
‫בָּ ע ֹולָם הַ זֶּה‬
‫וְ נִ זְ כֶּה וְ נִ ְחיֶה וְ נִ ְראֶ ה‬
‫וְ נִ ַירשׁ טוֹבָ ה וּבְ ָר ָכה‬
‫יח‬
ַ ‫לִ ְשׁנֵי ְימוֹת הַ מָּ ִשׁ‬
‫וּלְ חַ יֵּי הָ ע ֹולָם הַ בָּ א‬
Sovereign God
that we observe your laws
in this world,
and that we merit and live and see
SP
and inherit goodness and blessing
in the time of the Messiah
and in the life of the world to come.
Ps. 30:13
So that glory may sing to you
‫ְלמַ עַ ן יְ זַמֶּ ְר� כָ בוֹד‬
and not be silent,
ָ‫אוֹדךּ‬
ֶ ‫יְהוָה אֱ�הַ י ְלעוֹלָ ם‬
S
My Sovereign God, forever I will thank you.
Jeremiah 17:7
Blessed is the person
‫בָּ רוּ� הַ גֶּבֶ ר‬
Adonai Elohenu
vElohei avotenu
ba’olam hazeh,
venizkeh venichyeh venir’eh
venirash tovah uv’rachah
lishnei yemot hamashi’ach
ulechayey ha’olam habah.
Lema’an yezamercha chavod
velo yidom,
Adonai Elohai le’olam odeka.
Baruch hagever
asher yivtach bAdonai
who has trusted God.
‫וְ הָ יָה יְהוָה ִמ ְבטַ חוֹ‬
vehayah Adonai mivtacho.
Trust in God forever,
Sa
‫אֲשֶׁ ר יִ ְבטַ ח בַּ יהוָה‬
‫ִבּ ְטחוּ בַ יהוָה ע ֲֵדי־עַ ד ִכּי‬
for in the Ruling God is the rock of ages.
Psalm 9:11
They will trust in you,
�‫◊ וְ יִ ְב ְטחוּ ְב‬
those who know your reputation—
� ֶ‫יוֹדעֵ י ְשׁמ‬
ְ
Bitchu vAdonai adei ad,
ki beYah Adonai tzur olamim.
◊ Veyivtechu vecha
yod’ei shemecha,
m
for you have not abandoned
those who seek you, God.
Isaiah 42:21
‫ְבּיָהּ יְ הוָה צוּר עוֹלָ ִמים‬
for the sake of God’s righteousness
that the Torah should be made great and glorious.
ָ‫ִכּי ל ֹא־עָ ז ְַבתּ‬
ki lo azavta
‫ד ְֹרשֶׁ י� יְ הוָה‬
dorshecha lamnatze'achAdonai.
‫יְהוָה חָ פֵ ץ‬
Adonai chafetz
‫ְלמַ עַ ן ִצ ְדקוֹ‬
lema’an tzidko,
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pl
God wanted
‫תּוֹרה וְ י ְַא ִדּיר‬
ָ ‫ַגְדּיל‬
ִ ‫י‬
yagdil Torah veya’dir.
The leader leads Half Kaddish, page 368, and we continue with the musaf amidah.
,
shenishmor chukecha
who places trust in God,
Isaiah 26:4
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SP
‫מ ּו ַסף ְלחַ ג‬
Festival Musaf Service
S
Festival Musaf Service
e
pl
m
Sa
In Temple times special days were marked by an extra sacrifice in addition to the morning and afternoon daily
sacrifices. This was the Musaf sacrifice.
In some ways, our prayers compensate for our inability to offer the sacrifices of ancient times. We can no
longer recover the feeling of union with God brought by the bloody system of animal sacrifices, and if verbal
prayer is a poor substitute, it’s all we have.
Accordingly, on Shabbat, Festivals, and Rosh Chodesh we add a musaf amidah after the Torah service. The
musaf amidah begins and ends with the blessings familiar from other amidahs, and the middle blessing recalls
the musaf sacrifices of the day.
Why we had a sacrificial system, why we added sacrifices on special days, and why we lost our Temple, are
all questions worth exploring as we meditate on the significance of this prayer. Some people say the Temple is
gone, never to return, so we should skip the musaf amidah. Others treasure the memory of ancient methods of
worship and mourn the loss of something we can no longer experience or understand.
The musaf amidah is the same for holy days and intermediate days. After the amidah, we conclude the service with Aleinu and hymns.
‫ מוּסַ ף לְ חַ ג‬Festival Musaf Service
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To prepare for the musaf amidah, we rise as the leader says Half Kaddish, page 368; we respond.
Musaf Amidah1
We take three steps back as if to create sacred space and three forward as if to enter it.
With feet together, we say the amidah (standing prayer) quietly.
When the prayer leader chants aloud, we respond with the words in gray.2
On Shemini Atzeret and the first day of Pesach,
we open the ark for the repetition of the amidah as the prayer leader chants prayers for rain and dew.
SP
Ps 51:17
The two lines below introduce the silent amidah.
ֹ ‫ֲא‬
ִ
____________________ 1. Ancestors ▪
S
We bless you, God,
our God
and God of Jacob,
‫אֱ �הֵ י אַבְ ָרהָ ם אֱ �הֵ י ִי ְצחָ ק‬
‫וֵא�הֵ י יַעֲ קֹב‬
Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
,
vElohei Ya’akov
ha’El hagadol
m
____________________
Sa
e
pl
1
The amidah (standing prayer) consists of seven blessings. The first and last three are basically the same as for
every other amidah, while the middle blessing is about the extra sacrifices of the day.
2
ׁ
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SP
,
. ‫אָמֵ ן‬
. Amen
____________________________ 2. Might ▪ ‫ ▪ ְגבוּרוֹת‬Gevurot ____________________________
S
mechayeh metim atah
Revive the dead with kind embrace,3
1
‫סוּרים‬
ְ
ֵ ִ‫ל‬
umatir asurim,
e
pl
m
Sa
rav lehoshi’ah—
When repeating the amidah, the leader adds the prayer for dew (page 362) on the first day of Pesach
and the prayer for rain (page 359) on Shemini Atzeret.
On Simchat Torah, add:
After the prayers for rain and dew, continue here:
um’kayem emunato
lishenei afar.
2
3
SP
We bless you, God,
ִ
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umi domeh lach,
Vene’eman ata
lehachayot metim.
Baruch ata Adonai,
3. Holiness
S
The third blessing has three versions. Two are responsive, led by the prayer leader, one (3a, below) for festival
holy days and Hoshanah Rabbah, and the other (3b, page 253) for intermediate days.
The third version (3c, page 254) is for individual silent prayer,.
Sa
ָ ‫ ▪ ְק‬Responsive Kedushah for Holy Days______________________
______________________ 3a. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
The congregation begins, and the prayer leader repeats. Recite the Kedushah with feet together, rising on the
toes for each of these words: “Kadosh, kadosh kadosh,” “Baruch (Kevod),” and “Yimloch.”
We respect and hallow you
�‫ישׁ‬
ְ ‫יצ� וְ נ ְַק ִדּ‬
ְ ‫ נַעֲ ִר‬u u Na’aritzcha venakdishcha
as in the secret speech of holy seraphs
‫ כְּ סוֹד ִשׂיחַ ַשׂ ְרפֵ י קֹדֶ שׁ‬kesod si’ach sarfei kodesh
who make your name holy in holiness;
‫ישׁים ִשׁ ְמ� בַּ ֹקּדֶ שׁ‬
ִ ‫הַ מַּ ְק ִדּ‬
hamakdishim shimcha bakodesh,
e
pl
God’s glory fills the universe.”
m
Bow left, then right for “zeh el zeh.”
Isaiah 6:3
Isaiah 6:3
“Holy, holy, holy
‫“ קָ דוֹשׁ קָ דוֹשׁ קָ דוֹשׁ‬Kadosh kadosh kadosh
is God of hosts;
‫ יהוה ְצבָ אוֹת‬Adonai tzeva’ot;
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God’s glory fills the world;
‫כְּ בוֹד ֹו מָ לֵא ע ֹולָם‬
‫ְמ ָשׁ ְר ָתיו שׁוֹאֲ לִ ים זֶה ָלזֶה‬
‫אַ יֵּה ְמקוֹם כְּ בוֹד ֹו‬
‫לְ עֻ מָּ ָתם בָּ רוּ� יֹאמֵ רוּ‬
God’s ministers ask each other,
“Where is the source of God’s glory?”
They respond “Blessed!”
Ezek 3:12
SP
‫בָּ רוּ� ְכּבוֹד־יהוה‬
May God turn in mercy
S
‫◊ ִמ ְמּקוֹמ ֹו הוּא ִיפֶ ן בְּ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
and be gracious to the people
‫וְ יָחוֹן עַ ם‬
who declare the unity of God’s name
‫הַ ְמיַחֲ ִדים ְשׁמ ֹו‬
evening and morning every single day— ‫יוֹם ָתּ ִמיד‬-‫ֹקר בְּ ָכל‬
ֶ ‫עֶ ֶרב וָ ב‬
twice a day—with love
‫פַּ עֲ מַ ִים בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה‬
1
‫ְשׁמַ ע או ְֹמ ִרים‬
saying “Shema.”
God is our God, source of our life,
our sovereign, our savior,
again, for all the world to see,
“To be your God.”
Num 15:41
“I am the Ruler, your God.”
1
Le’umatam “Baruch” yomeru.
“Baruch kevod Adonai
mimkomo.”
◊ Mimkomo hu yifen berachamim,
veyachon am
hamyachadim shemo,
erev vavoker, bechol yom tamid,
pa’amayim be’ahava
“Shema” omrim.
2
Shema, Yisra’el:
Adonai Eloheinu; Adonai echad.
‫הוּא אֱ �הֵ ינוּ הוּא אָבִ ינוּ‬
‫הוּא מַ לְ כֵּנוּ הוּא מו ִֹשׁיעֵ נוּ‬
‫וְ הוּא י ְַשׁ ִמיעֵ נוּ בְּ ַרחֲ מָ יו‬
‫חָ י‬-‫ֵשׁנִ ית לְ עֵ ינֵי ָכּל‬
Hu Eloheinu, hu avinu,
ִ
ֵ‫ִל ְהי֥וֹת לָ ֶכ֖ם ל‬
Congregation and leader:.
‫יכם‬
ֽ ֶ ֵ‫אֲנִ ֖י יה ֥וה אֱ�ה‬
“Lihyot lachem lElohim.”
hu malkeinu, hu moshi’einu,
vehu yashmi’einu berachamav
shenit, le’einei kol chai,
e
pl
Num 15:41
“Ayei mekom kevodo?”
m
who will mercifully declare to us
meshartav sho’alim zeh lazeh:
Sa
Deut. 6:4
‫ְשׁ ַ ֖מע יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵא֑ל‬
֖ ֵ ‫יהו֥ה א‬
Kevodo malei olam,
“Ani Adonai Eloheichem.”
Shema declares the unity of God’s name, and we say it each day in our evening and morning services.
2
The truly mighty one is our champion
Ps. 8:2
How mighty is your name
through all the earth!
Zech. 14:9
‫אַ ִדּיר אַ ִדּ ֵירנוּ‬
Adir adirenu
�‫מָ ה־אַ ִדּיר ִשׁ ְמ‬
Mah adir shimcha
‫ְבּכָ ל־הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
over all the earth;
ְ
SP
And in your holy writings, this is written:
Ps 146:10
‫וּבְ ִדבְ ֵרי ָק ְד ְשׁ� ָכּתוּב לֵא ֹמר‬
S
Your God, Zion,
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bechol ha’aretz.
al kol ha’aretz;
ushemo echad.
Elohayich, Tziyon,
m
Sa
Your praise shall
the holy God.
for endless time.
Baruch atah Adonai,
e
pl
1
should recite the short Holiness blessing and then continue the Amidah.
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Musaf Amidah
___________________ 3b. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
ָ ‫ ▪ ְק‬Responsive Kedushah for Intermediate Days___________________
We shall make your name holy in the world,
in heavens above;
‫ ִשׁ ְמ� בָּ ע ֹו ָלם‬-‫נְ ַקדֵּ שׁ אֶ ת‬
Nekadesh et shimcha ba’olam,
bishmei marom;
SP
Isaiah 6:3
Isaiah 6:3
Ezek 3:12
S
Ps 146:10
Your God, Zion,
mimkomo.”
Sa
Elohayich, Tziyon,
Your praise shall
e
pl
for endless time.
m
1
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SP
the holy God.
‫ הָ אֵ ל הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ אָמֵ ן‬ha’El hakadosh. Amen
_____________________________3c. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
praise you, selah!
the holy God.
S
_______________ 4. Holiness of This Day ▪ ‫הַ יּוֹם‬
‫דוּשׁת‬
ַ ‫ ▪ ְק‬Kedushat Hayom_______________
You chose us from all the other peoples.
Ata vechartanu mikol ha’amim.
Ahavta otanu, veratzita banu,
veromamtanu mikol halshonot,
vekidashtanu bemitzvotecha,
vekeravtanu malkenu la’avodatecha,
veshimcha hagadol vehakadosh
aleinu karata.
m
Sa
‫הָ עַ ִמּים‬-‫אַ ָתּה בְ חַ ְר ָתּנוּ ִמ ָכּל‬
ָ ‫אָהַ בְ ָתּ או ָֹתנוּ וְ ָר ִצ‬
‫הַ לְּ שׁוֹנוֹת‬-‫וְ רוֹמַ ְמ ָתּנוּ ִמ ָכּל‬
�‫וְ ִק ַדּ ְשׁ ָתּנוּ בְּ ִמ ְצו ֶֹתי‬
and brought us close, Ruler, to serve you, �‫וְ ֵק ַרבְ ָתּנוּ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ לַעֲ בו ָֹד ֶת‬
‫וְ ִשׁ ְמ� הַ גָּדוֹל וְ הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ‬
‫את‬
ָ ‫עָ לֵינוּ ָק ָר‬
with love festivals for rejoicing
this day …
‫רוּתנוּ‬
For Shavuot:
For Sukkot:
time of our joy …
e
pl
For Pesach:
et yom
zeman cherutenu …
chag hasukkot hazeh
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Musaf Amidah
time of our joy …
a holy assembly,1
SP
Because of our sins
we were displaced from our land
2
and sent far away from our own ground.
So we cannot
go up to Jerusalem to be seen by you
S
worship before you,
‫וּמפְּ נֵי חַ טָ אֵ ינוּ‬
ִ
ְ ֵ‫גָּלִ ינוּ מ‬
‫אַדמָ ֵתנוּ‬
ְ ‫וְ נִ ְת ַרחַ ְקנוּ מֵ עַ ל‬
‫וְ אֵ ין אֲ נ ְַחנוּ יְכוֹלִ ים‬
‫לַעֲ לוׂת וְ ל ֵָראוׂת‬
�‫וּלְ ִה ְשׁ ַתּחֲ ווׂת לְ פָ נֶי‬
‫וְ לַעֲ שׂוֹת חוֹבו ֵֹתינוּ‬
�‫בְּ בֵ ית בְּ ִח ָיר ֶת‬
‫בַּ בַּ ִית הַ גָּדוֹל וְ הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ‬
‫ֶשׁנִ ְק ָרא ִשׁ ְמ� עָ לָיו‬
‫ִמפְּ נֵי הַ יָּד‬
�‫ֶשׁנִּ ְשׁ ַתּלְּ חָ ה בְּ ִמ ְק ָד ֶשׁ‬
or perform our sacrificial duty
in the dwelling you chose,
that bears your reputation
because of the enemy power3
sent against your sanctuary.
mikra kodesh
Umipnei chata’einu
galinu me’artzenu,
venitrachaknu me’al admatenu.
Ve’ein anachnu yecholim
la’a lot velera’ot
ulehishtachavot lefanecha,
vela’asot chovoteinu
beveit bechiratecha
babayit hagadol vehakadosh
Sa
the great and holy Temple
shenikrah shimchah alav,
mipnei hayad
shenishtalcha bemikdashecha.
e
pl
m
1
Yes, we have suffered; yes, we have been victims; but yes, we have also brought trouble on ourselves. The
Talmud (Gittin 55b) blames the destruction of Jerusalem on a single incident of personal animosity in the Jewish community. Apparently, mutual respect among Jews is the first requirement for our success.
3
“The great and holy house (i.e. the Temple) upon which your name is called (i.e., that bears your reputation)
because of the enemy hand (i.e., power)”
2
May this be your will—
ruling God
merciful ruler
who brings children home—1
to return and be merciful to us
SP
and to your Temple
in your great mercy,
to build it soon and make it famous.2
Source of life, our Ruler,
�‫כוּת‬
ְ ְ‫ַגּלֵּא כְּ בוֹד מַ ל‬
‫עָ לֵינוּ ְמהֵ ָרה‬
‫וְ הוֹפַ ע וְ ִהנּ ֵָשׂא עָ לֵינוּ‬
‫חָ י‬-‫לְ עֵ ינֵי ָכּל‬
‫זוּרינוּ‬
ֵ ְ‫וְ ָק ֵרב פּ‬
‫ִמבֵּ ין הַ גּ ֹו ִים‬
‫וּנְ פוּצוֹתֵ ינוּ ַכּנֵּס‬
‫אָרץ‬
ֶ -‫ִמיּ ְַרכְּ ֵתי‬
‫וַ הֲ בִ יאֵ נוּ לְ ִציּוֹן ִע ְיר� בְּ ִרנָּה‬
�‫ירוּשׁ ַל ִים בֵּ ית ִמ ְק ָדּ ְשׁ‬
ָ ִ‫וְ ל‬
‫בְּ ִשׂ ְמחַ ת ע ֹולָם‬
S
reveal the glory of your rule
‫מֶ לֶ� ַרחֲ מָ ן‬
‫הַ מֵּ ִשׁיב בָּ נִ ים לִ גְ בוּלָם‬
‫וּת ַרחֵ ם עָ לֵינוּ‬
ְ ‫ֶשׁ ָתּשׁוּב‬
�‫וְ עַ ל ִמ ְק ָדּ ְשׁ‬
‫בְּ ַרחֲ מֶ י� הָ ַרבִּ ים‬
‫וּתגַדֵּ ל כְּ בוֹד ֹו‬
ְ ‫וְ ִתבְ נֵהוּ ְמהֵ ָרה‬
over us—do it soon!—
and let it appear and be raised
above us for all to see.
3
from among the other nations
and bring them back, scattered
all over the world.
and to Jerusalem your Temple
4
with lasting happiness,
Adonai Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
melech rachaman,
hameshiv banim ligvulam—
shetashuv uterachem aleinu
ve’al mikdashcha
berachamecha harabim,
vetivnehu meherah utegadel kevodo.
Avinu malkeinu,
galeh kevod malchut’cha
aleinu meherah,
vehofa vehinasei aleinu
le’einei kol chay.
Vekarev pezureinu
mibein hagoyim,
unefutzoteinu kaness
miyarktei aretz.
Vahavi’enu leTziyon ir’cha berinah
m
Bring us to Zion your city, in joy
Sa
Gather our dispersed people
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veliYerushalayim beit mikdashcha
besimchat olam,
e
pl
1
This line is added in the Conservative liturgy to acknowledge the founding of the State of Israel.
“And to make its glory great.”
3
“Our parent, our ruler, reveal/uncover the glory of your sovereignty upon us quickly, and let it appear and be
raised above us in the eyes of all living things.” The root ‫ גל‬gives us words for “roll” and “uncover”—rolling
away the covering—and the word ‫ גלה‬takes us back to ‫ גלינו‬on page 255. There we were “rolled” off our land;
here we pray to see God’s glory be “rolled back” to reestablish us in our land.
4
Don’t be fooled. Zion isn’t just a town, nor is Jerusalem just the Temple. These are all symbolic places; to be
in any of them is to have our prayers answered.
2
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where our ancestors brought you
Add this to recall the sacrificial system …
�‫ ֶשׁ ָשּׁם עָ שׂוּ אֲ בו ֵֹתינוּ לְ פָ נֶי‬shesham asu avoteinu lefanecha
their required sacrifices,
‫ ָק ְרבְּ נוֹת חוֹבו ֵֹתיהֶ ם‬-‫ אֶ ת‬et korbenot chovoteihem,
… or this to pray for its restoration, literally or metaphorically
�‫ וְ ָשׁם נַעֲ ֶשׂה לְ פָ נֶי‬vesham na’aseh lefanecha
and we shall bring you
our required sacrifices,
SP
the daily ones
and the extra ones, properly—
and the extra offering of
this matza festival
For Pesach
For Shavuot
S
this festival of Weeks
‫ ָק ְרבְּ נוֹת חוֹבו ֵֹתינוּ‬-‫אֶ ת‬
‫ְתּ ִמ ִידים כְּ ִס ְד ָרם‬
‫וּמוּסָ פִ ים כְּ ִהלְ ָכ ָתם‬
‫מוּסַ ף יוֹם‬-‫וְ אֶ ת‬
For Sukkot
this festival of Huts
et korbenot chovoteinu,2
temidim kesidram
umusafim kehil’chatam,
ve’et musaf yom
chag hamatzot hazeh.
chag hashavuot hazeh.
by Moses’ hand,2
spoken by your glory:
3
�‫ַכּ ָכּתוּב בְּ תו ָֹר ֶת‬
� ֶ‫משׁה עַ ְבדּ‬
ֶ ‫עַ ל יְדֵ י‬
‫ִמפִּ י כְ בוֹדֶ � ָכּאָמוּר‬
kakatuv beToratecha,
e
pl
written in your Torah1
m
Sa
‫ חַ ג הַ סֻּ כּוֹת הַ זֶּה‬chag hasukkot hazeh.
For Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
the eighth day, this festival of assembly
‫ הַ ְשּׁ ִמינִ י חַ ג הָ עֲ צֶ ֶרת הַ זֶּה‬hashmini chag ha’atzeret hazeh.
Add this to recall the sacrificial system …
�‫ עָ שׂוּ וְ ִה ְק ִריבוּ לְ פָ נֶי‬asu vehikrivu lefanecha
our ancestors brought to you
… or this to pray for its restoration, literally or metaphorically
we shall perform and bring you
�‫ נַעֲ ֶשׂה וְ נ ְַק ִריב לְ פָ נֶי‬na’aseh venakriv lefanecha
Continue here.
�ֶ‫ בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה כְּ ִמ ְצוַ ת ְרצ ֹונ‬be’ahava kemitzvat retzonecha,
lovingly, to observe your wishes,
al yedei Moshe avdecha,
mipi chevodecha ka’amur:
1
For this line, some siddurim read: “As you wrote for us in your Torah / �‫ כְּ מ ֹו ֶשׁ ָכּ ַתבְ ָתּ עָ לֵינוּ בְּ תו ָֹר ֶת‬/ kemo shekatavta aleinu beToratecha.”
2
By tradition, Moses wrote the Torah down in his own hand.
3
“Through the mouth of your glory, as it is said”; i.e., God spoke, Moses wrote.
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___________________________________________ For Pesach ___________________________________________
On the first two days of Pesach, mention the offerings for the 14th and 15th of Nisan.
Num 28:16-18
And in the first month,
‫אשׁוֹן‬
֗ ‫ח ֶדשׁ הָ ִר‬
ֹ ֣ ַ‫ וּב‬Uvachodesh harishon
on the 14th day of the month
‫ח ֶדשׁ‬
ֹ ֑ ַ‫ְבּאַ ְרבָּ עָ ֥ה עָ ָשׂ֛ר י֖וֹם ל‬
is the Passover offering to God;
‫ֶפּ֖סַ ח לַ יהוָ ֽה‬
th
on the 15 day
SP
of this month is a festival:
Pesach lAdonai;
‫שׂר י֛וֹם‬
֥ ָ ָ‫שּׁה ע‬
ָ ֨ ‫וּבַ ח ֲִמ‬
uvachamishah asar yom
‫ח ֶדשׁ הַ זֶּ ֖ה ָח֑ג‬
ֹ ֥ ַ‫ל‬
lachodesh hazeh—chag:
matzot will be eaten seven days.
‫ִשׁ ְבעַ ֣ת י ִָ֔מים מַ צּ֖ וֹת יֵאָ ֵ ֽכל‬
The first day is a holy assembly;
‫בַּ יּ֥וֹם הָ ִראשׁ֖ וֹן ִמ ְק ָרא־ ֑ ֹק ֶדשׁ‬
1
be’arba’ah asar yom lachodesh,
shiv’at yamim matzot ye’achel.
Bayom harishon mikrah kodesh;
S
don’t do any creative work.
‫ֹדה ֥ל ֹא תַ ע ֲֽשׂוּ‬
֖ ָ ‫ל־מ ֶל֥אכֶ ת ֲעב‬
ְ ָ‫ כּ‬kol melechet avodah lo ta’asu.
On every day of Pesach (including the first two), recall the festival offerings:
Num 28:19
Bring a fire-offering,2
‫שּׁה‬
֤ ֶ ‫ וְ ִה ְק ַר ְב ֨ ֶתּם ִא‬Vehikravtem isheh,
a lifting-offering to God:
two young bulls,
one ram,
perfect ones for you …
‫פָּ ִ ֧רים ְבּנֵי־בָ ָ ֛קר ְשׁנַ ֖ יִ ם‬
‫וְ ַא֣יִ ל אֶ ָח֑ד‬
‫וְ ִשׁ ְבעָ ֤ה ְכבָ ִשׂים ֙ ְבּנֵ ֣י שָׁ ָנ֔ה‬
Sa
seven year-old lambs,
‫עֹ לָ ה ֙ ַ ֽליה ָו֔ה‬
olah lAdonai:
parim benei vakar shnayim,
ve’ayil echad,
veshiv’ah chevasim benei shanah
temimim yiheyu lachem …
‫ימ֖ם יִ ְהי֥וּ לָ ֶ ֽכם‬
ִ ‫ְתּ ִמ‬
Continue with “umin’chatam” on page 262.
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pl
m
1
The festival holy days are the first and last two days of Pesach and Sukkot and both days of Shavuot. Creative
work—a term that fills reams of explanation—is prohibited on Shabbat; but some (for example, cooking for the
festival) is allowed on these festive days.
2
So what are these offerings? The fire-offering and the lifting-offering are the same thing, described in Leviticus 1; the lifting-offering was burned. We’re not sure how the lifting-offering gets its name. Did the priest lift
up its parts? Was it so called because it was entirely burned up and went up in smoke? Does it have some spiritually uplifting effect? Interpretations differ. Meal offerings are described in Leviticus 2. The wine-offerings are
mentioned in Numbers 15:1-10 and in Numbers 28.
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___________________________________________ For Shavuot ___________________________________________
Add for both days of Shavuot.
Num 28:26-27
And on the day of first fruits,
Uveyom habikurim,
‫כּוּרים‬
֗ ִ ‫וּבי֣וֹם הַ ִבּ‬
ְ
when you bring
behakrivchem
‫יב ֜ ֶכם‬
ְ ‫ְבּהַ ְק ִ ֨ר‬
a new meal-offering to God
‫ִמנְ ָח֤ה ח ֲָדשָׁ ה ֙ ַ ֽליה ָו֔ה‬
in your festival of weeks,
‫יכ ֑ם‬
ֶ ֵ‫ְבּשָׁ בֻ ֹ֖עת‬
SP
it’s a holy assembly for you:
‫ִ ֽמ ְק ָרא־ ֹק ֶ֙דשׁ ֙ יִ ְהיֶ ֣ה לָ ֔ ֶכם‬
ְ ָ‫כּ‬
Bring a lifting-offering,
‫עוֹלה‬
ָ֜
‫וְ ִה ְק ַר ְב ֨ ֶתּם‬
1
a delicious aroma for God:
two young bulls,
and seven year-old lambs …
beshavu’oteichem,
mikrah kodesh yih’yeh lachem,
kol melechet avodah lo ta’asu.
Vehikravtem olah
‫ח ֙חַ ֙ ַ ֽליה ָו֔ה‬
ֹ ‫ְל ֵר֤יחַ נִ י‬
lere’ach nicho’ach lAdonai:
‫פָּ ִ ֧רים ְבּנֵי־בָ ָ ֛קר ְשׁנַ ֖ יִ ם‬
parim benei vakar shnayim,
S
a ram
min’chah chadashah lAdonai
‫ַא֣יִ ל אֶ ָח֑ד‬
ayil echad,
shiv’ah chevasim benei shanah …
‫ִשׁ ְבעָ ֥ה ְכבָ ִשׂ֖ים ְבּנֵ ֥י שָׁ נָ ֽה‬
you shall have a holy assembly:
don’t do any creative work,
Sa
___________________________________________ For Sukkot2 ___________________________________________
On the first two days of Sukkot.
Num 29:12-13
And on the 15th day
‫שׂר י֜וֹם‬
ָ ֨ ָ‫ וּבַ ח ֲִמשָּׁ ה ֩ ע‬Uvachamisha asar yom
of the seventh month,
‫יעי‬
ִ֗ ‫ח ֶדשׁ הַ ְשּׁ ִב‬
ֹ ֣ ַ‫ ל‬lachodesh hashvi’i,
‫ִ ֽמ ְק ָרא־ ֹק ֶ֙דשׁ ֙ יִ ְהיֶ ֣ה לָ ֔ ֶכם‬
but celebrate a festival for God
‫ֹתם ַח֛ג לַ יהוָ ֖ה‬
֥ ֶ ‫וְ חַ גּ‬
for seven days.
‫ָמים‬
ֽ ִ ‫ִשׁ ְבעַ ֥ת י‬
Bring a lifting-offering, a fire-offering,
13 young bulls,
two rams,
14 year-old lambs,
perfect ones …
kol melechet avodah lo ta’asu,
‫שּׁה‬
ֵ ֨ ‫וְ ִה ְק ַר ְב ֨ ֶתּם עֹ ֜ ָלה ִא‬
vechagotem chag lAdonai
shivat yamim.
vehikravtem olah isheh,
e
pl
mikrah kodesh yih’yeh lachem:
m
‫ֹדה ֣ל ֹא תַ עֲשׂ֑ וּ‬
ְ ָ‫כּ‬
ֹ ‫ֵר֤יחַ נִ י‬
‫�שׁ֥ה עָ ָשׂ֖ר‬
ָ ‫פָּ ִ ֧רים ְבּנֵי־בָ ָ ֛קר ְשׁ‬
‫יל ֣ם ְשׁנָ ֑ יִ ם‬
ִ ֵ‫א‬
‫ְכּבָ ִשׂ֧ים ְבּנֵ ֽי־שָׁ נָ ֛ה אַ ְרבָּ עָ ֥ה עָ ָשׂ֖ר‬
re’ach nicho’ach lAdonai:
parim benei vakar sheloshah asar,
elim shnayim,
kevasim benei shanah arba’ah asar
temimim yiheyu …
‫ימ֥ם יִ ְהיֽ וּ‬
ִ ‫ְתּ ִמ‬
1
Did God find the aroma delicious, or did we?
In Temple times, different offerings each day of Sukkot comprised a total of 70 bulls—one for each nation of
the world, so that our prayers were for all humanity. The offerings are in Num. 29:12-38.
2
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On the first day of Chol Hamo’ed Sukkot (the third day of the festival)1:
Num 29:17
On the second day,
‫ וּבַ יּ֣וֹם הַ שֵּׁ ִנ֗י‬Uvayom hasheni,
12 young bulls
‫פָּ ִ ֧רים ְבּנֵי־בָ ָ ֛קר ְשׁנֵ ֥ים עָ ָשׂ֖ר‬
two rams,
ִ ֵ‫א‬
14 year-old lambs,
‫ְכּבָ ִשׂ֧ים ְבּנֵי־שָׁ נָ ֛ה אַ ְרבָּ עָ ֥ה עָ ָשׂ֖ר‬
Num 29:20
On the third day,
elim shnayim,
temimim …
‫ימם‬
ֽ ִ ‫ְתּ ִמ‬
Add “umin’chatam” (page 262), then continue here:
‫ישׁ֛י‬
ִ ‫ וּבַ יּ֧וֹם הַ ְשּׁ ִל‬Uvayom hashlishi,
SP
perfect ones …
parim benei vakar shneim asar,
11 bulls, two rams,
ִ ֵ‫פָּ ִ ֥רים עַ ְשׁתֵּ י־עָ ָשׂ֖ר א‬
parim ashtei asar, elim shnayim,
14 year-old lambs,
temimim …
‫ימם‬
S
perfect ones …
11 bulls, two rams,
14 year-old lambs,
perfect ones …
Num 29:23
ִ ֵ‫פָּ ִ ֥רים עַ ְשׁתֵּ י־עָ ָשׂ֖ר א‬
parim ashtei asar, elim shnayim,
temimim …
‫ימם‬
‫יע ֛י‬
ִ ‫ וּבַ יּ֧וֹם הָ ְר ִב‬Uvayom harvi’i,
m
On the fourth day,
Sa
On the second day of Chol Hamo’ed Sukkot (the third day of the festival)2:
Num 29:20
On the third day,
‫ישׁ֛י‬
ִ ‫ וּבַ יּ֧וֹם הַ ְשּׁ ִל‬Uvayom hashlishi,
10 bulls, two rams,
ִ ֵ‫פָּ ִ ֥רים עֲשָׂ ָ ֖רה א‬
14 year-old lambs,
perfect ones …
parim asarah, elim shnayim,
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pl
temimim …
‫ימם‬
1
On each day of Chol Hamo’ed Sukkot—the days between the festival days that begin and end the festival—
we recall the sacrifices for two days. In the Diaspora, our tradition is to celebrate two days for each day of a
festival in Israel (except for Yom Kippur).
2
On each day of Chol Hamo’ed Sukkot—the days between the festival days that begin and end the festival—
we recall the sacrifices for two days. In the Diaspora, our tradition is to celebrate two days for each day of a
festival in Israel (except for Yom Kippur).
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Num 29:23
On the third day of Chol Hamo’ed Sukkot (the fifth day of the festival):
On the fourth day,
‫יע ֛י‬
ִ ‫ וּבַ יּ֧וֹם הָ ְר ִב‬Uvayom harvi’i,
10 bulls, two rams,
ִ ֵ‫פָּ ִ ֥רים עֲשָׂ ָ ֖רה א‬
14 year-old lambs,
perfect ones …
Num 29:26
nine bulls, two rams,
14 year-old lambs,
On the fourth day of Chol Homo’ed Sukkot (the sixth day of the festival):
On the fifth day,
‫ישׁ֛י‬
ִ ‫ וּבַ יּ֧וֹם הַ ח ֲִמ‬Uvayom hachamishi,
nine bulls, two rams,
perfect ones …
On the sixth day,
eight bulls, two rams,
perfect ones …
parim tish’ah, elim shnayim,
temimim …
‫ימם‬
‫ וּבַ יּ֧וֹם הַ ִשּׁ ִשּׁ֛י‬Uvayom hashishi,
ִ ֵ‫פָּ ִ ֥רים ְשׁמֹנָ ֖ה א‬
parim shmonah, elim shnayim,
m
14 year-old lambs,
ִ ֵ‫פָּ ִ ֥רים ִתּ ְשׁ ָע֖ה א‬
Sa
14 year-old lambs,
Num 29:29
parim tish’ah, elim shnayim,
temimim …
‫ימם‬
S
Num 29:26
ִ ֵ‫פָּ ִ ֥רים ִתּ ְשׁ ָע֖ה א‬
perfect ones …
temimim …
‫ימם‬
‫ישׁ֛י‬
ִ ‫ וּבַ יּ֧וֹם הַ ח ֲִמ‬Uvayom hachamishi,
SP
On the fifth day,
parim asarah, elim shnayim,
temimim …
‫ימם‬
e
pl
Num 29:29
On the sixth day,
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On the fifth day of Chol Hamo’ed Sukkot, Hoshanah Rabbah:
‫ וּבַ יּ֧וֹם הַ ִשּׁ ִשּׁ֛י‬Uvayom hashishi,
eight bulls, two rams,
ִ ֵ‫פָּ ִ ֥רים ְשׁמֹנָ ֖ה א‬
14 year-old lambs,
parim shmonah, elim shnayim,
perfect ones …
SP
temimim …
‫ימם‬
Num 29:32
On the seventh day,
‫ וּבַ יּ֧וֹם הַ ְשּׁ ִביעִ ֛י‬Uvayom hashvi’i,
seven bulls, two rams,
14 year-old lambs,
perfect ones …
parim shivah, elim shnayim,
temimim …
‫ימם‬
On Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah:
‫ בַּ יּוֹם ֙ הַ ְשּׁ ִמ ִינ֔י‬Bayom hashmini
‫ ע ֲֶצ ֶ֖רת ִתּ ְהיֶ ֣ה לָ ֶכ ֑ם‬atzeret tih’yeh lachem,
S
Num 29:35-36
ִ ֵ‫פָּ ִ ֥רים ִשׁ ְבעָ ֖ה א‬
On the eighth day
you are to have an assembly:
Sa
ְ ָ‫כּ‬
Bring a lifting-offering, a fire-offering,
‫שּׁה‬
ֵ ֨ ‫וְ ִה ְק ַר ְב ֨ ֶתּם עֹ ֜ ָלה ִא‬
ֹ ‫ֵר֤יחַ נִ י‬
a bull, a ram
‫ַפּ֥ר אֶ ָח֖ד ַא֣יִ ל אֶ ָח֑ד‬
and seven year-old lambs,
‫ְכּבָ ִשׂ֧ים ְבּנֵי־שָׁ נָ ֛ה ִשׁ ְבעָ ֖ה‬
perfect ones …
kol melechet avodah lo ta’asu.
Vehikravtem olah isheh,
rei’ach nicho’ach lAdonai:
par echad, ayil echad,
kevasim benei shanah shiv’ah,
m
temimim …
‫ימם‬
Continue with “umin’chatam” below.
12 pounds of flour for each bull,
eight for each ram,
four for each lamb,
wine as its wine-offering, a goat to atone
and two continual offerings, by their rules.
e
pl
On every festival, add this summary of the other festival sacrifices:
ִ umin’chatam veniskehem kimdubar:
and their flour- and wine-offerings as stated: ‫וּמנְ חָ ָתם וְ נִ ְסכֵּיהֶ ם כִּ ְמדֻ בָּ ר‬
‫לשׁה עֶ ְשׂרֹנִ ים לַפָּ ר‬
ָ ‫ְשׁ‬
‫וּשׁנֵי עֶ ְשׂרֹנִ ים לָאָ ִיל‬
ְ
‫וְ ִע ָשׂרוֹן ַלכֶּבֶ שׂ‬
‫וְ ַייִן כְּ נִ ְסכּ ֹו וְ ָשׂ ִעיר לְ ַכפֵּ ר‬
‫וּשׁנֵי ְת ִמ ִידים כְּ ִהלְ ָכ ָתם‬
ְ
shloshah esronim lapar
ushnei esronim la’ayil
ve’isaron lakeves
veyayin kenisko vesa’ir lechaper
ushnei temidim kehil’chatam.
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Our God,
SP
merciful ruler, be kind to us;
‫מֶ לֶ� ַרחֲ מָ ן ַרחֵ ם עָ ֵלינוּ‬
you are good, you do good—let us find you; ‫טוֹב וּמֵ ִטיב ִה ָדּ ֶרשׁ לָנוּ‬
return to us in your abundant mercy
�‫שׁוּבָ ה אֵ לֵינוּ בַּ הֲ מוֹן ַרחֲ מֶ י‬
‫בִּ גְ לַל אָבוֹת‬
because of our ancestors
who followed your wishes.
�ֶ‫ֶשׁעָ שׂוּ ְרצ ֹונ‬
Build your house as it once was
‫ית� כְּ בַ ְתּ ִח ָלּה‬
ְ ֵ‫בְּ ֵנה ב‬
and establish your sanctuary on its place;
‫וְ כ ֹונֵן ִמ ְק ָדּ ְשׁ� עַ ל ְמכוֹנ ֹו‬
let us see it rebuilt
‫וְ הַ ְראֵ נוּ בְּ בִ נְ יָנ ֹו‬
so we can rejoice as it is repaired.
‫וְ ַשׂ ְמּחֵ נוּ בְּ ִתקּוּנ ֹו‬
Return the priests to their work,
‫וְ הָ ֵשׁב כֹּהֲ נִ ים לַעֲ בו ָֹד ָתם‬
‫וּלְ וִ ִיּם לְ ִשׁ ָירם וּלְ זִ ְמ ָרם‬
the Levites to their song and music
and Israel to their homes.
‫וְ הָ ֵשׁב י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל לִ נְ וֵיהֶ ם‬
We shall go up to the Temple
‫וְ ָשׁם נַעֲ לֶה‬
�‫וְ נ ֵָראֶ ה וְ נִ ְשׁ ַתּחֲ ֶוה לְ פָ נֶי‬
and appear in prayer before you
‫בְּ ָשׁלשׁ פַּ עֲ מֵ י ְר ָגלֵינוּ‬
on our three “walking” festivals1
as the Torah says:
�‫ַכּ ָכּתוּב בְּ תו ָֹר ֶת‬
S
Three times a year
before the Ruler your God
in the place of God’s choice,
melech rachaman, rachem aleinu.
Tov umetiv hidaresh lanu;
shuvah eleinu bahamon rachamecha
biglal avot
she’asu retzonecha
Beneh vet’cha kevat’chila
vechonen mikdashcha al mechono,
vehar’enu bevinyano
vesamchenu betikuno
vehashev Kohanim la’avodatam
uLevi’im leshiram ulezimram,
vehashev Yisra’el linvehem.
Vesham na’aleh
the Feast of Weeks
and the Feast of Huts.
And don’t let them show up before God
‫שָׁ ל֣ וֹשׁ ְפּעָ ִמ ֣ים ׀ בַּ שָּׁ ָנ֡ה‬
�֜ ‫ְכוּר‬
ְ ‫י ֵָר ֶ֨אה כָ ל־ז‬
venera’eh venishtachaveh lefanecha
beshalosh pa’amei regaleinu,
kakatuv beToratecha:
Shalosh pe’amim bashanah
�‫ֱ�הי‬
ֶ ֗ ‫ת־פּנֵ ֣י ׀ יְ הוָ ֣ה א‬
ְ
ֶ‫א‬
yera’eh chol zechur’cha
‫בַּ מָּ קוֹם ֙ א ֲֶשׁ֣ר יִ ְב ֔ ָחר‬
‫ְבּ ַח֧ג הַ מַּ צּ֛ וֹת‬
et penei Adonai Elohecha
bamakom asher yivchar:
bechag hamatzot
e
pl
on the Matzah festival,
empty-handed!
,
m
all your men must appear
vElohei avoteinu
Sa
Deut 16:16-17
Eloheinu
‫וּב ַח֥ג הַ שָּׁ בֻ ע֖ וֹת‬
ְ
‫וּב ַח֣ג הַ סֻּ כּ֑ וֹת‬
ְ
‫ת־פּנֵ ֥י יְ הוָ ֖ה‬
ְ
ֶ‫וְ ֧ל ֹא י ֵָר ֶא֛ה א‬
‫יקם‬
ֽ ָ ‫ֵר‬
uvechag hashavu’ot
uvechag hasukot.
Velo yera’eh et penei Adonai
rekam.
1
Pesach, Shavu’ot and Sukkot, the three festivals on which the Jews were expected at the Temple, making the
journey on foot: “on the three times of our feet.”
Each man should bring what he can
according to the blessing of your ruling God,
that God has granted you.
1
‫ִא֖ישׁ ְכּמַ ְתּנַ ֣ת י ָ֑דוֹ‬
�‫ֱ�הי‬
֖ ֶ ‫ְכּ ִב ְר ַכּ֛ת יְ הוָ ֥ה א‬
�‫ן־ל‬
ֽ ָ ַ‫א ֲֶשׁ֥ר נָ ֽת‬
SP
for life and peace,
Our Sovereign God,
our parents’ God,
with joy and glee,
times of festivity.
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Ish kemat’nat yado
kevirkat Adonai Elohecha,
asher natan lach.
lechayim uleshalom,
lesimcha ulesason,ka’asher ratzita
Eloheinu veElohei
avoteinu
,
S
besimchah uvesason
m
Sa
mekadshei shemecha.
Baruch atah Adonai,
e
pl
1
mekadesh Yisra’el
vehazmanim. Amen
The first part of verse 17 is idiomatic, so here is a more literal translation: “Each man (verse 16 specifies
males) should bring a gift according to the gift he is able to give (lit., the giving of his hand/power), according
to the blessing of your ruling God, which God has given you”; i.e., the more you have, the more you give, and
you remember that all you have comes from God.
2
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________________________ 5. Temple Service ▪ ‫ ▪ עֲ בוֹדָ ה‬Avodah ________________________
1
SP
2
�‫ית‬
ְ
lidvir beitecha,
When the leader repeats the amidah and Kohanim pronounce the Priests’ Blessing, skip to page 364.
ְ ְ‫בּ‬
S
Baruch atah Adonai,
Sa
_________________________ 6. We Give Thanks ▪ ‫ ▪ מו ִֹדים‬Modim ________________________
‫צוּר חַ יֵּינוּ‬
‫אַ ָתּה הוּא לְ דוֹר וָ דוֹר‬
vElohei avoteinu
,
le’olam va’ed.
e
pl
forever.
m
We bow at the waist for the word “modim” and straighten up at “Adonai.”
This blessing has two versions. We say the following in our individual silent prayer
and 6b, the shaded version, in response to the prayer leader’s repetition.
We thank you,
Tzur chayenu,
magen yish’enu,
ata hu ledor vador.
1
2
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ֶ ‫ֶשׁ ְבּ ָכל עֵ ת עֶ ֶרב וָ ב‬
266
vehamrachem
The silent amidah continues on page 267.
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___________________ 6b. Teachers’ Thanksgiving ▪ ‫ ▪ מו ִֹדים ְד ַרבָּ נָן‬Modim Derabbanan ___________________
We read this silently when the prayer leader repeats the amidah.
We thank you
‫ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬u ‫ ָשׁאַ ָתּה הוּא‬sha’ata hu u Adonai Eloheinu
God of all flesh,
Sa
and sustained us.
do your will,
,
Elohei chol basar,
al shehecheyitanu
vekiyamtanu.
e
pl
vElohei avoteinu
m
‫אשׁית‬
‫יתנוּ‬
lishmor chukecha
267
Musaf Amidah
The Thanksgiving blessing continues here.
SP
S
In the silent amidah, continue with the blessing for peace, page 268.
During the repetition, the leader adds the Priestly Blessing.
________________________ The Priestly Blessing1 ▪ ‫כֹּהֲ נִ ים‬
Our God
bless us with the triple blessing
in the Torah,
written by your servant Moses,
the priests—your holy people—
in these words:
e
pl
m
spoken by Aaron and his children,
Sa
‫ ▪ בִּ רכַּת‬Bircat Kohanim ________________________
‫ בָּ ְרכֵנוּ בַ בְּ ָר ָכה הַ ְמשֻׁ לּ ֶֶשׁת‬bar’cheinu vaberachah hamshuleshet
‫ בַּ תּו ָֹרה‬baTorah
� ֶ‫משׁה עַ בְ דּ‬
ֶ ‫ הַ כְּ תוּבָ ה עַ ל ְידֵ י‬hak’tuvah al yedei Moshe avdecha,
‫מוּרה ִמפִּ י אַהֲ רֹן וּבָ נָיו‬
ָ ֲ‫ הָ א‬ha’amurah mipi Aharon uvanav
�‫ כֹּהֲ נִ ים עַ ם ְקדו ֶֹשׁ‬kohanim—am kedoshecha—
‫ ָכּאָמוּר‬ka’amur:
1
God dictated the Priestly Blessing for Aaron to use when blessing the Children of Israel (Num. 6:22-23).
Num 6:24-26
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After each of the three verses of the Priestly Blessing, the congregation responds.
May God bless you
‫ יְ בָ ֶר ְכ�֥ יהו֖ה‬Yevarechecha Adonai
and protect you.
May this be your will!
May God smile at you
1
�‫וְ יִ ְשׁ ְמ ֶ ֽר‬
veyishmerecha.
‫כֵּן ְי ִהי ָרצוֹן‬
ken yehi ratzon
�‫י ֵָ֨אר יהו֧ה ׀ פָּ נָ ֛יו אֵ ֶל֖י‬
and show you favor.
ָ‫וִ ֽיחֻ נֶּ ֽ ךּ‬
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May God let you perceive God’s presence
‫כֵּן י ְִהי ָרצוֹן‬
2
and set you at peace.
�‫שּׂא יהו֤ה ׀ פָּ נָיו ֙ אֵ ֔ ֶלי‬
ָ ֨ ִ‫י‬
‫ָשׂם ְל�֖ שָׁ ֽלוֹם‬
֥ ֵ ‫וְ י‬
‫כֵּן י ְִהי ָרצוֹן‬
Ya’er Adonai panav elecha
vichuneka.
ken yehi ratzon
Yisa Adonai panav elecha
veyasem lecha shalom.
Ken yehi ratzon
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_____________________________ 7. Peace ▪ ‫ ▪ ָשׁלוֹם‬Shalom ____________________________
with your peace.
1
“May God send the light of God’s face/presence toward you”
“May God raise God’s face toward you”
3
2
tovah uv’rachah
chen vachesed verachamim
aleinu ve’al kol Yisra’el amecha.
Bar’chenu avinu kulanu
ke’echad be’or panecha,
ki ve’or panecha
natata lanu, Adonai Eloheinu,
Torat chayim ve’ahavat chesed
utzedaka uveracha
verachamim vechayim veshalom.
e
pl
Sim shalom ba’olam
m
Sa
‫ִשׂים ָשׁלוֹם בָּ ע ֹולָם‬
‫טוֹבָ ה וּבְ ָר ָכה‬
‫חֵ ן וָ חֶ סֶ ד וְ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
� ֶ‫י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל עַ מּ‬-‫עָ לֵינוּ וְ עַ ל ָכּל‬
‫בָּ ְרכֵנוּ אָבִ ינוּ ֻכּלָּנוּ‬
�‫כְּ אֶ חָ ד בְּ אוֹר פָּ נֶי‬
�‫כִּ י בְ אוֹר פָּ נֶי‬
‫נ ַָת ָתּ לָּנוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫תּו ַֹרת חַ ִיּים וְ אַהֲ בַ ת חֶ סֶ ד‬
ְ
‫וְ ַרחֲ ִמים וְ חַ יִּים וְ ָשׁלוֹם‬
‫עַ ְמּ� י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬-‫לְ בָ ֵר� אֶ ת‬
‫ ָשׁעָ ה‬-‫עֵ ת וּבְ ָכל‬-‫בְּ ָכל‬
Vetov be’einecha
levarech et amcha Yisra’el,
bechol et uvechol sha’ah
bishlomecha.
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Musaf Amidah
We bless you, God,
with peace.
Baruch atah Adonai,
bashalom. Amen
SP
guided by the next paragraphs.
After the repetition, the leader says the Full Kaddish on page 369.
_________________________________ Personal Prayers ________________________________
ְ
Ps 60:7
S
Sa
Psalm 19:15
�‫ידי‬
e
pl
m
ִ
‫י־פי‬
ְ
may God bring peace
hu ya’aseh shalom
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ruling God
soon, in our days,
SP
Mal 3:4
Mal. 3:4
Adonai Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
,
bimherah veyameinu
Ve’arvah lAdonai
S
On Sukkot, continue with Hoshanot, page 375, Full Kaddish, page 369, and the concluding prayers—
page 271 on holy days, page 273 on intermediate days.
Sa
On other festivals, continue with the leader’s Full Kaddish, page 369, and concluding prayers—
on intermediate days Aleinu, page 273; on festival holy days, Ein Kelohenu, below.
e
pl
m
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Concluding Prayers for Festival Holy Days
On festival intermediate days, continue with Aleinu, page 273.
___________________ No God Like You1 ▪ ‫כֵּא�הֵ ינוּ‬
Ain’t no God like you,
Ain’t no ruler like you,
Ain’t no sovereign like you,
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Ain’t no savior like you.
Who is like our God?
Who is like our ruler?
Who is like our sovereign?
Who is like our savior?
Let’s thank our ruler;
‫אֵ ין כֵּא�הֵ ינוּ‬
‫אֵ ין ַכּא ֹדנֵנוּ‬
‫אֵ ין כְּ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ‬
‫אֵ ין כְּ מו ִֹשׁיעֵ נוּ‬
‫ִמי כֵא�הֵ ינוּ‬
‫ִמי ַכא ֹדנֵנוּ‬
‫ִמי כְ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ‬
‫ִמי כְ מו ִֹשׁיעֵ נוּ‬
‫נוֹדֶ ה לֵא�הֵ ינוּ‬
‫נוֹדֶ ה לַא ֹדנֵנוּ‬
‫נוֹדֶ ה לְ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ‬
‫נוֹדֶ ה לְ מו ִֹשׁיעֵ נוּ‬
‫בָּ רוּ� אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫בָּ רוּ� אֲ ֹדנֵנוּ‬
‫בָּ רוּ� מַ לְ כֵּנוּ‬
‫בָּ רוּ� מו ִֹשׁיעֵ נוּ‬
‫אַ ָתּה הוּא אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫אַ ָתּה הוּא אֲ ֹדנֵנוּ‬
‫אַ ָתּה הוּא מַ לְ כֵּנוּ‬
‫אַ ָתּה הוּא מו ִֹשׁיעֵ נוּ‬
‫אַ ָתּה הוּא ֶשׁ ִה ְק ִטירוּ‬
�‫אֲ בו ֵֹתינוּ לְ פָ נֶי‬
‫ ְקט ֶֹרת הַ סַּ ִמּים‬-‫אֶ ת‬
S
Let’s thank our God;
Let’s thank our sovereign;
Blessed is our God,
Blessed is our ruler,
Blessed is our sovereign,
Blessed is our savior.
You are our Ruler,
You are our Sovereign,
You are the One
before whom our parents
burned the fragrant incense.
Ein kemalkeinu
Ein kemoshi’einu.
Mi chEloheinu
Mi chAdoneinu
Mi chemalkeinu
Mi chemoshi’einu.
Nodeh lEloheinu
Nodeh lAdoneinu
Nodeh lemalkeinu
Nodeh lemoshi’einu.
Baruch Eloheinu
Baruch Adoneinu
Baruch malkeinu
Baruch moshi’einu.
Atah hu Eloheinu
Atah hu Adoneinu
Atah hu malkeinu
Atah hu moshi’einu.
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pl
You are our Savior.
Ein kAdoneinu
m
You are our God,
Ein kEloheinu
Sa
Let’s thank our savior.
‫ ▪ אֵ ין‬Ein Keloheinu __________________
Atah hu shehiktiru
avoteinu lefanecha
et ketoret hasamim.
1
The first two verses of this popular song seem reversed. First we declare no God is like ours, but in the second
verse we seem unsure. Maybe the second verse is a challenge to anyone in earshot, though nobody will take up
the challenge; it’s in Hebrew, and only Jews will understand! Or maybe someone was determined to have the
first three verses read ,ma (amen) and rearranged them accordingly.
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__________________________________ Talmud Study __________________________________
Many congregations add this passage from the Talmud.
‫ אָמַ ר ַרבִּ י אֶ לְ עָ זָר‬Amar Rabi Elazar,
Rabbi Elazar said
that Rabbi Chaninah said,
‫אָמַ ר ַרבִּ י חֲ ִנינָא‬
‫ַתּלְ ִמידֵ י חֲ ָכ ִמים‬
‫מַ ְרבִּ ים ָשׁלוֹם בָּ ע ֹולָם‬
‫ֶשׁנֶאֱ מַ ר‬
“Torah students
increase peace in the world,
SP
as the scripture verse says:
Isaiah 54:13
If all your children are
students of God,
amar Rabi Chaninah,
“Talmidei chachamim
marbim shalom ba’olam,
shene’emar:
� ִ‫וְ כָ ל־בָּ נַי‬
Vechol banayich
‫מּוּדי יהוה‬
ֵ ‫ִל‬
limudei Adonai,
great will be the peace of your children!
:� ִ‫וְ ַרב ְשׁלוֹם בָּ נָי‬
verav shelom banayich.
Don’t read ‘your children,’
�‫אַל ִתּ ְק ֵרי בָּ ָנ ִי‬
�‫אֶ לָא בּ ֹו ָנ ִי‬
Al tikrei ‘banayich,’
Ps 119:165
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but ‘your builders’!”
1
Abundant peace
‫שָׁ לוֹם ָרב‬
� ֶ‫תוֹרת‬
ָ ‫ְל ֹאהֲבֵ י‬
and for them there is no obstacle.
‫וְ אֵ ין־לָ מוֹ ִמ ְכשׁוֹל‬
Ps 122:7-9
Sa
is for those who love your Torah
May there be peace inside your walls,
tranquility in your palaces.
For the sake of my family and friends
shalvah be’armenotayich.
� ָ‫אֲבַ ְקשָׁ ה טוֹב ל‬
adabra nah shalom bach.
Lema’an beit Adonai Eloheinu
‫◊ יהוה עֹ ז ְלעַ מּוֹ יִ תֵּ ן‬
avakshah tov lach.
◊ Adonai oz le’amo yiten;
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pl
God’s people will be blessed in peace
2
Lema’an achai vere’ai
m
Ps 29:11
� ִ‫שַׁ ְלוָה ְבּאַ ְר ְמנוֹתָ י‬
‫ְלמַ עַ ן בֵּ ית־יהוה אֱ�הֵ ינוּ‬
I shall ask for good for you.
ve’ein lamo michshol.
Yehi shalom becheilech,
� ָ‫א ֲַד ְבּ ָרה־נָּא שָׁ לוֹם בּ‬
For the sake of the house of our ruling God
le’ohavei Toratecha,
� ֵ‫יְהי־שָׁ לוֹם ְבּחֵ יל‬
ִ
‫ְלמַ עַ ן אַ חַ י וְ ֵרעָ י‬
I will speak of peace among you.
elah ‘bonayich’!”
Shalom rav
Mourners and those observing Yahrzeit lead the Teachers’ Kaddish, page 373.
1
Four tractates of the Talmud end with this resonant passage. Rabbi Chaninah notes that the verse repeats the
word �‫בָּ ָנ ִי‬, wonders what this repetition adds to the verse, and discovers another level of meaning—that today’s
children (‫ )בָּ נִ ים‬are the builders (‫ )בּוֹנִ ים‬of the future. Some interpret Rabbi Chaninah’s teaching a different way:
A teacher’s students are children in learning, and instead of builders (from ‫לִ בְ נוֹת‬, to build), perhaps Rabbi Chaninah speaks of “those who understand” (from ‫לְ הַ בִ ין‬, to understand). In that case, Rabbi Chaninah is praising
the potential of Torah students, future moral, intellectual and spiritual leaders, to secure the future of our community, society and planet.
2
Psalm 29:11.
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The Creative Force
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in their place.
2
S
Is 45:20
‫אשׁית‬
ִ
latet gedulah
leyotzer bereshit,
velo samanu
Shehem mishtachavim
lehevel varik
Sa
We bend the knee
la’adon hakol,
e
pl
m
1
ֶ
2
Whose power dwells
1
SP
Deut 4:39
ְ
in heaven above
S
that God is God
‫ֶשׁהוּא‬
veyosed aretz,”
umoshav yekaro
ushechinat uzo
begovhei meromim.
Kakatuv b’Torato:
ְ
ֶ‫בתָ ֮ א‬
ֹ ֵ‫ַוהֲשׁ‬
‫ֱ�הים‬
Sa
So we hope in you,
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Adonai Eloheinu,
m
God, our God,
‫אָרץ‬
And all people
vechol benei vasar
e
pl
1
Yakiru veyed’u
kol yoshvei tevel,
tishava kol lashon.
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SP
forever and ever.
Ex. 15:18
Zech. 14:9
S
ַ ִ‫ו‬
�‫כוּת‬
over all the earth;
velichvod shimcha
yekar yitenu,
vikablu chulam
et ol malchutecha,
le’olam va’ed.
ule’olmei ad
timloch bechavod.
vene’emar:
Sa
ְ
al kol ha’aretz;
ushemo echad.
e
pl
m
_____________________ Eternal Sovereign ▪ ‫ע ֹולָם‬
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‫ ▪ אֲ דוֹן‬Adon Olam ____________________
On festival holy days, finish the service with Adon Olam.
Eternal sovereign,1 who ruled
�‫ אֲ דוֹן ע ֹולָם אֲ ֶשׁר מָ ַל‬Adon olam asher malach
Before creating anything,
When God formed all to God’s liking,
Then God was known as “Sovereign”!2
SP
And when an end to all will come
Alone, revered, then God will reign.
And God has been, and God still is,
And God shall be in glorious fame.
God stands alone; no second can
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Compare as fit companion;
‫בְּ טֶ ֶרם ָכּל ְי ִציר נִ בְ ָרא‬
‫לְ עֵ ת נַעֲ ָשׂה בְ חֶ ְפצ ֹו כֹּל‬
‫אֲ זַי מֶ לֶ� ְשׁמ ֹו נִ ְק ָרא‬
‫וְ אַחֲ ֵרי כִּ כְ לוֹת הַ כֹּל‬
‫לְ בַ דּ ֹו ִי ְמלוֹ� נו ָֹרא‬
‫וְ הוּא הָ יָה וְ הוּא ֹה ֶוה‬
‫אָרה‬
ָ ְ‫וְ הוּא י ְִהיֶה בְּ ִתפ‬
‫וְ הוּא אֶ חָ ד וְ אֵ ין ֵשׁנִ י‬
‫לְ הַ ְמ ִשׁיל ל ֹו לְ הַ ְחבִּ ָירה‬
‫אשׁית בְּ לִ י ַתכְ לִ ית‬
ִ ‫בְּ לִ י ֵר‬
‫וְ ל ֹו הָ עֹז וְ הַ ִמּ ְשׂ ָרה‬
‫וְ הוּא אֵ לִ י וְ חַ י גֹּ אֲ לִ י‬
‫וְ צוּר חֶ בְ לִ י בְּ עֵ ת צָ ָרה‬
‫וְ הוּא נִ ִסּי וּמָ נוֹס לִ י‬
‫ְמנָת כּו ִֹסי בְּ יוֹם אֶ ְק ָרא‬
‫רוּחי‬
ִ ‫בְּ יָד ֹו אַפְ ִקיד‬
‫ישׁן וְ אָעִ ָירה‬
ַ ‫בְּ עֵ ת ִא‬
‫רוּחי גְּ וִ יּ ִָתי‬
ִ ‫וְ ִעם‬
‫ יי לִ י וְ �א ִא ָירא‬
Before the first, beyond the last,
God has strength and dominion.
My God, who lives and me redeems–
My banner and my refuge: when
I cry for help, God brings relief.
I place my soul into God’s care
Sure that I’ll wake after this night;
My soul shall with my body stay:
God is with me: I’ll not take fright!3
Le’et na’asah vecheftzo kol,
Azai melech shemo nikrah.
Ve’acharei kichlot hakol
Levado yimloch norah:
Vehu hayah, vehu hoveh,
Vehu yih’yeh betif’arah.
Vehu echad, ve’ein sheni
Lehamshil lo lehachbirah,
Beli reshit, beli tachlit,
Velo ha’oz vehamisrah.
Vehu eli vechai go’ali
Vetzur chevli be’eit tzarah.
Vehu nisi umanos li,
Menat kosi beyom ekrah.
Beyado afkid ruchi
Be’eit ishan ve’a’irah,
m
Sa
Rock of my pain in time of grief,
Beterem kol yetzir nivrah
Ve’im ruchi geviyati,
Adonai li, velo irah.
e
pl
1
In this, our favorite hymn, we acknowledge God’s eternal and awesome power, but we also trust that God
cares for each of us as individuals. The poem is sometimes attributed to the 11th-century poet Solomon Ibn
Gabirol. I like it best of all because (in Hebrew) it begins “I dunno,” and our ability to challenge each other in
discussion is an appealing characteristic of Judaism and a wonderful thing to celebrate as we end a service.
2
“Then ‘King’ was God’s name called”: i.e., then God was called King, Ruler, Sovereign.
3
The main idea is that when we sleep, the soul slips away from the body; if it doesn’t come back, we leave this
life. Confident in God’s help, we can go to sleep without worry.
SP
‫ִמנְ חָ ה ְלחַ ג‬
Festival Afternoon Service
S
e
pl
m
Sa
On festival afternoons, the service begins with Ashrei, continues with the amidah and concludes with Aleinu.
On holy days, the amidah is the same as the morning amidah, and its middle blessing celebrates the holy nature of this day. On intermediate days, the amidah is almost the same as the weekday amidah.
The service ends with Aleinu.
‫ ִמנְ חָ ה לְ חַ ג‬Festival Afternoon Service
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_____________________________Psalm 145 ▪ ‫ ▪ אַ ְשׁ ֵרי‬Ashrei ____________________________
Ps 84:5
Ps 144:15
SP
David’s praise:
1
6
�‫ה�ד‬
ֲ
Hadar kevod hodecha
ְ
e
pl
Tehilah leDavid:
10
ֻ ‫וְ ִל‬
9
8
m
7
Sa
5
S
4
ִ ‫א‬
ֲ
3
2
1
Tov Adonai lakol,
ָ ְ‫וּג‬
11
1
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12
ִ ‫ְל‬
ְ
13
14
15
ְ ‫מַ ְל‬
‫פוּפים‬
16
SP
17
2
3
18
S
1
‫ְלכֹל ֲאשֶׁ ר יִ ְק ָראֻ הוּ בֶ אֱמֶ ת‬
20
21
‫ר־פּי‬
ִ
Vivarech kol basar
e
pl
m
Ps 115:18
ֵ
‫ְר‬
Sa
19
On festival intermediate days, continue with Half Kaddish, page 368,
and the amidah for intermediate days, page 296.
1
3
4
2
_______________ Help Is Coming!1 ▪ ‫גּוֹאֵ ל‬
Isaiah 59:20-21
God says, “For Zion
‫ ▪ וּבָ א לְ צִ יּוֹן‬Uva LeTziyon Go’el _______________
‫וּבָ א ְל ִציּוֹן גּוֹאֵ ל‬
and for Jacob’s kin,
‫וּלשָׁ בֵ י פֶ שַׁ ע ְבּ ַי ֲעקֹב‬
ְ
Comes one to save those
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‫נְ אֻ ם יְ הוָה‬
“Uva leTziyon go’el
uleshavei fesha beYa’akov,”
ne’um Adonai
who return from sin.”
21
“This is my pact:
‫יתי אוֹתָ ם‬
ִ ‫ַואֲנִ י ז ֹאת ְבּ ִר‬
SP
my spirit on you lain,
And words set in your mouth,
they shall remain
�‫רוּחי אֲשֶׁ ר עָ לֶ י‬
ִ
�‫ְוּדבָ ַרי אֲשֶׁ ר־שַׂ ְמ ִתּי ְבּ ִפי‬
With you, your children,
and their children too.
they’ll be with you.”
P.s 22:4
�ֲ‫וּמ ִפּי ֶז ַרע ז ְַרע‬
ִ �ֲ‫וּמ ִפּי ז ְַרע‬
ִ
S
From now until time ends,
�‫ל ֹא־יָמוּשׁוּ ִמ ִפּי‬
Holy are you,
Is. 6:3
‫◊ וְ אַ תָּ ה קָ דוֹשׁ‬
‫יוֹשֵׁ ב ְתּ ִהלּוֹת יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
Sa
our praise serves for your seat;2
While angels call each other to repeat:
‫וְ קָ ָרא זֶה אֶ ל־זֶה וְ אָ מַ ר‬
“The God of hosts is Holy, Holy, Holy;
‫קָ דוֹשׁ קָ דוֹשׁ קָ דוֹשׁ‬
God’s glory fills the universe entirely.”
amar Adonai,
“ruchi asher alecha
udevarai asher samti beficha
lo yamushu mipicha
umipi zaracha umipi zera zaracha,”
amar Adonai,
“me’ata ve’ad olam.”
◊ Ve’ata kadosh
yoshev tehilot Yisra’el
Vekara zeh el zeh ve’amar:
“Kadosh kadosh kadosh
Adonai tzeva’ot;
e
pl
m
“Va’ani zot beriti otam,”
1
Uva LeTziyon Go’el (“A Redeemer is Coming for Zion”) offers comfort. We read it together, quietly.
This passage introduces the angels’ praise of God, which we recite in the Kedushah section of the Amidah.
The angels’ praise comes from various sources, which are given in Hebrew and in the Aramaic paraphrase, the
Targum.
2
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They receive permission from each other
Umekablin den min den
and say,
ve’amrin:
“Holy in highest heavens
dwells God’s presence,
Holy on earth,
SP
which serves God’s power,
‫וּמ ַקבְּ לִ ין דֵּ ין ִמן דֵּ ין‬
ְ
ְ ְ‫ו‬
‫ַק ִדּישׁ ִבּ ְשׁמֵ י ְמרוֹמָ א ִעלָּאָה‬
‫בֵּ ית ְשׁכִ ינְ ֵתּהּ‬
‫אַרעָ א‬
ְ ‫ַק ִדּישׁ עַ ל‬
‫בוּר ֵתּהּ‬
ְ ְ‫עוֹבַ ד גּ‬
‫ַק ִדּישׁ לְ עָ לַם וּלְ עָ לְ מֵ י עָ לְ מַ יָּא‬
‫יי ְצבָ אוֹת‬
‫אַרעָ א‬
ְ ‫מַ לְ יָא ָכל‬
‫זִ יו ְי ָק ֵרהּ‬
Holy forever and ever and ever,
is the Ruler of Hosts;
The whole earth is filled
with God’s shining glory.”
A wind swept me up;
S
Ezek. 3:12
1
ַ‫◊ ו ִַתּשָּׂ אֵ נִ י רוּח‬
behind me I heard a voice, a loud noise:
“Kadish bishmei meroma ila’ah
bet shechintei,
kadish al ar’ah
oved gevurtei,
kadish le’alam ul’almei almayah,
Adonai tzeva’ot;
malya chol ar’ah
ziv yekareh.”
◊ Vatisa’eni ru’ach,
‫וָאֶ ְשׁמַ ע אַ ח ֲַרי קוֹל ַרעַ שׁ גָּדוֹל‬
“Blessed is God’s glory, flowing from its source.” ‫בָּ רוּ� ְכּבוֹד־יְ הוָה ִמ ְמּקוֹמוֹ‬
A wind picked me up,
‫וּנְ טָ ל ְַתנִ י רוּחָ א‬
va’eshma acharai kol, ra’ash gadol:
and I heard behind me
veshim’et batrai
“Blessed is the honor of God
from the place where dwells God’s presence.”
Ex. 15:18
kal zia sagi
dimeshabchin ve’amrin:
“Berich yekara dAdonai
me’atar bet shechintei.”
e
pl
God—whose kingdom is firm
forever and ever and ever.3
2
‫וְ ִשׁ ְמעֵ ית בַּ ְת ַרי‬
‫ָקל זִ יעַ סַ ִגּיא‬
ְ ְ‫ִדּ ְמ ַשׁבְּ ִחין ו‬
‫בְּ ִרי� ְי ָק ָרא ַדיי‬
Unetalatni rucha,
m
of those who praised, saying:
Sa
a voice, resounding on high,
“Baruch kevod Adonai mimkomo.”
‫כוּתהּ ָקאֵ ים‬
ֵ ְ‫יי מַ ל‬
Adonai—malchuteh ka’em
1
The Aramaic paraphrase (Targum Yonatan) for the preceding section, Isaiah 6:3.
Aramaic paraphrase for Ezekiel 3:12.
3
Aramaic paraphrase (Targum Onkelos) for Exodus 15:18.
2
I Chron. 29:18
Sovereign God of Abraham,
Isaac, and Israel our ancestors,
‫יִ ְצחָ ק וְ יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל ֲאבֹתֵ ינוּ‬
guard this forever
‫שׁ ְֳמ ָרה־זּ ֹאת ְלעוֹלָ ם‬
as a concept in the thoughts of
‫ְליֵצֶ ר מַ ְח ְשׁבוֹת‬
your people’s heart,
and make their hearts ready for you.1
SP
Ps. 73:38
‫יְהוָה אֱ�הֵ י אַ ְב ָרהָ ם‬
� ֶ‫ְלבַ ב עַ מּ‬
�‫וְ הָ כֵ ן ְלבָ בָ ם אֵ לֶ י‬
‫וְ הוּא ַרחוּם יְ כַ פֵּ ר עָ ֹון‬
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Adonai Elohei Avraham
Yitzchak veYisra’el avotenu,
shomrah zot le’olam,
leyetser machshevot
levav amecha,
vehachen levavam elecha.
Vehu rachum yechaper avon
velo yashchit,
Ps. 86:5
Ki ata Adonai tov vesalach,
Ps. 119:142
Tzidkatcha tzedek le’olam,
S
For you, Ruler, are good and forgiving, ‫דנָי טוֹב וְ סַ לָּ ח‬
ֹ ‫ִכּי־אַ תָּ ה ֲא‬
and very kind to all those who call on you.
�‫וְ ַרב־חֶ סֶ ד ְלכָ ל־ק ְֹראֶ י‬
Your righteousness is righteous forever,
and your Torah is truth.
You’ll give truth to Jacob
as you promised our ancestors
long ago.
3
‫תוֹר ְת� אֱמֶ ת‬
ָ ְ‫ו‬
‫ִתּתֵּ ן אֱמֶ ת ְל ַי ֲעקֹב‬
Sa
Micah 7:20
‫ִצ ְדקָ ְת� צֶ ֶדק ְלעוֹלָ ם‬
‫אֲשֶׁ ר־נִ ְשׁבַּ עְ תָּ לַ ֲאבֹתֵ ינוּ‬
‫ִמימֵ י קֶ ֶדם‬
verav chesed lechol kor’echa.
vetoratcha emet.
Titen emet leYa’akov,
asher nishba’ta la’avoteinu
mimei kedem.
m
1
e
pl
From David’s address to the people when he appointed Solomon as his successor. David had gathered all the
materials for the Temple and prayed they would be used as he intended and people would continue to give what
was needed.
This passage and those that follow form a patchwork of quotations from different parts of scripture. In formal
prayer, we often rely on words crafted by others. Here, the prayers perhaps go deeper still, for even the composer relies on the words of others. It’s a sort of meditation using the vocabulary of faith and petition derived
from our scriptures.
2
3
Micah 7:20 is the last verse of his book.
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Ps. 68:20
Blessed is the Sovereign,
‫דנָי‬
ֹ ‫בָּ רוּ� ֲא‬
who sustains us each day,
the God of our salvation, Selah.
Ps. 46:8
1
Ps. 84:13
2
SP
Happy are they who trust in you.
Ps. 20:10
Blessed is our God
separated us from those who stray,
gave us the Torah of truth,
and planted in us everlasting life.
and set in our heart
love and respect for God,
doing God’s will
so that we do not labor in vain
nor give birth to panic.
3
Adonai tzeva’ot,
ִ
‫יְהוָה‬
Adonai hoshi’ah, hamelech
‫בָּ רוּ� הוּא אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫ֶשׁ ְבּ ָראָנוּ לִ כְ בוֹד ֹו‬
‫וְ ִהבְ ִדּילָנוּ ִמן הַ תּו ִֹעים‬
‫וְ נ ַָתן לָנוּ תּו ַֹרת אֱ מֶ ת‬
‫הוּא ִיפְ ַתּח לִ בֵּ נוּ בְּ תו ָֹרת ֹו‬
‫וְ י ֵָשׂם בְּ לִ בֵּ נוּ‬
‫אַהֲ בָ ת ֹו וְ ִי ְראָת ֹו‬
‫וְ לַעֲ שׂוֹת ְרצוֹנ ֹו‬
‫וּלְ עָ בְ ד ֹו בְּ לֵבָ ב ָשׁלֵם‬
‫לְ מַ עַ ן �א נִ יגַע ל ִָריק‬
‫וְ �א ֵנלֵד לַבֶּ הָ ָלה‬
ya’anenu beyom kor’einu.
Baruch hu Elohenu
shebra’anu lichvodo,
vehivdilanu min hato’im,
venatan lanu torat emet,
vechayey olam nata betochenu.
Hu yiftach libenu beTorato,
veyasem belibenu
ahavato veyirato,
vela’asot retzono
ule’ovdo belevav shalem,
m
and serving God wholeheartedly,
ha’El yeshu’atenu selah.
Sa
May God open our heart in Torah,
‫הָ אֵ ל יְ שׁוּעָ תֵ נוּ סֶ לָ ה‬
S
who created us for God’s glory,
yom yom ya’amos lanu
O God, bring rescue for us all,
O Ruler, answer when we call!
‫יוֹם יוֹם ַיעֲמָ ס־לָ נוּ‬
Oh God, with hosts at your command,
Baruch Adonai
lema’an lo niga larik,
velo neled labehalah.
e
pl
1
Sustain” could also be “burden,” as if to say “God loads us [with blessings].” Or, “Blessed be God every day.
If someone burdens us, God is our salvation.”
2
“The Lord of Hosts, happy is the person who trusts in you.”
3
Compare this with Isaiah 65:23.
May it be your will,
�‫ֶשׁנִּ ְשׁ ֹמר חֻ ֶקּי‬
‫בָּ ע ֹולָם הַ זֶּה‬
‫וְ נִ זְ כֶּה וְ נִ ְחיֶה וְ נִ ְראֶ ה‬
‫וְ נִ ַירשׁ טוֹבָ ה וּבְ ָר ָכה‬
‫יח‬
ַ ‫לִ ְשׁנֵי ְימוֹת הַ מָּ ִשׁ‬
‫וּלְ חַ יֵּי הָ ע ֹולָם הַ בָּ א‬
Sovereign God
that we observe your laws
in this world,
and that we merit and live and see
SP
and inherit goodness and blessing
in the time of the Messiah
and in the life of the world to come.
Ps. 30:13
So that glory may sing to you
‫ְלמַ עַ ן יְ זַמֶּ ְר� כָ בוֹד‬
and not be silent,
ָ‫אוֹדךּ‬
ֶ ‫יְהוָה אֱ�הַ י ְלעוֹלָ ם‬
S
My Sovereign God, forever I will thank you.
Jeremiah 17:7
Blessed is the person
‫בָּ רוּ� הַ גֶּבֶ ר‬
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Adonai Elohenu
vElohei avotenu
shenishmor chukecha
ba’olam hazeh,
venizkeh venichyeh venir’eh
venirash tovah uv’rachah
lishnei yemot hamashi’ach
ulechayey ha’olam habah.
Lema’an yezamercha chavod
velo yidom,
Adonai Elohai le’olam odeka.
Baruch hagever
‫אֲשֶׁ ר יִ ְבטַ ח בַּ יהוָה‬
asher yivtach bAdonai
who has trusted God.
‫וְ הָ יָה יְהוָה ִמ ְבטַ חוֹ‬
vehayah Adonai mivtacho.
Trust in God forever,
Sa
who places trust in God,
Isaiah 26:4
‫ִבּ ְטחוּ בַ יהוָה ע ֲֵדי־עַ ד ִכּי‬
for in the Ruling God is the rock of ages.
Psalm 9:11
They will trust in you,
�‫◊ וְ יִ ְב ְטחוּ ְב‬
those who know your reputation—
Bitchu vAdonai adei ad,
ki beYah Adonai tzur olamim.
◊ Veyivtechu vecha
yod’ei shemecha,
m
� ֶ‫יוֹדעֵ י ְשׁמ‬
ְ
for you have not abandoned
those who seek you, God.
Isaiah 42:21
‫ְבּיָהּ יְ הוָה צוּר עוֹלָ ִמים‬
for the sake of God’s righteousness
that the Torah should be made great and glorious.
ָ‫ִכּי ל ֹא־עָ ז ְַבתּ‬
ki lo azavta
‫ד ְֹרשֶׁ י� יְ הוָה‬
dorshecha Adonai.
‫יְהוָה חָ פֵ ץ‬
Adonai chafetz
‫ְלמַ עַ ן ִצ ְדקוֹ‬
lema’an tzidko,
e
pl
God wanted
‫תּוֹרה וְ י ְַא ִדּיר‬
ָ ‫ַגְדּיל‬
ִ ‫י‬
yagdil Torah veya’dir.
,
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Afternoon Amidah for Festival Holy Days
Ps 51:17
ֹ ‫ֲא‬
ִ
___________________________ 1. Ancestors ▪
We bless you, God,
SP
our God
S
and God of Jacob,
___________________________
,
e
pl
m
Sa
,
1
To show your love and honesty.
. ‫אָמֵ ן‬
. Amen
1
286
mechayeh metim atah
SP
rav lehoshi’ah—
‫סוּרים‬
ְ
ֵ ִ‫ל‬
ִ
We bless you, God,
3
2
S
umatir asurim,
um’kayem emunato
lishenei afar.
Vene’eman ata
lehachayot metim.
m
Sa
umi domeh lach,
Baruch ata Adonai,
e
pl
The third blessing has responsive and individual versions.
3a is the responsive version; 3b (page 288) is for individual silent prayer.
1
2
3
287
____________________________ 3a. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
in heavens above;
bishmei marom;
Isaiah 6:3
Isaiah 6:3
Ezek 3:12
SP
S
mimkomo.”
Sa
Your praise shall
Elohayich, Tziyon,
e
pl
for endless time.
m
Ps 146:10
Your God, Zion,
1
288
SP
the holy God.
____________________________ 3b. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
praise you, selah!
the holy God.
______________________ 4. Holiness of This Day ▪ ‫דוּשׁת הַ יּוֹם‬
ַ ‫ ▪ ְק‬Kedushat Hayom ______________________
You chose us from all the other peoples. ‫הָ עַ ִמּים‬-‫ אַ ָתּה בְ חַ ְר ָתּנוּ ִמ ָכּל‬Ata vechartanu mikol ha’amim.
ָ ‫ אָהַ בְ ָתּ או ָֹתנוּ וְ ָר ִצ‬Ahavta otanu, veratzita banu,
‫הַ לְּ שׁוֹנוֹת‬-‫ וְ רוֹמַ ְמ ָתּנוּ ִמ ָכּל‬veromamtanu mikol halshonot,
�‫ וְ ִק ַדּ ְשׁ ָתּנוּ בְּ ִמ ְצו ֶֹתי‬vekidashtanu bemitzvotecha,
and brought us close, Ruler, to serve you, �‫ וְ ֵק ַרבְ ָתּנוּ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ לַעֲ בו ָֹד ֶת‬vekeravtanu malkenu la’avodatecha,
‫ וְ ִשׁ ְמ� הַ גָּדוֹל וְ הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ‬veshimcha hagadol vehakadosh
‫את‬
ָ ‫ עָ לֵינוּ ָק ָר‬aleinu karata.
‫ וַ ִתּ ֶתּן לָנוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬Vatiten lanu, Adonai Eloheinu
‫ בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה מוֹעֲ ִדים לְ ִשׂ ְמחָ ה‬be’ahavah mo’adim lesimchah,
with festivals for rejoicing
‫ חַ ִגּים וּזְ מַ ִנּים לְ ָשׂשׂוֹן‬chagim uzemanim lesason,
‫יוֹם‬-‫ אֶ ת‬et yom
this day …
S
e
pl
m
Sa
For Pesach:
‫רוּתנוּ‬
For Shavuot:
For Sukkot:
time of our joy …
zeman cherutenu …
chag hasukkot hazeh
289
time of our joy …
a holy assembly,1
SP
Our God
life and peace,
‫לְ חַ ִיּים וּלְ ָשׁל ֹום‬
S
of the Messiah
of Jerusalem
your holy city,
1
Eloheinu
velohei avoteinu
,
vezichron avoteinu
,
vezichron Mashiach
ben David avdecha,
ir kodshecha,
For Pesach:
For Shavuot:
For Sukkot:
lifleta letova
e
pl
m
mikra kodesh
Sa
290
on the eighth day,
SP
S
bo letovah; Amen
chus vechonenu
ki elecha eineinu,
ki el melech
lechayim uleshalom,
m
Sa
for life and peace,
Our Sovereign God,
our parents’ God,
with joy and glee,
times of festivity.
beyom hashmini
Eloheinu veElohei
avoteinu
,
e
pl
besimchah uvesason
mekadshei shemecha.
291
SP
‫ ְמ ַקדֵּ שׁ י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬mekadesh Yisra’el
1
‫ וְ הַ זְּ מַ נִּ ים אָמֵ ן‬vehazmanim. Amen
ָ ‫ בְּ עַ ְמּ� י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל וּבִ ְתפִ לּ‬be’amcha Yisra’el uvitfilatam,
�‫ית‬
as for Israel’s fires2 and their prayer—
3
‫ הַ מַּ חֲ זִ יר ְשׁכִ ינָת ֹו לְ ִציּוֹן אָמֵ ן‬hamachazir shechinato leTziyon. Amen
S
e
pl
m
Sa
1
2
3
292
,
forever.
‫ ֶשׁ ְבּ ָכל עֵ ת עֶ ֶרב וָ ב ֶֹקר וְ צָ הֳ ָר ִים‬shebechol et, erev vavoker vetzohorayim.
___________________ 6b. Teachers’ Thanksgiving ▪ ‫ ▪ מו ִֹדים ְד ַרבָּ נָן‬Modim Derabbanan ___________________
We thank you,
SP
S
Sa
m
We thank you
God of all flesh,
and sustained us.
‫אשׁית‬
‫יתנוּ‬
vElohei avoteinu
,
e
pl
Elohei chol basar,
al shehecheyitanu
vekiyamtanu.
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do your will,
SP
lishmor chukecha
bestow forever.
with your peace.
We bless you, God,
with peace.
S
e
pl
m
Sa
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After we finish the amidah, we remain standing to express our own thanks and the longings of our heart,
_________________________________________ Personal Prayer _________________________________________
ְ
Ps 60:7
SP
S
Sa
Psalm 19:15
�‫ידי‬
ִ
‫י־פי‬
ְ
m
may God bring peace
e
pl
hu ya’aseh shalom
Adonai Eloheinu
ruling God
soon, in our days,
vElohei avoteinu
bimherah veyameinu
,
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Mal 3:4
Mal. 3:4
Ve’arvah lAdonai
SP
After the amidah, the leader leads Full Kaddish, page 369,
and we conclude the afternoon service with Aleinu, page 310.
S
e
pl
m
Sa
296
Afternoon Amidah for Intermediate Days
Ps 51:17
ֹ ‫ֲא‬
SP
ִ
Opening Blessings
__________________________ 1. Ancestors ▪
We bless you, God,
our God
S
__________________________
,
Sa
and God of Jacob,
ha’El hagadol
e
pl
m
1
ׁ
297
SP
,
.
.
‫ אָמֵ ן‬Amen
Revive the dead with kind embrace,3 ‫ְמחַ יֵּה מֵ ִתים בְּ ַרחֲ ִמים ַרבִּ ים‬
‫ סוֹמֵ � נוֹפְ לִ ים וְ רוֹפֵ א חוֹלִ ים‬Somech noflim verofeh cholim
‫סוּרים‬
ִ ֲ‫ וּמַ ִתּיר א‬umatir asurim,
ְ um’kayem emunato
‫ישׁ ֵני עָ פָ ר‬
ֵ ִ‫ ל‬lishenei afar.
‫ ִמי ָכמוֹ� בַּ עַ ל גְּ בוּרוֹת‬Mi chamocha ba’al gevurot,
ִ umi domeh lach,
ְ ‫ מֶ לֶ� מֵ ִמית‬melech memit um’chayeh
‫ וּמַ ְצ ִמיחַ יְשׁוּעָ ה‬umatzmi’ach yeshu’ah.
S
e
pl
m
Sa
1
3
We bless you, God,
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Vene’eman ata
lehachayot metim.
Baruch ata Adonai,
SP
S
____________________________ 3a. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
in heavens above;
bishmei marom;
Isaiah 6:3
Isaiah 6:3
Ezek 3:12
e
pl
m
Sa
And in your holy writings, this is written:
‫וּבְ ִדבְ ֵרי ָק ְד ְשׁ� ָכּתוּב לֵא ֹמר‬
1
mimkomo.”
299
Ps 146:10
Your God, Zion,
Elohayich, Tziyon,
SP
for endless time.
Your praise shall
the holy God.
S
Baruch atah Adonai,
Sa
_____________________________ 3b. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
the holy God.
yehalelucha selah.
m
praise you, selah!
ְ
Baruch atah Adonai,
e
pl
1
300
Central Blessings
SP
ְ
S
and bring us back
Sa
Baruch atah Adonai,
vehachazirenu
Baruch atah Adonai
m
6. Pardon our sins.
for we have sinned;
pardon us, ruler,
ki chata’nu;
ki fasha’nu,
e
pl
Baruch atah Adonai,
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SP
who saves Israel.
‫גּוֹאֵ ל י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל אָמֵ ן‬
May your wish be—
O Ruler our God,
S
Baruch atah Adonai,
ki tehilatenu atah,
lechol makoteinu,
Adonai Eloheinu
Sa
to quickly send
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____ child of _____,
_____‫בַּ ת‬/‫_____ בֶּ ן‬
vElohei avoteinu
,
shetishlach meherah
m
_____ ben/bat_____,
e
pl
1
2
Baruch atah Adonai,
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SP
this year
ָ
and grant blessing
S
et hashanah hazot
veten berachah
Baruch atah Adonai,
Sa
‫רוּתנוּ‬
‫אָרץ‬
ְ ֵ‫מ‬
vekabtzeinu yachad
Baruch atah Adonai,
ְ
e
pl
m
1
Baruch atah Adonai,
beginning.”
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ruler who loves
SP
ְ
who destroys foes
S
vechol harish’ah
kerega toved,
meherah yikaretu.
Vehazedim
bimherah veyameinu!
shover oy’vim
Sa
melech ohev
beit Yisra’el
m
O Ruler, our God,
e
pl
Adonai Eloheinu,
Baruch atah Adonai,
304
SP
ָ ִ‫וְ ל‬
return in mercy,
set it there soon.
berachamim tashuv,
binyan olam;
vechiseh David —
Baruch atah Adonai
S
Sa
‫יח‬
our prayer,
ִ
O Ruler,
Baruch atah Adonai,
m
e
pl
et tefilatenu,
ki El shome’ah
al teshiveinu,
ki atah shome’ah
Baruch atah Adonai,
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Closing Blessings
1
SP
2
of the Messiah
of Jerusalem
your holy city,
life and peace, on this day,
this festival of matzah …
2
lidvir beitecha,
Eloheinu
velohei avoteinu
,
vezichron avoteinu
,
vezichron Mashiach
ben David avdecha,
ir kodshecha,
e
pl
m
Sa
1
‫לְ חַ ִיּים וּלְ ָשׁלוֹם בְּ יוֹם‬
S
Our God
�‫ית‬
ְ
On the middle days of Pesach:
lifleta letova
lechayim ul’shalom, beyom
chag hamatzot hazeh …
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On the middle days of Sukkot:
this festival of Huts …
Continue here:
SP
S
Sa
ְ ְ‫בּ‬
chag hasukkot hazeh …
bo letovah; Amen
chus vechonenu
ki elecha eineinu,
ki el melech
Vetechezena eineinu
Baruch atah Adonai,
m
,
forever.
We thank you,
e
pl
307
SP
____________________2b. Teachers’ Thanksgiving ▪ ‫ ▪ מו ִֹדים ְד ַרבָּ נָן‬Modim
vehamrachem
Derabbanan____________________
We thank you
S
God of all flesh,
‫אשׁית‬
‫יתנוּ‬
and sustained us.
do your will,
Elohei chol basar,
al shehecheyitanu
vekiyamtanu.
lishmor chukecha
e
pl
,
m
vElohei avoteinu
Sa
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bestow forever.
with your peace.
We bless you, God,
with peace.
SP
S
Sa
m
_________________________________ Personal Prayer _________________________________
e
pl
ְ
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Ps 60:7
�‫ידי‬
Psalm 19:15
ִ
‫י־פי‬
ְ
SP
may God bring peace
S
hu ya’aseh shalom
ruling God
soon, in our days,
Mal. 3:4
Adonai Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
,
bimherah veyameinu
e
pl
Mal 3:4
m
Sa
Ve’arvah lAdonai
Take three steps forward. The leader says Full Kaddish, page 369.
310
_____________________________ Our Duty ▪ ‫ ▪ עָ לֵינוּ‬Aleinu1_____________________________
The Creative Force
SP
in their place.
2
Is 45:20
S
‫אשׁית‬
ִ
latet gedulah
leyotzer bereshit,
velo samanu
Shehem mishtachavim
lehevel varik
Sa
We bend the knee
la’adon hakol,
e
pl
m
1
ֶ
2
311
Whose power dwells
1
SP
Deut 4:39
ְ
in heaven above
veyosed aretz,”
umoshav yekaro
ushechinat uzo
begovhei meromim.
Kakatuv b’Torato:
‫ֱ�הים‬
Sa
So we hope in you,
ְ
S
that God is God
‫ֶשׁהוּא‬
Adonai Eloheinu,
m
God, our God,
‫אָרץ‬
And all people
vechol benei vasar
e
pl
Yakiru veyed’u
kol yoshvei tevel,
tishava kol lashon.
1
SP
forever and ever.
Ex. 15:18
Zech. 14:9
ַ ִ‫ו‬
�‫כוּת‬
S
over all the earth;
Sa
312
ְ
velichvod shimcha
yekar yitenu,
vikablu chulam
et ol malchutecha,
le’olam va’ed.
ule’olmei ad
timloch bechavod.
vene’emar:
al kol ha’aretz;
ushemo echad.
e
pl
m
Mourners and those observing yahrzeit remain standing to lead Mourners’ Kaddish, page 371.
SP
‫מוצָ אֵ י חַ ג‬
ֹ ‫ַמעֲ ִריב ְל‬
Evening Service After a Festival
S
Evening Service After a Festival
e
pl
m
Sa
After a festival, the evening service is a weekday service, with some variations to ease the transition from the
day of rest to the week of work. (If the festival is on a Friday, the evening service after the festival is the Shabbat evening service, found in our Shabbat book.)
The service begins with the call to prayer and the Shema, with the blessings that precede and follow the
Shema. Next comes the amidah—an ordinary weekday evening amidah, with one exception. The first of the
middle weekday blessings thanks God for our intellectual abilities, knowledge, understanding and common
sense. We expand that blessing to mark the fact that we can use these abilities to study Torah.
After the amidah we add psalms and readings that combine our confidence of God’s help with our worry that
we’ll need it.
Many congregations say Havdalah together; with blessings and scripture quotations, we acknowledge the
distinction between the festival and the work week.
Like all other services, this evening service ends with Aleinu.
‫ מַ עֲ ִריב לְ מוֹצָ אֵ י חַ ג‬Evening Service After a Festival
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Usually, the leader chants the first line,
lets the congregation say all six lines, and repeats the last two lines.
Ps. 73:38
‫ וְ הוּא ַרחוּם יְ כַ פֵּ ר עָ ֹון‬Vehu rachum yechaper avon
SP
Ps. 20:10
2
velo yashchit,
ִ
‫יְהוָה‬
Adonai hoshi’a—
___________________________ Call to Prayer ▪ ‫ ▪ בָּ ְרכוּ‬Bar’chu___________________________
We rise as the prayer leader begins the call to prayer.
S
for ever and ever.
for ever and ever.
Sa
We are seated x We respond “Amen” but not “Baruch hu uvaruch shemo” for the blessings before and after Shema.
our God, ruler of time and space,
who by your word brings evening,
m
‫ בָּ רוּ� אַ ָתּה יי‬x x Baruch atah Adonai
We bless you, Sovereign,
‫אֲ ֶשׁר ִבּ ְדבָ ר ֹו מַ עֲ ִריב עֲ ָרבִ ים‬
asher bid’varo ma’ariv aravim,
e
pl
1
worse, and so our suffering shows God’s mercy. The word ‫ ְי ַכפֵּ ר‬is in “Yom Kippur”; the concept we translate as
2
315
in wisdom opens the gates,
SP
‫בְּ חָ כְ מָ ה פּו ֵֹתחַ ְשׁעָ ִרים‬
‫וּבִ ְתבוּנָה ְמ ַשׁנֶּה ִע ִתּים‬
with insight changes the times,
‫וּמַ חֲ לִ יף אֶ ת הַ זְּ מַ ִנּים‬
varies the seasons,
‫וּמסַ דֵּ ר אֶ ת הַ כּ ֹו ָכבִ ים‬
ְ
and arranges the stars
‫בְּ ִמ ְשׁ ְמרו ֵֹתיהֶ ם‬
in their guardposts
‫בָּ ָר ִקיעַ כִּ ְרצוֹנ ֹו‬
in the sky, by your will,1
creating day and night,
‫בּו ֵֹרא יוֹם וָ ָל ְי ָלה‬
�‫חשׁ‬
ֶ ‫גּ ֹולֵל אוֹר ִמפְּ נֵי‬
rolling away light before darkness
and darkness before light,
‫חשׁ� ִמפְּ נֵי אוֹר‬
ֶ ְ‫ו‬
making day pass and bringing night.
‫וּמַ עֲ בִ יר יוֹם וּמֵ בִ יא ָל ְילָה‬
Separating day from night,
‫וּמַ בְ ִדּיל בֵּ ין יוֹם וּבֵ ין ָל ְילָה‬
‫יי ְצבָ אוֹת ְשׁמ ֹו‬
God is called the Ruler of Hosts.
God who lives and prevails
‫◊ אֵ ל חַ י וְ ַקיָּם‬
will rule us always, forever and ever. ‫ָתּ ִמיד ִי ְמלוֹ� עָ לֵינוּ לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬
‫הַ מַּ עֲ ִריב עֲ ָרבִ ים אָמֵ ן‬
who brings on evenings.
bechochmah pote’ach she’arim
uvit’vunah meshaneh itim
umachalif et hazmanim
umesader et hakochavim
bemishmeroteihem
baraki’ah kirtzono.
Borei yom valaylah,
golel or mipnei choshech
vechoshech mipnei or,
uma’avir yom umevi laylah,
umavdil bein yom uvein laylah,
S
Adonai tzeva’ot shemo.
◊ El chai vekayam
tamid yimloch aleinu le’olam va’ed.
Sa
Baruch atah Adonai
hama’ariv aravim. Amen
With lasting love for Israel’s family
have you loved your people.
statutes and judgements,
you have taught us.
when we lie down and when we get up,
we shall speak about your statutes,
and we’ll rejoice in words of your Torah
and commandments forever and ever.
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amcha ahavta.
Torah umitzvot
chukim umishpatim
otanu limadta.
Al ken Adonai Eloheinu
e
pl
Because of this, O Ruler, our God,
Ahavat olam beit Yisra’el
m
Torah and commandments,
‫אַהֲ בַ ת ע ֹולָם בֵּ ית י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫עַ ְמּ� אָהָ בְ ָתּ‬
‫וּמ ְצוֹת‬
ִ ‫תּו ָֹרה‬
‫וּמ ְשׁפָּ ִטים‬
‫או ָֹתנוּ לִ מַּ ְד ָתּ‬
‫עַ ל כֵּן יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫בְּ ָשׁכְ בֵּ נוּ וּבְ קוּמֵ נוּ‬
�‫נ ִָשׂיחַ בְּ חֻ ֶקּי‬
�‫וְ נִ ְשׂמַ ח ְבּ ִדבְ ֵרי תו ָֹר ֶת‬
‫וּבְ ִמ ְצו ֶֹתי� לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬
beshochbenu uvekumenu
nasi’ach bechukecha,
venismach bedivrei Toratecha
uvemitzvotecha le’olam va’ed.
Literally, “your word” and “your will” use the third person pronoun (“God’s word … God’s will”).
For they are our life and our good old age,
and we’ll enjoy them day and night.
And your love—
don’t take it away from us, ever.
We bless you, God,
who loves your people Israel.
‫כִּ י הֵ ם חַ יֵּינוּ וְ א ֶֹר� יָמֵ ינוּ‬
‫וּבָ הֶ ם נ ְֶהגֶּה יוֹמָ ם וָ ָל ְי ָלה‬
�‫◊ וְ אַהֲ בָ ְת‬
‫אַל ָתּ ִסיר ִממֶּ נּוּ לְ ע ֹול ִָמים‬
‫אוֹהֵ ב עַ מּ ֹו י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל אָמֵ ן‬
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Ki hem chayeinu ve’orech yameinu
uvahem neh’geh yomam valaylah.
◊ Ve’ahavat’cha
al tasir mimenu le’olamim.
Baruch atah Adonai,
ohev amo Yisra’el. Amen
SP
S
Add this shaded line when praying without a minyan.1
Many people cover the eyes with the right hand for the next two lines.
Deut. 6:4
2
Say the next two lines quietly.
your whole self
6
These words
�‫ֱ�ה֑י‬
Sa
Deut. 6:5-9
bechol levav’cha,
ְ
uvechol nafshecha,
ְ ָ‫וּבכ‬
ְ
m
on your heart.
ְ
ָ‫ְבּכ‬
ֶ֨ ‫א‬
ְ ַ‫ע‬
al levavecha.
e
pl
1
Add three words to make up the number of words in Shema to 248, the number (tradition tells us) of parts in
the body—so we declare our love for God with every part of our body. When praying with a congregation, we
add three words at the end of Shema.
2
3
317
7
and talk about them
vedibarta bam
ְ
�‫קוּמ‬
ֽ ֶ ‫וּב‬
9
8
SP
�‫ית‬
ְ
and on your gates.
ִ
uvish’arecha.
_____________________________Shema (Second Paragraph) ____________________________
Deut 11:13-21
S
which I
tell you today,
‫ֹתי‬
ִ
14
ְ
ְ
ְ
uvechol nafshechem.
But take care!
e
pl
1
for your cattle,
16
and wine and oil.
15
asher anochi
m
Vehayah
Sa
livhemtecha,
Hishamru lachem
and worship them.
1
17
Then God will be angry1 at you
‫בוּל ֑הּ‬
֣ ָ ְ‫ו‬
from the good land
‫ֹבה‬
SP
18
Set these words
ְ ַ‫ע‬
‫וּקְ שַׁ ְר ֨ ֶתּם ֹא ָת֤ם ְלא�ת ֙ עַ ל־י ְֶד ֔ ֶכם‬
19
S
between your eyes.
talking about them
20
and on your gates.
ledaber bam
�‫קוּמ‬
ֽ ֶ ‫וּב‬
֥ ֵ ‫ִכּ‬
1
3
2
ְ
‫יכם לָ ֵת֣ת לָ ֶה֑ם‬
֖ ֶ ֵ‫לַ ֲאבֹת‬
uvish’arecha.
e
pl
3
ֶ֨ ‫א‬
ֵ ִ‫ו‬
that God promised
bein eineichem.
ִ
‫ֵיכם‬
�‫ית‬
ְ
long time,2 on the land
m
21
vehayu letotafot
Sa
‫ֵיכ֖ם‬
ֶ ‫ת־בּנ‬
ְ
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319
______________________________Shema (Third Paragraph) _____________________________
Numbers 15:37
38
God told Moses:
‫וַיּ ֹ֥אמֶ ר יהו֖ה אֶ ל־מ ֶֹשׁ֥ה לֵּ א ֹֽמר‬
ְ
and tell them
SP
1
39
40
Rather, remember
who brought you
from Egypt,
ֶ ‫ְוּר ִא‬
I am
It’s true…
1
֙ ‫ח ֵר֤י ְלבַ ְבכֶ ם‬
ֲ ַ‫וְ ֽל ֹא־תָ ֜ ֻתרוּ א‬
‫ֵיכם‬
ledorotam.
petil techelet.
ur’item oto,
va’asitem otam,
‫יהם‬
‫יכם‬
‫יכם‬
lema’an tizkeru,
ִ ‫ה�צ‬
ֵ
‫ֲשׁר‬
ֶ֨ ‫א‬
ִ
e
pl
to be your God.
al kanfei vigdeihem
m
41
‫יהם‬
Sa
nor your eyes—
֒ ‫יצת‬
S
You will look at it
ִ ‫ל־צ‬
ִ ַ‫וְ נָ ְ֥תנ֛וּ ע‬
‫יצ֛ת‬
ִ ‫הם ִצ‬
ֹ ‫ְל‬
a blue thread.
Vayomer Adonai el Moshe lemor:
‫אֲנִ ֖י‬
‫יכם‬
…‫אֱמֶ ת‬
Ani
Emet…
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_____________________________ First Blessing After Shema ____________________________
…All this is certain—it’s our faith
and it’s proven for us,
that this is the Ruler our God,
and there is no other,
1
and we are Israel, God’s people.
SP
God rescues us from the hand of kings,
our ruler, who redeems us
from the clutches of all tyrants;
God, who claims damages from our foes
and who pays back in full
Job 9:10
S
all our mortal enemies;
“Who does great things—
too many to find out—
2
“Who sets our souls in life
and has not let our foot falter”;
and revenge on Pharaoh,
on the land of Ham’s children;
who strikes in anger
all the firstborn of Egypt,
vekayam aleinu
ki hu Adonai Eloheinu
ve’ein zulato
va’anachnu Yisra’el amo.
Hapodenu miyad melachim
malkeinu, hago’alenu
mikaf kol he’aritzim;
ha’El hanifrah lanu mitzareinu
veham’shalem gemul
lechol oy’vei nafshenu;
Ha- “Oseh gedolot
ad ein cheker
venifla’ot ad ein mispar”;
“Hasam nafshenu bachayim,
velo natan lamot raglenu”;
hamadrichenu al bamot oy’veinu,
vayarem karnenu
al kol son’einu;
ha’oseh lanu nisim
unekamah beFar’oh,
otot umoftim
e
pl
signs and wonders
‫הַ מַּ ְד ִריכֵנוּ עַ ל בָּ מוֹת א ֹויְבֵ ינוּ‬
‫וַ יּ ֶָרם ַק ְרנֵנוּ‬
‫עַ ל ָכּל שׂנְ אֵ ינוּ‬
‫הָ ע ֶֹשׂה לָּנוּ נִ ִסּים‬
‫וּנְ ָקמָ ה בְּ פַ ְרעֹה‬
‫אוֹתוֹת וּמוֹפְ ִתים‬
‫אַדמַ ת בְּ נֵי חָ ם‬
ְ ְ‫בּ‬
‫הַ מַּ כֶּה בְ עֶ בְ ָרת ֹו‬
‫ָכּל בְּ כו ֵֹרי ִמ ְצ ָר ִים‬
… ve’emunah kol zot
m
over all who hate us;
who works miracles for us
‫הַ שָּׂ ם נ ְַפשֵׁ נוּ בַּ חַ יִּ ים‬
‫וְ ל ֹא־נָתַ ן לַ מּוֹט ַרגְ לֵ נוּ‬
who leads us to our enemies’ heights
and has raised our glory
‫עַד־אֵ ין חֵ קֶ ר‬
‫וְ נִ ְפלָ אוֹת עַ ד־אֵ ין ִמ ְספָּ ר‬
Sa
and miracles beyond counting”;
Ps 66:9
‫… ֶואֱ מוּנָה ָכּל זֹאת‬
‫וְ ַקיָּם עָ לֵינוּ‬
‫כִּ י הוּא יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫וְ אֵ ין זוּלָת ֹו‬
‫וַ אֲ נ ְַחנוּ י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל עַ מּ ֹו‬
‫הַ פּוֹדֵ נוּ ִמיַּד ְמלָכִ ים‬
‫מַ לְ כֵּנוּ הַ גּוֹאֲ לֵנוּ‬
‫יצים‬
ִ ‫ִמ ַכּף ָכּל הֶ עָ ִר‬
‫הָ אֵ ל הַ נִּ פְ ָרע לָנוּ ִמצָּ ֵרינוּ‬
‫וְ הַ ְמ ַשׁלֵּם גְּ מוּל‬
‫לְ ָכל ֹא ְיבֵ י נַפְ ֵשׁנוּ‬
‫הָ עֹ שֶׂ ה גְ דֹלוֹת‬
be’admat benei Cham;
hamakeh ve’evrato
kol bechorei Mitzrayim,
1
“Ein zulato” (there is no other, or there is nothing except God) may mean that God has no rival, or perhaps
that God is all existence, all reality.
2
The first letter of the Hebrew, ָ‫“( ה‬the one who”), is added to the verse from Job.
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and brings out God’s people Israel
SP
‫וַ יּוֹצֵ א אֶ ת עַ מּ ֹו ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫ִמתּ ֹו ָכם לְ חֵ רוּת ע ֹולָם‬
from among them to eternal freedom;
‫הַ מַּ עֲ בִ יר בָּ נָיו‬
who guides the children
‫בֵּ ין ִגּזְ ֵרי יַם סוּף‬
between the parts of the Reed Sea
—their pursuers and enemies
‫אֶ ת רו ְֹדפֵ יהֶ ם וְ אֶ ת שׂוֹנְ אֵ יהֶ ם‬
God sunk into the depths,
‫בִּ ְתהוֹמוֹת ִטבַּ ע‬
while those children saw God’s strength,
‫בוּרת ֹו‬
ָ ְ‫וְ ָראוּ בָ נָיו גּ‬
gave praise and thanks to God’s name.
‫ִשׁבְּ חוּ וְ הוֹדוּ לִ ְשׁמ ֹו‬
Willingly, they accepted God’s authority1
‫◊ וּמַ לְ כוּת ֹו בְ ָרצוֹן ִקבְּ לוּ‬
over them.
‫עֲ לֵיהֶ ם‬
Moses and the children of Israel
ֶ
‫לְ � עָ נוּ ִשׁ ָירה‬
answered you with song
‫אָמרוּ ֻכ ָלּם‬
ְ ְ‫בְּ ִשׂ ְמחָ ה ַרבָּ ה ו‬
in great joy, and they all said:
vayotzeh et amo Yisra’el
mitocham lecherut olam;
hama’avir banav
bein gizrei Yam Suf,
et rodfeihem ve’et son’eihem
bit’homot tiba,.
ve’ra’u vanav gevurato,
shibchu vehodu lishmo
◊ Umalchuto veratzon kiblu
aleihem:
Moshe uv’nei Yisra’el
S
lecha anu shirah
besimchah rabah,ve’amru chulam:
“Mi chamochah ba’elim Adonai?
ָ֥
Sa
We say the next three lines aloud.
Ex 15:11
�‫כוּת� ָראוּ בָ נֶי‬
ְ ְ‫◊ מַ ל‬
‫משׁה‬
ֶ ‫בּו ֵֹקעַ יָם לִ פְ נֵי‬
Ex 15:2
‫אָמרוּ‬
ְ ְ‫זֶה אֵ ִלי עָ נוּ ו‬
“This is my God,” they responded, saying:
◊ Malchut’cha ra’u vanecha
Ex. 15:18
Your children saw your ruling power
split the sea before Moses.
Jer 31:10
For God has redeemed Jacob,
saved him from a hand too strong for him.
who saves Israel.
1
We say the next line aloud.
‫◊ וְ נֶאֱ מַ ר‬
◊ vene’emar:
e
pl
“Zeh Eli,” anu, ve’amru:
m
boke’ah yam lifnei Moshe.
‫ִכּי־פָ ָדה יהוה אֶ ת־ ַי ֲעקֹב‬
‫וּגְאָ לוֹ ִמיַּד חָ זָק ִממֶּ נּוּ‬
‫גָּאַל י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל אָמֵ ן‬
Ki fadah Adonai et Ya’akov
uge’alo miyad chazak mimenu.
Baruch atah Adonai,
ga’al Yisra’el. Amen
“And God’s-sovereignty willingly they-took upon-themselves.”
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___________________________ Second Blessing After Shema ___________________________
In peace, O God, lay us in bed,
SP
‫הַ ְשׁכִּ יבֵ נוּ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ לְ ָשׁלוֹם‬
Wake us to life, O Sovereign.
‫וְ הַ עֲ ִמידֵ נוּ מַ לְ כֵּנוּ לְ חַ ִיּים‬
Your peaceful shelter o’er us spread,
Guide us with good counseling.
�‫וְ ַת ְקּנֵנוּ בְּ עֵ צָ ה טוֹבָ ה ִמלְּ פָ נֶי‬
Save us for your reputation,
� ֶ‫וְ הו ִֹשׁיעֵ נוּ לְ מַ עַ ן ְשׁמ‬
Shield us for our own salvation,
‫וְ הָ גֵן בַּ עֲ דֵ נוּ‬
Spare us these miseries: the foe,
‫וְ הָ סֵ ר מֵ עָ לֵינוּ א ֹויֵב‬
Pestilence, sword, famine and woe.
‫דֶּ בֶ ר וְ חֶ ֶרב וְ ָרעָ ב וְ יָגוֹן‬
1
Keep Satan
‫וְ הָ סֵ ר ָשׂטָ ן‬
‫ִמלְּ פָ נֵינוּ וּמֵ אַחֲ ֵרינוּ‬
from our front and rear,
‫וּבְ צֵ ל כְּ נָפֶ י� ַתּ ְס ִתּ ֵירנוּ‬
Hide us in shadow of your wing,
‫כִּ י אֵ ל שׁו ְֹמ ֵרנוּ וּמַ ִצּילֵנוּ אָ ָתּה‬
O God, our guard and rescuer,
Gracious and kind, our sovereign.
‫כִּ י אֵ ל מֶ לֶ� חַ נּוּן וְ ַרחוּם אָ ָתּה‬
Protect us as we leave and return
‫אתנוּ וּבוֹאֵ נוּ‬
ֵ ֵ‫וּשׁמוֹר צ‬
ְ ◊
in life and in peace
from now for ever.
‫מֵ עַ ָתּה וְ עַ ד ע ֹולָם‬
who always guards your people Israel. ‫ִשׂ ָראֵ ל ָלעַ ד אָמֵ ן‬
ְ ‫שׁוֹמֵ ר עַ מּ ֹו י‬
Hashkivenu Adonai Elohenu l’shalom,
veha’amidenu malkenu lechayim,
uferos aleinu sukat shelomecha
vetaknenu be’etza tovah milfanecha
vehoshi’enu lema’an shemecha
vehagen ba’adenu
vehaser me’aleinu oyev,
dever vecherev vera’av veyagon,
vehaser Satan
milfaneineinu ume’achareinu,
S
uvetzel kenafecha tastirenu,
ki El shomrenu umatzilenu atah;
ki El melech chanun verachum atah.
lechayim uleshalom
me’ata ve’ad olam.
Baruch atah Adonai
shomer amo Yisra’el la’ad. Amen
e
pl
m
Sa
◊ Ushemor tzetenu uvo’enu
1
Satan, the adversary in the book of Job, acts like a prosecuting attorney who probes human failings.
323
____________________________ Third Blessing After Shema ____________________________
Ps. 89:53
May God be blessed forever—
‫בָּ רוּ� יהוה ְלע�לָ ם‬
this is really true!
Ps. 135:21
May God be blessed from Zion,
God who lives in Jerusalem: Halleluyah!
Ps.72:18-19
‫בָּ רוּ� יהוה ִמ ִצּיּ�ן‬
‫שֹׁכֵ ן יְ רוּשָׁ לָ ִם הַ ְללוּיָהּ‬
May God, God, be blessed—
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ ‫בָּ רוּ� יהוה א‬
SP
Israel’s God,
‫אֱ�הֵ י יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
who alone makes miracles;
and God’s famous name be blessed forever,
�‫עֹ שֵׂ ה נִ ְפלָ א�ת ְלבַ דּ‬
‫וּבָ רוּ� שֵׁ ם ְכּב�ד� ְלע�לָ ם‬
Baruch Adonai le’olam:
amen ve’amen.
shochen Yerushalayim: Halleluyah!
Baruch Adonai Elohim,
Elohei Yisra’el,
oseh nifla’ot levado;
uvaruch shem kevodo le’olam,
and may God’s glory fill the whole world: ‫וְ יִ מָּ לֵ א ְכב�ד� אֶ ת־כֹּל הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
Let it really be so!
veyimaleh chevodo et kol ha’aretz:
Ps. 104:31
amen ve’amen.
ִ
Ps. 113:2
�‫יְהי שֵׁ ם יְהוָה ְמב ָֹר‬
ִ
S
May God’s fame be blessed
1
I Samuel 12:22
God will not disown God’s people, ‫ִכּי ל ֹא־יִ טֹּשׁ יְהוָה אֶ ת־עַ מּוֹ‬
and risk God’s great reputation,2
‫בַּ עֲבוּר ְשׁמוֹ הַ גָּדוֹל‬
for God agreed
3
I Kings 18:39
Then the whole nation saw
and fell face-down and said:
God is the Divinity!”
1
5
ba’avur shemo hagadol.
Ki ho’il Adonai
la’asot et’chem lo le’am.
‫ַויּ ְַרא כָּ ל־הָ עָ ם‬
‫ֹאמרוּ‬
ְ ‫ל־פּנֵיהֶ ם וַיּ‬
ְ ַ‫וַיִּ ְפּלוּ ע‬
Vayar kol ha’am,
vayiplu al peneihem, vayomru:
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ ‫יְהוָה הוּא הָ א‬
“Adonai, hu ha’Elohim,
‫ֱ�הים‬
ִ ‫יְהוָה הוּא הָ א‬
Adonai, hu ha’Elohim.”
e
pl
“God is the Divinity!
‫הוֹאיל יְ הוָה‬
ִ
‫ִכּי‬
‫לַ עֲשׂוֹת אֶ ְתכֶ ם לוֹ ְלעָ ם‬
Ki lo yitosh Adonai et amo
m
to make you God’s people.4
Sa
from now on, forever and ever.
From the root ‫נָטַ שׁ‬, “abandon.”
“For the sake of God’s great name”—i.e., God’s reputation (name) depends on the fate of God’s people. The
basis of God’s reputation is “truth,” keeping promises. If God abandons the people God promised to protect,
people will wonder whether God’s reputation for keeping promises is deserved!
3
‫ הו ִֹאיל‬is from the root ‫יאל‬, “consent; resolve; begin.”
4
After scolding the people for wanting a king, Samuel reassures them with these words.
5
Said after Elijah routed the prophets of Baal. What is the difference between Adonai and Elohim? “When I sit
in judgement on humanity, I am called Elohim. … And when I treat the world with compassion, I am known as
Adonai” (Exodus Rabbah 3:6, quoted by Ismar Schorsch in his commentary on sedrah Va’era, 5758).
2
Zech. 14:9
over all the earth;
ְ
Ps. 33:22
Be kind to us, God,
‫יְהי־חַ ְס ְדּ� יְ הוָה עָ לֵ ינוּ‬
ִ
for we have hoped for you.1
Save us, O saving God,
ִ
SP
I Chronicles 16:35
gather us
‫וְ קַ ְבּצֵ נוּ‬
and save us from the other nations,
‫וְ הַ ִצּילֵ נוּ ִמן־הַ גּוֹיִ ם‬
to thank your holy name
and honor your praise.
S
Ps. 86:9-10
2
All the nations you made
will come and bring praises to you,
God, and honor your name,
you, God, by yourself…
Ps. 79:13
the flock you tend—
may God be blessed when we go to sleep;
may God be blessed when we wake up.
Hoshi’enu, Elohei yish’enu,
vekabtzenu
vehatzilenu min hagoyim
Kol goyim asher asita
� ֶ‫דנָי וִ יכַ ְבּדוּ ִל ְשׁמ‬
ֹ ‫ֲא‬
‫ִכּי־גָדוֹל אַ תָּ ה וְ עֹ שֵׂ ה נִ ְפלָ אוֹת‬
�‫ַו ֲאנ ְַחנוּ עַ ְמּ‬
yavo’u veyishtachavu lefanecha,
Adonai, vichabdu lishmecha.
Ki gadol atah ve’oseh nifla’ot,
atah, Elohim, levadecha.
Va’anachnu am’cha
vetzon mar’itecha.
Nodeh lecha le’olam,
� ֶ‫ְלדֹר ָודֹר נְ סַ פֵּ ר ְתּ ִהלָּ ת‬
‫בָּ רוּ� יי בַּ יּוֹם‬
‫בָּ רוּ� יי בַּ ַלּ ְילָה‬
‫בָּ רוּ� יי בְּ ָשׁכְ בֵּ נוּ‬
‫בָּ רוּ� יי בְּ קוּמֵ נוּ‬
ledor vador nesaper tehilatecha.
Baruch Adonai bayom,
baruch Adonai balayla;
e
pl
may God be blessed at night;
m
May God be blessed in the daytime;
Yehi chasdecha Adonai aleinu
ָ‫כָּ ל־גּוֹיִ ם אֲשֶׁ ר עָ ִשׂית‬
‫נוֹדה ְלּ� ְלעוֹלָ ם‬
ֶ
from age to age we shall tell your praise.
ushemo echad.
� ֶ‫וְ צ ֹאן מַ ְרעִ ית‬
will thank you forever;
�‫ֱ�הים ְלבַ ֶדּ‬
ִ ‫אַ תָּ ה א‬
…While we, your people—
al kol ha’aretz;
Sa
for you are great and work wonders,
�‫יָבוֹאוּ וְ יִ ְשׁתַּ חֲווּ ְלפָ נֶי‬
324
1
baruch Adonai beshochbenu,
baruch Adonai bekumenu.
“May your kindness be upon us, God, as (or, according to the way that) we have hoped for you,” a plea that
God’s mercy and salvation, when it finally comes, should compensate for all the long years of hoping, suffering
and waiting.
2
Some siddurim (Birnbaum, Scherman) use the very similar verse from Psalms 106:47 instead of I Chronicles
16:35 (found in Brodie, Davis, Silverman). These works are listed in the bibliography.
325
For in your power are
�‫כִּ י בְ י ְָד‬
‫נַפְ שׁוֹת הַ חַ ִיּים וְ הַ מֵּ ִתים‬
the souls of the living and the dead!
Job 12:10
Who holds every creature’s soul,
‫אֲשֶׁ ר ְבּיָדוֹ נֶפֶ שׁ כָּ ל־חָ י‬
and every person’s spirit.
Ps. 31:6
I will entrust my spirit to you:
you have set me free, ruling God of truth!1
SP
God in heaven,
unify your reputation,
And establish your eternal rule,
and rule over us forever.
and our spirits delight
in your true salvation,
“Your God has become ruler!”
“God reigns”; “our God has ever reigned”;
“God’s reign eternal will not cease”;
Asher beyado nefesh kol chay,
veru’ach kol b’sar ish.
‫רוּחי‬
ִ
‫ְבּי ְָד� אַ ְפקִ יד‬
Beyad’cha afkid ruchi,
‫אוֹתי יְ הוָה אֵ ל אֱמֶ ת‬
ִ ‫פָּ ִדיתָ ה‬
pedita oti, Adonai, El emet.
‫אֱ �הֵ ינוּ ֶשׁבַּ ָשּׁמַ ִים‬
�‫יַחֵ ד ִשׁ ְמ‬
‫כוּת� ָתּ ִמיד‬
ְ ְ‫וְ ַקיֵּם מַ ל‬
‫וּמלוֹ� עָ לֵינוּ לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬
ְ
‫ִי ְראוּ עֵ ינֵינוּ וְ י ְִשׂמַ ח לִ בֵּ נוּ‬
‫וְ ָתגֵל נַפְ ֵשׁנוּ‬
‫בִּ ישׁוּעָ ְת� בֶּ אֱ מֶ ת‬
‫בֶּ אֱ ֹמר לְ ִציּוֹן‬
�‫מָ לַ� אֱ �הָ ִי‬
Eloheinu shebashamayim,
yached shimcha.
Vekayem malchut’cha tamid,
umeloch aleinu le’olam va’ed.
Yir’u eineinu, veyismach libenu,
Vetagel nafshenu
bishu’at’cha, be’emet,
be’emor leTziyon:
Sa
when Zion declares:
nafshot hachayim vehametim.
‫ר־אישׁ‬
ִ ַ‫ל־בּשׂ‬
ְ
ָ‫וְ רוּחַ כּ‬
S
May our eyes see, our hearts rejoice
Ki veyad’cha
2
� ָ‫יְהוָה מֶ לֶ � יְ הוָה מָ ל‬
‫יְהוָה יִ ְמ�� ְלעֹ לָ ם וָעֶ ד‬
“Adonai melech”; “Adonai malach”;
“Adonai yimloch le’olam va’ed.”
ule’olmei ad timloch bechavod.
m
‫וּלְ עוֹלְ מֵ י עַ ד ִתּ ְמלוֹ� בְּ ָכבוֹד‬
There is no true ruler except for you.
‫כִּ י אֵ ין לָנוּ מֶ לֶ� אֶ לָּה אָ ָתּה‬
‫הַ מֶּ לֶ� בִּ כְ בוֹד ֹו‬
the glorious ruler who
will constantly rule us forever and ever, ‫ָתּ ִמיד ִי ְמ�� עָ לֵינוּ לְ ע ֹולָם וָ עֶ ד‬
us and all God’s creatures.
‫וְ עַ ל ָכּל מַ עֲ ָשׂיו אָמֵ ן‬
and forever and ever you will rule in glory.
”Malach Elohayich!”
Ki ein lanu melech elah atah.
Baruch atah Adonai,
e
pl
hamelech bichvodo
tamid yimloch aleinu le’olam va’ed,
ve’al kol ma’asav. Amen
1
“Into your hand (i.e., into your power) I commend my spirit; you have taken notice of me (so you know who I
am; or, you redeemed me), Ruler, God of truth.”
2
Psalm 10:16; 93:1; Exodus 15:18.
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Evening Silent Amidah
We stand to recite the amidah (standing prayer) quietly.
Those who wish may omit the references to the Matriarchs.
Ps 51:17
ֹ ‫ֲא‬
ִ
SP
Opening Blessings
___________________________1. Ancestors ▪
__________________________
‫ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬u ‫ אַ ָתּה‬v �‫ בָּ רוּ‬w z Baruch y ata u Adonai Eloheinu
,
We bless you, God, our God
S
and God of Jacob,
.
e
pl
m
,
.
Sa
1
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After Pesach and Shavuot some add:
mechayeh metim atah
rav lehoshi’ah—
SP
During Sukkot and on the evening after Simchat Torah, add:
2
S
‫סוּרים‬
ְ
ֵ ִ‫ל‬
ִ
‫ְמחַ יֵּה הַ מֵּ ִתים‬
We bless you, God,
3
umatir asurim,
um’kayem emunato
lishenei afar.
umi domeh lach,
Vene’eman ata
lehachayot metim.
m
Sa
Baruch ata Adonai,
mechayeh hametim.
e
pl
1
2
3
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_________________________________ 3. Holiness ▪ ‫דוּשׁה‬
ָ ‫ ▪ ְק‬Kedushah _________________________________
ְ
‫הָ אֵ ל הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ‬
praise you, selah!
the holy God.
yehalelucha selah.
Baruch atah Adonai,
ha’El hakadosh.
SP
_________________________________ Central Blessings ________________________________
4. We thank God for our intellectual abilities, knowledge and understanding;
on festival imtermediate evenings not following a festival day, skip to 4b.
S
You graciously granted us
ְ
‫אַ ָתּה ח ֹונַנְ ָתּנוּ‬
�‫לְ מַ ַדּע תּו ָֹר ֶת‬
‫וַ ְתּל ְַמּדֵ נוּ ַלעֲ שׂוֹת‬
�ֶ‫חֻ ֵקּי ְרצ ֹונ‬
‫וַ ַתּבְ דֵּ ל יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫בֵּ ין קֹדֶ שׁ לְ חוֹל‬
�‫חשׁ‬
‫יעי‬
‫הַ חֵ ל עָ לֵינוּ הַ יּ ִָמים הַ בָּ ִאים‬
‫אתנוּ לְ ָשׁלוֹם‬
ֵ ‫לִ ְק ָר‬
‫חֲ שׂוּכִ ים ִמ ָכּל חֵ ְטא‬
‫וּמנ ִֻקּים ִמ ָכּל עָ וֹן‬
ְ
�‫אָת‬
ֶ ‫וּמדֻ בָּ ִקים בְּ ִי ְר‬
ְ
�‫וְ חָ נֵּנוּ מֵ ִא ְתּ‬
‫ח ֹונֵן הַ ָדּעַ ת‬
knowledge of your Torah
and taught us to perform
the statutes of your will.
Sa
You distinguished, Sovereign God,
between holy and seculary,
between light and dark,
between Israel and other nations,
and the six days of work.
Parent and sovereign,
to bring us peace;
may we be kept far from sin,
cleansed of iniquity,
fixed in our reverence for you,
and grant us from yourself
lemada Toratecha
vatlamdenu la’asot
chukei retzonecha
vatavdel, Adonai Eloheinu,
bein kodesh lechol,
bein or lechoshech,
bein Yom Hashvi’i
Avinu malkeinu,
hachel aleinu hayamim haba’im
e
pl
Let the coming days begin
Atah chonantanu
m
between Day Seven
likratenu leshalom,
chasuchim mikol chet
umenukim mikol avon
umedubakim beyir’atecha;
vechoneinu me’it’cha
Baruch atah Adonai,
chonein hada’at.
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4b. We thank God for our intellect (for festival intermediate evenings not following a festival).
SP
ְ
‫ח ֹונֵן הַ ָדּעַ ת‬
and bring us back
S
‫הָ רוֹצֶ ה בִּ ְתשׁוּבָ ה‬
Baruch atah Adonai,
chonein hada’at.
vehachazirenu
Baruch atah Adonai
harotzeh bitshuvah.
for we have sinned;
pardon us, ruler,
and plead our cause,
and save us soon
for your reputation,
who saves Israel.
ki chata’nu;
ki fasha’nu,
Baruch atah Adonai,
chanun hamarbeh lislo’ach.
e
pl
Look on our misery
ַ‫חַ נּוּן הַ מַּ ְרבֶּ ה לִ ְס�ח‬
m
Sa
6. Pardon our sins.
‫ְראֵ ה נָא בְ עָ נְ יֵנוּ‬
‫וְ ִריבָ ה ִריבֵ נוּ‬
‫וּגְ אָלֵנוּ ְמהֵ ָרה‬
� ֶ‫לְ מַ עַ ן ְשׁמ‬
‫גּוֹאֵ ל י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
Re’ei nah ve’onyenu
verivah rivenu,
uge’alenu meherah
lema’an shemecha,
Baruch atah Adonai,
go’el Yisra’el.
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ki tehilatenu atah,
SP
lechol makoteinu,
May your wish be—
O Ruler our God,
Adonai Eloheinu
vElohei avoteinu
S
to quickly send
____ child of _____,1
_____‫בַּ ת‬/‫_____ בֶּ ן‬
healing the sick of your people Israel.
‫רוֹפֵ א ח ֹולֵי עַ מּ ֹו י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
Sa
ָ
and grant blessing
‫ְמבָ ֵר� הַ ָשּׁנִ ים‬
this year
shetishlach meherah
_____ ben/bat_____,
Baruch atah Adonai,
rofeh cholei amo Yisra’el.
m
,
et hashanah hazot
e
pl
veten berachah
1
2
Baruch atah Adonai,
mevarech hashanim.
331
‫רוּתנוּ‬
ֵ ֵ‫ְתּ ַקע בְּ שׁוֹפָ ר גָּדוֹללְ ח‬
‫אָרץ‬
ְ ֵ‫מ‬
‫ְמ ַקבֵּ ץ נִ ְדחֵ י עַ מּ ֹו י ְִשׁ ָראֵ ל‬
vekabtzeinu yachad
Baruch atah Adonai,
SP
gathering your dispersed people, Israel.
mekabetz nidchei amo Yisra’el.
and our advisors as in the beginning,
God—you alone—
S
and rule us,
‫וּמ�� עָ לֵינוּ‬
ְ
�‫אַ ָתּה יי לְ בַ ְדּ‬
ִ ‫מֶ לֶ� אוֹהֵ ב ְצ ָד ָקה‬
umeloch aleinu
atah Adonai levadcha
Baruch atah Adonai,
Sa
ruler who loves righteousness and justice.
melech ohev tzedakah umishpat.
may wickedness perish in an instant,
vechol harish’ah kerega toved,
m
‫הָ ִר ְשׁעָ ה כְּ ֶרגַע תֹּאבֵ ד‬-‫וְ ָכל‬
ְ
who destroys foes and humbles the proud. ‫שׁוֹבֵ ר א ֹו ְיבִ ים וּמַ כְ נִ יעַ ז ִֵדים‬
meherah yikaretu.
Vehazedim
e
pl
bimherah veyameinu!
shover oy’vim umachni’a zedim.
for the remnant of their scholars
SP
ruling God;
and grant a good reward
to all who truly trust your reputation,
‫וְ תֵ ן ָשׂ ָכר טוֹב‬
‫לְ כֹל הַ בּ ְֹט ִחים ְבּ ִשׁ ְמ� בֶּ אֱ מֶ ת‬
‫וּמבְ טָ ח לַצַּ ִדּ ִיקים‬
S
the support and trust of the righteous.
return in mercy,
and set David’s throne there soon.
ָ ִ‫וְ ל‬
‫וְ כִ סֵּ א ָדוִ ד ְמהֵ ָרה לְ ת ֹו ָכהּ ָתּכִ ין‬
‫רוּשׁ ָל ִים‬
beit Yisra’el
Adonai Eloheinu;
veten sachar tov
lechol habot’chim beshimcha be’emet
Baruch atah Adonai,
mish’an umivtach latzadikim.
berachamim tashuv,
binyan olam;
m
Sa
332
vechiseh David mehera letochah tachin.
Baruch atah Adonai
e
pl
boneh Yerushalayim.
‫יח‬
who makes the horn of salvation flourish.
‫מַ ְצ ִמיחַ ֶק ֶרן יְשׁוּעָ ה‬
Baruch atah Adonai,
matzmi’ach keren yeshu’ah.
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SP
our prayer,
ִ
O Ruler,
‫שׁוֹמֵ עַ ְתּפִ לָּה‬
et tefilatenu,
ki El shome’ah
al teshiveinu,
ki atah shome’ah
S
Baruch atah Adonai,
shome’ah tefilah.
Closing Blessings
Sa
1
2
1
2
lidvir beitecha,
e
pl
m
�‫ית‬
ְ
During Pesach or Sukkot, add Ya’aleh Veyavo.
Our God
SP
of the Messiah
of Jerusalem
S
your holy city,
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life and peace,
Sa
vezichron avoteinu
,
vezichron Mashiach
ben David avdecha,
ir kodshecha,
bo letovah; Amen
e
pl
m
lifleta letova
For Sukkot
,
‫לְ חַ ִיּים וּלְ ָשׁל ֹום‬
For Pesach
velohei avoteinu
chus vechonenu
ki elecha eineinu,
ki el melech
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SP
‫ הַ מַּ חֲ זִ יר ְשׁכִ ינָת ֹו לְ ִציּוֹן‬hamachazir shechinato leTziyon.
_________________________________ 18. Thanksgiving ▪ ‫ ▪ מו ִֹדים‬Modim _________________________________
We thank you,
,
forever.
S
e
pl
m
Sa
‫ וּלְ � נָאֶ ה לְ הוֹדוֹת‬ulecha na’eh lehodot.
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bestow forever.
SP
with your peace.
We bless you, God,
�‫ָשׁלוֹם ָרב עַ ל ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל עַ ְמּ‬
‫ָתּ ִשׂים לְ ע ֹו ָלם‬
�ֶ‫כִּ י אַ ָתּה הוּא מֶ ל‬
‫אָדוֹן לְ ָכל הַ ָשּׁלוֹם‬
‫לְ בָ ֵר� אֶ ת עַ ְמּ� ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫בְּ ָכל עֵ ת וּבְ ָכל ָשׁעָ ה‬
‫בַּ ָשּׁלוֹם‬
Shalom rav al Yisra’el amcha
tasim le’olam.
Ki atah hu melech
adon lechol hashalom.
Vetov be’einecha
levarech et amcha Yisra’el
bechol et uv’chol sha’ah
bishlomecha.
Baruch atah Adonai,
S
with peace.
bashalom.
The amidah ends here, but we remain standing to express our own thanks and the longings of our heart, guided by
the next paragraphs.
Sa
_________________________________________ Personal Prayer _________________________________________
ְ
Ps 60:7
m
e
pl
�‫ידי‬
ִ
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Psalm 19:15
‫י־פי‬
ְ
SP
may God bring peace
hu ya’aseh shalom
Adonai Eloheinu
S
ruling God
soon, in our days,
Mal 3:4
Mal. 3:4
,
bimherah veyameinu
Sa
vElohei avoteinu
Ve’arvah lAdonai
m
The leader says Full Kaddish, page 369.
e
pl
From the second night of Pesach, count the omer, page 64.
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On the evening after a festival holy day, say Havdalah, below.
_____________________ Farewell to the Festival ▪ ‫ ▪ הַ בְ דָ לָה‬Havdalah _____________________
Hold a cup of wine or grape juice for the first blessing.
Eternal space and time,
‫בּו ֵֹרא פְּ ִרי הַ גָּפֶ ן אָמֵ ן‬
Creator of the grapevine’s fruit,
Boreh peri hagafen. Amen
SP
From which we make this wine.
Say this blessing before drinking the wine (or grape juice).
Ruler of the universe,
who distinguishes holy from secular,
S
the seventh day
�‫חשׁ‬
‫יעי‬
Sa
who distinguishes holy from secular.
hamavdil bein kodesh lechol,
bein or lechoshech,
bein yom hashvi’i
Baruch ata Adonai,
hamavdil bein kodesh lechol.
Someone drinks the wine or grape juice.
e
pl
m
339
The Creative Force
SP
in their place.
2
S
Is 45:20
‫אשׁית‬
ִ
latet gedulah
leyotzer bereshit,
velo samanu
Shehem mishtachavim
lehevel varik
Sa
We bend the knee
la’adon hakol,
e
pl
m
1
ֶ
2
Whose power dwells
1
SP
Deut 4:39
ְ
in heaven above
S
that God is God
‫ֶשׁהוּא‬
veyosed aretz,”
umoshav yekaro
ushechinat uzo
begovhei meromim.
Kakatuv b’Torato:
‫ֱ�הים‬
Sa
So we hope in you,
ְ
Adonai Eloheinu,
m
God, our God,
‫אָרץ‬
And all people
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vechol benei vasar
e
pl
1
Yakiru veyed’u
kol yoshvei tevel,
tishava kol lashon.
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SP
forever and ever.
Ex. 15:18
Zech. 14:9
S
ַ ִ‫ו‬
�‫כוּת‬
‫וְ ִת ְמ�� עֲ ֵליהֶ ם ְמהֵ ָרה‬
over all the earth;
velichvod shimcha
yekar yitenu,
vikablu chulam
et ol malchutecha,
le’olam va’ed.
ule’olmei ad
timloch bechavod.
vene’emar:
Sa
ְ
al kol ha’aretz;
ushemo echad.
e
pl
m
Mourners and those observing yahrzeit remain standing to lead Mourners’ kaddish, page 371.
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____________________________________ Psalm 27 ____________________________________
1
On Sukkot until Hoshanah Rabbah, add Psalm 27.
‫ ְל ָדוִ ד‬LeDavid
A psalm of David:
God lights my way and saves me from alarm. ‫ירא‬
ָ ‫יהוה אוֹ ִרי וְ יִ ְשׁעִ י ִמ ִמּי ִא‬
God is my life-force. Who can do me harm? ‫יהוה מָ עוֹז־חַ יַּי ִמ ִמּי אֶ ְפחָ ד‬
Adonai ori veyish’i, mimi irah?
2
Bikrov alai mere’im
When evil people came
‫ִבּקְ רֹב עָ לַ י ְמ ֵרעִ ים‬
SP
my flesh to eat,
My irksome foes slipped,
fell down at my feet.1
3
One thing I asked of God,
for this I pray:
tzarai ve’oy’vai li
‫ִאם־תָּ קוּם עָ לַ י ִמ ְלחָ מָ ה‬
ַ‫ְבּז ֹאת אֲנִ י ב�טֵ ח‬
‫אַ חַ ת שָׁ אַ ְל ִתּי מֵ אֵ ת־יהוה‬
living each day,
Sa
‫אוֹתָ הּ אֲבַ קֵּ שׁ‬
To sit in God’s own house
‫ִשׁ ְב ִתּי ְבּבֵ ית־יהוה‬
‫כָּ ל־יְמֵ י חַ יַּי‬
To view God’s grace,
and in God’s Temple stay.2
‫לַ חֲזוֹת ְבּנֹעַ ם־יהוה‬
‫וּלבַ קֵּ ר ְבּהֵ יכָ לוֹ‬
ְ
For God will keep me safe in evil days,
Perch me in secret tent
on mountain raised.
‫ִכּי יִ ְצ ְפּנֵנִ י ְבּסֻ כֹּה ְבּי�ם ָרעָ ה‬
hemah kashlu venafalu.
Im tachaneh alai machaneh
lo yirah libi;
im takum alai milchamah
bezot ani vote’ach.
Achat sha’alti me’et Adonai,
otah avakesh:
shivti beveit Adonai
kol yemei chayai,
lachazot beno’am Adonai
ulevaker beheichalo.
Ki yitzpeneni besuko beyom ra’ah,
m
5
‫צָ ַרי וְ אֹיְ בַ י ִלי‬
‫ירא ִל ִבּי‬
ָ ִ‫ל ֹא־י‬
S
still I know that this is right.
4
le’echol et besari
‫חנֶה‬
ֲ ַ‫חנֶה עָ לַ י מ‬
ֲ ַ‫ִאם־תּ‬
my heart will not take fright.
Let war come;
‫ת־בּשָׂ ִרי‬
ְ
ֶ‫לֶ ֱאכֹל א‬
‫הֵ מָּ ה כָּ ְשׁלוּ וְ נָפָ לוּ‬
Let armies camp!
Adonai ma’oz chayai, mimi efchad?
‫י ְַס ִתּ ֵרנִ י ְבּסֵ תֶ ר אָ הֳלוֹ‬
‫ר�ממֵ נִ י‬
ְ ְ‫ְבּצוּר י‬
yastireni beseter oholo
betzur yeromemeni.
e
pl
1
“A Psalm of David: God is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? God is the power of my life; of
whom shall I be afraid? When evil people came at me, to devour my flesh—my troubles, my enemies—they
stumbled and fell!”
2
“If an army camps against me, my heart will not fear. If war rises against me, this is what I’ll rely on. One
thing I asked from God, this is my request: to sit in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to view the
sweetness of God and to be a visitor in God’s Temple.”
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6
And now I’m high above
‫ֹאשׁי‬
ִ ‫וְ עַ תָּ ה יָרוּם ר‬
Ve’atah yarum roshi
my enemies round;
‫עַ ל אֹיְ בַ י ְס ִביבוֹתַ י‬
al oy’vai sevivotai
I’ll offer in God’s tent
‫וְ אֶ ז ְְבּחָ ה ְבאָ הֳלוֹ‬
my joyful sound.
1
‫ז ְִבחֵ י ְתרוּעָ ה‬
ve’ezbechah ve’oholo
zivchei teru’ah;
With song to God my music will resound.2
‫ירה ַו ֲאז ְַמּ ָרה לַ יהוה‬
ָ ‫אָ ִשׁ‬
ashirah va’azamrah lAdonai.
7
‫ְשׁמַ ע־יהוה קוֹ ִלי אֶ ְק ָרא‬
Shema Adonai, koli ekrah;
God, hear my cry,
and answer in your grace.
‫וְ חָ נֵּנִ י ַו ֲענֵנִ י‬
SP
8
My heart implored you, God, “O seek my face” ‫ְל� אָ מַ ר ִל ִבּי בַּ קְּ שׁוּ פָ נָי‬
As I seek yours.
‫אֶ ת־פָּ נֶי� יהוה אֲבַ קֵּ שׁ‬
9
Don’t turn away from me,
Don’t send away your servant angrily.
�‫ט־בּאַ ף עַ ְב ֶדּ‬
ְ
ַ‫אַ ל־תּ‬
S
You helped me;
‫אַ ל־תַּ ְסתֵּ ר פָּ נֶי� ִממֶּ נִּ י‬
3
don’t spurn or abandon me.
4
‫ל־תּ ְטּשֵׁ נִ י וְ אַ ל־תַּ עַ זְבֵ נִ י‬
ִ
ַ‫א‬
O God, you save me, time and time again.
My parents left me,
God will take me in.
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5
Show me your way, God,
set me on level ground
To stand against those who can boss me around!
‫ִכּי־אָ ִבי וְ ִא ִמּי ֲעזָבוּנִ י‬
Et panecha Adonai avakesh.
Al tas’ter panecha mimeni,
al tat be’af avdecha.
Ezrati hayita:
al titsheni, ve’al ta’azveni.
Elohei yish’i—
Ki avi ve’imi azavuni,
‫וַיהוה יַאַ ְספֵ נִ י‬
6
vAdonai ya’asfeni.
� ֶ‫הוֹ ֵרנִ י יהוה ַדּ ְרכּ‬
Horeni Adonai darkecha,
‫וּנְ חֵ נִ י ְבּא ַֹרח ִמישׁ�ר‬
unecheni be’orach mishor
‫ְלמַ עַ ן שׁוֹ ְר ָרי‬
lema’an shorerai.
m
1
‫אֱ�הֵ י יִ ְשׁעִ י‬
Lecha amar libi, “Bakshu fanai.”
Sa
10
ָ‫עֶ ז ְָר ִתי הָ יִ ית‬
vechoneni va’aneni.
e
pl
“Zivchei teru’ah,” sacrifices of shouting, could imply lots of animals bellowing at their slaughter. On the other
hand, it may imply that a voice raised in song and praise is itself an acceptable offering, perhaps even an alternative to the blood and guts of the sacrificial system.
2
“For God will hide me in God’s shelter on a bad day, conceal me in the secrecy of God’s tent, lift me up on a
rock! And now my head is raised above my enemies all around, and I’ll offer in God’s tent sacrifices of joyous
shouting, I’ll sing and make music to God.”
3
“Listen, God; I’ll call with my voice: take pity on me and answer me. My heart said to you, ‘Seek my face.’
Lord, I shall seek your face! Don’t hide your face from me; Don’t turn your servant away in anger.”
4
“You have been my help: Don’t throw me off, don’t abandon me.”
5
“O Lord, you are my savior. For my father and mother abandoned me, and God will take me in.”
6
“God, show me your path and lead me on a level road (no ups and downs!) because of those people who can
ruin my day!”
12
Don’t turn me over to my enemies,
False witnesses,
who breathe brutality.
13
‫מוּ־בי‬
ִ
ָ‫ִכּי ק‬
1
‫עֵדי־שֶׁ קֶ ר וִ יפֵ חַ חָ מָ ס‬
ֵ
What had I been, had I not known I’d spy
God’s goodness here on earth before I die?
14
Wait for God, wait and trust.
‫לוּלֵ א הֶ אֱמַ נְ ִתּי ִל ְראוֹת‬
‫ְבּטוּב־יהוה ְבּאֶ ֶרץ חַ יִּ ים‬
‫◊ קַ וֵּה אֶ ל־יהוה‬
SP
Though God come late,
Be strong, take heart.
And wait for God, just wait.
‫ל־תּ ְתּנֵנִ י ְבּנֶפֶ שׁ צָ ָרי‬
ִ
ַ‫א‬
2
� ֶ‫חזַק וְ ַיאֲמֵ ץ ִלבּ‬
ֲ
‫וְ קַ וֵּה אֶ ל־יהוה‬
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Al titneni benefesh tzarai,
ki kamu vi
edei sheker vife’ach chamas.
Lulei he’emanti lir’ot
betuv Adonai be’eretz chayim.
◊ Kaveh el Adonai:
chazak veya’ametz libecha:
vekaveh el Adonai.
Mourners and those observing yahrzeit remain standing to lead Mourners’ kaddish, page 371.
S
e
pl
m
Sa
1
“Don’t turn me over to the will of my foes, for there have risen against me witnesses who lie, breathing violence.” “Shorerai” means those who have power over me; they can ruin my day and put ups and downs in my
daily path.
2
“If I had not trusted that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living what would have become of me! Wait for the Lord: keep your heart strong and resolute, and wait for the Lord.”
SP
‫הו ָס ֹפות‬
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Additional Material
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pl
m
Sa
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Pesach Poems
On Pesach, many communities add a poem before the Morning Amidah.
_________________________ First Day: Run, My Dear!1 ▪ ‫דּו ִֹדי‬
‫ ▪ בְּ ַרח‬Berach Dodi _________________________
‫ בְּ ַרח דּו ִֹדי‬Berach dodi,
‫ עַ ד ֶשׁ ֶתּ ְחפָּ ץ אֲ הַ בַ ת כְּ לוּ ֵלנוּ‬ad shetechpatz ahavat kelulenu;
Run, my dear,
until the love we shared at our
betrothal pleases you again.2
SP
Then return in mercy,
3
for our captors, our tormentors have
‫שׁוּב לְ ַרחֵ ם‬
‫כִּ י כִ לּוּנוּ שׁוֹבֵ ינוּ תּ ֹו ָל ֵלינוּ‬
shuv lerachem,
ki chilunu shoveinu, tolaleinu.
destroyed us.
Destroy and uproot their pile
from our hill.
4
S
Erect your wall,
let our saplings, our children, sing:
Song 2:9
‫הֲ רוֹס וְ ַקעֲ ֵקעַ בֵּ יצָ ָתם‬
‫ִמ ִתּ ֵלּנוּ‬
�‫טוּר‬
ָ ‫הָ ֵקם‬
‫ַנ ֵגּן ְשׁ ִתי ֵלנוּ‬
“Look, this one stands behind our wall!” ‫ִה ֵנּה ֶזה עוֹמֵ ד אַ חַ ר כָּ ְתלֵ נוּ‬
Haros veka’aki’ah beitzatam
mitilenu;
hakem turach,
nagen shetilenu:
Hineh, zeh omed achar kotlenu!
m
Sa
1
e
pl
The last verse of Song of Songs, ‫ה־ל� ִל ְצ ִבי אוֹ ְלעֹ פֶ ר הָ אַ יּ ִָלים עַל הָ ֵרי ְבשָׂ ִמים‬
ְ
ֵ‫דּוֹדי ְוּדמ‬
ִ ‫ ְבּ ַרח‬, (Berach dodi, udemeh lecha
litzvi, o le’ofer ha’ayalim, al harei vesamim / Run, my dear, and appear like a deer, or a young stag, on the fragrant hills) is the starting point for these poems. The translation and interpretation allow much room for discussion. Jewish tradition sees the Song of Songs as a poem about the relationship between God and Israel, never
closer physically than at the Exodus, so we read this poem of physical love at Pesach, and in these “Berach
Dodi” poems the poet prays to recover the love of the beloved. The first “Berach Dodi” poem is attributed to
Shlomo HaBavli (10th century, Italy) and the second to his pupil Meshullam (of Lucca, later of Mainz); a third,
recited in some congregations on the intermediate Shabbat of Pesach, is attributed to Shimon HaGadol of
Mainz.
2
God, the beloved, is estranged from the poet. The poet encourages God to continue the estrangement until, one
happy day, God remembers their mutual love and wishes to revive it.
3
Many versions add a phrase “the kings of evil Edom,” or “the kings of the arrogant.”
4
Our “enemies” dumped their “lumps” (rubble) on our treasured hill when they destroyed the Temple. Over the
centuries, people constructed new buildings on the site. If those buildings are to go, let God take care of it!
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Run, my dear,
1
until the end of vision wafts past.
2
Hurry: let the shadows flee from here.
Let the despised Messiah be raised,
‫בְּ ַרח דּו ִֹדי‬
‫עַ ד ֶשׁיָּפוּחַ ֵקץ מַ חֲ ֶזה‬
‫ִחישׁ וְ נָסוּ הַ ְצּלָלִ ים ִמ ֶזּה‬
‫יָרוּם וְ נִ ָשּׂא וְ גָבַ הּ נִ בְ ֶזה‬
Berach dodi,
ַ‫ַי ְשׂכִּ יל וְ יוֹכִ יח‬
‫וְ ג ֹו ִים ַר ֻבּים ַי ֶזּה‬
‫חֲ שׂ ֹוף זְ רוֹעֲ � ְקרוֹא ָכ ֶזה‬
yaskil veyochi’ach,
ad sheyafu’ach ketz machazeh;
chish venasu hatz’lalim mizeh.
Yarum venisah vegavah nivzeh;
exalted and lifted up,
let him be brilliant in argument,
SP
to sprinkle purification on many nations.
Stretch out your arm and cry out thus:
Song 2:8
“See, this is the voice of my beloved.”
‫דּוֹדי ִהנֵּה־זֶה‬
ִ ‫קוֹל‬
Run, my dear, and appear like a gazelle;
S
‫בְּ ַרח דּו ִֹדי ְוּדמֵ ה לְ � לִ ְצבִ י‬
may the end of my appointed time of suffering
‫ִיגָּל ִי ַגּשׁ ֵקץ ִק ְצבִ י‬
vegoyim rabim yazeh;
chasof zero’acha, kero chazeh:
“Kol dodi hineh zeh.”
Berach dodi, udemeh lecha litzvi.
Yigal, yigash ketz kitzvi;
be revealed and approach.
Raise me from my captivity
deloti mishvi
to be a crown of glory;
la’ateret tzevi;
Sa
‫ְדּלו ִֹתי ִמ ְשּׁבִ י‬
‫לַעֲ טֶ ֶרת ְצבִ י‬
the abhorred Jews crave the glorious hill ‫ְתּעוּבִ ים ְתּאֵ בִ ים הַ ר ְצבִ י‬
but there is no leader nor prophet,
‫וְ אֵ ין מֵ בִ יא וְ נָבִ יא‬
‫וְ �א ִת ְשׁבִּ י‬
no Elijah the Tishbite,
3
to settle disputes and reconcile generations.
‫ְמ ַשׁוִּ י ְמ ִשׁיבִ י‬
Fight my fight for me,
‫ִריבָ ה ִריבִ י‬
remove my guilt and my pain,
‫הָ סֵ ר חוֹבִ י וּכְ אֵ בִ י‬
let my foe see and feel ashamed
‫וְ ֵי ֶרא וְ ֵיבוֹשׁ א ֹו ְיבִ י‬
as I recover from my disgrace, saying:4
‫וְ אָ ִשׁיבָ ה חו ְֹרפִ י בְּ ִניבִ י‬
“This is my darling, my savior, my close friend, ‫ֶזה דו ִֹדי גּוֹאֲ לִ י ְקרוֹבִ י‬
my dear friend—God, my parent’s God.” ‫ֵר ִעי ֲואֲ הוּבִ י אֵ ל אֱ �הֵ י אָבִ י‬
te’uvim, te’evim har tzevi;
ve’ein mevi venavi,
velo Tishbi
meshavi meshivi;
m
Rivah rivi,
haser chovi uche’evi
veyereh veyevosh oy’vi
e
pl
ve’ashivah chor’fi benivi;
“Zeh dodi, go’ali, kerovi,
re’i va’ahuvi, El, Elohai avi!
1
“The end of vision,” i.e., the end of time envisioned by the prophets.
of our present exile.
3
Elijah’s traditional roles, settling disputes and reuniting families, are based on Mishnah Eduyot 8:7 and Malachi 3:23-24.
4
‫ ִניב‬is “utterance”; ‫“—בְּ נִ יבִ י‬in my uttering” or “when I say.”
2
For the sake of the ancestors
‫תּו ִֹשׁיעַ בָּ ִנים‬
‫וְ ָתבִ יא גְ אֻ לָּה‬
‫לִ בְ ֵני בְ ֵניהֶ ם‬
‫גָּעַ ל י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
you will rescue their descendants
and bring salvation
to their children’s children.
who saves Israel.
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Biglal avot
toshi’ah banim
vetavi ge’ulah
livnei veneihem.
SP
ga’al Yisra’el
Continue with the Morning Amidah, page 181.
________________________ Second Day: Run, My Dear! ▪ ‫דּו ִֹדי‬
S
‫ ▪ בְּ ַרח‬Berach Dodi ________________________
Run, my dear,
‫ בְּ ַרח דּו ִֹדי‬Berach dodi,
return to the place where you should dwell,
�‫ אֶ ל מָ כוֹן לְ ִשׁבְ ָתּ‬el machon leshivtach;
even if we have broken your contract.
�‫ית‬
ָ ‫ וְ ִאם עָ בַ ְרנוּ אֶ ת בְּ ִר‬ve’im avarnu et beritach.
1
Please remember your love at our wedding.
�‫ אָ נָּא זְ כוֹר ִאוּוּי חֻ פָּ ָת‬Anah, zechor ivu’i chupatach;
Uphold the truth of your promise to save us;
�‫ הָ ֵקם קו ְֹשׁ ְט ִמלּ ָָת‬hakem kosht milatach,
establish your city of delight,
�‫ כּ ֹונֵן ְמשׂוֹשׂ ִק ְרי ָָת‬konen mesos kiryatach,
raise her above your greatest joy.
�‫ הַ עֲ לו ָֹתהּ עַ ל רֹאשׁ ִשׂ ְמחָ ָת‬ha’alotah al rosh simchatach.
return to your peaceful shelter,
Sa
Run, my dear,
even if we have strayed from your path.
and save the humbled, rebuked people,
calming your anger at them,
el shalem sukach,
ve’im ta’inu midarkach.
anah hatzetz mecharakach
vetoshi’a am ani umut’kach;
chamat’cha mehem leshakach
uve’evrat’cha selah lehistokach
e
pl
sheltering them with your wing.
Berach dodi
m
Please, peep through your lattice
� ָ‫אֶ ל ָשׁלֵם סֻ כּ‬
�‫וְ ִאם ָתּ ִעינוּ ִמ ַדּ ְר ָכּ‬
�‫אָ נָּא הָ צֵ ץ מֵ חֲ ַר ָכּ‬
�‫וְ תו ִֹשׁיעַ עַ ם עָ נִ י וּמֻ ְת ָכּ‬
�‫חֲ מָ ְת� מֵ הֶ ם לְ ַשׁ ָכּ‬
�‫וּבְ אֶ בְ ָר ְת� סֶ לָה לְ ִה ְסתּ ֹו ָכ‬
1
“The desire of your wedding canopy,” i.e., the love you felt when we stood together (figuratively) under the
wedding canopy. Alternatively, the canopy could refer to God’s beloved Temple.
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Run, my dear,
Berach dodi,
Biglal avot
SP
to the lofty abode of ancient times,
‫אֶ ל מָ רוֹם מֵ ִראשׁוֹן‬
even if we have lied and deceived you.
‫וְ ִאם בָּ ַג ְדנוּ בְּ ַכחֲ שׁוֹן‬
Please, hear our silent outpouring of prayer, ‫אָנָא ְסכוֹת ְצקוֹן ַלחֲ שׁוֹן‬
lift me from drowning in muck,
‫ְדּלו ִֹתי ִמ ִטּבּוּעַ ִר ְפשׁוֹן‬
save us, who are guarded like the apple of the eye, ‫צוּרי כְ ִאישׁוֹן‬
ֵ ְ‫גְ אַל נ‬
1
as you saved us in the first month.
‫כְּ אָז בַּ חֹדֶ שׁ הָ ִראשׁוֹן‬
and bring salvation
S
who saves Israel.
el marom merishon,
ve’im bagadnu bechachashon,
anah, sechot tzekon lachashon.
Deloti mitibu’ah rifshon.
Ge’al netzurei che’ishon,
ke’az bachodesh harishon.
toshi’ah banim
vetavi ge’ulah
livnei veneihem.
ga’al Yisra’el
Sa
_________________________ Seventh Day: Dry Day ▪ ‫ ▪ יוֹם לְ יַבָּ ָשׁה‬Yom Leyabasha _________________________
This acrostic poem celebrates crossing the Reed Sea, which (our tradition holds) took place on the seventh day
of Pesach. The acrostic reads Judah Levi / ‫ יְהוּדָ ה הַ לֵוִ י‬/ YeHUDaH HaLeVi. We repeat the first verse as a
chorus after each verse.
That day the watery deep turned dry,
‫ יוֹם לְ יַבָּ ָשׁה נֶהֶ פְ כוּ ְמצוּלִ ים‬Yom leyabasha nehefchu metzulim,
Cunningly, you submerged
while the good girl’s measured paces
were in unsoiled shoes
2
‫ִשׁ ָירה חֲ ָד ָשׁה ִשׁבְּ חוּ גְ אוּלִ ים‬
‫ִה ְטבַּ ְע ָתּ בְּ ַת ְר ִמית‬
‫ַרגְ לֵי בַּ ת עֲ נ ִָמית‬
‫וּפַ עֲ מֵ י שׁוּל ִַמּית‬
‫יָפוּ בַּ נְּ עָ לִ ים‬
Hitbata betarmit
raglei bat Anamit
e
pl
Egyptian girl’s feet in the sea
shira chadasha shibchu ge’ulim
m
Freed slaves sang new songs of praise.
ufa’amei shulamit
yafu ban’alim.
1
“The apple of the eye” is an ancient phrase in English referring to a delicate part of the body, cherished and
protected. The Exodus from Egypt took place in the first month (Ex. 12).
2
“You-sank/plunged through-deceit the-feet-of the-daughter-of the-Anamite-one (i.e., the one descended from
Anamim, son of Mitzrayim/Egypt, Gen 10:13) and-the-measures-of the-wholesome-girl were-beautiful inregard-to-shoes,” i.e., the Egyptians sank in the Reed Sea while the Israelites walked across with dry shoes.
All who see Jeshurun (the Israelites)
will sing praise in my glorious sanctuary:
“There’s none like the God of Jeshurun,” and
our enemies are on trial.
Raise my flags
SP
for the survivors
And collect our scattered people,
as one binds sheaves of grain
Those who come with you
S
into the agreement confirmed by your seal,
who are dedicated to you in the womb,
they are circumcised.
to all who see them
and on the corners of their clothes
let them make fringes.
1
Identify this thing of truth;
Whose is this seal
and whose are these threads?
“Ein ka’El Yeshurun,”
ve’oyveinu pelilim.
Degalai ken tarim
�‫הַ בָּ ִאים ִע ְמּ‬
�‫בִּ בְ ִרית חו ָֹת ְמ‬
�‫וּמבֶּ טֶ ן לְ ִשׁ ְמ‬
ִ
‫הֵ מָ ה נִ מוֹלִ ים‬
Haba’im im’cha,
‫הַ ְראֵ ה אוֹת ֹו ָתם‬
‫לְ ָכל רוֹאֵ י או ָֹתם‬
‫סוּתם‬
ָ ְ‫וְ עַ ל כַּנְ פֵ י כ‬
‫יַעֲ שֹוּ גְּ ִדילִ ים‬
‫לְ ִמי זֹאת נִ ְר ֶשׁמֶ ת‬
‫הַ כֶּר נָא ְדּבַ ר אֱ מֶ ת‬
‫לְ ִמי הַ חו ֶֹתמֶ ת‬
‫וּלְ ִמי הַ פְּ ִתילִ ים‬
al hanisharim,
utelaket nifzarim
kimlaket shibolim.
bivrit chotam’cha
umibeten leshim’cha,
hemah nimolim.
Har’eh ototam
lechol ro’ei otam,
ve’al kanfei chesutam
ya’asu gedilim.
Lemi zot nirshemet?
haker nah devar emet!
Lemi hachotemet,
ulemi haptilim?
e
pl
2
beveit hodi yeshorerun:
m
Whose is this written Torah?
Vechol ro’ei Yeshurun
‫ְדּ ָגלַי כֵּן ָתּ ִרים‬
‫אָרים‬
ִ ‫עַ ל הַ נִּ ְשׁ‬
‫וּתל ֵַקט נִ פְ ז ִָרים‬
ְ
‫כִּ ְמל ֵַקט ִשׁבֳּ לִ ים‬
Sa
Display their signs
‫וְ כָל רוֹאֵ י יְשׁוּרוּן‬
‫בְּ בֵ ית הו ִֹדי יְשׁו ְֹררוּן‬
‫אֵ ין ָכּאֵ ל יְשׁוּרוּן‬
‫וְ א ֹו ְיבֵ ינוּ פְּ לִ ילִ ים‬
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1
The signs to display are the tzitziyot on garments (some wear these visibly, though some authorities deplore
this practice), not the sign of circumcision.
2
“Recognize this seal and these threads,” says Tamar in Gen 38. Judah acknowledges they are his and that he
made her pregnant, and he admits his own fault.
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Take her to you again;
don’t drive her away any more;
let the light of her sun rise
so the shadows flee.
Your much-loved people exalt you;
SP
with song they come before you, singing:
“Who is like you, God, among the gods?”
‫וְ שׁוּב ֵשׁנִ ית לְ ַק ְדּ ָשׁהּ‬
‫וְ אַל תּו ִֹסיף לְ ג ְָר ָשׁהּ‬
‫וְ הַ עֲ לֶה אוֹר ִשׁ ְמ ָשׁהּ‬
‫וְ נָסוּ הַ ְצּלָלִ ים‬
Veshuv shenit lekadshah,
�‫ְי ִד ִידים רו ְֹממוּ‬
�‫בְּ ִשׁ ָירה ִק ְדמוּ‬
‫ִמי ָכ ֹמ ָכה יי בָּ אֵ לִ ים‬
Yedidim romemucha,
S
and bring salvation
who saves Israel.
ve’al tosif legorshah,
veha’aleh or shimshah,
venasu hatzlalim.
beshirah kidmucha:
“Mi chamocha, Adonai, ba’elim?”
Biglal avot
toshi’ah banim
vetavi ge’ulah
livnei veneihem.
ga’al Yisra’el
Sa
e
pl
m
I Preface the Words ▪ ‫ִמלִּ ין‬
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‫אַקדָּ מוּת‬
ְ ▪ Akdamut Millin
We read this poem before reading the Ten Commandments on Shavuot.
The poet begins in trepidation at the great power of the Creator.
‫ אַ ְק ָדּמוּת ִמלִּ ין‬Akdamut millin
As preface to the words of the Ten Commandments
and as start of my speech,
I begin by seeking
SP
agreement and permission.
With two or three points
that I begin to explain with trepidation,
With permission of the world’s creator,
who bears the world to its old age.
S
Eternal power is God’s,
which cannot be explained:
Even if all the sky were paper
and all the trees were pens,
and all bodies of water,
All earth’s people writers,
Sa
If the seas were ink,
writing shorthand,1 we could not describe
sovereign of the earth.
Alone, God founded the world
God finished it without exhaustion,
with a letter, a little letter,
something insubstantial,
God began all the work
in those six days;
Avlah shakelnah,
harman ureshutah.
Bevavei terei utelat
de’eftach benakshutah,
Bevarei devarei vetarei
adei lekash’shutah,
Gevuran almin lei,
vela sefek perishutah:
Gevil ilu reki’ei,
kenei kol churshatah,
Deyo ilu yamei,
vechol mei chenishutah,
Dayrei arah safrei,
verashmei rashvatah,
Hadar marei shemayah
veshalit beyabeshtah.
Hakem almah yechidai
vechabshei bechabshutah.
e
pl
and governed its growth;
without tiredness;
vesharayut shutah,
m
The splendor of the skies’ ruler,
‫שׁוּתא‬
ָ ‫וְ ָשׁ ָריוּת‬
‫אַ וְ לָא ָשׁ ֵקלְ נָא‬
‫שׁוּתא‬
ָ ‫הַ ְרמָ ן ְוּר‬
‫וּת ָלת‬
ְ ‫בְּ בָ בַ י ְתּ ֵרי‬
‫שׁוּתא‬
ָ ‫ְדּאֶ פְ ַתּח בְּ נ ְַק‬
‫בְּ בָ ֵרי ְדבָ ֵרי וְ טָ ֵרי‬
‫שׁוּתא‬
ָ ‫עֲ דֵ י לְ ַק ְשׁ‬
‫בוּרן עָ לְ ִמין לֵיהּ‬
ָ ְ‫ג‬
‫ישׁוּתא‬
ָ ‫וְ לָא ְספֵ ק פְּ ִר‬
‫גְּ וִ יל ִאלּוּ ְר ִקיעֵ י‬
‫חוּר ָשׁ ָתא‬
ְ ‫ְקנֵי ָכּל‬
‫ְדּי ֹו ִאלּוּ ַימֵּ י‬
‫ישׁוּתא‬
ָ ‫וְ ָכל מֵ י כְ ִנ‬
‫אַרעָ א סָ ְפ ֵרי‬
ְ ‫דָּ י ְֵרי‬
‫וְ ָר ְשׁמֵ י ַר ְשׁוָ ָתא‬
‫הֲ ַדר מָ ֵרי ְשׁמַ יָּא‬
‫וְ ַשׁלִּ יט בְּ יַבֶּ ְשׁ ָתּא‬
‫הָ ֵקם עָ לְ מָ א ְי ִח ַידאי‬
‫שׁוּתא‬
ָ ‫וְ ַכבְּ ֵשׁהּ בְּ כַ ְבּ‬
‫וּבְ לָא לֵאוּ ַשׁכְ לְ לֵהּ‬
‫שׁוּתא‬
ָ ‫וּבְ לָא ְת ָשׁ‬
‫אָתא ַקלִּ ילָא‬
ָ ְ‫וּב‬
‫שׁוּתא‬
ָ ‫ְדּלֵית בַּ הּ ְמ ָשׁ‬
‫ַזמֵּ ן ָכּל עֲ בִ ְיד ֵתּהּ‬
‫בְּ הַ � יוֹמֵ י ִשׁ ָתּא‬
1
Uvelah le’u shachlelei
uvelah teshashutah
Uve’atah kalilah
deleit bah meshashutah
Zamen kol avidtei
behach yomei shitah
“Recording the initials”—even if people only tried to write down abbreviations, there would be so much to
say that they couldn’t finish.
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then God’s glorious radiance
‫זְ הוֹר ְי ָק ֵרהּ עֲ לִ י‬
‫עֲ לֵי ָכ ְר ְסיֵהּ ְדּאֶ ָשּׁ ָתא‬
Zehor yekarei ali,
ascended to the throne of fire.
alei charseyeh de’eshatah,
After God has completed the work of creation, the poet envisions God
on a heavenly throne, praised by angels.
‫ חֲ יָל אֶ ֶלף אַלְ פִ ין‬Chayal elef alfin,
An army of ten thousand—
a myriad—stand to serve God,
SP
‫שׁוּתא‬
ָ ‫וְ ִרבּוֹא לְ ַשׁ ְמ‬
with new ones emerging each morning—
‫חַ ְד ִתּין נְ בוֹט לְ צַ פְ ִרין‬
‫שׁוּתא‬
ָ ‫ְס ִגיאָה ְט ָר‬
great is God’s faithfulness!
The Serafim blaze more brightly;
‫ְטפֵ י ְי ִק ִידין ְשׂ ָרפִ ין‬
‫כְּ לוֹל ַגּפֵּ י ִשׁ ָתּא‬
adorned with six wings,
until they are given permission,
‫ְטעֵ ם עַ ד י ְִת ְיהֵ ב לְ הוֹן‬
‫ְשׁ ִת ִיקין בְּ אַ ִדּ ְשׁ ָתּא‬
they are silent and still.
When they receive permission from each other,
‫ְי ַקבְּ לוּן דֵּ ן ִמן דֵּ ן‬
‫ָשׁוֵי ְדּלָא בְ ַשׁ ְשׁ ָתּא‬
in unison they cry at once,
“The whole world is filled with glory”
‫אַרעָ א‬
ְ ‫ְי ַקר ְמלֵי ָכל‬
1
‫לְ ַתלּו ֵֹתי ְקדֻ ְשׁ ָתּא‬
after three cries of “Holy”
The sound they make before the Almighty
‫כְּ ָקל ִמן ֳק ָדם ַשׁ ַדּי‬
‫ישׁוּתא‬
ָ
ִ‫כְּ ָקל מֵ י נְ פ‬
is like the sound of rushing water.
Cherubim answering the spinning Ofanim,
‫כְּ רוּבִ ין ֳקבֵ ל גַּלְ גְּ לִ ין‬
2
‫ְמרו ְֹמ ִמין בְּ אַוְ ָשׁ ָתא‬
raise their voices, joining the great sound.
Seeing them in a vision,
‫לְ מֶ חֱ זֵי בְּ אַנְ פָּ א עֵ ין‬
‫כְּ וָ ת גִּ ֵירי ַק ְשׁ ָתּא‬
they are like arrows shot from a bow;
wherever they are sent on their mission
‫לְ ָכל אֲ ַתר ְדּ ִמ ְשׁ ַתּלְּ ִחין‬
‫זְ ִריזִ ין בְּ אַ ְשׁוָ ָתא‬
they make their way promptly.
They make a blessing: “Blessed is God’s glory,” ‫ְמבָ ְרכִ ין בְּ ִרי� ְי ָק ֵרהּ‬
in every language that is spoken,
‫ישׁוּתא‬
ָ ‫בְּ ָכל לְ ָשׁן לְ ִח‬
“from the source of God’s presence,”
ָ ‫ְדּלָא ְצ ִרי� בְּ ִח‬
which needs no searching but is easily found. ‫ישׁוּתא‬
veribo leshamshutah.
Chadtin nevot letzafrin,
segi’ah terashutah,
Tefei yekidin serafin,
kelol gapei shitah.
Te’em ad yityehev lehon,
S
shetikin be’adishtah,
Yekablun den min den,
shavei delah veshashtah.
Yekar melei chol arah,
Sa
letalotei kedushtah,
Kekal min kodam shadai,
kekal mei nefishutah.
Keruvin kovel galgelin,
m
meromemin be’avshatah.
Lemechezei be’anpah ein
kevat girei kashtah,
e
pl
Lechol atar demishtalchin,
zerizin be’ashvatah.
Mevar’chin berich yekarei
bechol leshan lechishutah,
Me’atar bet shechinteh,
delah tzerich bechishutah.
1
Based on Isaiah’s vision of the angels in Heaven, 6:3, which we recall in Kedushah.
The folklore of angels includes Serafim (the Hebrew root means “burn”), Cherubim (the Hebrew root can
mean “cabbage,” a winged vegetable), and Ofanim (the Hebrew root is “wheel” and gives us the modern Hebrew word for bicycle). These angels seem distinguished by their movement, flaming, flying and spinning.
2
Every heavenly soldier cries out,
praising God and trembling in fear,
“May God’s sovereignty shine out
from age to age with victory.”
There is a time for their Kedushah hymn,
and if the time passes
SP
they perish forever,
1
never to repeat it, even in a seven-year cycle.
Precious is Israel, the share of God’s heritage,
more precious, for they regularly
serve God with praise,
Nehim kol cheil meromah
mekalsin bechashashtah,
Nehirah mal’chutei,
ledar vadar le’afrashtah.
Sedirah vehon kedushtah
vechad chalfah shatah,
Siyumah dilalam,
ve’of lah lishvu’atah.
Adav yekar achasantei
chavivin devikvatah,
Avdin lei chativah
bidnach ushekatah.
The poet explores God’s relationship with the Jewish people.
Israel are separated as God’s portion,
‫ישׁן לְ מָ נ ֵָתהּ‬
ָ ‫ פְּ ִר‬Perishan lemanatei
S
at sunrise and sunset.
2
‫נְ ִהים ָכּל חֵ יל ְמרוֹמָ א‬
‫ְמ ַקלְּ ִסין בְּ חֲ ַשׁ ְשׁ ָתּא‬
‫כוּתיהּ‬
ֵ ְ‫נְ ִה ָירא מַ ל‬
‫לְ ָדר וָ ָדר לְ אַפְ ַר ְשׁ ָתּא‬
‫דוּשׁ ָתּא‬
ְ ‫ְס ִד ָירא בְ הוֹן ְק‬
‫וְ ַכד חָ לְ פָ א ַשׁ ְע ָתּא‬
‫ִסיּוּמָ א ִדלְ עָ ַלם‬
‫וְ א ֹוף לָא לִ ְשׁבוּעֲ ָתא‬
‫עֲ ַדב ְי ַקר אַחֲ סַ נְ ֵתּיהּ‬
‫חֲ בִ יבִ ין ְדבִ ְקבַ ְע ָתּא‬
‫עָ בְ ִדין לֵיהּ חֲ ִטיבָ א‬
‫וּשׁ ַק ְע ָתּא‬
ְ ‫בִּ ְדנַח‬
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serving God’s will,
they recount hourly.
God desires, wishes, longs
for them to study Torah assiduously;
that God may accept their prayers,
taking pleasure in their prayer.
They form a garland for the world’s life-source,
next to God’s glorious tefillin
this garland is fixed in place.
Inscribed on it
with wisdom and knowledge is
Perishutei shevachei
yechavon besha’utah.
Tzevi vechamed verageg
deyilun bela’utah,
Tzelot’hon bechen mekabel
vehanyah va’utah.
Ketirah lechei almah
betagah bishvu’atah,
e
pl
bound with an oath;
lemebad lei re’utah,
m
Sa
God’s wonders and praises
‫עוּתא‬
ָ ‫לְ מֶ ְעבַּ ד לֵהּ ְר‬
‫ישׁוּתהּ ְשׁבָ חֵ הּ‬
ֵ ‫פְּ ִר‬
‫עוּתא‬
ָ ‫יְחַ וּוּן בְּ ָשׁ‬
‫ְצבִ י וְ חַ מֵּ ד וְ ַרגֵּג‬
‫ָעוּתא‬
ָ ‫ְדּ ִילְ אוּן בְּ ל‬
‫ְצלו ְֹתהוֹן בְּ כֵן ְמ ַקבֵּ ל‬
‫עוּתא‬
ָ ָ‫וְ הַ נְ יָא ב‬
‫ְק ִט ָירא לְ חֵ י עָ לְ מָ א‬
‫בְּ ָתגָא בִּ ְשׁבוּעֲ ָתא‬
‫קֳ בֵ ל ְי ַקר טוֹטַ פְ ָתּא‬
‫יעוּתא‬
ָ
ִ‫י ְִתיבָ א בִ ְקב‬
‫ְר ִשׁימָ א ִהיא גוּפָ א‬
‫בְּ חָ כְ ְמ ָתא וּבְ ַד ְע ָתּא‬
1
Kovel yekar totaftah
yetivah vikvi’utah.
Reshimah hi gufah
bechochmetah uvedatah,
Birnbaum explains (p. 650): “The reference is to the midrashic statement to the effect that whenever the daily
angels do not chant their hymns at the exact moment, they disappear in the stream of fire known as Dinur.”
Sources are cited by Louis Ginzberg, Legends of the Jews, including Zohar III, 64b.
2
In this type of midrashic lore, Israel is preferred to the angels because they can praise God more frequently.
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“Great is Israel,
‫בוּתהוֹן ְדּי ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
ְ ‫ְר‬
‫ְק ָראֵ י בִּ ְשׁמַ ְע ָתּא‬
Revut’hon deYisra’el
who recite the Shema.”
kera’ei bishmatah.
The poet notes that Jewish people maintain their traditions despite
danger and the appeal of assimilation.
‫ ְשׁבַ ח ִרבּוֹן עָ לְ מָ א‬Shevach ribon almah
Praise for the world’s ruler
‫אֲ ִמ ָירא ַדּכְ וָ ָתא‬
that I am pleased to declare
‫ְשׁפַ ר עֲ לַי לְ חַ וּ ֹויֵהּ‬
‫בְּ אַ פֵּ י מַ לְ כְּ וָ ָתא‬
in the presence of earthly rulers.
They wander aimlessly, then congregate,
‫וּמ ְת ַכּנְּ ִשׁין‬
ִ ‫ָתּ ִאין‬
‫כְּ חֵ זוּ ִא ְדוָ ָתא‬
rather like the surging sea,
astonished, they wonder
‫ְתּמֵ ִהין וְ ָשׁ ְילִ ין לֵהּ‬
‫אָתוָ ָתא‬
ְ ‫בְּ עֵ סֶ ק‬
about the signs of God’s favor for Israel.
“From where, and who is the one you yearn for— � ָ‫ְמנָן וּמָ אן הוּא ְר ִחימ‬
O fair one—
‫ַשׁפִּ ָירא בְּ ֵרוָ ָתא‬
1
for whom you risk death
‫אֲ רוּם בְּ ִגינֵהּ סָ פִ ית‬
‫אַריָוָ ָתא‬
ְ ‫ְמדוֹר‬
in the den of lions.
Valued and gracious you would be
‫ְי ָק ָרא וְ יָאָה אַ ְתּ‬
‫ִאין ְתּ ֹע ְרבִ י לְ מַ ְרוָ ָתא‬
if you would merge into our land.
We would do as you wish
�‫וּת� נ ְַעבֵּ ד לִ י‬
ֵ ‫ְרע‬
‫אַת ְרוָ ָתא‬
ְ ‫בְּ ָכל‬
in every region.”
amirah dachvatah,
Wisely, she answers them,
Bechochmetah metivatah lehon
is speech of purity
SP
Shefar alai lechavoyei
be’apei malkevatah.
Ta’in umitkanshin
kechezu idvatah,
Temehin veshaylin lei
S
be’esek atvatah.
Menan uman hu rechimach
shapirah berevatah,
Arum beginei safit
Sa
medor aryavatah.
the greatness of his nature,
your leaders would seem unimportant2
next to the praise he deserves!
The great deeds he will do for me
when salvation comes,
Re’utech na’bed lich
bechol atrevatah.
‫בְּ חָ כְ ְמ ָתא ְמ ִתיבָ ָתא לְ הוֹן‬
‫עוּתא‬
ָ ‫ְקצָ ת לְ הו ָֹד‬
‫ְידַ ְעתּוּן חַ כְּ ִמין לֵיהּ‬
‫עוּתא‬
ָ ‫בְּ ִא ְשׁ ְתּמו ָֹד‬
‫בוּתכוֹן מָ ה חֲ ִשׁיבָ א‬
ְ ‫ְר‬
‫ֳקבֵ ל הַ ִהיא ְשׁבַ ְח ָתּא‬
‫בוּתא ִדּי ְַעבֵּ ד לִ י‬
ָ ‫ְר‬
‫ַכּד מַ ְטיָא יְשׁוּעֲ ָתא‬
ketzat lehoda’utah
Yedatun chakmin lei
e
pl
“If your theologians could acknowledge
in te’orvi lemarvatah,
m
The Jewish people look to their reward.
to explain to them a little,
Yekarah veya’ah at,
beishtemoda’utah.
Revut’chon mah chashivah
kovel hahi shevachtah,
Revutah diyabed li,
kad matyah yeshu’atah.
1
The meaning is rather difficult: “That in a garden (delimited area) you give to eat (or, you risk becoming
food!)”
2
“Your great ones—what would their greatness be, next to this degree of praiseworthiness!”
‫ הוֹסָ פ ֹות‬Additional Material
when he bathes me in light
and covers you in shame,
when his glory is revealed
with power and greatness,
he will give their proper payment
to his enemies and those in far-flung islands1
SP
with justice to his cherished people,
great in merit,
when he brings complete happiness
and counts off the pure ones,
when to the city of Jerusalem
S
he gathers in the exiles,
sheltering it with the divine presence
by day and by night;
Sa
creating a canopy,
‫יתי לִ י נְ הו ָֹרא‬
ֵ ֵ‫בְּ מ‬
‫וְ ַתחֲ פֵ י לְ כוֹן בַּ הֲ ָתא‬
‫ְי ָק ֵרהּ ַכּד ִא ְתגְּ לֵי‬
‫בְּ תֻ ְקפָ א וּבְ גֵיוָ ָתא‬
‫ְי ַשׁלֵּם גְּ מֻ ַליָּא‬
‫לְ סַ נְ אֵ י וְ נַגְ וָ ָתא‬
‫ִצ ְד ָק ָתא לְ עַ ם חֲ בִ יב‬
‫וְ סַ גִּ יא זַכְ וָ ָתא‬
‫יתי‬
ֵ ֵ‫חֲ דוּ ְשׁלֵמָ א בְּ מ‬
‫וּמָ נֵי ַדכְ י ָָתא‬
‫ירוּשׁלֵם‬
ְ ‫ִק ְר ְי ָתא ִד‬
‫ַכּד ְי ַכנֵּשׁ גַּלְ וָ ָתא‬
‫ְי ָק ֵרהּ מָ ִטיל עֲ לַהּ‬
‫בְּ יוֹמֵ י וְ לֵילְ וָ ָתא‬
‫גְ נוּנֵיהּ לְ מֶ ְעבַּ ד בַּ הּ‬
‫בְּ תוּ ְשׁבְּ חָ ן כְּ לִ יל ָָתא‬
‫ְדּזֵהוֹר עֲ ָנ ַניָּא‬
‫לְ ִמ ְשׁפַּ ר כִּ יל ָָתא‬
‫לְ פוּמֵ הּ ַדעֲ בִ י ְד ָתּא‬
‫עֲ בִ ָידן ְמטַ ַלּלְ ָתּא‬
a wreath of praises,
bright clouds
to beautify the canopy.
According to one’s deeds before Salvation
2
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Bemeitei li nehorah
vetachafei lechon bahatah
Yekarei kad itgelei
betukfah uvegeivatah.
Yeshalem gemulayah
lesanei venagvatah,
Tzidkatah le’am chaviv
vesagi zachvatah.
Chadu shelemah bemeitei
umanei dachyatah,
Keritah dirushalem
kad yechanesh galvatah
Yekarei matil alah
beyomei veleilvatah,
Genunei lemebad bah
betushbechan kelilatah,
Dezehor ananayah
lemishpar kilatah.
Lefumei da’avidtah
the righteous are assembled
1
before the one who is great in deeds,
1
‫וּשׁבַ ע מַ עֲ ָל ָתא‬
ְ
‫יקי‬
ֵ ‫ימין צַ ִדּ‬
ִ ‫ְתּ ִח‬
‫ֳק ָדם ָרב פָּ עֳ ל ָָתא‬
ushevah ma’alatah,
e
pl
with seven steps leading up to it;
m
is the quality of each person’s shelter.
avidan metalaltah.
The poet describes the reward of the righteous in the afterlife.
‫ בְּ ַתכְ ְתּ ֵקי ְדהַ ב פִּ זָּא‬Betachtekei dehav pizah
A throne of pure gold,
Techimin tzadikei
kodam rav po’olatah.
‫ נַגְ וָ ָתא‬may mean islands, or people who live by the sea; the idea may be that people isolated in distant islands
may lack knowledge of God and therefore have no respect for God.
2
Or “succah.” If people’s deeds determine their reward in an afterlife, some get a better sukkah shelter than
others. The consequences of this line of thinking can be rather unpleasant; once we start thinking in terms of
infinity and eternity, a place in the second row is infinitely distant from the center, and only those favored with
a front-row seat will escape an eternity of being second class. On the other hand, in an environment of infinity,
perhaps all points are equidistant from the center (and from each other), so there is no second class.
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and they will resemble
sevenfold joy
like the firmament in its splendor
and the sparkling stars—
beauty that cannot be
voiced with human lips,
SP
neither heard nor seen
in prophetic visions,
which no eye has surveyed—
inside the Garden of Eden,
where they move in its dancing grove
2
S
with the divine presence
pointing it out—“There it is”—
but with trepidation,
‫וְ ֵריוֵיהוֹן ָדּמֵ ה‬
‫לְ ַשׁבְ עָ א חֶ ְדוָ ָתא‬
‫ְר ִקיעָ א בְּ זֵהו ֵֹרהּ‬
‫וְ כוֹכְ בֵ י זִ יוָ ָתא‬
‫הֲ ָד ָרא ְדּ ָלא אֶ פְ ַשׁר‬
‫לְ ִמפְ ַרט ְבּ ִשׂפְ וָ ָתא‬
‫וְ לָא ִא ְשׁ ְתּמַ ע וְ חָ מֵ י‬
‫נְ בִ יאָן חֶ זְ וָ ָתא‬
‫בְּ לָא ַָשׁלְ טָ א בֵ יהּ עֵ ין‬
‫בְּ ג ֹו עֵ דֶ ן גִּ נְּ ָתא‬
‫ְמטַ ְיּלֵי בֵ י ִח ְנגָּא‬
‫לְ בַ הֲ דֵ י ִד ְשׁכִ ינְ ָתּא‬
‫עֲ לֵיהּ ָר ְמזֵי דֵּ ין הוּא‬
‫נוּתא‬
ָ ‫בְּ ַרם בְּ אֶ ְמ ָתּ‬
‫ַשׂבַּ ְרנָא לֵיהּ בְּ ִשׁבְ יָן‬
‫נוּתא‬
ָ ָ‫ְתּקוֹף הֵ מ‬
‫ַי ְדבַּ ר לָן עָ לְ ִמין‬
‫מּוּתא‬
ָ ‫עֲ ל ִֵמין ְמ ַד‬
‫ְמנָת ִדּילָן ְדּ ִמלְּ ַק ְד ִמין‬
‫מוּתא‬
ָ ‫פָּ ֵרשׁ בַּ אֲ ָר‬
with powerful faith.
Now he guides us forever,
and we will never change,
3
leshav’ah chedvatah,
Reki’ah bezehorei
vechoch’vei zivatah—
Hadarah delah efshar
lemifrat besif’vatah,
Velah ishtemah vechamei
nevi’an chezvata,
Belah shaltah vei ein
bego Eden Gintah,
Metaylei vei chin’ga
levahadei dishchintah
Alei ramzei, “Dein hu,”
beram be’emtanutah,
“Sabarnah lei beshivyan
Sa
“How we hoped for this during our captivity,
Vereiveihon damei
to our destined heritage in the afterlife,
tekof hemanutah.
Yadbar lan almin
alemin medamutah,
Menat dilan demilkadmin
and the Ox from the lofty mountains,
when one tangles with the other
engaging in battle,
the Ox gores with its horns,
Behemoth, with great strength;
e
pl
m
set aside for our exaltation.”
paresh ba’aramutah.”
Midrashic fantasy predicts that the righteous will feast on Behemoth and Leviathan,
washing down their meal with wine made from grapes stored away since Creation—what a vintage!
‫ ְטלוּלֵהּ ְדלִ וְ י ָָתן‬Telulei deLivyatan
Watery Leviathan, the great sea beast,
‫מוּתא‬
ָ ‫וְ תוֹר טוּר ָר‬
�‫וְ חַ ד בְּ חַ ד כִּ י סָ בִ י‬
‫בוּתא‬
ָ ‫וְ עָ בֵ ד ְק ָר‬
‫בְּ ַק ְרנו ִֹהי ְמ ַנגַּח‬
‫בוּתא‬
ָ ‫בְּ הֵ מוֹת בְּ ַרבְ ְר‬
vetor tur ramutah,
Vechad bechad ki savich
ve’aved keravutah,
Bekarnohi menagach
Behemot beravrevutah,
1
Jastrow offers “the place assigned for scholars’ meetings” as an alternative interpretation of ‫ימין‬
ִ ‫ְתּ ִח‬
“Stepping inside the Garden of Eden in the dancing place.”
3
“And we are eternally the same.”
2
Leviathan leaps to counter him
with its fins, powerfully.
Their creator approaches them
with his powerful sword—
as breakfast1 for the righteous
he will prepare and serve them.
SP
They are served on trays
of jewels and gleaming gems,
while flowing before them are
rivers of fragrant balsam.
They will enjoy and drink their fill
S
from overflowing cups
‫ְי ַק ְרטַ ע נוּן לְ ִקבְ לֵי‬
‫בוּר ָתּא‬
ְ ְ‫בְּ ִציצוֹי בִּ ג‬
‫ְמ ָק ֵרב לֵיהּ בָּ ְריֵהּ‬
‫בְּ חַ ְרבֵּ הּ ַר ְב ְרבָ ָתא‬
‫יקי‬
ֵ ‫אֲ ִר ְסטוֹן לְ צַ ִדּ‬
‫רוּתא‬
ָ ‫ְי ַתקֵּ ן וְ ֵשׁ‬
‫ְמסַ חֲ ִרין עֲ לֵי ַתכֵּי‬
‫ְד ַכ ְדכֹּד וְ גוּמַ ְר ָתּא‬
‫ִידין ַקמֵּ יהוֹן‬
ִ ‫נְ ג‬
‫אֲ פַ ְר ְסמוֹן נַהֲ ָר ָתא‬
‫וּ ִמ ְתפַּ נְּ ִקין וְ ָרו ֹו‬
‫בְּ ַכסֵּ י ְרוָ י ָָתא‬
‫אשׁית‬
ִ ‫חֲ מַ ר ְמ ַרת ְדּ ִמ ְבּ ֵר‬
‫נְ ִטיר בֵּ י נַעֲ וָ ָתא‬
of sweet wine that since Creation
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Yekartah nun lekivlei
betzitzoi bigvurtah.
Mekarev lei baryeh
becharbei ravrevatah,
Ariston letzadikei
yetaken vesherutah.
Mesacharin alei takei
dechadkod vegumartah,
Negidin kameihon
afarsemon naharatah.
Umitpankin veravo
bechasei revayatah,
Chamar merat demibereshit
the praise in this poem,
may you be selected
for that company,
in the front row,
for you listen to the words
God is the highest
at first and last;
God chose and desired us
and taught us the Torah!
1
“Ariston” is the Ancient Greek word for breakfast.
sh’vach dah shiratah,
Kevi’in ken tehevon
behanhu chavuratah.
Vetizkun di teit’vun
be’eilah daratah,
Arei tetzitun lemiloi
denafkin behadratah.
e
pl
that come from the divine presence.
‫ְשׁבַ ח ָדּא ִשׁ ָיר ָתא‬
‫יעין כֵּן ֶתּהֱ ווֹן‬
ִ ִ‫ְקב‬
‫בוּר ָתא‬
ָ ֲ‫בְּ הַ נְ הוּ ח‬
‫יתבוּן‬
ְ ֵ‫וְ ִתזְ כּוּן ִדּי ת‬
‫בְּ עֵ לָּא ָד ָר ָתא‬
‫אֲ ֵרי ְת ִציתוּן לְ ִמלּוֹי‬
‫ְדּנָפְ ִקין בְּ הַ ְד ָר ָתא‬
‫ְמרוֹמָ ם הוּא אֱ ל ִָהין‬
‫בְּ ַק ְדמָ א וּבַ ְת ַר ְי ָתא‬
‫ְצבִ י וְ ִא ְת ְר ִעי בָ ן‬
‫וּמסַ ר לָן או ַֹר ְי ָתא‬
ְ
m
and merit a seat
Sa
has been stored in vats.
netir bei na’avatah.
The poet concludes by exhorting us to merit the reward of the righteous.
‫ ַזכּ ִָאין ַכּד ְשׁמַ ְעתּוּן‬Zaka’in, kad shematun
O pure ones, as you have heard
Meromam hu Elahin
bekadmah uvatraitah,
Tzevi ve’itre’i van
umesar lan Oraytah.
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_______________________ Prayer for Rain1 ▪ ‫גֶשֶׁ ם‬
Our God, God of our ancestors
‫אֱ �הֵ ינוּ וֵא�הֵ י אֲ בו ֵֹתינוּ‬
Remember our ancestor Abraham, drawn
toward you like water.
You blessed him
Ps 1:3
�‫זְ כוֹר אָ ב נִ ְמ ַשׁ‬
‫אַחֲ ֶרי� ַכּמַּ ִים‬
‫בֵּ ַרכְ תּ ֹו ְכּעֵ ץ שָׁ תוּל‬
2
“like a tree
3
SP
You guarded him and saved him
4
You sought him as he sowed his seed
wherever there is water.
5
Remember Isaac, conceived when Abraham
said,
Gen 18:4
“Let some water be brought!”
You told his father to slaughter him,
He carefully planned
to pour out his own heart like water:7
he dug and discovered
For his righteousness, grant lots of water!
1
Berachto ke’etz shatul
al palgei mayim.
Genanto, hitzalto
me’esh umimayim.
Derashto bezor’o
al kol mayim.
Ba’avuro al timna mayim!
Zechor hanolad bivsorat:
‫ט־מיִ ם‬
ַ ֔ ַ‫י ַ ֻֽקּח־נָ ֣א ְמע‬
“Yukach na me’at mayim.”
‫וְ ַשׂ ְח ָתּ לְ הוֹר ֹו לְ ָשׁחֲ ט ֹו‬
‫לִ ְשׁפּוֹ� ָדּמ ֹו ַכּמַּ ִים‬
‫זִ הֵ ר גַּם הוּא‬
‫לִ ְשׁפּוֹ� לֵב ַכּמַּ ִים‬
‫חָ פַ ר וּמָ צָ א‬
‫בְּ אֵ רוֹת מָ יִם‬
‫בְּ ִצ ְדק ֹו חֹן חַ ְשׁ ַרת מָ ִים‬
Vesachta lehoro leshachato,
lishpoch damo kamayim.
Ziher gam hu
lishpoch lev kamayim;
chafar umatza
be’erot mayim.
m
wells of water.
acharecha kamayim.
Sa
to spill his blood like water.
6
Zechor av nimshach
‫עַ ל־פַּ ְלגֵי מָ יִ ם‬
S
For his sake, don’t hold back the water!
Eloheinu vElohei avoteinu
‫גְּ ַננְתּ ֹו ִהצַּ לְ תּ ֹו‬
‫וּממַּ ִים‬
ִ ‫מֵ אֵ שׁ‬
‫ְדּ ַר ְשׁתּ ֹו בְּ ז ְָרע ֹו‬
‫עַ ל ָכּל מַ ִים‬
‫בַּ עֲ בוּר ֹו אַל ִתּ ְמנַע מָ ִים‬
‫זְ כוֹר הַ נּ ֹולַד בִּ בְ שׂו ַֹרת‬
transplanted to streams of water.”
from fire and water.
‫ ▪ ְתּפִ לַּת‬Geshem ________________
Betzidko chon chashrat mayim.
e
pl
An alphabetical acrostic, this poem speaks of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Aaron and the Twelve Tribes.
One can well imagine verses composed to honor great women of Jewish history and their water-miracles. (How
about Hagar and her well, too?)
2
As if drawn from a well, attracted so strongly that it leaped from its depths to come close to God.
3
‫ שתל‬can be used for transplant; the usual word for planting trees is ‫נטע‬. Abraham was transplanted when God
brought him from Ur to Canaan.
4
Tradition says Abraham was thrown into the fiery furnace when he refused to acknowledge King Nimrod’s
gods, and that Satan put a river in his way as he went to sacrifice Isaac. See Artscroll Succos, 982 and Hebrew
Myths, 141.
5
Many interpretations are possible: “You tested Abraham as he sowed the goodness of Torah all over the
world” or “You tested Abraham by scattering his descendants across all the seas.”
6
To welcome the three angels in Genesis 18, Abraham ordered food and water for them.
7
By tradition, Isaac was willing to be sacrificed.
Remember Jacob, who carried his staff
and crossed the Jordan stream.
He focused his strength and rolled the stone
from the well of water.
When an angel wrestled with him,
mixed of fire and water,
SP
then you promised
to be with him through fire and water.
‫זְ כוֹר טָ עַ ן מַ ְקל ֹו‬
‫וְ עָ בַ ר י ְַרדֵּ ן מַ ִים‬
‫ִיחַ ד לֵב וְ גָל אֶ בֶ ן‬
‫ִמפִּ י בְ אֵ ר מַ ִים‬
‫כְּ נֶאֱ בַ ק ל ֹו ַשׂר‬
‫וּממַּ ִים‬
ִ ‫בָּ לוּל מֵ אֵ שׁ‬
‫ָלכֵן ִהבְ טַ ְחתּ ֹו‬
‫הֱ יוֹת ִעמּ ֹו בָּ אֵ שׁ וּבַ מָּ ִים‬
Remember Moses, who was taken in the
S
‫זְ כוֹר מָ שׁוּי בְּ ֵתבַ ת גֹּ מֶ א‬
basket of reeds from the water.
‫ִמן הַ מַּ ִים‬
Exo 2:19
֙
‫ה‬
ָ‫ל‬
‫ד‬
ָ
‫ָנמוּ ָדּ ֤�ה‬
Jethro’s daughters said,
“He drew water
‫וְ ִה ְשׁ ָקה צֹאן מַ ִים‬
and watered the sheep.”
The ones you treasure—
�‫ְסגוּלֶי‬
‫עֵ ת צָ ְמאוּ לְ מַ ִים‬
at the time when they thirsted for water,
Moses struck the rock
� ָ‫עַ ל הַ סֶּ לַע ה‬
and water came out.
‫וַ יּ ְֵצאוּ מָ ִים‬
For his righteousness, grant lots of water.
‫בְּ ִצ ְדק ֹו חֹן חַ ְשׁ ַרת מָ ִים‬
Zechor ta’an maklo
ve’avar Yarden mayim.
Yichad lev vegal even
mipi ve’er mayim.
Kene’evak lo sar
balul me’esh umimayim,
lachen hivtachto
heyot im ba’esh uvamayim.
Ba’avuro al timna mayim!
Zechor mashu’i betevat gomeh
min hamayim.
Namu “Dalo dala,
vehishkah tzon mayim.”
Segulecha
et tzam’u lemayim,
al haselah hach,
vayetz’u mayim.
Betzidko chon chashrat mayim.
m
Sa
Remember Aaron the High Priest, the
minister of the Temple, who immersed
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‫זְ כוֹר פְּ ִקיד ָשׁתוֹת‬
‫טוֹבֵ ל חָ מֵ שׁ ְטבִ ילוֹת בְּ מַ ִים‬
Zechor pekid shatot
tovel chamesh tevilot bemayim;
tzo’eh umar’chitz kapav
with the holiness of water,
bekidush mayim.
e
pl
himself five times in water for the Yom Kippur ritual.
He paced and washed his hands
‫וּמַ ְר ִחיץ ַכּפָּ יו‬
‫צוֹעֶ ה‬
‫בְּ ִקדּוּשׁ מַ ִים‬
‫קו ֵֹרא וּמַ זֶּה‬
‫טָ הֳ ַרת מַ ִים‬
‫רֻ חַ ק מֵ עַ ם‬
he called out and sprinkled blood
to make us pure as water;
then he stood apart from the people,
who were
Gen 49:4
“unsteady as water.”
1
1
֙ ‫ַפּ֤חַ ז כַּ מַּ ֙יִ ם‬
Koreh umazeh
tohorat mayim.
Ruchak me’am
pachaz kamayim.
Ba’avuro al timna mayim.
Jacob blessed (or cursed?) Reuben by calling him “unsteady as water” in Genesis 49.
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Remember the twelve tribes
whom you brought across the watery
divide, for whom you sweetened
water’s bitterness;
their descendants’ blood was poured
SP
out for you like water.
Turn back to us, for the water of our
tears drowns our souls.
Because of their righteousness, grant lots
‫זְ כוֹר ְשׁנֵים עָ ָשׂר ְשׁבָ ִטים‬
‫ֶשׁהֶ עֱ בַ ְר ָתּ בְּ גִ זְ ַרת מַ ִים‬
‫ֶשׁ ִה ְמ ַתּ ְק ָתּ לָמ ֹו‬
‫ְמ ִרירוּת מַ ִים‬
‫תּוֹלְ דו ָֹתם נִ ְשׁפַּ � ָדּמָ ם‬
‫עָ לֶי� ַכּמַּ ִים‬
‫ֵתּפֶ ן כִּ י נַפְ ֵשׁנוּ‬
‫אָפְ פוּ מָ יִם‬
‫בְּ ִצ ְד ָקם חֹן חַ ְשׁ ַרת מָ ִים‬
Zechor sheneim asar shevatim
shehe’evarta begizrat mayim,
shehimtakta lamo
merirut mayim;
toldotam nishpach damam
alecha kamayim.
Tefen ki nafshenu
afefu mayim!
Betzidkam chon chashrat mayim.
of water.
S
For you are God, our God,
‫ֶשׁאַ ָתּה הוּא יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫רוּח‬
ַ ָ‫מַ ִשּׁיב ה‬
‫וּמו ִֹריד הַ גּ ֶָשׁם‬
bringing back the wind
She’atah hu Adonai Eloheinu,
mashiv haru’ach
for life and not death,
for plenty and not scarcity!
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Sa
umorid hagashem!
and bringing down the rain!
We say each line and the leader repeats; we respond “Amen”
‫ לִ בְ ָר ָכה וְ �א לִ ְק ָל ָלה‬Livrachah velo liklalah,
For blessing and not a curse,
‫לְ חַ ִיּים וְ �א לְ מָּ ֶות‬
‫לְ שׂבַ ע וְ �א לְ ָרזוֹן‬
lechayim velo lemavet,
lesova velo lerazon!
e
pl
m
Close the ark; continue with “Mechalkel chayim”on page 249.
1
Let the rain come, but not with terrible weather that ruins the crops!
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_________________ Prayer for Dew1 ▪ ‫ ▪ ְתּפִ לַּת טַ ל‬Tal __________________
Our God, God of our ancestors
Eloheinu vElohei avoteinu
� ָ‫אַרצ‬
ְ ‫טַ ל ֵתּן לִ ְרצוֹת‬
set us as a blessing in the earth you love;
� ָ‫ִשׁיתֵ נוּ בְ ָר ָכה ְבּ ִדיצ‬
with grain and wine as you make us grow;3 � ָ‫רוֹב ָדּגָן וְ ִתירוֹשׁ בְּ הַ ְפ ִריצ‬
establish the city that contains your delight— � ָ‫קוֹמֵ ם עִ יר בָּ הּ חֶ פְ צ‬
with dew!
‫בְּ טָּ ל‬
Tal ten lirtzot artzach;
Order dew for a good, splendid4 year,
‫וּמעֻ טֶּ ֶרת‬
ְ ‫טַ ל צַ וֵּה ָשׁנָה טוֹבָ ה‬
‫אָרץ לְ גָאוֹן וּלְ ִתפְ אֶ ֶרת‬
ֶ ָ‫פְּ ִרי ה‬
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with the town deserted like a harvest hut;
‫ִעיר כְּ סֻּ ָכּה נו ֶֹת ֶרת‬
make it a crown, held in your hand—
‫ִשׂימָ הּ בְּ י ְָד� עֲ טֶ ֶרת‬
with dew!
‫בְּ טָ ל‬
Tal tzaveh shana tova um’uteret,
a harvest of joy and glory,
peri ha’aretz lega’on uletiferet;
Let dew fall on the land as a blessing;
Tal nofef alei eretz berucha;
Grant dew to satisfy your land,
2
SP
S
rov dagan vetirosh behafritzach;
komem ir bah cheftzach
betal.
ir kesukah noteret;
simah beyadcha ateret
betal.
mimeged shamayim sab’enu veracha,
leha’ir mitoch chashecha:
kanah acharecha meshuchah
betal.
e
pl
m
Sa
‫טַ ל נוֹפֵ ף עֲ לֵי אֶ ֶרץ בְּ רוּ ָכה‬
fill us with heaven’s delight as a blessing ‫ִממֶּ גֶד ָשׁמַ ִים ַשׂבְּ עֵ נוּ בְ ָר ָכה‬
to light the way from darkness
‫לְ הָ ִאיר ִמתּוֹ� חֲ ֵשׁ ָכה‬
for the “shoot” drawn to you
‫ַכּנָּה אַחֲ ֶרי� ְמשׁוּ ָכה‬
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by dew.
‫בְּ טָ ל‬
shiteinu verachah beditzach;
1
A reverse alphabetical acrostic: ignore the word ‫ טַ ל‬that begins each verse; note that ‫ ֹש‬is used for ‫ס‬.
‫ דיצה‬is something in which a person takes delight, his or her joy.
3
The root ‫ פרץ‬means “burst out”; ‫ בהפריצך‬seems to refer to God making us increase and spread out, extending
God’s influence.
4
“Crowned.”
5
Let the harvest be so good that everyone is in the fields, living in temporary huts as they bring in the harvest.
Meanwhile, the town is empty.
6
Dew wakens the seed beneath the earth, and it seeks the light of the sun; so we are led from our darkness by
our desire for God.
2
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Additional Material
Let dew sweeten the mountain streams;1
in your plenty let your chosen ones taste it;
free your loved ones from their constraints,
moving with music and raising their voices
with dew!
SP
With dew and plenty fill our granaries;
won’t you renew our days right now;
darling, make our name as valued as yours;
make us a fertile garden
with dew!
‫טַ ל ַיעֲ ִסיס צוּף הָ ִרים‬
‫ְטעֵ ם בִּ ְמאוֹדֶ י� מֻ בְ חָ ִרים‬
‫חֲ נוּנֶי� חַ לֵץ ִממַּ ְסגּ ִֵרים‬
‫זִ ְמ ָרה נַנְ ִעים וְ קוֹל נ ִָרים‬
‫בְּ טָ ל‬
Tal ya’asis tzuf harim;
‫טַ ל וָ שׂבַ ע מַ לֵּא אֲ סָ מֵ ינוּ‬
‫הֲ ָכעֵ ת ְתּחַ דֵּ שׁ יָמֵ ינוּ‬
‫דּוֹד כְּ עֶ ְרכְּ � הַ עֲ מֵ ד ְשׁמֵ נוּ‬
‫ַגּן ָרוֶה ִשׂימֵ נוּ‬
‫בְּ טָ ל‬
Tal vasova malei asamenu;
S
Dew—bless our food with it,
let every one of our sheep be well fattened,2
this nation that you led like a flock,
with dew!
For you are God, our God,
‫ֶשׁאַ ָתּה הוּא יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬
‫רוּח‬
ַ ָ‫מַ ִשּׁיב ה‬
‫וּמו ִֹריד הַ טָּ ל‬
bringing back the wind
chanunecha chaletz mimasgerim;
zimrah nan’im vekol narim
betal.
hacha’et techadesh yamenu!
dod, ke’erkecha ha’amed shemenu;
gan raveh simeinu
betal!
Tal bo tevarech mazon,
bemashmaneinu al yehi razon;
ayuma asher hisa’ta katzon,
anah tafek lah ratzon—
Sa
please carry out its wishes—
‫טַ ל בּ ֹו ְתּבָ ֵר� מָ זוֹן‬
‫בְּ מַ ְשׁמַ נֵּינוּ אַל ְי ִהי ָרזוֹן‬
‫אֲ יֻמָּ ה אֲ ֶשׁר ִהסַּ ְע ָתּ ַכּצֹּאן‬
‫אָ נָּא ָתּפֵ ק לָהּ ָרצוֹן‬
‫בְּ טָ ל‬
te’em bim’odecha muvcharim;
betal!
She’atah hu Adonai Eloheinu,
mashiv haru’ach
m
and bringing down the dew!
umorid hatal!
We say each line below, and the leader repeats; we respond “Amen”
‫ לִ בְ ָר ָכה וְ �א לִ ְק ָל ָלה‬Livrachah velo liklalah,
For blessing and not a curse,
for plenty and not scarcity!
3
‫לְ חַ ִיּים וְ �א לְ מָּ ֶות‬
‫לְ שׂבַ ע וְ �א לְ ָרזוֹן‬
lechayim velo lemavet,
e
pl
for life and not death,
lesova velo lerazon!
Close the ark; continue with “Mechalkel chayim”on page 249.
1
‫—צוּף‬sweet juice, like nectar or honey; I think it refers to the mountain streams.
“Let there be no leanness among our fattened lambs”—we fatten our animals for slaughter, and we want them
all to be fat, with no tough and stringy meat! For vegetarians, translate: “let nothing be withered among our
juicy produce.”
3
Let the dew come, but not with terrible weather that ruins the crops!
2
Priests’ Blessing ▪ ‫כֹּהַ נִים‬
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‫ ▪ בִּ רכַּת‬Bircat Kohanim
When repeating the musaf amidah on festival holy days, some congregations insert the Priests’ Blessing. (Some
congregations omit it on democratic grounds; others retain it for the sake of tradition). Although this ritual
looks unusual, the changes from standard liturgy are minor: we modify the end of the Temple Service blessing,
continue as usual with the Thanksgiving blessing; then, instead of the leader reciting the Priests’ Blessing as
usual during shacharit repetition, the leader and Kohanim recite the Priests’ Blessing responsively.
SP
Leader and Congregation:
May our prayer please you
like the offerings of ascent and approach;
please, merciful one,
in your many mercies,
to your city, Zion,
and the system of worship to Jerusalem.
Sa
There we shall serve you reverently
Mal. 3:4
‫וְ ֶת ֱע ַרב עָ לֶי� עֲ ִת ָיר ֵתינוּ‬
‫כְּ ע ֹולָה וּכְ ָק ְרבָּ ן‬
‫אָ נָּא ַרחוּם‬
‫בְּ ַרחֲ מֶ י� הָ ַרבִּ ים‬
�‫הָ ֵשׁב ְשׁכִ ינ ְָת‬
�‫לְ ִציּוֹן עִ ֶיר‬
‫ירוּשׁ ָל ִים‬
ָ ִ‫וְ סֵ דֶ ר הָ עֲ בו ָֹדה ל‬
‫◊ וְ ֶתחֱ זֶינָה עֵ ינֵינוּ‬
ְ ְ‫בּ‬
S
bring back your presence
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as in days of old and years long past. ‫וּכשָׁ נִ ים קַ ְדמֹנִ יּוֹת‬
Blessed are you, ruler,
the only one whom
we reverently serve.
ke’olah uchekorban;
anah, rachum,
berachamecha harabim
hashev shechinat’cha
leTziyon ir’cha
veseder ha’avodah lirushalayim.
◊ Vetechezena eineinu
Vesham na’avod’cha beyir’ah
◊ Baruch atah Adonai,
m
‫◊ בָּ רוּ� אַ ָתּה יי‬
�‫ֶשׁאו ְֹת� לְ בַ ְדּ‬
‫בְּ ִי ְראָה נַעֲ בוֹד אָמֵ ן‬
Vete’erav alecha atirateinu
she’ot’cha levad’cha
beyir’ah na’avod. Amen
e
pl
1
‫ ע ֹולָה‬refers to a kind of sacrifice; it has something to do with going up and is sometimes translated as an “elevation” offering. If the idea has any meaning today, perhaps it is a way for us to elevate our own spiritual level.
‫ ָק ְרבָּ ן‬is a word for any sacrifice and has something to do with coming close; perhaps it symbolizes a way to
come close to God, to approach divinity.
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Priests’ Blessing ▪ ‫כֹּהַ נִ ים‬
The leader chants the usual Thanksgiving blessing while we say the Teachers’ Thanksgiving, shaded below.
,
forever.
le’olam
va’ed.
We thank you,
SP
S
m
Sa
We read the shaded passage silently as the leader chants the Thanksgiving blessing:
‫ יי אֱ �הֵ ינוּ‬u ‫ ָשׁאַ ָתּה הוּא‬sha’ata hu u Adonai Eloheinu
We thank you
God of all flesh,
and sustained us.
‫אשׁית‬
‫יתנוּ‬
vElohei avoteinu
,
e
pl
Elohei chol basar,
al shehecheyitanu
vekiyamtanu.
do your will,
SP
The leader continues:
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lishmor chukecha
S
Sa
m
God and God
of our ancestors,
in the Torah,
written by your servant Moses,
spoken by Aaron and his children,
Eloheinu vElohei
avoteinu
bar’cheinu vab’rachah hamshuleshet
e
pl
bless us with the triple blessing
‫בָּ ְרכֵנוּ בַ בְּ ָר ָכה הַ ְמשֻׁ ל ֶֶשׁת‬
‫בַּ תּו ָֹרה‬
� ֶ‫משׁה עַ ְבדּ‬
ֶ ‫הַ כְּ תוּבָ ה עַ ל ְידֵ י‬
‫מוּרה ִמפִּ י אַהֲ רֹן וּבָ נָיו‬
ָ ֲ‫הָ א‬
baTorah
hak’tuvah al yedei Moshe avdecha,
ha’amurah mipi Aharon uvanav
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Priests’ Blessing ▪ ‫כֹּהַ נִ ים‬
The leader calls on the Kohanim
the priests—
and we all respond
your holy people—in these words:
We bless you, ruling God;
‫כֹּהֲ נִ ים‬
kohanim—
‫ עַ ם ְקדו ֶֹשׁ� ָכּאָמוּר‬am kedoshecha ka’amur:
The Kohanim recite this blessing, together
your rule does time transcend,
SP
‫אֲ ֶשׁר ִק ְדּ ָשׁנוּ‬
‫בִּ ְקדֻ ָשּׁת ֹו ֶשׁל אַהֲ רוֹן‬
‫וְ צִ וָּ נוּ לְ בָ ֵר� אֶ ת עַ מּ ֹו י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה‬
who made us holy
with Aaron’s holiness
and told us to bless God’s people Israel
with love.
Eloheinu Melech ha’olam,
asher kidshanu
bikdushato shel Aharon
vetzivanu levarech et amo Yisra’el
S
be’ahavah!
The leader chants each word of the Priests’ Blessing, and the Kohanim repeat it1:.
The congregation says “Amen” after each of the three sections
Num 6:24-26
May God bless and protect you.
�‫ יְ בָ ֶר ְכ�֥ יְ הוָ ֖ה וְ יִ ְשׁ ְמ ֶ ֽר‬Yevarechecha Adonai veyishmerecha.
May God shine God’s presence on you,
ָ‫וִ ֽיחֻ נֶּ ֽ ךּ‬
May God let you perceive God’s presence
and set you at peace.
�‫י ֵָ֨אר יְהוָ ֧ה ׀ פָּ נָ ֛יו אֵ ֶל֖י‬
Ya’er Adonai panav elecha
vichuneka.
Sa
and show you favor.
2
�‫שּׂא יְ הוָ ֤ה ׀ פָּ נָיו ֙ אֵ ֔ ֶלי‬
ָ ֨ ִ‫י‬
‫ָשׂם ְל�֖ שָׁ ֽלוֹם‬
֥ ֵ ‫וְ י‬
Yisa Adonai panav elecha,
veyasem lecha shalom.
Continue with the Blessing for Peace, page 268.
e
pl
m
1
Some people recite extensive prayers after each word and after each phrase. You will find those prayers in
other books.
2
“May God raise God’s face toward you”; it’s an idiom for becoming aware of someone. Deut 10:17 describes
God as a judge who “doesn’t raise a face / ‫ �א־י ִָשּׂא פָ נִ ים‬/ lo yisa panim,” who acknowledges neither plaintiff nor
defendant and who judges impartially. The priestly blessing is that we should become aware of God. For some,
this awareness is a rare treat.
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Kaddish
There are four kaddish prayers in the service, used to conclude different sections: for the leader, the “half” and
“full” kaddish; for mourners or those observing yahrzeit, the teachers’ and mourner’s kaddish. Since these
prayers appear several times in our services, we have gathered them in this section to make them easy to find.
______________________ Half Kaddish ▪ ‫ַק ִדּישׁ‬
Let it be great, let it be holy,
SP
God’s great name—(Amen)
—in the world created by God’s will,
which God will rule in sovereignty,
in your lifetime and in your days
and in the lifetime of all Israel,
S
quickly and soon.
‫ ▪ חֲ צִ י‬Chatzi Kadish ______________________
‫י ְִתגּ ַַדּל וְ ִי ְת ַק ַדּשׁ‬
‫ְשׁמֵ הּ ַרבָּ א אָמֵ ן‬
‫עוּתהּ‬
ֵ ‫בְּ עָ לְ מָ א ִדּי בְ ָרא כִ ְר‬
‫כוּתהּ‬
ֵ ְ‫וְ י ְַמלִ י� מַ ל‬
‫בְּ חַ יֵּיכוֹן וּבְ יוֹמֵ יכוֹן‬
‫וּבְ חַ יֵּי ְד ָכל בֵּ ית ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫בַּ עֲ ָגלָא וּבִ זְ מַ ן ָק ִריב‬
‫וְ ִא ְמרוּ אָמֵ ן אָמֵ ן‬
�‫ְיהֵ א ְשׁמֵ הּ ַרבָּ א ְמבָ ַר‬
May God’s great name be blessed
forever and ever and ever.
Sa
and glorified and exalted
and elevated and honored
be God’s holy name,
blessed may it be—
above all
blessing and song,
praise and repentance
that are spoken in this world.
—be’almah di verah chir’uteh
veyamlich malchuteh,
bechayechon uv’yomechon
uvechayei dechol beit Yisra’el
ba’agalah uvizman kariv.
Ve’imru, “Amen.” Amen
Yehei shemei rabah mevarach
Yitbarach veyishtabach
veyitpa’ar veyitromam
veyitnaseh veyit’hadar
veyit’aleh veyit’halal
e
pl
and raised and hailed
‫ִי ְתבָּ ַר� וְ י ְִשׁ ַתּבַּ ח‬
‫וְ ִי ְתפָּ אַר וְ ִי ְתרוֹמַ ם‬
‫וְ ִי ְתנ ֵַשּׂא וְ ִי ְתהַ ַדּר‬
‫וְ ִי ְתעַ לֶּה וְ ִי ְתהַ לַּל‬
‫קוּד ָשׁא‬
ְ ‫ְשׁמֵ הּ ְדּ‬
‫בְּ ִרי� הוּא בְּ ִרי� הוּא‬
‫לְ עֵ לָּא ִמן ָכּל‬
‫בִּ ְר ָכ ָתא וְ ִשׁ ָיר ָתא‬
‫תֻּ ְשׁ ְבּחָ ָתא וְ נֶחֱ מָ ָתא‬
‫ַדּאֲ ִמ ָירן בְּ עָ לְ מָ א‬
shemeh rabah—Amen
m
Blessed and praised
Yitgadal veyitkadash
shemeh dekudshah,
Berich hu Berich hu.
Le’elah min kol
bir’chatah veshiratah
tushbechatah venechematah,
da’amiran be’almah.
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Kaddish
_____________________ Full Kaddish ▪ ‫ָשׁלֵם‬
SP
quickly and soon.
‫ ▪ ַק ִדּישׁ‬Kadish Shalem _____________________
‫י ְִתגּ ַַדּל וְ ִי ְת ַק ַדּשׁ‬
‫עוּתהּ‬
‫כוּתהּ‬
S
blessing and song,
shemeh dekudshah,
Le’elah min kol
e
pl
above all
m
shemeh rabah—Amen
Sa
Blessed and praised
Yitgadal veyitkadash
May our prayers and pleas be accepted, ‫עוּתהוֹן‬
ְ ָ‫וּב‬
Titkabel tzelot’hon uva’ut’hon
prayers of the entire Jewish community,
dechol beit Yisra’el
before the Source of Life in heaven.
‫ִתּ ְת ַקבֵּ ל ְצלו ְֹתהוֹן‬
‫ְדּ ָכל בֵּ ית י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫ֳק ָדם אֲ בוּהוֹן ִדּי ִב ְשׁמַ יָּא‬
‫וְ ִא ְמרוּּ אָמֵ ן אָמֵ ן‬
kodam avuhon di vishmayah,
ve’imru, “Amen.” Amen
May there be great peace
from heaven—and life—
for us and the entire Jewish community.
370
‫ְיהֵ א ְשׁלָמָ א ַרבָּ א‬
‫ִמן ְשׁמַ יָּא וְ חַ ִיּים‬
Yehei shelamah rabah
‫וְ עַ ל ָכּל יו ְׂשׁבֵ י ֵתבֵ ל‬
hu ya’aseh shalom
min shemayah—vechayim—
SP
may God bring peace
and to all who live on earth.
1
ve’al kol yoshvei tevel
S
e
pl
m
Sa
1
This part is in Hebrew. We ask God’s blessing of peace for the congregation and the whole Jewish community.
Some congregations add the shaded line to pray for all of humanity.
371
Kaddish
___________________ Mourners’ Kaddish ▪ ‫ ▪ ַק ִדּישׁ יָתוֹם‬Kadish Yatom1 __________________
Mourners and those observing yahrzeit remain standing to lead this kaddish, and we respond.
‫ י ְִתגּ ַַדּל וְ ִי ְת ַק ַדּשׁ‬Yitgadal veyitkadash
SP
quickly and soon.
S
‫עוּתהּ‬
‫כוּתהּ‬
blessing and song,
shemeh dekudshah,
Le’elah min kol
e
pl
above all
m
Sa
Blessed and praised
shemeh rabah—Amen
1
Kaddish declares our faith in and our wish for God’s control of the world. It’s in Aramaic, not Hebrew, which
makes it more of a tongue-twister. There are four Kaddish prayers in the siddur; this one is for mourners to say
in the eleven months of mourning and on the anniversary (yahrzeit) of a loved one’s death.
from heaven—and life—
372
‫ִמן ְשׁמַ יָּא וְ חַ ִיּים‬
hu ya’aseh shalom
min shemayah—vechayim—
SP
may God bring peace
Now you say, “Amen.”1
S
e
pl
m
Sa
1
373
Kaddish
________________ Teachers’ Kaddish ▪ ‫ְד ַרבָּ נָן‬
‫ ▪ ַק ִדּישׁ‬Kadish DeRabanan ________________
Mourners and those observing Yahrzeit rise to recite this Kaddish; the congregation responds.
‫ י ְִתגּ ַַדּל וְ ִי ְת ַק ַדּשׁ‬Yitgadal veyitkadash
SP
quickly and soon.
S
‫עוּתהּ‬
‫כוּתהּ‬
blessing and song,
shemeh dekudshah,
Le’elah min kol
e
pl
above all
m
Sa
Blessed and praised
shemeh rabah—Amen
For Israel and the teachers1
for the students
and for all their students
and for all those
who engage in Torah study
here
SP
and everywhere—
may you and they have great peace
grace, kindness and mercy,
long life
and ample portions and redemption
S
before our creator in heaven.
‫עַ ל י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל וְ עַ ל ַרבָּ נָן‬
‫וְ עַ ל ַתּלְ ִמידֵ יהוֹן‬
‫ ַתּלְ ִמידֵ י ַתלְ ִמידֵ יהוֹן‬-‫וְ עַ ל ָכּל‬
‫מָ אן‬-‫וְ עַ ל ָכּל‬
‫ְדּעָ ְס ִקין בְּ או ַֹר ְי ָתא‬
‫אַת ָרא הַ דֵ ין‬
ְ ְ‫ִדּי ב‬
‫אֲ ַתר וְ אֲ ַתר‬-‫וְ ִדי בְ ָכל‬
‫ְיהֵ א לְ הוֹן וּלְ כוֹן ְשׁלָמָ א ַרבָּ א‬
‫ִחנָּא וְ ִח ְס ָדּא וְ ַרחֲ ִמין‬
‫וְ חַ יִּין אֲ ִריכִ ין‬
‫וּפוּר ָקנָא‬
ְ ‫וּמז ֹונָא ְרוִ יחָ א‬
ְ
‫ִמן ֳק ָדם אֲ בוּהוֹן ִדּי בִ ְשׁמַ יָּא‬
‫ִמן ְשׁמַ יָּא וְ חַ ִיּים טוֹבִ ים‬
Sa
from heaven—and good life—
374
Al Yisra’el ve’al rabanan
ve’al talmideihon
ve’al kol talmidei talmideihon
ve’al kol man
de’askin be’Oraytah
di ve’atra hadein
vedi vechol atar ve’atar
yehei lehon ulechon shelamah rabah
chinah vechisdah verachamin
vechayin arichin
umezonah revichah ufurkanah
min kodam avuhon di vishmayah
ve’imru “Amen.” Amen
min shemayah—vechayim tovim—
may God mercifully bring peace
2
1
‫הוּא בְּ ַרחֲ מָ יו יַעֲ ֶשׂה ָשׁלוֹם‬
hu berachamav ya’aseh shalom
e
pl
m
Take three steps back; bow left on “oseh shalom,” right on “hu berachamav ya’aseh,” forward on “aleinu.”
The spirit of this Kaddish is to pray for the teachers and the students, those who transmit our tradition, recognizing that our people are scattered over the face of the earth—“here and everywhere.” Teachers will heartily
approve of the practical phrase “mezonah revichah”—“ample portions (of food)”— for the rewards of teaching
are notoriously spiritual!
2
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Hoshanot ▪ ‫ֹשׁעְ נוֹת‬
ַ ‫הו‬
ַ ‫הו‬
SP
Add these poems on Sukkot after Musaf; some add them after Hallel. We open the ark to say the day’s poems,
then close the ark and continue with the leader’s full kaddish. Except on Shabbat we take our Four Species and
circle the bimah while saying the first poem; on Hoshanah Rabba, we circle the bimah for seven poems.
Although this book is not for Shabbat, we include the Shabbat poems to clarify the whole cycle of poems.
Day of Sukkot
Day’s Poem
Concluding Poem(s)
Shabbat
8
15
First two festival days (except Shabbat)
1 or 2 (see below)
12
Intermediate days(except Shabbat)
3, 4, 9 or 10 (see below)
7, 12
Hoshana Rabba (seventh day)
1 to 7
12, 14
The first day of Sukkot determines the order of Hoshanot poems:1
First day on …
Daily Poem
Concluding Poem(s)
Monday
Mon. 1, Tue. 2, Wed. 9, Thu. 3, Fri. 10, Shabbat 8
Tuesday
Tue. 1, Wed. 2, Thu. 9, Fri. 10, Shabbat 8, Sun. 4
Shabbat: 15
Other days: 7, 12
Thursday
Thu. 1, Fri. 2, Shabbat 8, Sun. 9, Mon. 10, Tue. 4
Shabbat
Shabbat 8, Sun. 1, Mon. 9, Tue. 2, Wed. 10, Thu. 4
S
···············We say “Please save us / ‫נָא‬
for your sake, O our God, save us.
Please save us,
Please save us,
for your sake, creator, save us.
for your sake, creator, save us.
Please save us,
for your sake, redeemer, save us.
Please save us,
for your sake, redeemer, save us.
Hosha na!
lema’ancha Eloheinu, hosha na!
Hosha na!
lema’ancha Eloheinu, hosha na!
Hosha na!
lema’ancha bor’einu, hosha na!
Hosha na!
e
pl
Please save us,
‫הו ַֹשׁע נָא‬
‫לְ מַ עַ נְ � אֱ �הֵ ינוּ הו ַֹשׁע נָא‬
‫לְ מַ עַ נְ � אֱ �הֵ ינוּ הו ַֹשׁע נָא‬
‫לְ מַ עַ נְ � בּו ְֹראֵ נוּ הו ַֹשׁע נָא‬
‫לְ מַ עַ נְ � בּו ְֹראֵ נוּ הו ַֹשׁע נָא‬
‫לְ מַ עַ נְ � גּוֹאֲ לֵנוּ הו ַֹשׁע נָא‬
‫לְ מַ עַ נְ � גּוֹאֲ לֵנוּ הו ַֹשׁע נָא‬
m
for your sake, O our God, save us.
We begin responsively
Sa
Please save us,
‫ הו ַֹשׁע‬/ Hosha na!” before each phrase in each Hoshana poem2 ··············
lema’ancha bor’einu, hosha na!
Hosha na!
lema’ancha go’aleinu, hosha na!
Hosha na!
lema’ancha go’aleinu, hosha na!
1
Some siddurim have more poems, especially for Hoshana Rabba, but some (such as British siddurim) have
none at all, even for the days of Sukkot. Maybe the British had their fill of alephbetical acrostic petitions earlier
in the liturgical year. Some congregations vary the order of the poems.
2
Some congregations say it after each phrase, some say it both before and after each phrase.
Please save us,
for your sake, whom we seek, save us!
Please save us,
for your sake, whom we seek, save us!
‫לְ מַ עַ נְ � דו ְֹר ֵשׁנוּ הו ַֹשׁע נָא‬
‫לְ מַ עַ נְ � דו ְֹר ֵשׁנוּ הו ַֹשׁע נָא‬
_________________________ 1. Lema’an Amitach ▪ �‫אֲ ִמ ָתּ‬
SP
For the sake of your truth,
for the sake of your agreement,
for the sake of your greatness and glory,
for the sake of your faith,
for the sake of your splendor,
for the sake of your memory,
for the sake of your kindness,
for the sake of your goodness,
�‫לְ מַ עַ ן אֲ ִמ ָתּ‬
�‫ית‬
ָ ‫לְ מַ עַ ן בְּ ִר‬
�‫אַר ָתּ‬
ְ ְ‫לְ מַ עַ ן ָגּ ְדלָ� וְ ִתפ‬
�‫לְ מַ עַ ן דָּ ָתּ‬
�‫לְ מַ עַ ן ה ֹו ָד‬
�‫עוּד‬
ָ ִ‫לְ מַ עַ ן ו‬
�‫לְ מַ עַ ן זִ כְ ָר‬
�‫לְ מַ עַ ן חַ ְס ָדּ‬
� ָ‫לְ מַ עַ ן טוּב‬
�‫חוּד‬
ָ ‫לְ מַ עַ ן ִי‬
�‫לְ מַ עַ ן כְּ בו ָֹד‬
�‫מּוּד‬
ָ ִ‫לְ מַ עַ ן ל‬
�‫כוּת‬
ָ ְ‫לְ מַ עַ ן מַ ל‬
� ָ‫לְ מַ עַ ן נִ ְצח‬
�‫לְ מַ עַ ן ס ֹו ָד‬
�ָ‫לְ מַ עַ ן ֻעזּ‬
�‫לְ מַ עַ ן פְּ אֵ ָר‬
�‫לְ מַ עַ ן ִצ ְד ָק ָת‬
�‫לְ מַ עַ ן ְקדֻ ָשּׁ ָת‬
‫לְ מַ עַ ן ַרחֲ מֶ י� הָ ַרבִּ ים‬
�‫לְ מַ עַ ן ְשׁכִ ינ ָָת‬
�‫לְ מַ עַ ן ְתּ ִהלּ ָָת‬
for the sake of your seriousness,
for the sake of your teaching,
for the sake of your sovereignty,
for the sake of your secret,
for the sake of your strength,
for the sake of your splendor,
Hosha na!
lema’ancha dorsheinu, hosha na!
Lema’an amitach,
lema’an beritach,
lema’an godlach vetifartach,
lema’an datach,
lema’an hodach,
lema’an vi’udach,
lema’an zichrach,
lema’an chasdach,
lema’an tuvach,
lema’an yichudach,
lema’an kevodach,
lema’an limudach,
lema’an malchutach,
lema’an nitzchach,
for the sake of your holiness,
for the sake of your plentiful mercy,
lema’an sodach,
lema’an uzach,
lema’an pe’erach,
e
pl
for the sake of your righteousness,
for the sake of your presence,
lema’ancha dorsheinu, hosha na!
m
for the sake of your triumph,
Sa
for the sake of your unity,
Hosha na!
‫_________________________ לְ מַ עַ ן‬
S
for the sake of your calling a meeting,
376
lema’an tzidkatach,
lema’an kedushatach,
lema’an rachamecha harabim,
lema’an shechinatach,
for the sake of your praise.
lema’an tehilatach.
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Ps. 89:3
I said, “Kindness is built forever.”
‫ ִכּי־אָ מַ ְר ִתּי עוֹלָ ם חֶ סֶ ד יִ בָּ נֶה‬Ki amarti, “Olam chesed yibaneh.”
377
ַ ‫הו‬
___________________________ 2. Even Shetiyah ▪ ‫ְשׁ ִתיָּה‬
Foundation Stone,
1
Chosen building,
Arnan’s granary,
2
The hidden sanctuary,
Mount Moriah,
SP
and Mount Appears,
3
abode of your splendor,
Isa. 29:1
where
David camped,
the goodness of Lebanon,
Ps. 48:3
beautiful place, joy of the world,
the perfection of beauty,
‫אֶ בֶ ן ְשׁ ִתיָּה‬
‫בֵּ ית הַ בְּ ִח ָירה‬
‫אָרנָן‬
ְ ‫ֹגּ ֶרן‬
‫מּ ְצ ָנע‬
ֻ ַ‫ְדּבִ יר ה‬
‫הַ ר הַ מּו ִֹריָּה‬
‫וְ הָ ר י ֵָראֶ ה‬
�‫אַר ֶתּ‬
ְ ְ‫זְ בוּל ִתּפ‬
Even shetiyah,
‫חָ נָה ָדוִ ד‬
Chanah David,
‫טוֹב הַ לְּ בָ נוֹן‬
‫יְ פֵ ה נוֹף ְמשׂוֹשׂ כָּ ל־הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
S
Lam. 2:15
‫___________________________ אֶ בֶ ן‬
‫ְכּ ִלילַ ת י ִֹפי‬
Beit habechirah,
Goren Arnan,
Devir hamutznah,
Har haMoriyah,
VeHar Yera’eh,
Zevul tifartecha,
Tov haLevanon,
Yefeh nof, masos kol ha’aretz,
Kelilat yofi,
the lodge of righteousness,
‫לִ ינַת הַ צֶּ דֶ ק‬
Linat hatzedek,
Ex. 15:17
the place for you, God, to dwell
֛�‫מָ כ֧ וֹן ְל ִשׁ ְב ְתּ‬
Machon leshivtecha,
Isa. 33:20
peaceful dwelling,
tranquil hut,
ascent of the tribes of Israel
Isa. 28:16
valued cornerstone
Holy of Holies,
Song 3:10
paved with love
‫ִפּנַּת יִ קְ ַרת‬
‫ִציּוֹן הַ ְמצֻ ֶיּנֶת‬
‫ֹקדֶ שׁ הַ ֳקּ ָד ִשׁים‬
Sukat shalem,
Aliyat shevatim,
Pinat yikrat,
Tziyon hamtzuyenet,
‫ָרצוּף אַ הֲבָ ה‬
� ֶ‫ְשׁכִ ינַת כְּ בוֹד‬
‫ֵתּל ַתּלְ פִּ יּוֹת‬
Kodesh hakodashim,
Ratzuf ahavah,
Shechinat kevodecha,
e
pl
the presence of your glory,
‫סֻ כַּת ָשׁלֵם‬
‫עֲ לִ יַּת ְשׁבָ ִטים‬
m
excellent Zion,
4
Naveh sha’anan,
Sa
‫ָנוֶה שַׁ ֲאנָן‬
hill crowned with turrets.
Tel talpiyot.
··········· On Hoshana Rabba add the next two lines; otherwise, continue with Kehoshata Elim on page 391 ···········
11
The “foundation” stone symbolizes the holiest part of the Temple and the holiness of the Temple’s site. In
Solomon’s Temple, this stone was in the Holy of Holies. Tradition calls it the “navel of the world”—the first
matter created and the link between Heaven and Earth. Many agree this is the “rock” in the Dome of the Rock.
2
II Chron 3:1 associates Arnan’s granary with Mount Moriah and the site of Solomon’s Temple.
3
On a mountain in the land of Moriah, Abraham slaughters a ram instead of Isaac; he gives the place a name,
and people still say “On the mountain God appears / ‫ ְבּ ַה֥ר יְהוָ ֖ה י ֵָר ֶ ֽאה‬/ behar Adonai yera’eh.”
4
They used to climb up to Jerusalem for the three Pilgrimage Festivals.
Ps. 89:14
Your arm is powerful;
‫בוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫ְל� זְרוֹעַ ִעם־גּ‬
brace your hand, raise your right arm!
�ֶ‫תָּ עֹ ז י ְָד� תָּ רוּם יְ ִמינ‬
________________________ 3. Om Ani Chomah ▪ ‫חוֹמָ ה‬
People that say, “I am a wall,” who are
Song 6:10
Isaiah 49:21
yet exiled and uprooted;
compared to a palm tree
SP
Song 7:8
yet killed for your sake;
counted as
Psalm 44:23
sheep for slaughter,
scattered among those who anger her,
bearing your yoke
yet alone in declaring your unity;
oppressed in exile
smooth-cheeked like a child,
yet subjected to adult punishments,
enduring your burden;
Isaiah 54:11
saved by Moses,
‫סוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫ֹגּלָ ה ו‬
golah vesurah,
‫ָדּ ְמתָ ה ְלתָ מָ ר‬
�‫הַ הֲ רוּגָה עָ לֶי‬
‫וְ נֶחֱ ֶשׁבֶ ת כְּ צֹאן ִטבְ חָ ה‬
ָ‫זְ רוּיָה בֵּ ין מַ כְ ִעיסֶ יה‬
� ָ‫בוּקה בּ‬
ָ ‫בוּקה ְוּד‬
ָ ֲ‫ח‬
�‫ט ֹועֶ נֶת עֻ ָלּ‬
�‫ְי ִח ָידה לְ יַחֲ ָד‬
‫בוּשׁה בַּ גּ ֹו ָלה‬
ָ ְ‫כּ‬
�‫אָת‬
ָ ‫ל ֹומֶ דֶ ת ִי ְר‬
‫ְמרוּטַ ת ל ִֶחי‬
‫נְ תוּנָה לְ מַ כִּ ים‬
�‫ס ֹובֶ לֶת ִסבְ ָל‬
1
flock of holy sheep
inscribed with your name,
crying, “Save us!”
haharugah alecha,
venecheshevet ketzon tivchah,
zeruyah bein mach’iseha,
havukah udevukah bach,
to’enet ulach,
yechidah leyachadach,
kevushah bagolah,
lomedet yir’atach,
merutat lechi,
netunah lemakim,
sovelet sivlach,
‫ענִ יָּה ֹסע ֲָרה‬
ֲ
aniyah so’arah,
‫פְּ דוּיַת טוֹבִ יָּה‬
‫ֹצאן ֳק ָד ִשׁים‬
‫ְק ִהלּוֹת יַעֲ קוֹב‬
� ֶ‫שׁוּמים ִבּ ְשׁמ‬
ִ ‫ְר‬
‫שׁוֹעֲ גִ ים הו ַֹשׁ ְענָה‬
�‫ְתּמוּכִ ים עָ לֶי‬
peduyat Toviah,
tzon kodashim,
kehilot Ya’akov,
e
pl
assemblies of Jacob;
damtah letamar,
m
humiliated, tossed in the storm,
Om “Ani chomah”,
barah kachamah,
Sa
yet studying your awesome nature;
ta’oz yadcha, tarum yeminecha.
‫בָּ ָרה כַּ חַ מָּ ה‬
S
yet embraced by and attached to you;
Lecha zero’ah im gevurah;
‫________________________ אוֹם אֲ נִי‬
‫אוֹם אֲ נִ י חוֹמָ ה‬
lovely as the sun
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reshumim bishmecha,
sho’agim “Hoshanah,”
relying on you!
temuchum alecha.
Micah 7:20
“You’ll give truth to Jacob
‫“ ִתּתֵּ ן אֱמֶ ת ְל ַי ֲעקֹב‬Titen emet leYa’akov,
1
BT Sotah 12a says Moses’ mother called him “Toviah”; she saw that he was ‫( טוֹב‬Ex. 2:2). Otherwise, this
could mean “saved from Toviah,” who tried to hinder Ezra’s rebuilding the Temple (see, e.g., Nehemiah 2).
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ַ ‫הו‬
________________________ 4. Adon Hamoshi’ah ▪
Ruler who brings salvation,
without you there is no salvation,
O powerful one, liberal in salvation,
I’m poor, but you’ll save even me,
God of salvation,
SP
who rescues and saves,
O save those who cry out to you,
O save those who long for you,
satisfy your lambs
by making the harvest bountiful;
ַ‫אָ דוֹן הַ מּו ִֹשׁיע‬
ַ‫בִּ לְ ְתּ� אֵ ין לְ הו ִֹשׁיע‬
ַ‫גִּ בּוֹר וְ ַרב לְ הו ִֹשׁיע‬
ַ‫דַּ לּו ִֹתי וְ לִ י ְיהו ִֹשׁיע‬
ַ‫הָ אֵ ל הַ מּו ִֹשׁיע‬
ַ‫וּמַ ִצּיל וּמו ִֹשׁיע‬
ַ‫ז ֹועֲ ֶקי� תּו ִֹשׁיע‬
ַ‫ח ֹוכֶי� הו ִֹשׁיע‬
ַ‫ְטלָאֱ י� ַתּ ְשׂבִּ יע‬
ַ‫ְיבוּל לְ הַ ְשׁפִּ יע‬
ַ‫ָכּל ִשׂיחַ ַתּ ְד ֵשׁא וְ תו ִֹשׁיע‬
ַ‫לְ גֵיא בַּ ל ַתּ ְר ִשׁיע‬
ַ‫ְמג ִָדים ַתּ ְמ ִתּיק וְ תו ִֹשׁיע‬
ַ‫יאים לְ הַ ִסּיע‬
ִ ‫נְ ִשׁ‬
ַ‫ְשׂעִ ִירים לְ הָ נִ יע‬
ַ‫עֲ ָנ ִנים ִמלְּ הַ ְמ ִניע‬
ַ‫פּו ֵֹתחַ יָד וּמַ ְשׁבִּ יע‬
ַ‫ְצמֵ אֶ י� ַתּ ְשׂבִּ יע‬
ַ‫ק ֹו ְראֶ י� תּו ִֹשׁיע‬
ַ‫ְרחוּמֶ י� תּו ִֹשׁיע‬
ַ‫שׁוֹחֲ ֶרי� הו ִֹשׁיע‬
ַ‫ְתּ ִמימֶ י� תּו ִֹשׁיע‬
S
make every bush sprout, and save,
not making the low ground bad,
but make delicious fruits sweet, and save,
making showers linger,
not keeping clouds away,
opening your hand and making sevenfold
satisfy those who thirst for you,
save those who love you,
save those who search for you,
biltecha ein lehoshi’ah,
gibor verav lehoshi’ah,
daloti veli yehoshi’ah,
ha’El hamoshi’ah,
umatzil umoshi’ah,
zo’akecha toshi’ah,
chochecha hoshi’ah,
tela’echa tasbi’ah,
yevul lehashpi’ah,
kol si’ach tadsheh vetoshi’ah,
legei bel tarshi’ah,
megadim tamtik vetoshi’ah,
nesi’im lehasi’ah,
se’irim lehani’ah,
ananim milhamni’ah,
pote’ach yad umasbi’ah,
tzeme’echa tasbi’ah,
kor’echa toshi’ah,
m
save those who call on you,
Adon hamoshi’ah,
Sa
bringing clouds above,
ַ‫________________________ אָדוֹן הַ מּו ִֹשׁיע‬
rechumecha toshi’ah,
shocharecha hoshi’ah,
e
pl
save those who are simply yours!
temimecha toshi’ah.
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Ps 16:11
Contentment at your right hand, forever.
‫ימינְ � נֶצַ ח‬
ִ ‫ נְ עִ מוֹת ִבּ‬Ne’imot bimin’cha netzach.
_________________________ 5. Adam Uvehemah ▪ ‫וּבְ הֵ מָ ה‬
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‫_________________________ אָדָ ם‬
Human being and animal.
SP
‫אָ ָדם וּבְ הֵ מָ ה‬
flesh, breath and spirit,
‫בָּ ָשׂר וְ רוּחַ וּנְ ָשׁמָ ה‬
sinew, bone and skin
‫גִּ יד וְ עֶ צֶ ם וְ ָק ְרמָ ה‬
appearance, image and pattern,
‫ְדּמוּת וְ צֶ לֶם וְ ִר ְקמָ ה‬
all their glory is like futility
‫ה ֹוד לַהֶ בֶ ל ָדּמָ ה‬
and humans are comparable to beasts—
‫וְ ִנ ְמ ַשׁל ַכּבְּ הֵ מוֹת נִ ְדמָ ה‬
they have a kind of glow, with form and stature.
‫זִ יו וְ תֹאַר וְ קוֹמָ ה‬
Renewing the surface of the earth,
‫ִחדּוּשׁ פְּ נֵי אֲ ָדמָ ה‬
planting trees in desolate lands1,
‫ִטיעַ ת עֲ צֵ י נְ ַשׁמָּ ה‬
winepress and standing grain,
‫ְי ָקבִ ים וְ ָקמָ ה‬
2
vineyards and sycamore-fig trees
‫כְּ ָר ִמים וְ ִשׁ ְקמָ ה‬
3
for the world where we live within limits
‫לְ ֵתבֵ ל הַ ְמסֻ יָּמָ ה‬
strong rains to heal4 the world,
‫ִמ ְטרוֹת עֹז לְ סַ ְמּמָ ה‬
to revive deserted land5,
‫נְ ִשׁיָּה לְ ַק ְיּמָ ה‬
so it can support the plant growth
‫ֹיחים לְ קו ְֹממָ ה‬
ִ ‫ִש‬
sustain sweet fruits
‫עֲ דָ נִ ים לַעָ ְצמָ ה‬
invigorate flowers,
‫פְּ ָר ִחים לְ הַ עֲ ִצימָ ה‬
and bring rain for budding plants,
‫ְצמָ ִחים לְ ג ְָשׁמָ ה‬
cool water for irrigation,
‫ָק ִרים לְ ז ְָרמָ ה‬
raindrops to ripen,
‫ְרבִ יבִ ים לְ ַשׁלְּ מָ ה‬
filling the thirsty land
‫ְשׁ ִתיָּה לְ רוֹמֵ מָ ה‬
which is suspended over empty space.
‫ְתּלוּיָה עַ ל בְּ לִ ימָ ה‬
Adam uvehemah,
basar veru’ach uneshamah,
gid ve’etzem vekormah,
demut vetzelem verikmah,
hod lahevel damah,
venimshal kab’hemot nidmeh,
ziv veto’ar vekomah,
chidush penei adamah,
ti’at atzei neshamah,
yekavim vekamah,
S
keramim veshikmah,
letevel ham’suyamah,
mitrot oz lesam’mah,
sichim lekom’mah,
adanim le’atzmah,
perachim leha’atzimah,
tzemachim legoshmah,
karim lezimrah,
m
Sa
neshiyah lekaymah,
revivim leshalmah
shtiyah leromemah,
e
pl
teluyah al belimah.
1
The word ‫ נְ ַשׁמָּ ה‬is related to the root ‫שמם‬.
Sycamore-fig trees were cultivated for fruit in Biblical times (cf. I Kings 10:27, I Chr. 27:28 and Amos 7:14).
3
‫ ֵתבֵ ל‬often means livable land (not sea), but could imply Israel—for Jews, the ideal place to live. ‫ הַ ְמסֻ יָּמָ ה‬means
fenced off, limited (earth is finite) or restricted (land use is restricted, especially in Israel, in Sabbatical years).
4
From a root ‫ סמם‬for drugs and spices, and possibly poisons too!
5
‫נְ ִשׁיָּה‬, forgotten land; ‫—לְ ַקיְּ מָ ה‬from the root ‫קם‬, stand—rebuilding, re-erecting.
2
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ַ ‫הו‬
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Ps. 8:2
God, our God,
‫דנֵינוּ‬
ֹ ‫ יְהוָה ֲא‬Adonai, Adoneinu,
you are so well known world-wide,
your glory could top the sky!
1
‫מָ ה־אַ ִדּיר ִשׁ ְמ� ְבּכָ ל־הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
mah adir shimcha bechol ha’aretz,
‫הוֹד� עַ ל־הַ שָּׁ מָ יִ ם‬
ְ ‫אֲשֶׁ ר ְתּנָה‬
asher tenah hod’cha al hashamayim.
_________________________ 6. Adamah Me’erer ▪ ‫מֵ אֶ ֶרר‬
Save the ground from a curse,
SP
livestock from miscarriage,
granary from maggots,
grain from scorching heat,
wealth from disaster,
and food from terror,
S
olive from falling unripe from the tree,
wheat from grasshopper,
food from insects,
2
vineyard from worms,
autumn crops from locusts,
fruit from chirping crickets,
people from panic,
flocks from scrawniness,
fruits from fungus,
plenty from scarcity
wheat stalks from withering,
behemah mimshakelet
goren migazam
dagan midaleket
hon mim’erah
ve’ochel mimhumah
zayit mineshel
chitah mechagav
teref migovai
yekev miyelek
3
kerem mitola’at
lekesh me’arbeh
meged mitzlatzal
nefesh mibehalah
sovah misal’am
adarim midalut
perot mishidafon
tzon mitzmitut
e
pl
harvest from curse,
Adamah me’erer
m
plenty from bald locust,
flocks from irrevocable ruin,
‫אֲ ָדמָ ה מֵ אֶ ֶרר‬
‫בְּ הֵ מָ ה ִמ ְמּ ַשׁ ֶכּלֶת‬
‫ֹגּ ֶרן ִמ ָגּזָם‬
‫דָּ גָן ִמ ַדּלּ ֶֶקת‬
‫הוֹן ִמ ְמּאֵ ָרה‬
‫וְ ֹא ַכל ִמ ְמּהוּמָ ה‬
‫ַזיִת ִמנּ ֶֶשׁל‬
‫ִחטָּ ה מֵ חָ גָב‬
‫טֶ ֶרף ִמגּוֹבִ י‬
‫ֶי ֶקב ִמ ֶיּלֶק‬
‫ֶכּ ֶרם ִמתּ ֹולַעַ ת‬
‫אַרבֶּ ה‬
ְ ֵ‫ֶל ֶקשׁ מ‬
‫מֶ גֶד ִמ ְצּלָצֵ ל‬
‫ֶנפֶ שׁ ִמבֶּ הָ ָלה‬
‫שׂבַ ע ִמסָ לְ עָ ם‬
ֹ
‫עֲ ָד ִרים ִמ ַדּלּוּת‬
‫פֵּ רוֹת ִמ ִשּׁ ָדּפוֹן‬
‫ֹצאן ִמ ְצּ ִמיתוּת‬
‫ָקצִ יר ִמ ְקּ ָללָה‬
‫ֹרב מֵ ָרזוֹן‬
‫ִשׁ ֹבּלֶת ִמ ִצּנָּמוֹן‬
Sa
wine-press from beetles ,
‫_________________________ אֲ דָ מָ ה‬
katzir miklalah
rov merazon
shibolet mitzinamon
1
“How great is your reputation in the whole world, in that you should/could place your glory above the
sky/heaven.”
2
In the dictionary, all these maggots, locusts, worms and pests are hard to distinguish, especially for the urban
dweller who recoils from ants and roaches and has little interest in the difference between one pest and another.
3
‫ צְ ִמיתוּת‬usually means “perpetuity” (see Lev. 25:23); here we understand it as irrecoverable ruin.
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produce from pests.
‫ ְתּבוּאָה מֵ חָ ִסיל‬tevu’ah mechasil
Ps. 145:17
True1 is God in every way2
ְ ָ‫ צַ ִדּיק יהוה ְבּכ‬Tzadik Adonai bechol derachav,
___________________________ 7. Lema’an Eitan ▪ ‫יתן‬
ָ ֵ‫א‬
‫___________________________לְ מַ עַ ן‬
For the sake of the mighty Abraham,
SP
‫יתן‬
ָ ֵ‫לְ מַ עַ ן א‬
tossed into the flames,
‫הַ ִנּזְ ַרק בְּ לַהַ ב אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of the child, Isaac, who was tied up
‫לְ מַ עַ ן בֵּ ן הַ ֶנּ ֱע ַקד‬
on wood and fire,
‫עַ ל עֵ ִצים וָ אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of powerful Jacob, who got dusty
‫לְ מַ עַ ן גִּ בּוֹר הַ נֶּאֱ בָ ק‬
wrestling with a chief (or angel) of fire,
‫ִעם ַשׂר אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of the flags of the tribes you led
‫ית‬
ָ ‫לְ מַ עַ ן ְדּגָלִ ים נ ִָח‬
with light and a cloud of fire,
‫בְּ אוֹר וַ עֲ נַן אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of Moses, who was lifted on high
‫לְ מַ עַ ן ֹהעֲ לָה לַמָּ רוֹם‬
and exalted like messengers (or angels) of fire, ‫וְ נִ ְתעַ לָּה כְּ מַ לְ אֲ כֵי אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of Aaron, who served as your deputy ‫לְ מַ עַ ן וְ הוּא לָ� כְּ סֶ ֶגן‬
at the altars of fire,
‫בְ אֶ ְראֶ לֵּי אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of the gift of the Ten Statements,
‫לְ מַ עַ ן ֶזבֶ ד ִדּבְּ רוֹת‬
given from the fire on the mountain,
‫הַ נְּ תוּנוֹת מֵ אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of the Tabernacle, covered by curtains ‫לְ מַ עַ ן ִחפּוּי ְי ִריעוֹת‬
and a cloud of fire,
‫וַ עֲ נַן אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of the beautified mountain (Sinai)
‫לְ מַ עַ ן טֶ כֶס הַ ר‬
onto which you descended, in the fire,
‫י ַָר ְד ָתּ עָ לָיו בָּ אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of the dear Temple
‫לְ מַ עַ ן ְי ִדידוּת בַּ יִת אֲ ֶשׁר‬
that you loved more than the skies of fire,
‫אָהַ בְ ָתּ ִמ ְשּׁמֵ י אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of Moses, who prayed
‫לְ מַ עַ ן ָכּמַ הּ‬
1
until the fire subsided,
‫עַ ד ָשׁ ְקעָ ה הָ אֵ שׁ‬
3
Lema’an eitan,
hanizrak belahav esh,
lema’an ben hane’ekad
al etzim va’esh,
lema’an gibor, hane’evak
S
im sar esh,
lema’an degalim, nachita
be’or va’anan esh,
lema’an ho’alah lamarom,
lema’an vehu lach kesegen
ve’erelei esh,
lema’an zeved Dibrot,
hanetunot me’esh,
m
Sa
venitalah kemalachei esh,
lema’an chipui yeri’ot
va’anan esh,
lema’an teches har,
e
pl
yaradta alav ba’esh,
1
lema’an yedidut bayit
asher ahavta mishmei esh,
lema’an kamah
ad shakah ha’esh,
3
Rashi explains that ‫( אוּר ַכּ ְשׂ ִדּים‬Gen. 15:7) isn’t a place (Ur of the Chaldees) but Chaldean Fire—the fire pit
used to execute a man like Abraham who refused to worship idols. Most translators disagree, perhaps wrongly.
2
383
ַ ‫הו‬
for the sake of Aaron with his fire-pan
‫לְ מַ עַ ן ָל ַקח מַ ְח ַתּת אֵ שׁ‬
when he averted raging fire
‫וְ הֵ ִסיר חֲ רוֹן אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of Pinchas who was inflamed
‫לְ מַ עַ ן ְמ ַקנֵּא‬
3
with great ardor, with fervent fire,
‫ִקנְ אָה גְּ ד ֹולָה בָּ אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of Joshua, who raised his hand,
‫לְ מַ עַ ן ָנף יָד ֹו‬
4
and rocks of fire came down,
‫וְ י ְָרדוּ אַבְ נֵי אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of Samuel, who put a nursing ewe ‫שם ְטלֵה חָ לָב‬
ָֹ ‫לְ מַ עַ ן‬
5
on the altar, an offering to be incinerated,
‫כְּ לִ יל אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of David, who stopped at the threshing- ‫לְ מַ עַ ן עָ מַ ד בַּ גֹּ ֶרן‬
floor and won favor through fire-offerings,6
‫וְ נִ ְת ַרצָּ ה בָּ אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of Solomon, who prayed in the
‫לְ מַ עַ ן פִּ לֵּל בָּ עֲ ז ָָרה‬
7
courtyard, and fire descended,
‫וְ י ְָר ָדה הָ אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of Elijah, your messenger, who ascended ‫לְ מַ עַ ן ִציר עָ לָה‬
and was taken up to heaven
‫וְ נִ ְתעַ ָלּה‬
8
with a chariot and horses of fire,
‫בְּ ֶרכֶב וְ סוּסֵ י אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of the holy ones, Chananiah, Misha’el
‫לְ מַ עַ ן ְקדו ִֹשׁים‬
and Azariah, who were sent into the fire,
‫מֻ ְשׁ ָלכִ ים בָּ אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of Daniel, who saw myriads
‫לְ מַ עַ ן ִרבּ ֹו ִרבְ בָ ן חָ ז‬
of angels, and streams of fire,
‫וְ נַהֲ ֵרי אֵ שׁ‬
for the sake of the ruins of your city,
�‫לְ מַ עַ ן ִשׁ ְממוֹת ִע ְיר‬
which was destroyed by fire,
‫הַ ְשּׂרוּפָ ה בָ אֵ שׁ‬
2
lema’an lakach machtat esh
vehesir charon esh,
lema’an mekaneh
kinah gedolah ba’esh,
lema’an naf yado
veyardu avnei esh,
SP
lema’an sam teleh chalav
kelil esh,
lema’an amad bagoren
venitratzah ba’esh,
lema’an pilel ba’azarah,
S
veyardah ha’esh,
lema’an tzir alah
venit’alah
Sa
berechev vesusei esh,
lema’an kedoshim,
mushlachim ba’esh,
lema’an ribo rivevan chaz,
venaharei esh,
m
lema’an shimemot ir’cha,
e
pl
1
hasrufah ba’esh,
Num 11:1-2: the Israelites complained; God sent fire to consume them; Moses prayed, and the fire subsided.
Num 17:11-13: When God punished Korach’s supporters with, Aaron took his fire-pan through the congregation and saved them from the fate of Korach’s supporters.
3
Num 25:11: enraged by public adultery, Pinchas killed the culprits.
4
Josh 10:8-12: the text mentions “hailstones” without specifically mentioning fire.
5
I Samuel 7:9: Samuel’s sacrifice prompted God to thwart a Philistine attack.
6
II Samuel 24: David appeases God’s anger with sacrifices. David’s contrition and concern for his people are
evident as the incident is told.
7
II Chronicles 7: When Solomon dedicated the Temple, fire descended to consume the offerings.
8
II Kings 2 tells how Elijah left the world.
2
for the sake of the descendants
‫לְ מַ עַ ן תּוֹלְ דוֹת‬
‫הוּדה‬
ָ ‫אַ לּוּפִ י ְי‬
‫ָתּ ִשׂים כְּ כִ יּוֹר אֵ שׁ‬
of the leaders of Judah,
whom you will use as a crucible of fire
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lama’an toldot
alufei Yehudah
tasim kechiyor esh
to punish our enemies!
I Chron. 29:11
SP
S
over all the earth;
Zech. 14:9
ְ
Sa
Deut. 6:4
‫ְשׁ ַ ֖מע יִ ְשׂ ָר ֵא֑ל‬
֖ ֵ ‫יהו֥ה א‬
‫בָּ רוּ� ֵשׁם‬
al kol ha’aretz;
ushemo echad.
Shema, Yisra’el:
Adonai Eloheinu; Adonai echad.
Baruch shem—
e
pl
m
1
1
2
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ַ ‫הו‬
____________________________ 8. Om Netzura ▪ ‫ְצוּרה‬
ָ ‫נ‬
‫___________________________ אוֹם‬
studying the law that refreshes the soul
‫בּ ֹו ֶננֶת בְּ ַדת נֶפֶ שׁ ְמ ִשׁיבַ ת‬
drawing conclusions about Shabbat laws,
‫גּוֹמֶ ֶרת ִהלְ כוֹת ַשׁבָּ ת‬
explaining Shabbat obligations,
‫דּו ֶֹר ֶשׁת ַמ ְשׂאַת ַשׁבָּ ת‬
setting two thousand cubits
‫הַ קּוֹבַ עַ ת אַלְ פַּ ִים‬
as the limit for walking beyond the Shabbat eruv,
‫ְתּחוּם ַשׁבָּ ת‬
SP
avoiding long walks on Shabbat,
fulfilling “remember” and “guard”1
on Shabbat,
hurrying to bring in Shabbat early,
S
working really hard
on six days for Shabbat,
sitting and waiting
calling Shabbat an honor and a delight,
changing clothes and garments
on Shabbat,
for Shabbat,
savoring sweetmeats
enjoying three full meals
hakova’at alpayim
techum Shabbat,
umeshivat regel miShabbat,
zachor veshamor
mekayemet baShabbat
chashav lemaher biy’at Shabbat
torachat kol
mishishah laShabbat
yoshevet umamtenet
‫לְ בוּשׁ וּכְ סוּת‬
‫ְמחַ לֶּפֶ ת בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬
‫וּמ ְשׁ ֶתּה‬
ִ ‫מַ אֲ ָכל‬
‫ְמכִ ינָה ל ַַשּׁבָּ ת‬
‫נֹ עַ ם ְמג ִָדים‬
‫מַ נְ עֶ מֶ ת ל ַַשּׁבָּ ת‬
‫ְסעוּדוֹת ָשׁלשׁ‬
‫ְמ ַקיֶּמֶ ת בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬
ad kelot Shabbat,
kavod va’oneg kor’ah laShabbat,
levush uchesut
mechalefet baShabbat,
ma’achal umishteh
mechinah laShabbat,
no’am megadim
man’emet laShabbat,
e
pl
for Shabbat,
doreshet mas’at Shabbat,
m
preparing food and drink
gomeret hil’chot Shabbat,
Sa
until Shabbat ends,
on Shabbat,
‫וּ ְמ ִשׁיבַ ת ֶרגֶל ִמ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬
‫ָזכֹר וְ ָשׁ ֹמר‬
‫ְמ ַקיֶּמֶ ת בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬
‫חָ ָשׁה לְ מַ הֵ ר בִּ יאַת ַשׁבָּ ת‬
‫טו ַֹרחַ ת כֹּל‬
‫ִמ ִשּׁ ָשּׁה ל ַַשּׁבָּ ת‬
‫יו ֶֹשׁבֶ ת וּמַ ְמ ֶתּנֶת‬
‫עַ ד כְּ לוֹת ַשׁבָּ ת‬
‫ָכּבוֹד וָ ֹענֶג קו ְֹראָה ל ַַשּׁבָּ ת‬
bonenet bedat nefesh meshivat,
se’udot shalosh
mekayemet baShabbat,
1
The Ten Commandments are given in Exodus and recalled in Deuteronomy; one time we’re told to “remember” Shabbat, the other time to “guard” it.
cutting into two whole loaves
on Shabbat,
distinguishing
1
four domains on Shabbat ,
lighting candles for Shabbat
according to the rule for lighting,
SP
saying the Kiddush of the day
for Shabbat,
praying a seven-part prayer on
2
Shabbat, reading seven parts in the
‫עַ ל ְשׁ ֵתּי כִּ ָכּרוֹת‬
‫בּוֹצַ עַ ת בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬
‫פּו ֶֹרטֶ ת‬
‫אַרבַּ ע ְרשׁוּיּוֹת בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬
ְ
‫ִצוּוּי הַ ְדל ַָקת נֵר‬
‫מַ ְדל ֶֶקת בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬
‫ִקדוּשׁ הַ יּוֹם‬
‫ְמ ַקדֶּ ֶשׁת בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬
al shetei kikarot
‫ֶרנֶן ֶשׁבַ ע ְמפַ ֶלּלֶת בַּ ַשׁבָּ ת‬
‫ִשׁבְ עָ ה בַּ ָדּת‬
‫ק ֹו ְראָה בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת‬
‫ַתּ ְנ ִחי ֶלנָה לְ יוֹם‬
‫ֶשׁכֻּלּ ֹו ַשׁבָּ ת‬
renen sheva mefalelet baShabbat,
S
Law on Shabbat—
let this people inherit the day
which is altogether Shabbat!
bo’atzat baShabbat,
poretet
arba reshuyot baShabbat,
tzivu’i hadlakat ner
madleket baShabbat,
kidush hayom
mekadeshet baShabbat,
shiv’a badat
kor’ah baShabbat,
tanchilena leyom
shekulo Shabbat,
Hosha na!
e
pl
m
Sa
Please save us!
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1
Four domains are explained in the Mishnah for Shabbat: a private domain, a public domain, an exempt area
and a karmelit. The Mishnah discusses the laws of transferring things from one domain to another. See ArtScroll Mishnah: Moed 1(a), page 11.
2
The Shabbat amidah has seven blessings, and on Friday night we recite the “sevenfold blessing” that summarizes the amidah.
387
ַ ‫הו‬
___________________________ 9. E’eroch Shui ▪ ‫שׁוּעִ י‬
I shall organize my prayer
�ֹ‫___________________________ אֶ ֱער‬
SP
‫שׁוּעי‬
ִ �ֹ‫אֶ ֱער‬
in the house of supplication;
‫בַּ בֵ ית ַשׁוְ ִעי‬
on the fast day, Yom Kippur, I confessed my sin, ‫יתי בַ צּוֹם פִּ ְשׁ ִעי‬
ִ ִ‫גִּ לּ‬
I asked you then to save me,
‫יעי‬
ִ ‫ְדּ ַר ְשׁ ִתּי� בּ ֹו לְ הו ִֹשׁ‬
now listen to the sound of my prayer,
‫הַ ְק ִשׁיבָ ה לְ קוֹל ַשׁוְ ִעי‬
and rise up and save me!
‫יעי‬
ִ ‫וְ קוּמָ ה וְ הו ִֹשׁ‬
Remember and be kind, O my rescuer;
‫יעי‬
ִ ‫זְ כֹר וְ ַרחֵ ם מו ִֹשׁ‬
living God, delight me with this rescue;
‫חַ י כֵּן ְתּ ַשׁ ְע ְשׁ ִעי‬
O benefactor, pay attention to my distress,
‫טוֹב בְּ אֶ נֶק ְשׁ ִעי‬
O rescuer, be quick,
‫יעי‬
ִ ‫יוּחַ שׁ מו ִֹשׁ‬
put an end to the tempter
‫יעי‬
ִ ‫ַכּלֵּה מַ ְר ִשׁ‬
so he can never tempt me again.
‫יעי‬
ִ ‫לְ בַ ל עוֹד ַתּ ְר ִשׁ‬
Hurry, God of my salvation,
‫מַ הֵ ר אֱ �הֵ י י ְִשׁ ִעי‬
save me for eternity!
‫יעי‬
ִ ‫ֶנצַ ח לְ הו ִֹשׁ‬
Please excuse my misbehavior,
‫ָשׂא נָא עֲ וֹן ִר ְשׁ ִעי‬
overlook my sin,
‫עֲ בֹר עַ ל ִפּ ְשׁ ִעי‬
turn to me and save me,
‫יעי‬
ִ ‫פְּ נֵה נָא לְ הו ִֹשׁ‬
O rock who rescues me;
‫יעי‬
ִ ‫צוּר מו ִֹשׁ‬
please accept my prayer,
‫ַקבֵּ ל נָא ַשׁוְ ִעי‬
rescue me for all to see,1
‫רוֹמֵ ם ֶק ֶרן י ְִשׁ ִעי‬
O almighty one, who saves me;
‫יעי‬
ִ ‫ַשׁדַּ י מו ִֹשׁ‬
shine on me and save me.
‫יעי‬
ִ ‫תּוֹפִ יעַ וְ תו ִֹשׁ‬
E’eroch shu’i
beveit shav’i,
giliti vatzom pishi,
derashticha bo lehoshi’i,
hakshivah lekol shav’i,
vekumah vehoshi’i!
zechor verachem, moshi’i;
chai, ken teshash’i,
tov be’enek she’i,
S
yuchash moshi’i
kaleh marshi’i,
leval od tarshi’i,
maher, Elohei yishi’i,
Sa
netzach lehoshi’i,
sah nah avon rish’i,
avor al pish’i,
peneh nah lehoshi’i,
m
tzur moshi’i,
kabel nah shav’i,
romem keren yish’i,
shadai, moshi’i,
e
pl
tofi’ah vetoshi’i!
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1
“Raise the horn of my rescue”; “raise the horn” is presumably an idiom meaning lift up my head to make me
noticed, so that everyone can see it’s me who is being saved!
_________________________ 10. El Lemosha’ot ▪ ‫ֹשׁעוֹת‬
ָ ‫לְמו‬
Ps. 68:21
God of liberation for those who use
the four types of vows in the Mishnah
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‫_________________________ אֵ ל‬
‫אֵ ל ְלמוֹשָׁ עוֹת‬
1
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‫אַרבַּ ע ְשׁבוּעוֹת‬
ְ ְ‫בּ‬
and who approach with entreaties
‫ָגּ ִשׁים בְּ ַשׁוְ עוֹת‬
knock at the door with prayers prepared,
‫דּוֹפְ ֵקי עֶ ֶר� שׁוּעוֹת‬
thinking of the pleasures of Torah—
‫ה ֹוגֵי ַשׁ ְעשֻׁ עוֹת‬
even their conundrums bring delight—
‫וְ ִחידו ָֹתם ִמ ְשׁ ַתּ ְע ְשׁעוֹת‬
they scream for your attention,
‫זוֹעֲ ִקים לְ הַ ְשׁעוֹת‬
hoping for rescue,
‫ח ֹוכֵי יְשׁוּעוֹת‬
2
their gaze fixed on you,
‫ְטפוּלִ ים בְּ � ְשׁעוֹת‬
3
knowing the importance of proper time for prayer, ‫יו ְֹדעֵ י בִ ין ָשׁעוֹת‬
kneeling to you with their entreaties that they may
‫כּו ְֹרעֶ י� בְּ ַשׁוְ עוֹת‬
understand the teachings
‫לְ הָ בִ ין ְשׁמוּעוֹת‬
which were heard from your mouth;
‫ִמפִּ י� נִ ְשׁמָ עוֹת‬
O God who grants rescues
‫נוֹתֵ ן ְתּשׁוּעוֹת‬
that have been recounted and retold
‫ְספוּרוֹת מַ ְשׁמָ ע ֹות‬
as audible testimony,
‫עֵ דוּת מַ ְשׁ ִמיעוֹת‬
O worker of rescues,
‫פּוֹעֵ ל יְשׁוּעוֹת‬
righteous in bringing salvation.
‫צַ ִדּיק נו ָֹשׁעוֹת‬
As for the city of salvation, Jerusalem,
‫ִק ְריַת ְתּשׁוּעוֹת‬
with the noise of tumultuous crowds
‫ֶרגֶשׁ ְתּשׁוּאוֹת‬
4
during the three hours,
‫ָשׁ�שׁ ָשׁעוֹת‬
hurry to bring rescue!
‫ָתּ ִחישׁ לִ ְתּשׁוּעוֹת‬
El lemosha’ot
be’arba shevu’ot
gashim beshav’ot
dofkei erech shu’lot
hogei sha’she’ot
vechidotam mishtashe’ot
zo’akim lehashot
chochei yeshu’ot
tefulim becha sha’ot
S
yod’ei bin sha’ot
kor’echa beshav’ot
lehavin shemu’ot
mipicha nishma’ot
sefurot mashma’ot
edut mashmi’ot
po’el yeshu’ot
tzadik nosha’ot
m
Sa
noten teshu’ot
kiryat teshu’ot
regesh teshu’ot
e
pl
shalosh sha’ot
tachish litsha’ot
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1
Mishnah Shavu’ot opens by saying there are four types of vows; the Talmud explains that these are positive
and negative vows about past and future (“I swear I did/didn’t/will/won’t”).
2
Or “they are attached to you for hours” or “they cling to you, to you they turn” (ArtScroll), or “they turn to
those who cling to you” (Metsudah). I think this phrase means “they being being fixed/attached (‫ ) ְטפוּלִ ים‬to you
ְ ‫“ ָשׁעָ ה‬turn toward and look at”, or it may mean “turn.”
(� ְ‫ )בּ‬in respect of their gazes (‫)שׁעוֹת‬.”
3
We prescribe morning, afternoon and evening daily prayer.
4
I don’t know what these three hours are; the three hours are usually the early hours when lie-a-beds sleep in
(Mishnah: Berachot, 1:5).
389
ַ ‫הו‬
________________ 11. Titnenu Leshem Velit’hilah ▪ ‫וְ לִ ְתהִ לָּה‬
‫________________ ִתּ ְתּנֵנוּ לְ שֵׁ ם‬
A reverse alphabetical acrostic, with “Elazar, chazak / Elazar, be strong”
‫ ִתּ ְתּנֵנוּ לְ ֵשׁם וְ לִ ְת ִה ָלּה‬Titnenu leshem velit’hilah,
Grant us fame and honor,1
bring us back to our share of the land
and to our inheritance,
raise us higher and higher,
SP
gather us to the Temple,
stand us—like a tree
planted
Ps. 1:3
“by streams of water,”
protect us from every plague and illness,
grace us with your absolute love,
lead us
Ps. 23:2
S
cheer us in your Temple,
“to tranquil water”; selah!
fill us with wisdom and insight,
clothe us with power and greatness,
guide us along an easy path,
set us on a road toward righteousness,
grace us with compassion and mercy,
“Who is this, climbing?”
2
save us at the final redemption,
honor us with radiance in turmoil,3
teromemenu lema’lah lema’lah
tekabtzenu leveit hat’filah,
tatzivenu ke’etz
“al palgei mayim” shetulah,
tifdenu mikol negah umachalah,
te’atrenu be’ahavah chelulah,
tesamchenu beveit hat’filah,
tenahalenu “al mei menuchot” selah,
temalenu chochmah vesichlah,
talbishenu oz ugedulah,
make us great through your great power
tachtirenu becheter kelulah,
teyashrenu be’orach selulah,
tita’enu beyosher mesilah,
techonenu berachamim uvechemla
tazkirenu be-“Mi zot olah?”
toshi’enu leketz hage’ulah,
tehadrenu beziv hamulah,
tadbikenu ke’ezor chatulah,
e
pl
fasten us to you like a sash, wrapped,
1
ve’el hanachalah,
m
recall
teshivenu el hachevel
Sa
crown us with a crown of perfection,
Song 8:5
‫ְתּ ִשׁיבֵ נוּ אֶ ל הַ חֶ בֶ ל‬
‫וְ אֶ ל הַ נַּחֲ ָלה‬
‫ְתּרו ְֹממֵ נוּ לְ מַ ְעלָה לְּ מָ ְע ָלה‬
‫ְתּ ַקבְּ צֵ נוּ לְ בֵ ית הַ ְתּפִ ָלּה‬
‫ַתּ ִצּיבֵ נוּ כְּ עֵ ץ‬
‫עַ ל־פַּ ְלגֵי מָ יִ ם ְשׁתוּ ָלה‬
‫ִתּפְ דֵּ נוּ ִמ ָכּל ֶנגַע וּמַ חֲ ָלה‬
‫ְתּעַ ְטּ ֵרנוּ בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה כְ לוּ ָלה‬
‫ְתּ ַשׂ ְמּחֵ נוּ בְּ בֵ ית הַ ְתּפִ ָלּה‬
‫ְתּ ַנהֲ לֵנוּ עַ ל־מֵ י ְמנֻחוֹת סֶ לָה‬
‫ְתּמַ לּאֵ נוּ חָ כְ מָ ה וְ ִשׂכְ ָלה‬
‫ישׁנוּ עֹז וּגְ דֻ ָלּה‬
ֵ ִ‫ַתּלְ בּ‬
‫ַתּכְ ִתּ ֵירנוּ בְּ כ ֶֶתר כְּ לוּ ָלה‬
‫ְתּ ַי ְשּׁ ֵרנוּ בְּ א ַֹרח ְסלוּ ָלה‬
‫ִתּטָּ עֵ נוּ בְּ י ֶֹשׁר ְמ ִס ָלּה‬
‫ְתּחָ ֵנּנוּ בְּ ַרחֲ ִמים וּבְ חֶ ְמ ָלה‬
‫ירנוּ בְּ ִמי ז ֹאת עֹ לָ ה‬
ֵ ִ‫ַתּזְ כּ‬
‫תּ ֹו ִשׁיעֵ נוּ לְ ֵקץ הַ גְּ אֻ ָלּה‬
‫ְתּהַ ְדּ ֵרנוּ בְּ זִ יו הֲ מוּ ָלה‬
‫יקנוּ כְּ אֵ זוֹר חֲ תוּלָה‬
ֵ ִ‫ַתּ ְדבּ‬
‫ְתּ ַג ְדּלֵנוּ בְּ יָד הַ גְּ ד ֹו ָלה‬
tegadlenu beyad hagdolah,
“Give us a good name and praise.”
“Who is this, climbing from the desert? / ‫ ִמי זֹאת ֹעלָה ִמן־הַ ִמּ ְדבָּ ר‬/ mi zot olah min hamidbar?” In The Song of
Songs, this refers to the bride. Our tradition understands God as the groom and Israel as the bride, so God
would ask this question to draw attention to Israel. So this line asks God to remember God’s betrothal to the
people of Israel, to treat us with the same degree of love and consideration as a groom to his bride.
3
“Make us honored with radiance/glow of turmoil”; this is a difficult verse, and perhaps it asks for honor and
success in the turmoil of the final redemption, to which the previous verse refers.
2
bring us to your Temple
with joy and cheer
acclaim us with salvation and joy,t
strengthen us with liberty and success,
hearten us by rebuilding your city
as at first,
SP
waken us to see Zion rebuilt,
1
give us merit to see
the “city rebuilt on its hill”2
let us relax with joy and gladness,
(please save us)
(please save us!)
S
strengthen us, God of Jacob, selah!
�‫ית‬
ְ ֵ‫ְתּבִ יאֵ נוּ לְ ב‬
‫בְּ ִרנָּה וְ צָ הֳ ָלה‬
‫ְתּאַ ְדּ ֵרנוּ בְּ י ֶַשׁע וְ גִ ילָה‬
‫ְתּאַ ְמּצֵ נוּ בְּ ֶרוַ ח וְ הַ צָּ ָלה‬
�‫ְתּ ַלבְּ בֵ נוּ בְּ בִ נְ יַן עִ ְיר‬
‫כְּ בַ ְתּ ִח ָלּה‬
‫ְתּעו ְֹר ֵרנוּ לְ ִציּוֹן בְּ ִשׁכְ לוּ ָלהּ‬
‫ְתּ ַזכֵּנוּ‬
‫בְּ נִ ְבנְ תָ ה הָ עִ יר עַ ל ִתּלָּ הּ‬
‫ַתּ ְרבִּ יצֵ נוּ ְבּ ָשׂשׂוֹן וְ גִ ילָה‬
‫ְתּחַ זּ ְֵקנוּ אֱ �הֵ י יַעֲ קֹב סֶ ָלה‬
390
tevi’enu levet’cha
berina vetzoholah,
te’adrenu beyesha vegilah,
te’amtzenu berevach vehatzalah,
telabvenu bevinyan ir’chah
kevat’chilah,
te’orerenu leTziyon beshichlulah,
tezakenu
be”nivnetah” ha“ir al tilah,”
tarbitzenu besason vegilah,
hosha nah
techazkenu, Elohei Ya’akov, selah!
hosha nah
e
pl
m
Sa
1
“In her perfection,” i.e., wake us from this horrible dream of exile and show us that Zion has been repaired
and reconstructed to perfection.
2
Almost quoted from Jeremiah 30:18, “The city rebuilt on its hill / ‫ל־תּלָּהּ‬
ִ ַ‫ וְ נִ בְ נְ ָתה עִ יר ע‬/ venivnetah ir al tilah”
________________________ 12. Kehoshata Elim ▪ ‫ֹשׁעְ ָתּ אֵ לִ ים‬
ַ ‫_______________________ כְּ הו‬
God, please save us!1
‫אֲ ִני וָ ה ֹו הו ִֹשׁיעָ ה נָּא‬
As you saved the faithful in Lud with you2
SP
� ָ‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ אֵ לִ ים בְּ לוּד ִעמּ‬
when you came out to rescue your people
� ָ‫את� לְ י ֵַשׁע עַ מּ‬
ְ ֵ‫בְּ צ‬
save us like that!
‫כֵּן הו ַֹשׁע נָא‬
3
As you saved the people and their God
‫ֵא�הים‬
ִ ‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ גּוֹי ו‬
selected for God’s deliverance—
‫�הים‬
ִ ֱ‫רוּשׁים לְ י ֵַשׁע א‬
ִ ‫ְדּ‬
save us like that!
As you saved the throng of troops
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ הֲ מוֹן ִצבְ אוֹת‬
and with them angels of hosts—
‫וְ עִ מָּ ם מַ לְ אֲ כֵי ְצבָ אוֹת‬
save us like that!
As you saved the pure
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ ַזכִּ ים‬
from the slaves’ camp—O kind God—
‫ִמבֵּ ית עֲ בָ ִדים חַ נּוּן‬
so the slaves subdued their former masters4
‫בְּ י ָָדם מַ עֲ בִ ִידים‬
save us like that!
As you saved those plunged
‫בוּעים‬
ִ ‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ ְט‬
into the divided depths of the Reed Sea—
‫בְּ צוּל גְּ ז ִָרים‬
your glory was with them as they crossed—
‫ְי ָק ְר� ִעמָּ ם מַ עֲ בִ ִירים‬
save us like that!
Ani vaho hoshi’ah na!
Kehoshata elim beLud imach,
betzet’cha leyesha amach
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata goy vElohim
derushim leyeshah Elohim
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata hamon tzeva’ot,
S
ve’imam malachei tzeva’ot
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata zakim
mibeit avadim, chanun
Sa
beyadam ma’avidim
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata tevu’im
betzul gezarim,
m
yekar’cha imam ma’avirim,
e
pl
1
ken hosha nah!
‫ אֲ נִ י וָ ה ֹו‬doesn’t really mean anything. It has the same numerical value as ‫( אנא‬please) and the Tetragrammaton,
God’s name. It’s a way of saying “please, God” without saying “God”—almost like using an anagram such as
“Egos plead!” Thanks to the Birnbaum Siddur for this explanation.
2
“The faithful” is literally “the mighty ones,” presumably those who were mighty in their faith at the time of
the Exodus, since Lud alludes to Egypt—the Lud-ites were descendants of Mitzrayim (Gen. 10:13); “with you”
may refer to the idea that God suffers when God’s people suffer (Isaiah 63:9), so the Exodus was a relief for
God as well as for the people.
3
God suffers when the Israelites suffer, as we read in Isaiah 63:9 “in all their troubles, God had trouble too /
‫ בְּ כָל־צָ ָר ָתם ל ֹו צָ ר‬/ bechol tzaratam lo tzar.” The written text (‫ל ֹו צָ ר‬, “a problem for him”) means the opposite of
the pronounced text (‫�א צָ ר‬, “not a problem”), with no difference in pronunciation: a charming conundrum!
4
“To their (the former slaves’) power you subjugated the enslavers.”
As you saved the “shoot”1
that sang,
Ex. 14:30
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ ַכּנָּה‬
‫ְמשׁו ֶֹר ֶרת וַיּ֨ וֹשַׁ ע‬
‫לְ גוֹחָ הּ ְמצֻ ֶיּנֶת וַ יִוָּ ַשׁע‬
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ מַ אֲ מַ ר‬
2
“God rescued,” —
3
“It’s saved” is said for its grower —
save us like that!
As you saved them when you said,
Ex. 6:6
‫את֣י אֶ ְת ֗ ֶכם‬
ִ ֵ‫וְ הוֹצ‬
“I will bring you out”—
or say, “I’ll be brought out with you”—
4
SP
‫אתי ִא ְתּכֶם‬
ִ ֵ‫ָנקוּב וְ הוּצ‬
save us like that!
As you saved those who circled the altar
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ סוֹבְ בֵ י ִמזְ בֵּ ַח‬
bearing willows, circling the altar—
‫עו ְֹמסֵ י עֲ ָרבָ ה לְ הַ ִקּיף ִמזְ בֵּ ַח‬
save us like that!
As you saved the wonder-working Ark,
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ פִּ לְ אֵ י אָרוֹן‬
which was captured because of our sin,
‫כְּ הֻ ְפ ַשׁע‬
and struck the Philistines in anger
‫ִצעֵ ר פְּ ל ֶֶשׁת בַּ חֲ רוֹן אַף‬
so it was rescued—
‫וְ נו ַֹשׁע‬
5
save us like that!
As you saved the communities
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ ְק ִהלּוֹת‬
you sent to exile in Babylon—
‫בָּ בֶ לָה ָשׁל ְַח ָתּ‬
kind God, for their sake—
‫ַרחוּם לְ מַ עֲ נָם‬
save us like that!
392
Kehoshata kanah
meshoreret, “Vayosha, ”—
legochah metzuyenet “Vayivasha”—
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata ma’amar,
“Vehotzeti et’chem”—
nakuv “Vehutzeti it’chem”—
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata sovevei mizbe’ach,
omsei aravah lehakif mizbe’ach,
ken hosha nah!
S
Kehoshata pilei Aron
kehufsha,
tzi’er Peleshet bacharon af
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata kehilot
Bavelah shalachta,
rachum lema’anam,
ken hosha nah!
e
pl
m
Sa
venosha,
1
A reference to the Israelites, based on Psalm 80:15-16: “Look down from the sky, see and note this vine, and
the shoot that your right hand has planted / �ֶ‫ הַ בֵּ ט ִמ ָשּׁמַ יִם ְוּראֵ ה וּפְ קֹ ד גֶּפֶ ן ֹזאת וְ ַכנָּה אֲ ֶשׁר־נ ְָטעָ ה י ְִמינ‬/ habet mishamayim ur’eh, ufekod gefen zot, vechanah asher natah yeminecha.”
2
At the Song of the Sea, which the Israelites sang after their deliverance from the pursuing Egyptian army.
3
“For-the-one-who-draws-it-(the ‘shoot’)-out (or, who makes the ‘shoot’ grow) is-mentioned, ‘and-it-issaved’.” Perhaps this means that the Messiah will make the “shoot” flourish, and on his (or her) account one
will declare that salvation has arrived.
4
If you change the vowels on “I will bring you out” you can read the words as “I will be brought out with you.”
5
“As-you-saved the-wonders-of the-Ark when-there-was-sin, afflicted Philistia in-the-anger-of your-nostril
(remember, nostrils flare in anger!) and-it-was-rescued”; the capture of the Ark is recounted in 1 Samuel 4-6.
393
ַ ‫הו‬
As you saved and returned
Jacob’s tribes at the Exodus,
you will certainly bring Jacob’s
1
descendants back home —
please save us!
As you saved those who keep the rules
SP
and hope to be saved,
Ps. 68:21
God who saves,
please save us—
please, God, save us!
care for them and carry them forever.2
shevut shivtei Ya’akov,
tashuv vetashiv
shevut oholei Ya’akov,
vehoshi’ah nah!
Kehoshata shomrei mitzvot
vechochei yeshu’ot,
El lemosha’ot:
vehoshi’ah nah!
which I have prayed before God
be close to the ruler, our God,
day and night,
‫יִהיוּ ְדבָ ַרי אֵ לֶּ ה‬
ְ ְ‫ו‬
asher hit’chananti lifnei Adonai
‫קְ ר ִֹבים אֶ ל־יְ הוָה אֱ�הֵ ינוּ‬
kerovim el Adonai Eloheinu
3
so as to teach all peoples of the world
yomam valayla,
‫לַ עֲשׂוֹת ִמ ְשׁפַּ ט עַ ְבדּוֹ‬
la’asot mishpat avdo
‫וּמ ְשׁפַּ ט עַ מּוֹ יִ ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
ִ
umishpat amo Yisra’el,
m
and justice for God’s people Israel,
Veyiheyu devaray eleh
‫אֲשֶׁ ר ִה ְתחַ נַּנְ ִתּי ִל ְפנֵי יְ הוָה‬
‫יוֹמָ ם וָלָ יְ לָ ה‬
to ensure justice for God’s servant
Sa
And let these my words
dealing with matters as they arise
Kehoshata
Ani vaho, hoshiah nah!
Except on Hoshana Rabba, add this …
Hoshi’a et amecha
ִ
� ֶ‫ וּבָ ֵר� אֶ ת־ ַנחֲלָ ת‬uvarech et nachalatecha,
Save your people
I Kings 8:59-60
‫וְ הו ִֹשׁיעָ ה נָּא‬
S
Ps. 28:9
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ‬
‫ְשׁבוּת ִשׁבְ טֵ י יַעֲ קֹב‬
‫ָתּשׁוּב וְ ָת ִשׁיב‬
‫ְשׁבוּת אָהֳ לֵי יַעֲ קֹב‬
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ שׁו ְֹמ ֵרי ִמצְ וֹת‬
‫וְ ח ֹוכֵי יְשׁוּעוֹת‬
‫ְדּבַ ר־יוֹם ְבּיוֹמוֹ‬
devar yom beyomo,
e
pl
‫ ְלמַ עַ ן ַדּעַ ת כָּ ל־עַ מֵּ י הָ אָ ֶרץ‬lema’an da’at kol amei ha’aretz
that God is God, and nothing else is.4 ‫ֱ�הים אֵ ין עוֹד‬
ִ ‫ ִכּי יְ הוָה הוּא הָ א‬ki Adonai hu haElohim, ein od.
On Hoshana Rabba, say this instead …
God, save; save us, please!
‫ הו ַֹשׁע נָא אֵ ל נָא אָ נָּא הו ִֹשׁיעָ ה נָא‬Hosha nah, El nah; ana hoshi’a nah!
1
“You will return and cause to return the return/captivity of Jacob’s tents.”
with.”
3
“Each day’s matter in its day”—i.e., same-day service in court!
4
From Solomon’s words, I Kings 8:59-60, at the dedication of the Temple.
2
Save and forgive us, please,
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‫הו ַֹשׁע נָא ְסלַח נָא‬
‫וְ ִה ְצלִ יחָ ה נָא‬
‫וְ הו ִֹשׁיעֵ נוּ אֵ ל מָ עֻ זֵּנוּ‬
and grant us success,
Hosha nah, selach nah
vehatzlicha nah,
and save us, God, our refuge!
vehoshi’enu, El ma’uzenu!
······························· On Hoshana Rabba, we set aside our Four Species and take willow twigs ·······························
________________________ 13. Ta’aneh Emunim ▪ ‫אֱ מוּנִים‬
Answer
SP
the faithful as they spill out
their hearts to you—like water—in prayer
and
Ps. 118:25
please save us,
for the sake of
Abraham who came through fire and water
S
(and Ps. 118:25 please give us success)
who decided and said,
Gen. 18:4
“Let some water be brought.”
1
Answer
the “flags” that passed through parted waters
and
Ps. 118:25
please save us,
Isaac, bound at
heaven’s gate,
(and Ps. 118:25 please give us success)
2
And save us, God, our stronghold!
‫ַתּעֲ נֶה‬
‫ְדּגָלִ ים גָּזוּ גִּ זְ ֵרי מַ ִים‬
ִ
ְ‫ו‬
‫לְ מַ עַ ן‬
‫הַ ֶנּ ֱע ַקד בְּ שַׁ עַ ר הַ שָּׁ מָ יִ ם‬
‫וְ הַ ְצ ִליחָ ה ָנּא‬
‫וְ ָשׁב וְ חָ פַ ר בְּ אֵ רוֹת מַ ִים‬
emunim shofchim
lecha lev kamayim,
vehoshi’ah nah
lema’an
bah va’esh uvamayim,
vehatzlicha nah
gazar venam,
“yukach nah me’at mayim.”
Vehoshi’enu, El ma’uzenu!
Ta’aneh
degalim gazu gizrei mayim
vehoshi’ah nah
lema’an
hane’ekad besha’ar hashamayim
vehatzlicha nah
veshav vechafar be’erot mayim.
e
pl
who returned to dig water wells.
1
‫יֻקַּ ח־נָא ְמעַ ט־מַ יִ ם‬
Ta’aneh
m
for the sake of
Ge.n 28:17
‫אֱ מוּ ִנים שׁוֹפְ כִ ים‬
‫לְ � לֵב ַכּמַּ ִים‬
ִ
ְ‫ו‬
‫בָּ א בָ אֵ שׁ וּבַ מַּ ִים‬
‫ָגּזַר וְ נָם‬
Sa
‫_______________________ ַתּעֲ נֶה‬
Abraham (according to Midrash, Genesis Rabbah) survived the “Chaldean fire” into which powerful Nimrod
cast him, when Abraham refused to worship either fire or water (or Nimrod himself). Later, after his circumcision, he greeted three visitors by ordering water to wash their feet (Gen. 18:4).
2
The “flags” represent the tribes of Israel, who crossed through the Reed Sea at the Exodus. Isaac was “bound”
as a sacrifice; tradition says the Altar Abraham used was the Foundation Stone on which Jacob rested his head
and which he declared the gate of Heaven (Gen. 28:17).
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ַ ‫הו‬
Answer
Ta’aneh
Answer
Ta’aneh
SP
the pure Israelites who camped next to water ‫ַזכִּ ים ח ֹו ִנים עֲ לֵי מַ ִים‬
ִ
ְ‫ו‬
and Ps. 118:25 please save us,
for the sake of
smooth Jacob, who peeled rods
‫חָ לָק ְמפַ צֵּ ל מַ ְקלוֹת‬
at the water-troughs,
‫בְּ ִשׁ ֲקתוֹת הַ מַּ ִים‬
Ps. 118:25
(and
please give us success)
1
who lifted and rolled a rock from a well. ‫טָ עַ ן וְ גָל אֶ בֶ ן ִמבְּ אֵ ר מַ ִים‬
S
your dear people, heirs of the wisdom of Torah
‫ְי ִד ִידים נוֹחֲ לֵי ָדת‬
which is compared to water
‫ְמשׁוּלַת מַ ִים‬
Ps. 118:25
ִ
ְ‫ו‬
and
please save us,
for the sake of
those who dug for water with their sticks
‫ָכּרוּ בְּ ִמ ְשׁעֲ נו ָֹתם מַ ִים‬
Ps. 118:25
(and
to provide—for them and their offspring— ‫לְ הָ כִ ין לָמ ֹו וּלְ צֶ אֱ צָ אֵ ימ ֹו‬
water.2
‫מַ ִים‬
zakim chonim alei mayim
vehoshi’ah nah
lema’an
chalak mefatzel maklot
beshikatot hamayim
vehatzlicha nah
ta’an vegal even mib’er mayim.
yedidim nochalei dat
meshulat mayim
vehoshi’ah nah
Sa
lema’an
karu bemishanotam mayim
vehatzlicha nah
lehachin lamo uletze’etza’eimo
mayim.
e
pl
m
1
On the way from Egypt, the Israelites camped by twelve springs of water (Ex. 15:27); Jacob was smoothskinned whereas Esau was hairy (Gen. 27:11); he augmented his flock by peeling sticks to influence their
breeding (Gen. 30:37); he rolled a rock off the well to help Rachel water her flock (Gen. 29:10).
2
BT Baba Kama 82a compares Torah to water; the Israelites sang of a well to which God brought them (Num.
21:18).
Answer
those who plead—as if in a desert—
for water
and
Ps. 118:25
please save us,
for the sake of
the reliable servant
SP
who supplied the people with water;
(and
Ps. 118:25
he struck the rock and water oozed out.
1
Answer
‫ישׁמוֹן‬
ִ ִ‫ִמ ְתחַ נְּ ִנים כְּ ב‬
‫עֲ לֵי מַ ִים‬
ִ
ְ‫ו‬
‫ֶנאֱ מַ ן בַּ ִית‬
‫מַ ְספִּ יק לָעָ ם מַ ִים‬
‫סֶ לַע הָ � וְ יָזוּבוּ מַ ִים‬
S
those who said,
“Rise, O water well!” ‫ע ֹו ִנים ע ֲִלי ְבאֵ ר מַ ִים‬
Ps. 118:25
ִ
ְ‫ו‬
and
please save us,
for the sake of
Moses, assigned at the waters of strife
‫ֻפּ ַקּד בְּ מֵ י ְמ ִריבַ ת מַ ִים‬
Ps. 118:25
(and
2
to give drinking water to the thirsty.
‫ְצמֵ ִאים לְ הַ ְשׁקו ָֹתם מַ ִים‬
Num. 21:17
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Ta’aneh
mitchanenim kevishimon
alei mayim
vehoshi’ah nah
lema’an
ne’eman bayit
maspik la’am mayim
vehatzlicha nah
selah hach veyazuvu mayim
Ta’aneh
onim “ali be’er mayim”
vehoshi’ah nah
pukad bemei merivat mayim
vehatzlicha nah
tzeme’im lehashkotam mayim.
e
pl
m
Sa
lema’an
1
“Reliable servant” is “trusted member of the household,” a compliment for Moses; he struck the rock in Num
20:11 and got into serious trouble with the Boss.
2
Numbers 20 tells how Miriam dies, the Israelites complain of a shortage of water, God tells Moses to speak to
the rock; he strikes it instead and draws water, but now he’s in trouble. “The waters of strife” could be “the
waters of the strife about water” or “the waters of the place Merivah associated with water,” but the name
“Merivah” is associated with the Hebrew word for strife.
397
ַ ‫הו‬
Answer
holy people who pour out water to you
‫ְקדו ִֹשׁים ְמנ ְַסּכִ ים לְ � מַ ִים‬
Ps. 118:25
ִ
ְ‫ו‬
and
please save us,
for the sake of
the chief poet, King David,
‫ֹראשׁ ְמשׁו ְֹר ִרים‬
who longed to drink water
‫כְּ ָתאַב ְשׁתוֹת מַ ִים‬
2
but exclaimed, “No way!”
‫חָ לִ ילָה פָּ ץ‬
Ps. 118:25
(and
and poured out the water to you as an offering.
‫ָשׁב וְ נָסַ � לְ � מַ ִים‬
Ta’aneh
Answer
us who ask you,
‫שׁוֹאֲ לִ ים‬
with the four species that are planted by water
‫בְּ ִרבּוּעַ אֶ ְשׁלֵי מַ ִים‬
ִ
ְ‫ו‬
and Ps. 118:25 please save us,
for the sake of
3
the Temple hill from which came water
‫ֵתּל ַתּלְ פִּ יּוֹת מוֹצָ א מַ ִים‬
Ps. 118:25
(and
open4 the earth; let the sky drip rain.
‫ִתּפְ ַתּח אֶ ֶרץ וְ ַת ְר ִעיף ָשׁמַ ִים‬
Ta’aneh
1
SP
S
rosh meshorerim
keta’av shetot mayim
“Chalilah” patz,
vehatzlicha nah
shav venasach lecha mayim
sho’alim
beribu’a eshlei mayim
vehoshi’ah nah
‫הוֹשׁיעֵ נוּ אֵ ל מָ עֻ זֵּנוּ‬
ִ ְ‫ו‬
lema’an
tel talpiyot motza mayim
vehatzlicha nah
tiftach eretz vetar’if shamayim
‫ַרחֵ ם נָא‬
‫ְקהַ ל עֲ ַדת יְשֻׁ רוּן‬
‫וּמחַ ל עֲ ֹונָם‬
ְ ‫ְסלַח‬
‫וְ הו ִֹשׁיעֵ נוּ אֱ �הֵ י י ְִשׁעֵ נוּ‬
Rachem nah
kehal adat Yeshurun;
selach umechal avonam,
e
pl
1
lema’an
m
this gathering of the community of Jeshurun;
and save us, God of our salvation!
vehoshi’ah nah
Sa
Please have mercy on
forgive and pardon their sin
kedoshim menas’chim lecha mayim
vehoshi’enu, Elohei yisheinu!
In the Temple, a joyous ceremony of pouring water on the altar (water libation) took place during Sukkot.
This line, found in Metzudah but not ArtScroll, makes sense of the stanza. In II Samuel 23:13-17, David needed water; three of his warriors risked their lives to bring him some; he would not drink water procured at such a
cost but poured it out as a sacrifice to God.
3
‫ ֵתּל ַתּלְ פִּ יּוֹת‬is “the hill of Talpiyot”; the word “Talpiyot” may mean “the hill of mouths”, the hill to which every
mouth turns in prayer (Metzudah siddur, p. 881); or it may mean “armory”—the place where the edges
(mouths) of armaments are hung up for storage (Gesenius’ Lexicon).
4
Either to let water well up from subterranean sources, or to let parched land absorb the rain without runoff.
2
_________________________ 14. Ometz Yesh’acha ▪ � ֲ‫י ְֶשׁע‬
398
‫_________________________ אֹמֶ ץ‬
This poem conveys excitement, as if the Messianic Era is imminent.
A voice announces, announces and says:1 ‫שּׂר וְ אוֹמֵ ר‬
ֵ ַ‫ קוֹל ְמבַ ֵשּׂר ְמב‬Kol mevaser, mevaser ve’omer:
A voice announces, announces and says:
‫קוֹל ְמבַ ֵשּׂר ְמבַ ֵשּׂר וְ אוֹמֵ ר‬
The power of your rescue is coming
I hear my lover; here he comes!
SP
Song 2:8
‫ֹאמֶ ץ י ְֶשׁעֲ � בָּ א‬
‫דּוֹדי ִהנֵּה־זֶה בָּ א‬
ִ ‫קוֹל‬
… a voice announces and says …
Kol mevaser, mevaser ve’omer:
Ometz yesh’acha ba;
“Kol dodi hineh zeh ba.”
mevaser ve’omer:
‫ִמי שָׁ מַ ע כָּ ז ֹאת‬
mi shamah kazot.
‫ְמבַ ֵשּׂר וְ אוֹמֵ ר‬
mevaser ve’omer:
S
He’s coming with myriad troops of angels
‫בָּ א בְּ ִרבְ בוֹת כִּ ִתּים‬
Zech 14:4
‫ים‬
‫ֵית‬
ִ ‫לַעֲ מוֹד עַ ל הַ ר הַ זּ‬
to stand
on the Mount of Olives.
He’s coming to blow the shofar;
‫גִּ ְשׁתּ ֹו בַּ שּׁוֹפָ ר לִ ְת ַקע‬
beneath him the mountain will split.
‫ַתּ ְח ָתּיו הַ ר ִיבָּ ַקע‬
He’s knocking, flourishing, glowing—
‫דָּ פַ ק וְ הֵ ִציץ וְ ז ַָרח‬
half the mountain moves from the east.2
‫וּמָ שׁ חֲ ִצי הָ הָ ר ִמ ִמּזְ ָרח‬
3
He has kept his word;
‫הֵ ִקים ִמלּוּל נָאָמ ֹו‬
he’s coming with his holy ones.
‫וּבָ א הוּא וְ ָכל ְקדו ָֹשׁיו ִעמּ ֹו‬
And for all earth-dwellers
‫וּלְ ָכל בָּ אֵ י הָ ע ֹולָם‬
4
an echo from above is heard:
‫בַּ ת קוֹל י ִָשּׁמַ ע בָּ ע ֹו ָלם‬
She labored and gave birth: “Who is this?
‫חָ לָה וְ יָלְ ָדה ִמי זֹאת‬
Ba berivevot kitim,
la’amod al Har Hazeitim.
mevaser ve’omer:
Gishto bashofar litkah;
tachtav har yibakah.
mevaser ve’omer:
umash chatzi hahar mimizrach.
mevaser ve’omer:
Hekim milul na’omo,
uvah hu vechol kedoshav imo.
mevaser ve’omer:
m
Sa
Dafak vehetzitz vezarach,
“Who has ever heard of such a thing?”
bat kol yishamah ba’olam.
mevaser ve’omer:
e
pl
Isa 66:8
Ulechol ba’ei ha’olam,
1
Chalah veyaldah mi zot
The “voice” is of the prophet Elijah, herald of the Messiah; we imagine we can hear him coming right now!
From Zechariah’s messianic prophecy—the mountain will split and move, half from the East.
3
‫“— ִמלּוּל נָאָמ ֹו‬the speaking of God’s utterance.”
4
‫בַּ ת קוֹל‬, “the daughter of a voice/sound,” usually refers to a communication from God, more indirect than the
way God spoke to Moses, like a mysterious echo with no source.
2
399
ַ ‫הו‬
The pure one has done all this:
Isa 66:8
who has seen anything like it?
The great rescue and its sudden timing were set:
Isa 66:8
could the earth do all this in one day?
‫טָ הוֹר פָּ עַ ל ָכּל אֵ לֶּה‬
‫וּ ִמי ָראָ ה כָּ אֵ לֶּ ה‬
‫ֶי ַשׁע וּזְ מָ ן הוּחַ ד‬
Tahor pa’al kol eileh,
‫הַ יוּחַ ל אֶ ֶרץ ְבּיוֹם אֶ חָ ד‬
hayuchal eretz beyom echad.
‫ַכּבִּ יר רוֹם וָ ַתחַ ת‬
SP
By one mightier than high and low
Isa 66:8
could a nation be born in one go?
When radiant God saves the people,
Zech. 14:7
there will be light in the evening.
The saved will ascent Mount Zion
Isa. 66:8
for Zion has labored and given birth!
It’s heard within all your borders:
“Spread out your campsite!”
‫ִכּי־חָ לָ ה גַּם־י ְָל ָדה ִציּוֹן‬
�‫נִ ְשׁמַ ע בְּ ָכל גְּ בוּ ֵל‬
mevaser ve’omer:
Yeshah uzeman huhad,
mevaser ve’omer:
Kabir rom vatachat,
im yivaled goi pa’am echat.
mevaser ve’omer:
Le’et yig’al amo na’or,
vehayah le’et erev yiheyeh or.
mevaser ve’omer:
Moshi’im ya’alu lehar Tziyon,
ki chalah gam yaldah Tziyon.
mevaser ve’omer:
Sa
Isa. 54:2
‫לְ עֵ ת יִגְ אַל עַ מּ ֹו נָאוֹר‬
‫וְ הָ יָה ְלעֵ ת עֶ ֶרב יִ ְהיֶה אוֹר‬
‫יעים יַעֲ לוּ לְ הַ ר ִציּוֹן‬
ִ ‫מו ִֹשׁ‬
S
‫ִאם יִ וָּלֵ ד גּוֹי פַּ עַ ם אֶ חָ ת‬
umi ra’ah ka’eileh.
� ֵ‫יבי ְמקוֹם אָ הֳל‬
ִ ‫הַ ְר ִח‬
har’chivi mekom oholech.
mevaser ve’omer:
Simi ad Damesek mishkenotayich,
kabli vanayich uvenotayich.
m
1
Move as far away as Damascus,
�‫ימי עַ ד ַדּמֶּ ֶשׂק ִמ ְשׁכְּ נו ַֹת ִי‬
ִ ‫ִשׂ‬
collect from there your sons and daughters.
�‫ַקבְּ לִ י בָ ַנ ִי� וּבְ נו ַֹת ִי‬
Rejoice, Rose2 of Sharon,
‫ִעלְ זִ י חֲ בַ צֶּ לֶת הַ ָשּׁרוֹן‬
for those sleeping in Hebron have risen.
‫כִּ י ָקמוּ י ְֵשׁנֵי חֶ בְ רוֹן‬
Nishmah bechol gevulech
mevaser ve’omer:
Izli chavatzelet haSharon,
e
pl
ki kamu yeshenei Chevron.
mevaser ve’omer:
1
“Place as far as Damascus your dwellings”; some would see this as a call for a landgrab, but with the next line
it seems to call for going far and staying only long enough to collect the scattered exiles.
2
‫חֲ בַ צֶּ לֶת הַ ָשּׁרוֹן‬, translated as “rose of Sharon” (Song of Songs 2:1) could refer to a lily or daffodil.
Turn to me and be rescued—
today, if you only listen to me!
1
Someone has grown up; his name is Bud;
he’s really David himself!
SP
Rise, O people trampled in the dust;
Isa. 26:19
‫פְּ נוּ אֵ לַי וְ ִהוָּ ְשׁעוּ‬
‫הַ יּוֹם ִאם בְּ קוֹלִ י ִת ְשׁמָ עוּ‬
‫צָ מַ ח ִאישׁ צֶ מַ ח ְשׁמ ֹו‬
‫הוּא ָדוִ ד בְּ עַ ְצמ ֹו‬
‫פוּשׁי עָ פָ ר‬
ֵ ְ‫קוּמוּ כּ‬
wake up and sing, you dust-dwellers.
When God rules the city crowded with people,
2 Sam 22:51
God’s king will be a tower of rescue!
‫הָ ִקיצוּ וְ ַרנְּ נוּ שׁ ְֹכנֵי עָ פָ ר‬
‫ַרבָּ ִתי עָ ם בְּ הַ ְמלִ יכ ֹו‬
‫ִמגְ דּוֹל יְ שׁוּעוֹת מַ ְלכּוֹ‬
400
Penu elai vehivashu,
hayom in bekoli tishma’u.
mevaser ve’omer:
Tzamach ish tzemach shemo,
hu David be’atzmo.
mevaser ve’omer:
Kumu kefushei afar,
hakitzu veranenu shochnei afar.
mevaser ve’omer:
Rabati am behamlicho,
migdol yeshu’ot malko.
mevaser ve’omer:
Blotting out the memory of the wicked,
Shem resha’im leha’avid,
S
‫ֵשׁם ְר ָשׁ ִעים לְ הַ אֲ בִ יד‬
2 Sam. 22:51
‫ע ֶֹשה חֶ סֶ ד לִ ְמ ִשׁיח ֹו‬
God is kind to God’s anointed,
to David.
‫לְ ָדוִ ד‬
Bring rescue for the long-lasting people, ‫ְתּנָה יְשׁוּעוֹת לְ עַ ם ע ֹולָם‬
2 Sam. 22:51
for David and his progeny, always!
‫וּלז ְַרעוֹ עַ ד־‬
ְ ‫ְל ָדוִ ד‬
‫עוֹלָ ם‬
oseh chesed limshicho
mevaser ve’omer:
Tenah yeshu’ot le’am olam,
leDavid ulezaro ad olam.
m
Sa
leDavid.
mevaser ve’omer:
·······································································Leader and congregation: ·······································································
A voice announces, announces and says ‫שּׂר וְ אוֹמֵ ר‬
ֵ ַ‫ קוֹל ְמבַ ֵשּׂר ְמב‬Kol mevaser, mevaser ve’omer
A voice announces, announces and says
e
pl
1
Kol mevaser, mevaser ve’omer
Cf. Psalm 95:7, we can return to God right now if only we listen: “Today if you listen to God’s voice / ‫הַ יּוֹם‬
‫ ִאם־בְּ קֹ ל ֹו ִת ְשׁמָ עוּ‬/ hayom im bekolo tishma’u.”
401
ַ ‫הו‬
A voice announces, announces and says ‫ קוֹל ְמבַ ֵשּׂר ְמבַ ֵשּׂר וְ אוֹמֵ ר‬Kol mevaser, mevaser ve’omer
·························································· Beat your willows so that leaves come off ··························································
Ps. 28:9
Save your people
Hoshi’a et amecha
ִ
I Kings 8:59-60
1
ְ ְ‫ו‬
SP
day and night,
yomam valayla,
ִ
S
2
devar yom beyomo,
‫ֱ�הים אֵ ין עוֹד‬
ִ ‫ִכּי יְ הוָה הוּא הָ א‬
ki Adonai hu haElohim, ein od.
May this be your will,
‫ֶשׁ ְת ַקבֵּ ל בְּ ַרחֲ ִמים וּבְ ָרצוֹן‬
‫אֶ ת ְתּפִ לּ ֵָתנוּ וְ הַ ָקּפו ֵֹתינוּ‬
‫וְ ָת ִסיר ְמ ִחיצַ ת הַ בַּ ְרזֶל‬
�‫הַ מַּ פְ סֶ ֶקת בֵּ ינֵינוּ וּבֵ ינֶי‬
‫וְ ַתעֲ זִ ין ַשׁוְ עָ ֵתינוּ‬
‫וְ חָ ְתמֵ נוּ בְּ סֵ פֶ ר חַ ִיּים טוֹבִ ים‬
Yehi ratzon milfanecha,
ruling God,
and God of our parents,
to accept with kindness and favor
to remove the iron barrier
that separates us from you,
vElohei avoteinu
,
shetekabel berachamim uveratzon
et tefilatenu vehakafatenu,
vetasir mechitzat habarzel
hamafseket beineinu uveinecha,
veta’azin shav’ateinu,
e
pl
listen to our cries
Adonai Eloheinu
m
our prayer and circling the bimah,
Sa
‫ְלמַ עַ ן ַדּעַ ת כָּ ל־עַ מֵּ י הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
lema’an da’at kol amei ha’aretz
that God is God, and nothing else is.3
and seal us in the book of a good life.
vechotmeinu besefer chayim tovim.
This is the end of the Hoshanot service for Hoshana Rabba
1
with.”
2
3
________________________ 15. Kehoshata Adam ▪ ‫אָדָ ם‬
‫_______________________ ּכְּ הו ַֹשׁעְ ָתּ‬
1
As you saved Adam2,
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ אָ ָדם‬
‫יְצִ יר ַכּפֶּ י� לְ גוֹנְ נָה‬
‫בְּ ַשׁבָּ ת ֹקדֶ שׁ ִה ְמצֵ את ֹו‬
‫כֹּפֶ ר וַ חֲ ִנינָה‬
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ גּוֹי ְמצֻ יָּן‬
‫ְמ ַקוִּ ים חֹפֶ שׁ‬
‫דֵּ עָ ה כִּ וְּ נוּ‬
‫יעי לְ נֹ פֶ שׁ‬
ִ ִ‫לָבוּר ְשׁב‬
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ הָ עָ ם‬
‫נִ הַ גְ ָתּ ַכּצֹּאן לְ הַ נְ חוֹת‬
‫וְ חֹק ַשׂ ְמ ָתּ בְּ מָ ָרה‬
‫עַ ל מֵ י ְמנֻחוֹת‬
�‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ זְ בוּדֶ י‬
‫בְּ ִמ ְדבַּ ר ִסין בַּ מַּ חֲ נֶה‬
‫חָ כְ מוּ וְ ל ְָקטוּ בַּ ִשּׁ ִשּׁי‬
‫לֶחֶ ם ִמ ְשׁנֶה‬
God, please save us!
formed by your hands, to protect him,
on Shabbat (the holy day) you created
SP
redemption and grace for him—
save us like that!
As you saved the exceptional people
who hoped for freedom—
wisely they foresaw
save us like that!
S
the choice of the seventh day for rest—
As you saved the people
you set a statute at Marah where Moses
struck the rock, by the still waters—
save us like that!
As you saved your gift
in the Sinai Wilderness camp—
on the sixth day, wisely, they gathered
a double portion of bread—
Kehoshata Adam,
yetzir kapecha, legonenah,
beShabbat kodesh himtzeto
kofer vachaninah,
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata goy metzuyan
mekavim chofesh,
de’ah kivnu
lavur shevi’i lenofesh
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata ha’am
nihagta katzon lehanchot
vechok samta beMara
al mei menuchot,
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata zevudecha
beMidbar Sin bamachaneh
chochmu velaktu bashishi
lechem mishneh
ken hosha nah!
e
pl
save us like that!
Ani vaho hoshi’ah na!
m
Sa
you led like a flock to rest,
402
1
‫ אֲ נִ י וָ הֹ ו‬doesn’t really mean anything. It has the same numerical value as ‫( אנא‬please) and the Tetragrammaton,
God’s name. It’s a way of saying “please, God” without saying “God”—almost like using an anagram such as
“Egos plead!” Thanks to the Birnbaum Siddur for this explanation.
2
‫“—אָדָ ם‬Adam”—begins the alphabetical acrostic. To follow the acrostic, note that each stanza begins ‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ‬
and covers two letters of the Alephbet. After the Alephbet, the author has worked his name into the poem.
403
ַ ‫הו‬
As you saved your dependents,
�‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ ְטפוּלֶי‬
‫הוֹרוּ הֲ ָכנָה בְּ מַ ָדּעָ ם‬
‫ִי ֵשּׁר כֹּחָ ם‬
‫וְ הו ָֹדם לָמ ֹו רוֹעָ ם‬
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ ֻכּלְ כְּ לוּ‬
‫בְּ ֹענֶג מָ ן הַ ְמשֻׁ מָּ ר‬
‫�א הָ פַ � עֵ ינ ֹו‬
‫וְ ֵריח ֹו �א נָמָ ר‬
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ ִמ ְשׁ ְפּטֵ י‬
‫מַ ְשׂאוֹת ַשׁבָּ ת גָּמָ רוּ‬
‫ָנחוּ וְ ָשׁבְ תוּ‬
‫חוּמים ָשׁמָ רוּ‬
ִ ‫וּת‬
ְ ‫ְרשֻׁ יּוֹת‬
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ ִסינַי הָ ְשׁ ְמעוּ‬
‫יעי‬
ִ ִ‫בְּ ִדבּוּר ְרב‬
‫ִע ְניַן ָזכֹר וְ ָשׁ ֹמר‬
‫יעי‬
ִ ִ‫לְ ַקדֵּ שׁ ְשׁב‬
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ ֻפּ ְקּדוּ ְי ִריח ֹו‬
‫ֶשׁבַ ע לְ הַ ֵקּף‬
‫צָ רוּ עַ ד ִר ְד ָתּהּ‬
‫בַּ ַשּׁבָּ ת לְ ַת ֵקּף‬
who in their wisdom explained how to
prepare for Shabbat, their shepherd
congratulated them and thanked them—
save us like that!
As you saved those you fed with the
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delight of stored mannah—
it didn’t look bad
or smell rotten—
save us like that!
As you saved those who studied the
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laws of Shabbat observance, who
rested and reposed and observed the
domains and limits—
As you saved those who heard the
Fourth Commandment at Sinai,
about “remember” and “observe”
to keep the seventh day holy—
As you saved those chosen to circle
Jericho seven times—they kept up the
attack on Shabbat until it fell—
save us like that!
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vehodam lamo ro’am,
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata kulkelu
be’oneg man ham’shumar
lo hafach eino
vereicho lo namar,
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata mishpetei
mas’ot Shabbat gamaru,
nachu veshavtu
reshuyot utechumim shamaru,
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata Sinai hoshme’u
bedibur revi’i
inyan zachor veshamor
lekadesh shevi’i
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata pukdu Yericho
sheva lehakef
tzaru ad ridtah
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1
yishar kocham
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save us like that!
horu hachanah bemada’am
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save us like that!
Kehoshata tefulecha
baShabbat letakef
ken hosha nah!
Joshua 6:15.
As you saved Solomon, the author of
Kohelet, and his people in the eternal
Temple, they pleased you when they
kept the festival for seven and another
seven days1—save us like that!
As you saved captives
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who rise from exile to redemption,
when they read your Torah
every day of the festival—
save us like that!
As you saved those who brought you
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joy with the restored Second Temple,
who waved the lulav all seven days in
the Sanctuary3—
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ ֹקהֶ לֶת וְ עַ מּ ֹו‬
‫בְּ בֵ ית ע ֹול ִָמים‬
‫ִרצּוּ� בְּ חָ גְ גָם‬
‫ִשׁבְ עָ ה וְ ִשׁבְ עָ ה י ִָמים‬
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ ָשׁבִ ים‬
‫ע ֹולֵי ג ֹולָה לְ פִ ְדיוֹם‬
‫תּו ָֹר ְת� בְּ ָק ְראָם‬
‫בֶּ חָ ג יוֹם יוֹם‬
�‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ ְמ ַשׂ ְמּחֶ י‬
‫בְּ בִ נְ יַן ֵשׁנִ י הַ ְמחֻ ָדּשׁ‬
‫נו ְֹטלִ ין לוּ ָלב‬
‫ ִשׁ ְבעָ ה בַּ ִמ ְק ָדּשׁ‬-‫ָכּל‬
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ ִחבּוּט‬
‫עֲ ָרבָ ה ַשׁבָּ ת מַ ְד ִחים‬
‫מֻ ְרבִּ יּוֹת מוֹצָ א לִ יסוֹד‬
‫יחים‬
ִ ִ‫ִמזְ בֵּ חַ מַ נּ‬
As you saved those who beat the
willows even on Shabbat,4
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save us like that!
and stood branches from Motza at the
5
base of the altar —
Kehoshata Kohelet ve’amo
beveit olamim,
ritzucha bechogegam
shiv’ah veshiv’ah yamim
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata shavim,
olei golah, lefidyom,
Torat’cha bekor’am
bechag yom yom
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata mesamchecha
bevinyan sheni hamchudash
notlin lulav
kol shiv’ah baMikdash,
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata chibut
aravah Shabbat madchim,
murbiyot motza lisod
mizbe’ach manichim,
ken hosha nah!
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save us like that!
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1
I Kings 8:65.
�‫“— ְמ ַשׂ ְמּחֶ י‬those who brought you joy”—begins an acrostic on (presumably) the author’s name:
‫מנחם בבי מכיר חזק לעד‬, etc.
3
Possibly a reference to Ezra 3:4 and/or Nehemia 8:18.
4
Mishna Sukka 4:6 says in Temple days the willow ceremony was performed even on Shabbat. Today, we don’t
beat the Hoshana Rabba willows on Shabbat; our calendar prevents this seventh day of Sukkot from falling on
Shabbat.
5
Mishna Sukka 4:5 says Motza was a place below Jerusalem; people went there to gather willow branches and
stood them at the sides of the altar, their tops bowed over the top of the altar.
2
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ַ ‫הו‬
As you saved those who rejoiced1
with flexible, long, tall boughs and as
they left gave words of praise:
“Beauty is yours, O altar!”—
save us like that!
As you saved those who thanked and
Kehoshata berakot
�‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ י ֶֶקב מַ חֲ צָ בֶ י‬
‫סוֹבְ בִ ים בְּ ַרעֲ ָננָה‬
‫רוֹנְ נִ ים‬
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ חֵ יל זְ ִריזִ ים‬
‫ְמ ָשׁ ְר ִתים בִּ ְמנוּחָ ה‬
‫ָק ְרבַּ ן ַשׁבָּ ת‬
‫וּמנְ חָ ה‬
ִ ‫ָכּפוּל ע ֹולָה‬
�‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ לְ וִ יֶּי‬
‫עַ ל דוּ ָכנָם לְ הַ ְרבָּ ת או ְֹמ ִרים‬
Kehoshata yekev machatzavecha
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hoped constantly, like them we all
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ בְּ ַרכּוֹת‬
‫וַ אֲ רֻ כוֹת וּגְ בוֹהוֹת ְמעַ לְּ ִסים‬
� ְ‫בִּ פְ ִט ָיר ָתן יֹפִ י ל‬
‫ִמזְ בֵּ חַ ְמ ַקלְּ ִסים‬
‫וּמיַחֲ לִ ים‬
ְ ‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ מו ִֹדים‬
‫וְ �א ְמ ַשׁנִּ ים‬
‫ֻכּלָּנּוּ אָנוּ לְ יָהּ‬
‫וְ עֵ ינֵינוּ לְ יָהּ שׁ ֹו ִנים‬
cry “We turn to God, and our eyes
turn to God!”
—save us like that!
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As you saved those who circled your
wine cellar, dug in the ground, with
branches, praying:
“God, please save us!”
As you saved the diligent soldiers
2
who serve on the day of rest,
with the double Shabbat sacrifice of
As you saved your Levites who
Ps. 92:1
“A psalm: a song of Shabbat”
1
2
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata modim umeyachalim
velo meshanim,
kulanu anu leYah,
ve’eineinu leYah shonim,
ken hosha nah!
sovevim bera’ananah
ronenim,
“Ani vaho, hoshia na,”
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata cheil zerizim,
meshartim bimnuchah
korban Shabbat,
kaful olah umenuchah,
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata levi’echa
al duchanam leharbat omrim
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gathered on their stand, saying:
mizbe’ach mekalsim,
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burnt offering and meal offering
biftiratan yofi lecha
Sa
va’aruchot ugevohot me’alsim
‫ִמזְמוֹר ִשׁיר ְליוֹם הַ שַּׁ בָּ ת‬
“Mizmor shir leyom haShabbat,”
ken hosha nah!
‫—עלס‬rejoice; ‫—קלס‬praise.
I.e., the priests who served in the Temple.
As you saved
those you calmed with your rules
which always bring delight,
so you may favor them and bring
them rest, peacefully let them be
saved—save us like that!
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As you saved and returned
Jacob’s tribes at the Exodus,
you will certainly bring Jacob’s
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descendants back home —
please save us!
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As you saved those who keep the rules
and hope to be saved,
Ps. 68:21
God who saves,
please save us—
Save your people
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please, God, save us!
Ps. 28:9
�‫נִ חוּמֶ י� בְּ ִמ ְצו ֶֹתי‬
‫ָתּ ִמיד י ְִשׁ ַתּ ְע ְשׁעוּן‬
‫ְוּרצֵ ם וְ הַ חֲ לִ יצֵ ם‬
‫בְּ שׁוּבָ ה וָ נַחַ ת ִיוָּ ֵשׁעוּן‬
‫ְשׁבוּת ִשׁבְ טֵ י יַעֲ קֹב‬
‫ָתּשׁוּב וְ ָת ִשׁיב‬
‫ְשׁבוּת אָהֳ לֵי יַעֲ קֹב‬
‫כְּ הו ַֹשׁ ְע ָתּ שׁו ְֹמ ֵרי ִמצְ וֹת‬
‫וְ ח ֹוכֵי יְשׁוּעוֹת‬
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Kehoshata
nichumecha bemitzvotecha,
tamid yishtashe’un,
uretzem vehachalitzem
beshuvah vanachat yivashe’un,
ken hosha nah!
Kehoshata
shevut shivtei Ya’akov,
tashuv vetashiv
shevut oholei Ya’akov,
vehoshi’ah nah!
Kehoshata shomrei mitzvot
vechochei yeshu’ot,
El lemosha’ot:
vehoshi’ah nah!
Ani vaho, hoshiah nah!
ִ
Hoshi’a et amecha
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pl
m
1
“You will return and cause to return the return/captivity of Jacob’s tents.”
with.”
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ַ ‫הו‬
I Kings 8:59-60
ְ ְ‫ו‬
day and night,
yomam valayla,
ִ
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that God is God, and nothing else is.2
devar yom beyomo,
‫ְלמַ עַ ן ַדּעַ ת כָּ ל־עַ מֵּ י הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
lema’an da’at kol amei ha’aretz
‫ֱ�הים אֵ ין עוֹד‬
ִ ‫ִכּי יְ הוָה הוּא הָ א‬
ki Adonai hu haElohim, ein od.
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2
The Torah Party ▪ ‫תּו ָֹרה‬
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‫ ▪ ִֹש ְמחַ ת‬Simchat Torah
On this day, when we celebrate our guide to good living, we add material to the Torah service and add poetry
to honor those called to observe the last Torah reading of one year and the first of the next.
__________________Opening the Ark ▪ ‫הָ אָרוֹן‬
‫ ▪ פְּ ִתיחַ ת‬Petichat HaAron _________________
Before opening the ark, we say these verses responsively. Some bid for the honor of leading a verse.
Deut.4:35
You have been shown
‫ אַ תָּ ה ֙ הָ ְר ֵא֣תָ לָ ַ ֔דעַ ת‬Atah horeita lada’at
that God is God;
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‫ֱ�ה ֑ים‬
ִ ‫ִכּ֥י יְ הוָ ֖ה ה֣ וּא הָ א‬
there is nothing except God.1
‫ֵ ֥אין ע֖ וֹד ִמ ְלבַ ֽדּוֹ‬
Ps 136:4
Who has done great wonders alone, �‫ְלעֹ שֵׂ ה נִ ְפלָ א�ת גְּ דֹל�ת ְלבַ דּ‬
whose kindness lasts forever.
Ps. 86:8
O God, there is no god like you,
‫דנָי‬
ֹ ‫ֱ�הים ֲא‬
ִ ‫אֵ ין־כָּ מוֹ� בָ א‬
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And none can do what you do.
Ps. 104:31
�‫וְ אֵ ין ְכּמַ עֲשֶׂ י‬
ki Adonai, hu haElohim:
ein od milvado.
Le’oseh nifla’ot gedolot levado,
Ein kamocha va’elohim Adonai
ve’ein kema’asecha.
ִ
Ps. 113:2
�‫יְהי שֵׁ ם יְהוָה ְמב ָֹר‬
ִ
I Kings 8:57
Sa
May God’s fame be blessed
from now on, forever and ever.
May our ruling God be with us
as God was with our ancestors;
may God not leave us nor abandon us.
‫יְהי יְ הוָה אֱ�הֵ ינוּ עִ מָּ נוּ‬
ִ
Yehi Adonai Eloheinu imanu
‫כַּ אֲשֶׁ ר הָ יָה עִ ם־ ֲאבֹתֵ ינוּ‬
ka’asher hayah im Avoteinu;
‫אַ ל־יַעַ זְבֵ נוּ וְ אַ ל־יִ ְטּשֵׁ נוּ‬
al ya’azveinu ve’al yitsheinu.
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I Chronicles 16:35
Say:
‫וְ ִא ְמרוּ‬
Save us, O saving God,
ִ
gather us and save us from the other nations, ‫וְ קַ ְבּצֵ נוּ וְ הַ ִצּילֵ נוּ ִמן־הַ גּוֹיִ ם‬
Ve’imru:
Hoshi’enu, Elohei yish’enu,
vekabtzenu vehatzilenu min hagoyim
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to thank your holy name
and honor your praise.
Ps 10:16
God reigns;
Ex. 15:18
Ps 93:1
2
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“You have been shown”: “to you was shown, to make you know …” “Nothing except God: Okay, I know
what you’re going to say: “If there is nothing except for God, what about evil, eh?” Because of your question,
it’s good to study this verse carefully and ponder its implications.
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Ps 29:11
God’s people will be blessed in peace.
‫יהוה עֹ ז ְלעַ מּוֹ יִ תֵּ ן‬
May our words be acceptable
‫וְ ִי ְהיוּ נָא אֲ מָ ֵרינוּ לְ ָרצוֹן‬
‫לִ פְ נֵי אֲ דוֹן כֹּל‬
to the ruler of all!
Num 10:35
We rise as the ark is opened.
‫רן‬
ִ ‫ ו‬u
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Moses would say:
Ps 132:8-10
‫ו ַֹ֣יּאמֶ ר מ ֶֹשׁ֑ה‬
ָ
S
On that day will people say,
ֲ ‫כּ‬
ֹ
Adonai oz le’amo yiten;
Veyiheyu nah amareinu leratzon
lifnei adon kol
u Vayehi binso’ah ha’aron,
vayomer Moshe:
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Isaiah 25:9
Ve’amar bayom hahu,
‫ִהנֵּה אֱ�הֵ ינוּ זֶה‬
“Hineh Eloheinu zeh;
we have waited for God and God will save us,
‫יוֹשׁיעֵ נוּ‬
ִ ְ‫קִ וִּ ינוּ לוֹ ו‬
kiviinu lo veyoshi’enu;
this is God for whom we have waited;
‫זֶה יְ הוָה קִ וִּ ינוּ לוֹ‬
zeh Adonai, kivinu lo;
“Look, this is our God:
let’s celebrate and rejoice in God’s salvation.
Ps. 145:13
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‫וְ אָ מַ ר בַּ יּוֹם הַ הוּא‬
‫נָגִ ילָ ה וְ נִ ְשׂ ְמחָ ה ִבּישׁוּעָ תוֹ‬
nagilah venismecha bishu’ato.
Your rule guides every distant space, ‫כוּת� מַ ְלכוּת כָּ ל־עֹ לָ ִמים‬
ְ ‫מַ ְל‬
Your government guides every age.
‫וּמֶ ְמשֶׁ ְל ְתּ� ְבּכָ ל־דּוֹר וָדוֹר‬
Isaiah 2:3
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umemshaltecha bechol dor vador.
‫תוֹרה‬
God, who are compassion’s store,1
Ps. 51:20
With your favor Zion mend,
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Av harachamim
‫ת־ציּוֹן‬
ִ
ֶ‫יטיבָ ה ִב ְרצוֹנְ � א‬
ִ ֵ‫ה‬
heitivah virtzon’cha et Tziyon.
‫ִתּ ְבנֶה חוֹמוֹת יְרוּשָׁ לָ ִם‬
Tivneh chomot Yerushalayim.
Jerusalem’s ruined walls restore:
For on you only we depend,
‫כִּ י בְ � לְ בַ ד בָּ טָ ְחנוּ‬
‫מֶ לֶ� אֵ ל ָרם וְ נִ ָשּׂא‬
‫אֲ דוֹן ע ֹול ִָמים‬
Sovereign God, exalted high,
ruler of worlds.
Ki vecha levad batachnu,
Melech El, ram venisah:
Adon olamim.
SP
The Torah service continues with Removing the Scroll on page 209.
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“Compassion’s store” is literally, “Father (or parent) of mercy (or mercies).” God is the source of compassion
or mercy; the kindnesses which we experience in this world are (perhaps) sparks of divine goodness.
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_________________________ Chatan Torah and Chatan Bereshit _________________________
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The Chatan Torah oversees the final reading from the entire Torah, and the Chatan Bereshit oversees the beginning of the next year’s cycle (for congregations with an annual cycle). As you can see from the poems used (in
whole or on part) to call them up, these honors are a big deal. Some will say the honors go to leaders in the
congregation, role models in virtue and scholarship, dedicated to Jewish practice and to Jewish ideals and to
their congregation. Others will say the honors go to anyone willing to sponsor a fancy Kiddush.
Some communities want to share the honor of Chatan Torah and Bereshit, Bridegrooms of the Last and First
Torah Readings, equally among men and women. Torah is part of every healthy Jewish life and relationship, so
Jewish singles and couples are all in a sense “wedded” to the Torah.
However, some will point out that these honors are about faking a marriage to Torah, and the Torah is feminine—the Hebrew word Torah is of the feminine gender, the Torah is feminine in traditionally male-dominated
religious fantasy and certainly in these poems. (That’s not why she has those cute velvety dresses and the fancy
silver deely-boppers to wear; in olden times, guys used to wear skirts, like the High Priest on Yom Kippur with
bells and pomegranates a-jangling.) But Torah is often a she, and many people will understand if some shuls
hesitate to celebrate a relationship between two females or a threesome. Please stop sniggering.
That’s why we didn’t provide versions of these poems for calling up a lady or a couple. If you think we’re
marrying off a girl-scroll, you’ll insist on calling up a guy. Otherwise, this could be a good time to ignore the
gender of the pronouns in these poems and use them for whoever gets the honor, a guy, a gal, a couple, a family,
or whatever you please.
These poems are not readily found in the authorized prayer books of the British Commonwealth, so there
may be good precedent for skipping these poems.
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_________________ Bridegroom of the Torah ▪ ‫תּו ָֹרה‬
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‫ ▪ חֲ ַתן‬Chatan Torah _________________
With approval of God,
SP
‫מֵ ְרשׁוּת הָ אֵ ל‬
great, mighty and revered,
‫הַ גָּדוֹל הַ גִּ בּוֹר וְ הַ נּו ָֹרה‬
‫וּמֵ ְרשׁוּת‬
and with approval of Torah,
more precious than gold and pearls,
‫וּמפְּ נִ ינִ ים ְי ָק ָרה‬
ִ ‫ִמפָּ ז‬
‫וּמֵ ְרשׁוּת סַ נְ הֶ ְד ִרין‬
and with approval of the Sanhedrin,
holy and purified,
‫רוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫הַ ְקּדו ָֹשׁה וְ הַ בּ‬
ִ ‫אשׁי י‬
ֵ ‫וּמֵ ְרשׁוּת ָר‬
and with approval of the heads of colleges ‫ְשׁיבוֹת‬
and leaders of Torah,
‫וְ אַ לּוּפֵ י תו ָֹרה‬
‫וּמֵ ְרשׁוּת זְ ֵק ִנים וּנְ עָ ִרים‬
and with the approval of old and young
who sit in class,1
‫שׁוּרה‬
ָ ‫יו ְֹשׁבֵ י‬
I open my mouth with song and melody ‫ירה וּבְ זִ ְמ ָרה‬
ָ ‫אֶ פְ ַתּח פִּ י בְּ ִשׁ‬
‫ֵל‬
‫לְ הוֹדוֹת וּלְ הַ לּ‬
to give thanks and praise
to God who dwells in light,
‫לְ ָדר בִּ נְ הו ָֹרא‬
who has kept us alive and sustained us
in pure reverence for God
‫בְּ ִי ְראָת ֹו הַ ְטּהו ָֹרה‬
ַ‫וְ ִהגִ יעָ נוּ לִ ְשׂ ֹמח‬
and brought us to rejoice
at this party for the Torah
‫בְּ ִשׂ ְמחַ ת הַ תּו ָֹרה‬
that gladdens the heart
‫הַ ְמּ ַשׂ ַמּחַ ת לֵב‬
and brightens the eyes,
‫וְ עֵ י ַנ ִים ְמ ִא ָירה‬
gives life
‫הַ נּו ֶֹתנֶת חַ ִיּים‬
and wealth and honor and respect,
‫אָרה‬
ָ ְ‫וְ ע ֶֹשׁר וְ ָכבוֹד וְ ִתפ‬
gratifies its followers
ָ‫הַ ְמאַ ֶשּׁ ֶרת הוֹלְ כֶיה‬
with a path both good and upright,
‫בַּ דֶּ ֶר� הַ טּוֹבָ ה וְ הַ יּ ְָשׁ ָרה‬
2
brings long life and increases vigor ‫בוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫הַ ְמּאֲ ֶרכֶת י ִָמים וּמוֹסֶ פֶ ת גּ‬
for its devotees and observers
ָ‫לְ אוֹהֲ בֶ יהָ וּלְ שׁו ְֹמ ֶריה‬
for their demanding care,
‫בְּ ִצוּוּי וְ אַזְ הָ ָרה‬
for its students and guardians
ָ‫לְ עו ְֹס ֶקיהָ וּלְ נו ְֹצ ֶריה‬
for their love and reverence.
‫בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה וּבְ מו ָֹרא‬
Mershut ha’El
agadol hagibor vehanorah
umershut
mipaz umipeninim yekarah
umershut Sanhedrin
hak’doshah vehab’rurah
umershut rashei yeshivot
ve’alufei Torah
umershut zekenum une’arim,
yoshvei shurah,
S
Eftach pi beshirah uvezimrah
lehodot ulehalel
ledar bin’horah
beyirato hat’horah
vehigi’anu lismo’ach
beSimchat HaTorah,
ham’samachat lev
ve’einayim me’irah,
m
Sa
shehechayanu vekimanu
hanotenet chayim
ve’osher vechavod vetif’arah,
e
pl
hame’asheret hol’cheha
1
2
baderech hatovah vehay’sharah
ham’arechet yamim umosefet gevurah
le’ohaveha uleshomreha
betzivui ve’azharah,
le’oskeha ulenotzreha
be’ahavah uvemorah.
“Sit in a row;” Students used to sit in rows, all gazing raptly at their teacher who imparted precious wisdom.
“Makes days long,” a common idiom to refer to long life.
413
And so, may the divine Power
be willing
‫וּבְ כֵן ְי ִהי ָרצוֹן‬
‫בוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫ִמלִּ פְ נֵי הַ גּ‬
‫ל ֵָתת חַ יִּים וָ חֶ סֶ ד‬
ְ‫וָ ֶנזֶר וַ עֲ טָ ָרה ל‬
1
to grant life, grace,
Uvechen yehi ratzon
milifnei haGevurah
latet chayim vachesed
coronet and crown to …
vanezer va’atarah to …
Insert the honoree’s Hebrew name, so-and-so, child of so-and-so
‫ ֶשׁנִּ בְ חַ ר‬shenivchar
… who has been chosen
‫ לְ הַ ְשׁלִ ים הַ תּו ָֹרה‬lehashlim haTorah
The next sixteen lines form an acrostic poem.
‫ לְ אַ ְמּצ ֹו לְ בָ ְרכ ֹו‬le’amtzo levorcho
SP
to finish reading the Torah;
to strengthen, bless
and nurture him in Torah study,
S
‫וּלְ ַגּ ְדל ֹו בְּ ַתלְ מוּד תּו ָֹרה‬
to seek his welfare, honor him
‫לְ ָד ְרשׁ ֹו לְ חַ ִיּים לְ הַ ְדּר ֹו‬
2
and put him on committees,
‫בוּרה‬
ָ ֲ‫לְ וַ עֲ ד ֹו בַּ ח‬
to award him merit, sustenance,
‫לְ ַזכּוֹת ֹו לְ חַ יּוֹת ֹו‬
and Torah honors,3
‫לְ טַ כְּ ס ֹו בְּ טֶ כֶס או ָֹרה‬
to direct him, fulfill him
‫לְ ַי ְשּׁר ֹו לְ ַכלְּ ל ֹו‬
and teach him lessons and logic,
‫וּסבָ ָרא‬
ְ ‫לְ ַל ְמּד ֹו ל ֶַקח‬
to save him, raise him up,
‫לְ מַ לְּ ט ֹו לְ ַנ ְשּׂא ֹו‬
to feed him with fine food,
‫רוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫לְ סַ עֲ ד ֹו בְּ סַ עַ ד בּ‬
to delight him, sustain him,
‫לְ עַ ְדּנ ֹו לְ פַ ְרנְ ס ֹו‬
vindicate him among the created people,
‫לְ צַ ְדּק ֹו בְּ עַ ם נִ בְ ָרא‬
to bring him close, be kind to him
‫לְ ָק ְרב ֹו לְ ַרחֲ מ ֹו‬
and keep him from all trouble and sorrow, ‫צוּקה וְ צָ ָרה‬
ָ ‫וּלְ ָשׁ ְמר ֹו ִמ ָכּל‬
to support, bear him up and sustain him
‫לְ ָת ְקפ ֹו לְ סָ ְמכ ֹו‬
Psa 51:19
‫לְ ָת ְמכ ֹו בְּ רוּחַ נִ ְשׁבָּ ָרה‬
when he suffers a
broken spirit.
Stand up, stand up, stand up …
‫עֲ מוֹד עֲ מוֹד עֲ מוֹד‬
ulegadlo betalmud Torah,
ledorsho lechayim, lehadro
leva’ado bachavurah,
lezakoto, lechayoto,
letakso beteches orah,
leyashro, lechalelo,
Sa
lelamdo lekach usevarah,
lemalto, lenas’o,
lesa’ado besa’ad berurah,
le’adno, lefarneso,
m
letzadko be’am nivrah,
lekorvo, lerachamo uleshomro
mikol tzukah vetzarah,
e
pl
letokfo, lesomcho,
letomcho beru’ach nishbarah.
Amod, amod, amod
Bridegroom of the Torah,
‫ חֲ ַתן הַ תּו ָֹרה‬Chatan haTorah,
ascribe glory to God, great and awesome!
‫וְ תֵ ן ָכּבוֹד לְ אֵ ל גָּדוֹל וְ נו ָֹרא‬
veten kavod le’El gadol venorah!
1
“And so, may it be acceptable to the Power.”
“To seek him out for life (when God comes looking for you, you hope it’s for life instead of something else!),
honor him, make him a counsellor among the group.”
3
“To grant him ceremonial functions in the ceremony of Torah, which is light.”
2
So may you merit from awesome God
SP
‫וּבִ ְשׂ ַכר זֶה ִתּזְ כֶּה מֵ אֵ ל נו ָֹרא‬
To see children and grandchildren
‫לִ ְראוֹת בָּ ִנים וּבְ נֵי בָ ִנים‬
busy with Torah,
‫עו ְֹס ִקים בַּ תּו ָֹרה‬
Fulfilling its obligations
‫וּמ ַק ְיּמֵ י ִמ ְצוֹת‬
ְ
among people lovely and pure
‫בְּ תוֹ� עַ ם יָפָ ה וּבָ ָרה‬
And so may you merit to rejoice
ַ‫וְ ִתזְ כֶּה לִ ְשׂ ֹמח‬
1
with the joy of the Temple,
‫בְּ ִשׂ ְמחַ ת בֵּ ית הַ בְּ ִח ָירה‬
May your face beam with righteousness,
‫וּפָ נֶי� לְ הָ ִאיר בִּ ְצ ָד ָקה‬
with enlightening revelation2
‫אַספַּ ְק ַל ְריָא הַ ְמ ִא ָירה‬
ְ ְ‫בּ‬
as Isaiah foretold, the Messiah will be filled with ‫כְּ נִּ בָּ ה ְי ַשׁ ְעיָהוּ מָ לֵא‬
Isa 11:2
“a spirit of wise counsel and conviction.”
“Rejoice with Jerusalem,
S
Isa 66:11
414
Uvis’char zeh, tizkeh m’El norah
lir’ot banim uvenei vanim
oskim baTorah
umekaymei mitzvot
betoch am yafah uvarah,
Vetizkeh lismo’ach
besimchat Beit HaBechirah,
ufanecha leha’ir bitzdakah
be’aspaklaryah hame’irah
Kenibah Yeshayahu, malei
‫בוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫רוּחַ עֵ צָ ה וּג‬
“ru’ach etzah ugevurah.”
‫ִשׂ ְמחוּ אֶ ת־יְ רוּשָׁ לַ ִם‬
Sim’chu et Yerushala’im
find joy in her” soon;
‫וְ גִ ילוּ בָ הּ ְמהֵ ָרה‬
vegilu vah meherah!
“let them rejoice with delight,
‫ִשׂישׂוּ ִאתָּ הּ מָ שׂוֹשׂ‬
Sisu itah masos
in grief and distress!
ָ‫כָּ ל־הַ ִמּ ְתאַ ְבּ ִלים עָ לֶ יה‬
Sa
all who mourn for her”
‫ְבּאֶ ְבלָ ה וְ צָ ָרה‬
kol hamit’ablim aleha
be’evlah vetzarah!
Stand up, stand up, stand up …
‫ עֲ מוֹד עֲ מוֹד עֲ מוֹד‬Amod, amod, amod
Bridegroom of the Torah,
‫ חֲ ַתן הַ תּו ָֹרה‬Chatan HaTorah
this holy congregation,
and complete the reading of the Torah.
mershut kol
hakahal hakadosh hazeh
vehashlem haTorah.
Ya’amod
Bridegroom of the Torah!
‫ חֲ ַתן הַ תּו ָֹרה‬Chatan HaTorah!
e
pl
Stand up …
‫מֵ ְרשׁוּת ָכּל‬
‫הַ ָקּהָ ל הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ הַ זֶּה‬
‫וְ הַ ְשׁלֵם הַ תּו ָֹרה‬
‫יַעֲ מוֹד‬
m
with approval of all
1
“The chosen house.”
“‫אַספַּ ְקל ְַריָא הַ ְמ ִא ָירה‬
ְ / aspaklaryah me’irah” is the phrase Rashi uses to describe the unique quality of Moses’
prophetic gift. See Rashi’s comment to Numbers 12:6.
2
415
Bridegroom of the Creation Story ▪ ‫אשׁית‬
ִ ‫בְּ ֵר‬
With approval of God, exalted
‫ ▪ חֲ ַתן‬Chatan Bereshit
SP
‫מֵ ְרשׁוּת ְמרוֹמָ ם‬
above all blessing and song,
‫עַ ל ָכּל בְּ ָר ָכה וְ ִשׁ ָירה‬
revered above all prayer and hymn;
‫נו ָֹרא עַ ל ָכּל ְתּ ִהלָּה וְ זִ ְמ ָרה‬
wise
‫חֲ ַכם לֵבָ ב‬
and strong in power in might
‫בוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫וְ אַ ִמּיץ כֹּחַ וּג‬
guiding the world, ruling all creation; ‫ירה‬
ָ ִ‫וּמו ֵֹשׁל ע ֹולָם אֲ דוֹן ָכּל יְצ‬
and with approval of the glorious Torah,
‫בוּדה‬
ָ ְ‫וּמֵ ְרשׁוּת כּ‬
1
a princess found only in the study hall,
‫צוּרה‬
ָ ֲ‫בַ ת מֶ לֶ� פְּ נִ ימָ ה ע‬
God’s first possession,
‫אשׁית ִקנְ יָנ ֹו‬
ִ ‫ֵר‬
2
treasured for 2,000 years,
‫צוּרה‬
ָ ֲ‫אַלְ פַּ ִים א‬
the Torah is pure and perfect,
‫בָּ ָרה ְת ִמימָ ה‬
restoring and refreshing a person,
‫ְמ ִשׁיבַ ת נֶפֶ שׁ וּמַ חֲ זִ ָירהּ‬
granted as a legacy to Jeshurun (i.e., Israel),
‫יְשֻׁ רוּן נִ ְתּנָה מו ָֹר ָשׁה‬
to follow its rules and keep it,
‫לְ עָ בְ ָדהּ וּלְ ָשׁ ְמ ָרהּ‬
for its students, the scholars of Jacob (i.e., Israel) ‫ְמלֻמָּ דֶ יהָ גְּ א ֹונֵי יַעֲ קֹב‬
to open and close it,3
‫לְ פָ ְתחָ הּ וּלְ סָ גְ ָרהּ‬
the full glory of the Jewish community’s leader,
‫כְּ לִ יל הוֹד נ ִָשׂיא‬
whose influence is extensive,
‫מַ ְרבֵּ ה הַ ִמּ ְשׂ ָרה‬
those who sit in judgement,
‫יו ְֹשׁבֵ י עַ ל ִמ ִדּין‬
who bring the fight for truth to the court gate, ‫ְמ ִשׁיבֵ י ִמלְ חָ מָ ה ָשׁ ְע ָרה‬
the heads of the academies,
‫אשׁי י ְִשׁיבוֹת‬
ֵ ‫ָר‬
the heads of the scattered community of exile;
‫זוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫אשׁי ג ֹולָה פ‬
ֵ ‫ָר‬
and with the permission of the virtuous group, ‫בוּרת צֶ דֶ ק‬
ַ ֲ‫וּמֵ ְרשׁוּת ח‬
the happy congregation,
‫עֵ ָדה הַ ְמּאֻ ָשּׁ ָרה‬
Mershut meromam
al kol berachah veshirah,
norah al kol tehilah vezimrah,
chacham levav
ve’amitz ko’ach ugevurah
umoshel olam, adon kol yetzirah;
umershut kevudah
vat melech penimah atzurah,
reshit kinyano
alpayim atzurah,
S
barah temimah
meshivat nefesh umachazirah—
Yeshurun nitnah morashah le’ovdah
Sa
uleshomrah,
melumadeha ge’onei Ya’akov,
lefotchah ulesograh,
kelil hod nasi
marbeh hamisrah
m
yoshvei al midin,
meshivei mil’chamah sha’rah,
rashei yeshivot,
e
pl
rashei golah fezurah;
umershut chavurat tzedek, edah
ham’usharah,
1
“And with approval of the glory (i.e., the Torah, grammatically a feminine noun), daughter of a king, held
inside (like any good princess in the sexist olden days).”
2
Resh Lakish taught, the Torah preceded Creation by 2,000 years (Leviticus Rabbah, 19:1).
3
If I were a rabbi, I’d take this to mean that the rabbis “open” the Torah by explaining what it means and
“close” the Torah by silencing disagreement (through irrefutable logic).
elderly and youngsters
SP
‫זְ קֵ נִ ים וּנְ עָ ִרים‬
in every row of the classroom
‫שׁוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫שׁוּרה ו‬
ָ ‫בְּ ָכל‬
gathered here today
‫בוּצים פֹּ ה הַ יּוֹם‬
ִ ‫ְק‬
‫לְ ִשׂ ְמחַ ת הַ תּו ָֹרה‬
for the Torah Party,
and who will stay to complete and begin it ‫וְ ֶנ ֱעצָ ִרים לְ סַ יֵּם וּלְ הָ חֵ ל‬
with joy and reverence—
‫בְּ ִגיל וּבְ מו ָֹרה‬
they love the Torah
‫או ָֹתהּ ְמחַ בְּ בִ ים‬
as on the day it was given, in glory,
‫כְּ יוֹם נְ ִתינ ָָתהּ בַּ הֲ ָד ָרהּ‬
they adorn themselves with it like a new thing ‫ְמסַ לְ ְסלִ ים בָּ הּ ַכּחֲ ָד ָשׁה‬
not like something old and outdated,
‫וְ �א ַכי ְָשׁנָה ֶשׁעָ בְ ָרה‬
thirsting to extract and enjoy
‫ְצמֵ ִאים ָל ֹמץ וּלְ ִה ְתעַ נֵּג‬
its precious radiance
‫ִמזִ יו ְי ָק ָרהּ‬
that cheers the heart and removes misery; ‫ירה‬
ָ ‫ְמ ַשׂמַ ַחת לֵב וְ עֶ צֶ ב ְמ ִס‬
its comforts bring delight
‫ַתּנְ חוּמֶ יהָ ְי ַשׁ ְע ְשׁעוּ‬
with which they make their souls splendid
‫נַפְ ָשׁם בָּ הּ לְ ִה ְתפָּ אֲ ָרה‬
and study the Torah’s text and stories
‫וְ ה ֹו ִגים בְּ ִמ ְק ָרה וְ הַ גּ ָָדה‬
Mishnah and Talmud;
‫בְּ ִמ ְשׁנָה וּגְ מָ ָרא‬
they willingly bring their children
‫יאים טַ פָּ ם‬
ִ ִ‫וּמב‬
ְ ‫ָר ִצים‬
to the prayer house,
‫לְ בֵ ית הָ עֲ ִת ָירה‬
and they too do good deeds carefully. ‫שים בְּ אַזְ הָ ָרה‬
ֹ ִ ֲ‫וְ עו ִֹשׂים גַּם מַ ע‬
May God grant them great reward,1 ‫בוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫ָלכֵן גָּדוֹל ְשׂכָ ָרם מֵ אֵ ת הַ גּ‬
lasting joy bound on their head ‫שׁוּרה‬
ָ ‫ש ְמ ַחת ע ֹולָם ְק‬
ֹ ִ ‫ֹאשׁם‬
ָ ‫עַ ל ר‬
2
yearning to see the Temple built. ‫ירה‬
ָ ‫ְתּאֵ בִ ים לִ ְראוֹת בִּ ְניַן בֵ ית הַ בְּ ִח‬
3
It’s plain to see we all agree
‫וּבְ כֵן נִ ְס ַכּ ְמ ִתּי ַדּעַ ת ֻכּלָּם לְ בָ ְר ָרה‬
as I bring our honoree
‫בָּ חוּר הֲ ִרימו ִֹתי מֵ עָ ם‬
4
from the company;
‫בוּרה‬
ָ ֲ‫תּוֹ� הַ ח‬
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zekenim une’arim
bechol shurah veshurah
kevutzim poh hayom
leSimchat HaTorah
vene’etzarim lesayem ulehachel
begil uvemorah;
otah mechabvim
keyom netinatah bahadarah,
mesalselim bah kachadashah
velo chay’shanah she’avrah,
tzeme’im lamotz ulehitaneg
S
miziv yekarah,
mesamachat lev ve’etzev mesirah
tan’chumeha yeshashe’u nafsham
vehogim bemikrah vehagadah
bemishnah ugemarah,
ratzim umevi’im tapam
leveit ha’atirah
ve’osim gam ma’asim be’azharah.
m
Sa
bah lehitpa’arah
Lachen gadol s’charam me’et hagvurah;
al rosham simchat olam keshurah,
e
pl
te’evim lir’ot binyan beit habechirah,
1
uvechen niskamti da’at kulam levarerah,
bachur harimoti me’am
toch hachavurah;
“And so, great may their reward be from the divine Power.”
“The chosen house.”
3
“So I agree with the conclusion of all, for clarity.”
4
“The chosen one have I elevated from the people, / in the middle of the company.”
2
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an understanding heart has he
to expound the Torah’s intricacy;
with righteousness and sympathy
he seeks the path of probity.
Stirred to magnanimity,
moved to begin, the first to be,
‫אתיו לֵב נָבוֹן‬
ִ ָ‫ְמצ‬
‫לְ הַ ְסבִּ ָירה‬
‫צֶ דֶ ק וָ חֶ סֶ ד‬
‫רוֹדֵ ף בְּ א ַֹרח י ְָשׁ ָרה‬
‫וּנְ ָשׂא ֹו לִ בּ ֹו וְ נ ְָדבָ ה רוּח ֹו‬
‫לְ ִה ְתעו ְֹר ָרה ְתּ ִחלָּה וְ ִראשׁוֹן הֱ יוֹת‬
‫לְ הַ ְת ִחיל הַ תּו ָֹרה‬
‫וְ עַ ָתּה קוּם‬
SP
opening the Torah reading.
Now, stand up
Stand and get ready;
S
‫ימינִ י‬
ִ ִ‫בֹּא וְ ִה ְתיַצֵּ ב וַ עֲ ֹמד ל‬
and read the Creation story
‫אשׁית‬
ִ ‫וּק ָרא מַ עֲ ֵֹשה בְ ֵר‬
ְ
to honor the Rock who created the world.
‫לִ כְ בוֹד צוּר בָּ ָרא‬
This is why we keep the beginning
‫עַ ל זֹאת מַ ְתכִּ יפִ ין הַ ְתחָ לָה‬
next to the ending, regularly:1
‫לְ הַ ְשׁלָמָ ה בִּ ְת ִד ָירה‬
so nobody can malign our people ‫שׁ�א ְי ַרגֵּל בְּ עַ ם זוּ לְ ַשׁ ְקּ ָרה‬
ֶ ‫עַ ד‬
Since you are first
for this great obligation,
rodef be’orach yesharah,
unesa’o libo venadvah rucho
lehitorerah techilah, verishon heyot
lehat’chil haTorah;
how lavish your reward.
Big-hearted2 friend, be blessed
Be blessed with your creator’s blessings,
for everyone who honors Torah
with adornment—
may his body be honored
ukerah ma’aseh vereshit
lichvod tzur barah.
Al zot matkifin hat’chalah
lehashlamah bitdirah
‫יַעַ ן נַעֲ ֵֹשית ִראשׁוֹן‬
‫מוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫לְ ִמ ְצוָ ה גּ‬
� ְ‫מָ ה ַרב טוּב‬
‫וּמַ ְשׂ ֻכּ ְר ְתּ� ְי ֵת ָרה‬
�‫טוֹב עַ יִן ְתּ ֹב ָר‬
‫בְּ נִ ְדבָ ְת� ִמלְּ עָ ְצ ָרה‬
�‫וּמבִּ ְרכוֹת בּו ְֹראֶ � ְתּב ַֹר‬
ִ
‫י ְָד� ִמלְּ ַק ְצּ ָרה‬
‫בַּ עֲ בוּר ֶשׁ ָכּל הַ ְמ ַכבֵּ ד תּו ָֹרה‬
‫בִּ ְצפִ ָירה‬
‫י ְִהי גוּפ ֹו ְמכֻבָּ ד‬
‫בְּ כֹחַ לְ ִה ְת ַא ְשּׁ ָרה‬
ad shelo yeragel be’am zu leshakrah;
ya’an na’aseit rishom
lemitzvah gemurah,
mah rav tuv’cha
umaskurt’cha yeterah,
tov ayim tevorach
benidvat’cha mil’atzrah
e
pl
for your unstinting generosity.
to keep your power undiminished,
Bo vehityatzev va’amod limini,
m
how great is your goodness,
2
tzedek vachesed
Sa
by saying we neglect our duty.
1
lehasbirah,
ve’atah, kum
‫ עֲ ֹמד לְ ִה ְתאַ זְּ ָרה‬Amod lehit’azrah.
Come, stand on my right
with energy to enjoy.
metzativ lev navon
umibirchot bor’echa tevorach
yad’cha milkatzrah,
ba’avur shekol hamechabed Torah
bitzfirah,
yehi gufo mechubad
becho’ach lehit’ashrah.
“For this reason we have the beginning follow close upon the ending, frequently.”
“Good of eye”; i.e., someone with a kindly look.
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Quickly stand up, stand up, stand up …
‫ מַ הֵ ר עֲ ֹמד עֲ ֹמד עֲ ֹמד‬Maher, amod, amod, amod …
ִ ‫ חֲ ַתן ְבּ ֵר‬Chatan Bereshit Barah!
Bridegroom of Gen 1:1 “In the beginning, God created” ‫אשׁ֖ית בָּ ָר֣א‬
with approval of this holy congregation,
to bless great and awesome God—
Let everyone answer you “Amen”
SP
without delay.
Stand up …
‫מֵ ְרשׁוּת הַ ָקּהָ ל הַ ָקּדוֹשׁ הַ זֶּה‬
‫לְ בָ ֵר� אֵ ל גָּדוֹל וְ נו ָֹרא‬
‫אָמֵ ן יַעֲ נוּ אַחֲ ֶרי� הַ כֹּל‬
‫ְמהֵ ָרה‬
‫יַעֲ מוֹד‬
Mershut hakahal hakadosh hazeh
levarech El gadol venorah;
“Amen” ya’anu acharecha hakol
meherah.
Ya’amod …
ִ ‫ חֲ ַתן ְבּ ֵר‬Chatan Bereshit Barah!
Bridegroom of Gen 1:1 “In the beginning, God created” ‫אשׁ֖ית בָּ ָר֣א‬
S
e
pl
m
Sa
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Memorial Service
Memorial Service
We begin with selections from scripture. Other responsive or solo readings may be added to help us
remember our dear ones and reflect on our own lives.
_____________________________ Selections from Scripture _____________________________
Ps. 144:3-4
God, what is a human being?
‫יְהוָה מָ ה־אָ ָדם‬
Yet you notice us.
‫וַתֵּ ָדעֵ הוּ‬
SP
What is a person? Yet you think of us.
‫בֶּ ן־אֱנוֹשׁ ו ְַתּחַ ְשּׁבֵ הוּ‬
Humanity is like a breath,
‫אָ ָדם לַ הֶ בֶ ל ָדּמָ ה‬
our days like a passing shadow.
Ps. 90:6
‫יָמָ יו ְכּצֵ ל עוֹבֵ ר‬
In the morning, it blossoms and sprouts,
to bring our hearts to wisdom.
Psalm 37:37
ben enosh vat’chashvehu?
Adam lahevel damah;
yamav ketzel over.
Baboker yatzitz vechalaf,
‫לָ עֶ ֶרב יְ מוֹלֵ ל וְ יָבֵ שׁ‬
la’erev yemolel veyavesh.
‫הוֹדע‬
ַ ‫ִל ְמנוֹת יָמֵ ינוּ כֵּ ן‬
Limnot yameinu ken hoda,
S
Teach us to use each day,
vateda’ehu,
‫בַּ בֹּקֶ ר י ִָציץ וְ חָ לָ ף‬
but in the evening it wilts and shrivels.
Ps. 90:12
Adonai, mah adam
‫וְ נ ִָבא ְלבַ ב חָ ְכמָ ה‬
venavi levav chochmah.
‫ְשׁמָ ר־תָּ ם‬
Shemor tam
‫ְוּראֵ ה יָשָׁ ר‬
ure’eh yashar
for that person’s end is peace.
Ps. 49:16
Surely God will save my soul
from the clutches of She’ol,
for God will take me in. Selah.
My own energy and courage failed,
but my heart’s strength and my portion,
is God—forever!
Dust returns to the earth
as it was before,
while the spirit returns
to God who gave it.
ki acharit le’ish shalom.
‫ֱ�הים יִ ְפ ֶדּה נ ְַפ ִשׁי‬
ִ ‫אַ �־א‬
Ach Elohim yifdeh nafshi
‫ד־שׁאוֹל‬
ְ ‫ִמ ַיּ‬
‫ִכּי יִ קָּ חֵ נִ י סֶ לָ ה‬
miyad She’ol,
ki yikacheni. Selah.
‫וּלבָ ִבי‬
ְ ‫כָּ לָ ה ְשׁאֵ ִרי‬
Kalah she’eri ulevavi,
‫צוּר־לבָ ִבי וְ חֶ ְלקִ י‬
ְ
tzur levavi vechelki
‫ֱ�הים ְלעוֹלָ ם‬
ִ ‫א‬
‫וְ ָישֹׁב הֶ עָ פָ ר עַ ל־הָ אָ ֶרץ‬
Elohim le’olam.
Veyashov he’afar el ha’aretz
e
pl
Eccles. 12:7
‫ִכּי־אַ ח ֲִרית ְל ִאישׁ שָׁ לוֹם‬
m
Ps. 73:26
Sa
Guard the perfect,
and watch over the upright,
‫ְכּשֶׁ הָ יָה‬
‫וְ הָ רוּחַ תָּ שׁוּב‬
‫ֱ�הים אֲשֶׁ ר נְ תָ נָהּ‬
ִ ‫אֶ ל־הָ א‬
keshehayah,
veharu’ach tashuv
el haElohim asher netanah.
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_________________________ May God Remember ▪ ‫ ▪ יִזְ כֹּר‬Yizkor_________________________
In memory of a man
May God remember
Father
my father, my teacher …
Husband
my dear husband …
Son
my dear son …
‫�הים נִ ְשׁמַ ת‬
ִ ֱ‫יִזְ כֹּר א‬
…‫אָבִ י מו ִֹרי‬
… ‫בַּ ְעלִ י הַ יּ ָָקר‬
… ‫בְּ ִני הַ יּ ָָקר‬
SP
… [name],
who has gone to his repose.
May his soul
be bound with the bond of life,
and may his rest be honor,
eternal bliss at your right hand.
Amen.
‫ֶשׁהָ ַל� לְ ע ֹולָמ ֹו‬
‫אָ נָּא ְתּ ִהי נ ְַפשׁ ֹו‬
‫רוּרה בִּ ְצרוֹר הַ חַ ִיּים‬
ָ ‫ְצ‬
‫וּת ִהי ְמנוּחָ ת ֹו ָכּבוֹד‬
ְ
�‫שׂבַ ע ְשׂמָ חוֹת אֶ ת פָּ נֶי‬
ִ ִ‫נְ עִ ימוֹת בּ‬
‫אָמֵ ן‬
In memory of a woman
Mother
my mother, my teacher …
Wife
my dear wife …
Daughter
my dear daughter …
who has gone to her repose.
May her soul
and may her rest be honor,
complete joy in your presence,
eternal bliss at your right hand.
Amen.
beni hayakar …
shehalach le’olamo.
Ana tehi nafsho
tzerurah bitzror hachayim,
utehi menuchato kavod,
sova semachot et panecha,
ne’imot bimin’cha netzach.
Amen
Yizkor Elohim nishmat
imi morati …
ishti hayekarah …
biti hayekarah …
… [name]
‫ֶשׁהָ לְ ָכה לְ ע ֹולָמָ הּ‬
‫אָ נָּא ְתּ ִהי נ ְַפ ָשׁהּ‬
‫רוּרה בִּ ְצרוֹר הַ חַ ִיּים‬
ָ ‫ְצ‬
‫וּת ִהי ְמנוּחָ ָתהּ ָכּבוֹד‬
ְ
�‫שׂבַ ע ְשׂמָ חוֹת אֶ ת פָּ נֶי‬
ִ ִ‫נְ עִ ימוֹת בּ‬
‫אָמֵ ן‬
shehalchah le’olamah.
Ana tehi nafshah
tzerurah bitzror hachayim,
e
pl
be bound with the bond of life,
ba’li hayakar …
m
… [name],
‫�הים נִ ְשׁמַ ת‬
ִ ֱ‫יִזְ כֹּר א‬
… ‫ִא ִמּי מו ָֹר ִתי‬
… ‫ִא ְשׁ ִתּי הַ ְי ָק ָרה‬
… ‫בִּ ִתּי הַ ְי ָק ָרה‬
Sa
May God remember
avi mori …
… [name]
S
complete joy in your presence,
Yizkor Elohim nishmat
utehi menuchatah kavod,
sova semachot et panecha,
ne’imot bimin’cha netzach.
Amen
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Memorial Service
______________ Compassionate God ▪ ‫ַרחֲ ִמים‬
God, full of compassion,
‫ ▪ אֵ ל מָ לֵא‬El Malei Rachamim _____________
SP
‫אֵ ל מָ לֵא ַרחֲ ִמים‬
dwelling on high,
‫שׁ ֹוכֵן בַּ ְמרו ִֹמים‬
grant proper rest
‫הַ ְמצֵ א ְמנוּחָ ה נְ כ ֹונָה‬
1
in the shelter of your presence
‫ַתּחַ ת ַכּנְ פֵ י הַ ְשׁכִ ינָה‬
in the ranks of the saintly and pure,
‫וּטהו ִֹרים‬
ְ ‫בְּ מַ עֲ לוֹת ְקדו ִֹשׁים‬
radiant like the bright heavens,
‫כְּ זֹהַ ר הָ ָר ִקיעַ מַ זְ ִה ִירים‬
to the souls
‫אֶ ת נִ ְשׁמוֹת‬
‫הַ ְקּדו ִֹשׁים וְ הַ ְטּהו ִֹרים‬
of the holy and pure,
‫אַחֵ ינוּ בְּ נֵי י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
our Jewish brothers and sisters,
‫ֶשׁנֶּהֶ ְרגוּ וְ ֶשׁנִּ ְשׁחֲ טוּ‬
who were murdered and slaughtered,
‫וְ ֶשׁנִּ ְשׂ ְרפוּ וְ ֶשׁנִּ ְט ְבּחוּ‬
burned and butchered
‫ָאציִּים‬
ִ ‫עַ ל יְדֵ י הַ נּ‬
by the Nazis
‫אַרצוֹת הַ ְשּׁ ַמד‬
ְ ְ‫בּ‬
in the lands of our persecution—
2
their martyrdom declared your holiness!
‫עַ ל ִקידּוּשׁ הַ ֵשּׁם‬
and the souls
‫וְ אֶ ת נִ ְשׁמוֹת‬
‫הַ חַ יָּלִ ים וְ הַ חַ יָּלוֹת‬
of the men and women soldiers
‫ֶשׁל ְצבָ א הַ ָגּנָה לְ י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
of the Israel Defense Force
‫ֶשׁמָ ְסרוּ נ ְַפ ָשׁם‬
who gave their lives
‫עַ ל ְשׂדֵ ה הַ ְקּ ָרב‬
at the battle front
for the sake of their land and people,
‫אַרצָ ם וְ עַ מָּ ם‬
ְ ‫בְּ עַ ד‬
and for all those
‫וְ ָכל אֵ לֶה‬
whom we have remembered today.
‫ֶשׁ ִהזְ ַכּ ְרנוּ הַ יּוֹם לִ בְ ָר ָכה‬
As we pray
‫בַּ עֲ בוּר ֶשׁאֲ נ ְַחנוּ ִמ ְתפַּ לְ לִ ים‬
that their souls may ascend,
‫בְּ עַ ד עֲ לִ יַּת נִ ְשׁמָ ָתם‬
El malei rachamim
shochein bamromim,
hamtzei menuchah nechonah
tachat kanfei haShechinah,
bema’alot kedoshim utehorim,
kezohar haraki’ah mazhirim,
et nishmot
hakedoshim vehatehorim
acheinu benei Yisra’el,
shenehergu veshenishchatu
S
veshenisrefu vshenitbechu
al yedei haNatziyim
be’artzot hashmad
Sa
al kidush hashem,
ve’et nishmot
hachayalim vehachayalot
shel Tzeva Haganah leYisra’el,
shemasru nafsham
m
al sedei hakrav
be’ad artzam ve’amam,
vechol eleh
e
pl
shehizkarnu hayom livrachah.
Ba’avur she’anachnu mitpalelim
be’ad aliyat nishmatam,
1
“Beneath the wings of Shechinah (God’s presence)”
“For the holiness of your name (reputation)”; martyrdom, in those rare cases when halacha requires it, is a
way to demonstrate the power and holiness of our God. Or, one could translate, “for sanctifying God’s name”—
they were killed because they held to their belief.
2
so, compassionate ruler,
shelter them beneath your wings
forever
and gather their souls
in the bond of life—
may they rest in the Garden of Eden!
SP
God is their true inheritance,
and may they rest in peace
in their resting place,
and let us say: “Amen.”
‫ָלכֵן בַּ עַ ל הָ ַרחֲ ִמים‬
�‫הַ ְס ִתּ ֵירם בְּ סֵ ֶתר כְּ נָפֶ י‬
‫לְ ע ֹול ִָמים‬
‫וּצרוֹר בִּ ְצרוֹר הַ חַ ִיּים‬
ְ
‫נִ ְשׁמָ ָתם‬-‫אֶ ת‬
‫בְּ גַן עֵ דֶ ן ְתּהֵ א ְמנוּחָ ָתם‬
‫יי הוּא נַחֲ ל ָָתם‬
‫וְ יָנוּחוּ בְ ָשׁלוֹם‬
‫עַ ל ִמ ְשׁכָּ בָ ם‬
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lachein, Ba’al Harachamim,
hastirem beseter kenafecha
le’olamim,
utzeror bitzror hachayim
et nishmatam—
beGan Eden tehei menuchatam!
Adonai, hu nachalatam,
veyanuchu veshalom
al mishkavam,
S
e
pl
m
Sa
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Memorial Service
____________________________________ Psalm 23 ____________________________________
1
God is my shepherd; I have all I need,
2
Grazing in lush, soft mead
By waters still and clear,
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From doubts and fears I’m freed.
‫ִמזְמוֹר ְל ָדוִ ד‬
‫יְהוָה ר ִֹעי ל ֹא אֶ ְחסָ ר‬
Adonai ro’i lo echsar.
‫ִבּנְ אוֹת ֶדּשֶׁ א י ְַר ִבּיצֵ נִ י‬
Bin’ot deshe yarbitzeini,
‫עַ ל־מֵ י ְמנֻחוֹת יְ ַנהֲלֵ נִ י‬
Al mei menuchot yenahaleni:
You guide me right,
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‫נ ְַפ ִשׁי יְ שׁוֹבֵ ב‬
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to show your power is near.
When I walk in the vale of gloom, I fear
No wrong, for you are here:
‫יַנְ חֵ נִ י ְבמַ עְ גְּ לֵ י־צֶ ֶדק‬
‫ְלמַ עַ ן ְשׁמוֹ‬
‫גַּם ִכּי־אֵ לֵ � ְבּגֵיא צַ ְלמָ וֶת‬
‫ירא ָרע ִכּי־אַ תָּ ה עִ מָּ ִדי‬
ָ ‫ֹא־א‬
ִ ‫ל‬
Your staff won’t let me stray;
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To spite my foes,
for me a feast you lay.
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That good and love will stay
Close by me all my days,
And in your house I’ll pray
Forever, when I end
‫ֶנגֶד צ ְֹר ָרי‬
‫ֹאשׁי‬
ִ ‫ִדּשַּׁ נְ תָּ בַ שֶּׁ מֶ ן ר‬
Yancheni vema’gelei tzedek
lema’an shemo.
Gam ki elech begei tzalmavet,
lo ira ra ki atah imadi.
Shivtecha umish’antecha
hemah yenachamuni.
Ta’aroch lefanai shulchan
neged tzorerai.
Dishanta vashemen roshi
‫כּוֹסי ְר ָויָה‬
ִ
‫אַ � טוֹב וָחֶ סֶ ד יִ ְר ְדּפוּנִ י‬
‫כָּ ל־יְמֵ י חַ יָּי‬
‫וְ שַׁ ְב ִתּי ְבּבֵ ית־יְ הוָה‬
‫ְלא ֶֹר� י ִָמים‬
kosi revayah.
Ach tov vachesed yirdefuni
kol yemei chayay,
veshavti beveit Adonai
le’orech yamim.
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life’s winding ways.
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‫הֵ מָּ ה יְ ַנחֲמֻ נִ י‬
‫תַּ ֲערֹ� ְלפָ נַי שֻׁ ְלחָ ן‬
Nafshi yeshovev
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You made me royal: it is too much. I say
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� ֶ‫וּמ ְשׁעַ נְ תּ‬
ִ �‫ִשׁ ְב ְט‬
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Your rod will bring me cheer.
Mizmor leDavid.
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After the Memorial Service, many congregations continue with the prayer for our country on page 220.
“David’s psalm. God is my shepherd (I shall not lack), laying me in lush grass, leading me to placid waters,
reviving my soul, setting me in the circle of virtue for God’s reputation.”
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“Though I walk in the vale of gloom, I fear no wrong for you are with me; your shepherd’s staff and walking
stick, they comfort me. You set the table before me, in front of my foes.”
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“You poured oil on my head for a coronation ceremony; my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy will follow
me every day of my life, and I will sit in God’s house for a long time.”
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_____________________________________ Aleinu _____________________________________
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Aleinu is revered for its antiquity, its universal theme, and its position in Jewish history.
Some traditions attribute this prayer to Joshua, perhaps because it speaks of Israel’s mission in the world;
others trace its origin to the period of the second Temple, and still others say its author was the third-century
Babylonian teacher Rav.
Aleinu speaks not only of Israel’s mission, but of our belief that Jewish values of truth and justice will one
day fix the problems of our world and that all humanity will recognize the one God. While we do not proselytize members of other religions, we aspire for a day when all humans can together acknowledge the unity of
creation and our creator. It is a vision of true peace that concludes every one of our services and sends us from
the synagogue with a renewed sense of our purpose in the world.
Originally, Aleinu was part of the Rosh Hashanah musaf service, where it introduced the “Malchuyot” (Sovereignty) section and prepared us to acknowledge God’s universal rule. Later, it was added to the end of every
service. This may have been in memory of the martyrs of Blois, who in 1171 went to their deaths with Aleinu
on their lips. In addition to memorializing Jewish martyrs, this prayer is a testament to non-Jewish censorship
of Jewish prayer. At one time, it included an extra line about idolators, “They worship vanity and pray to a god
who will not save them” (see Isaiah 30:7, 45:20). In some communities, people would spit when they said this.
The Inquisition’s censors took exception to the spitting lines, which dropped out of printed siddurim in the 16th
century, but have recently been restored by some editors.
An old story tells us that the prayers gathered round the throne of God. Aleynu complained: “How come
everyone spits when they recite me? How do you think I feel?”
To make Aleinu feel better, God decreed that we should all bow when reciting this prayer.
With its links to our ancient sages and tragic history, Aleinu’s exalted theme of messianic hope for all humanity justifies its prominence in our liturgy.
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Here are some straightforward rules to explain when we indicate the congregation should respond during prayer, but of course opinions and customs differ.
1. It’s always good to say “Amen” to someone else’s blessing. Say “Amen” when someone else says a
blessing, even if you’re saying it too. For example, the congregation says the blessings for Shema with the
leader, so when the leader completes a blessing we all say “Amen” (except, ha ha, as noted below in point
4).
2. When someone else says a blessing, it’s good to respond “Baruch hu uvaruch shemo” as well as
“Amen.” When someone else says a blessing for himself or herself, not for you, say “Baruch hu uvaruch
shemo” after he or she says “Adonai.” For example, after the congregation says the silent Amidah the
leader repeats it: the congregation responds to each blessing because these blessings are for the leader, not
the congregation.
3. When the other person says a blessing for me too (one that I too am obliged to say), it’s good to say
“Amen” but not “Baruch hu uvaruch shemo.” Some people say “Baruch hu uvaruch shemo” anyway;
that’s their custom or their ignorance. You can give them the benefit of the doubt. As for teenage boys who
yell “Schmo” because they think it’s funny … well, you can hope they live to regret their hijinks, as I
have.
4. One complication: we are careful to avoid interrupting the blessings for Shema; even the normal responses
are an interruption. We say “Amen” but not “Baruch hu uvaruch shemo.” One reason for this is that each
congregant needs to say these blessings; the leader doesn’t repeat them. However, we conclude the blessing after Shema and before the Amidah with the leader instead of saying “Amen”: this is because we don’t
make any interruption between remembering how God saved us at the Red Sea (in the blessing before the
Amidah) and acknowledging God’s power (in the first blessing of the Amidah).
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____________________________ First Blessing of the Amidah ____________________________
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The first blessing of the Amidah—about our ancestors—is composed of several scriptural quotations and allusions. Dembitz, pp. 112-3, lists them.
1. 1 Chron. 29:10, David’s praise of God at the end of his reign.
2. Ex. 3:6—God identifies God’s self at the Burning Bush.
3. Deut. 10:17 (or Nehemia 9:32), from one of Moses’ final talks to the community of Israel.
4. Genesis 14:19, from Abraham’s encounter with Melchizedek.
5. Based on Isaiah 63:7.
6. Based on Genesis 14:19, from Abraham’s encounter with Melchizedek.
7. Based on God’s promise to remember the agreement between God and our ancestors (Leviticus 26:42
or Exodus 2:24).
8. Based on Isaiah 59:20.
9. Fulfilling the promise made to our ancestors, God secures God’s reputation, as mentioned in Ezekiel
36:23-24.
10. In Deuteronomy 7:7-8, we learn that God chooses Israel out of love and not for any other reason.
11. “Sovereign, helper, savior” are applied to God throughout scripture.
12. Based on Genesis 15:1.
‫בָּ רוּ� אַ תָּ ה יְ הוָה‬1 Baruch ata Adonai
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Eloheinu vElohei avoteinu,
‫אֱ�הֵ י אַ ְב ָרהָ ם אֱ�הֵ י יִ ְצחָ ק‬2
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our God and God of our ancestors,
and God of Jacob,
‫וֵא�הֵ י ַי ֲעקֹב‬
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the God who is great, powerful & awesome, ‫נּוֹרא‬
ָ ַ‫הָ אֵ ל הַ גָּדוֹל הַ גִּ בּוֹר וְ ה‬
God on high;
‫אֵ ל עֶ ְליוֹן‬4
possess everything,
remember our ancestors’ kind deeds,
for their descendants,
for the sake of your reputation, lovingly.
the shield of Abraham.
El elyon,
‫גּוֹמֵ ל חֲ סָ ִדים טוֹבִ ים‬
‫וְ ק ֹונֵה הַ כֹּל‬6
‫וְ ז ֹוכֵר חַ ְסדֵ י אָבוֹת‬7
‫וּמֵ בִ יא גוֹאֵ ל‬8
‫לִ בְ נֵי בְ נֵיהֶ ם‬
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‫לְ מַ עַ ן ְשׁמ ֹו בְּ אַהֲ בָ ה‬9
…
gomel chasadim tovim
vekoneh hakol,
vezocher chasdei avot,
umevi go’el
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and bring a savior
ha’El hagadol hagibor vehanorah,
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you repay good acts of kindness,
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vElohei Ya’akov
‫וּמָ גֵן‬12 ַ‫מֶ לֶ� ע ֹוזֵר וּמו ִֹשׁיע‬11
‫מָ גֵן אַבְ ָרהָ ם‬
livnei veneihem,
lema’an shemo be’ahavah.
Melech ozer umoshi’a umagen.
Baruch ata Adonai,
magen Avraham.
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Most of us begin our spiritual day with the fifteen Dawn Blessings. Originally, a person would say these blessings at home, but many congregations begin their communal prayer with these blessings. They’re based on two
sources in the Talmud. Most of them are based on Berachot 60b, but blessings 2, 3 and 4 are based on
Menachot 43b. Traditional prayers books and Conservative prayerbooks have different versions of blessings 2,
3 and 4; neither version exactly follows the Talmud text. You can read the Talmud text below, study it in its
context, and then decide what’s right for you.
In Berachot 60b, the blessings follow the steps of getting up and dressed, an early version of the Activities of
Daily Living:
On hearing the rooster crow, say:
‫ כִּ י ָשׁמַ ע קוֹל ַתּ ְר ְנג ֹולָא לֵימָ א‬Ki shama kol tarngola, leima:
“Blessed … who gave a brain1 the wit
“Baruch asher natan lasechvi vina
to distinguish between day and night.”
lehavchin bein yom uvein laila.”
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‫בָּ רוּ� אֲ ֶשׁר נ ַָתן ל ֶַשּׂכְ וִ י בִ ינָה‬
‫לְ הַ בְ ִחין בֵּ ין יוֹם וּבֵ ין ָל ְילָה‬
On opening the eyes, say:
‫כִּ י פָ ַתח עֵ ינֵיהּ לֵימָ א‬
“Blessed … who opens the eyes of the blind.”
‫בָּ רוּ� פּו ֵֹקחַ ִעוְ ִרים‬
On sitting up, say:
‫כִּ י ָת ִריץ וְ י ִָתיב לֵימָ א‬
“Blessed … who releases the imprisoned.”
‫סוּרים‬
ִ ֲ‫בָּ רוּ� מַ ִתּיר א‬
On dressing, say:
‫כִּ י לָבִ ישׁ לֵימָ א‬
“Blessed … who clothes the naked.”
‫רוּמּים‬
ִ ֲ‫בָּ רוּ� מַ לְ בִּ ישׁ ע‬
On straightening up, say:
‫כִּ י ז ִָקיף לֵימָ א‬
“Blessed … who straightens the bent.”
‫בָּ רוּ� זו ֵֹקף כְּ פוּפִ ים‬
When stepping on the floor, say:
‫אַרעָ א לֵימָ א‬
ְ ְ‫כִּ י נ ִָחית ל‬
“Blessed … who spreads land on water.” ‫אָרץ עַ ל הַ מָּ ִים‬
ֶ ָ‫בָּ רוּ� רו ַֹקע ה‬
On walking, say:
‫כִּ י מַ ְסגֵּי לֵימָ א‬
“Blessed … who prepares a person’s steps.” ‫בָּ רוּ� הַ מֵּ כִ ין ִמ ְצעֲ דֵ י גָבֶ ר‬
On putting on shoes, say:
‫כִּ י סָ ֵיים ְמסָ א ֵניהּ לֵימָ א‬
“Blessed … who meets all my needs.”
‫בָּ רוּ� ֶשׁעָ ָשׂה לִ י ָכּל צָ ְרכִּ י‬
On fastening the belt, say:
‫כִּ י אָסַ ר הֶ ְמיָינֵיהּ לֵימָ א‬
“Blessed … who girds Israel with might.” ‫בוּרה‬
ָ ְ‫ש ָראֵ ל בִּ ג‬
ֹ ְ ‫בָּ רוּ� א ֹוזֵר ִי‬
On donning a hat, say:
‫ישיהּ‬
ֵ ‫סוּד ָרא עַ ל ֵר‬
ְ ‫כִּ י פָ ִריס‬
“Blessed … who crowns Israel
‫לֵימָ א בָּ רוּ� עוֹטֵ ר י ְִשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
with glory.”
‫אָרה‬
ָ ְ‫בְּ ִתפ‬
Ki fatach einei, leima:
“Baruch poke’ach ivrim.”
Ki taritz veyativ, leima:
“Baruch matir asurim.”
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Ki lavish, leima:
“Baruch malbish arumim.”
Ki zakif, leima:
“Baruch zokef kefufim.”
Ki nachit le’arah, leima:
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“Baruch rokah ha’aretz al hamayim.”
Ki masgei, leima:
“Baruch hamechin mitzadei gaver.”
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Ki sayem mesanei, leima:
“Baruch she’asah li kol tzorki.”
Ki asar hemyanei, leima:
“Baruch ozer Yisra’el bigvurah.”
Ki faris sudra al reishei, leima:
“Baruch oter Yisra’el
betifarah.”
Menachot 43b, on the other hand, seems to reflect on our identity as we start the day:
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Some translate ‫ ֶשׂכְ וִ י‬as “rooster,” but it’s a rare word (Job 38:36), and the meaning is uncertain.
Rabbi Me’ir says, “One should
say three blessings
every day; these are the ones:
‘Who made me Jewish,’
‘Who didn’t make me a woman,’
‫אָדם‬
ָ ‫ר"מ אוֹמֵ ר חַ יָיב‬
‫לְ בָ ֵר� ָשׁ�שׁ בְּ ָרכוֹת‬
‫בְּ ָכל יוֹם אֵ לּוּ הֵ ן‬
‫ֶשׁעָ ַשׂאנִ י ִי ְשׂ ָראֵ ל‬
‫ֶשׁ�א עָ ַשׂאנִ י ִא ָשּׁה‬
‫ֶשׁ�א עָ ַשׂאנִ י בּוֹר‬
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Rabbi Me’ir omer, “Chayav adam
levarech shalosh berachot
bechol yom. Elu hen:
‘She’asani Yisra’el,’
‘Shelo asani ishah,’
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and ‘Who didn’t make me a fool.’”
‘Shelo asani bor.’”
Rabbi Meir’s blessings invite challenge.
Why whould anyone thank God for not making him a woman? Is it better to be a man? Doesn’t this feed
millennia of misogyny? How can you think God can want a blessing like this!
In our traditional prayer books, the “fool” became a “slave/servant.”
Ah, now we can say that Jewish men should thank God for their full slate of commandments. Women and
Jewish slaves need not observe time-bound commandments, so their obligations are ever so slightly less, leaving men to take perverse pride in their own greater spiritual debt.
Or you can be thankful for not being a slave, so you’re free to accept your obligations.
Then you can be thankful for being Jewish, so you have the Jewish obligations.
Then you can be thankful for not being a woman, so you have more obligations.
This is out of order. Try again. Not-a-non-Jew; thanks for the monotheism. Not a woman; thanks for the full
slate of commandments. Not a slave; thanks for the what I just said.
In my humble opinion, there’s no way to make sense of these blessings, in their order, even if you’re willing
to insult women.
Somehow our prayer books turned Rabbi Meir’s blessings into something worse. “Who did not make me a
non-Jew”; what’s wrong with non-Jews? “Who did not make me a woman,” while women say, “who created
me according to God’s will.” Some think this means there’s something inferior about being a woman, but one
can understand it to mean “who made me as God really wanted humans to be,” the crown and finishing touch of
creation. “Who did not make me a slave/servant.” Ha, ha, you haven’t talked to my boss lately!
There’s a story of a woman who said “who didn’t make me an animal,” and another of a woman who said
“who didn’t make me a woman”—perhaps she didn’t understand Hebrew, or perhaps she rejected the misogynistic side of fundamental religious practice and determined that she would not be the kind of woman that a man
would thank God for not being.
In the blessing thanking God for not making one a non-Jew, some books use ‫ גוֹי‬and some use ‫נָכְ ִרי‬. ‫גוֹי‬,
“people,” is often translated as “non-Jew” (as in late Hebrew), but the Torah uses this word for the Jewish people—‫גוֹי ָקדוֹשׁ‬, a holy nation (Ex. 19:6). So maybe it’s reasonable to translate “who didn’t make me a ‫ ”גוֹי‬as
“who didn’t make me a whole people” or “even though you made me just one person.” This is our translation,
and it’s designed to help us reflect on the limits of our influence as individuals.
Today, here’s how I understand the traditional version of Rabbi Me’ir’s blessings: “who did not make me a
people,” so that I realize I’m only one person and shouldn’t feel too bad that I can’t do everything; “even
though you didn’t make me a woman,” because I’m just a guy and it’s obvious that God created women last as
the crown of creation (not that there’s any point in trying to judge people); and “who made me free” instead of a
slave, so that I can make my own choices, which I hope are generally good rather than bad.
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Notes
You too can be thankful for what you are thankful for, but in any case it seems like a good idea to take a
moment each day to think about who and what we are.
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Afterword
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Dear Reader:
This would have been the introduction, but you
wouldn’t have read it at the beginning of the book,
so I moved it to the back.
This first version of this book came into being
because Rabbi Lenny Gordon, Jen Feldman and
Rachel Gross of the Germantown Jewish Center
asked me to prepare a Shabbat morning siddur. I
don’t know how to thank them—for their encouragement and confidence, and for sending me on a
personal journey in which I have seen and learned
more than I can tell.
To be invited to prepare this book was a great
honor. I wish that I had been more deeply versed
in our profound tradition, more skilled as a translator, page designer and publisher—in short, that I
had been better prepared for the task and better
able to complete it. But in life we often find that
those who can do better than ourselves are busy
with other things; and if we don’t step in, the task
will be left undone.
In that humble spirit I offer this book to the
Jewish world, hoping it will win me fame and
fortune.
A Practical Book
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This is designed to be a practical book, one that
people can use without training, so they can follow
and participate in Jewish services.
It includes just about everything a congregation
needs for its Shabbat morning services, including
material for the festivals. The only festivals not
covered in full are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, which can fall on Shabbat.
It’s hard to be complete in the Torah service; at
that time we add prayers and thanks for different
things, and it’s hard to cover all the possibilities;
in fact, it’s a time to be creative—we can celebrate
the teachings of the Torah by connecting them to
society’s immediate needs.
Egalitarian, Non-Sexist
More Thanks
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I would be remiss if I did not thank my family,
who inspire my daily life, and my rabbis and
teachers, Rabbi David Nelson, Rabbi Robert
Gamer, and Shoshana Ben Ozer of Congregation
Beth Shalom, the late and sorely missed Rabbi
Eliezer Cohen of Congregation Or Chadash, and
the late Rev. Louis Klein of Congregation B’nai
Moshe. This book may not reflect what they wish I
had learned, and they are in no way responsible
for my errors, but I thank them for the many things
they have taught me.
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I hope I’m not being too chutzpadik in claiming
this book is egalitarian and non-sexist. To avoid
sexism, the translation avoids male pronouns or
specifically male terms for God. To be egalitarian,
the Hebrew text adds the Mothers when the Forefathers are mentioned. These are the principal
departures from other siddurim. For some people,
this is too great a departure from tradition, for
others it’s not going far enough, so everyone can
find cause for complaint. I only hope that some
people will find this text opens the treasure-chest
of Jewish tradition, when they find other texts
slam the lid on their fingers.
The translation does not assume that all children are sons, or that all parents are fathers, or that
God is male. Don’t most of us think that God
transcends human ideas of male and female? Hebrew makes everything—trees, tires and treats—
either masculine or feminine; English has a third
option, the neuter “it.” So referring to God as “he”
in Hebrew does not mean the same as in English.
In fact, it could be misleading. As far as possible,
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then, we avoid referring to God with masculine
pronouns.
This book also avoids using “lord” as a word
for God. Lord is not a great word. Go back in
time, and you’ll find it’s derived from the Old
English words for warden of the loaf—“hlafweard” (loaf-warden)—whereas “lady” comes
from “hlafdige” (loaf-kneader). Think of it: the
lady did all the work, kneading the daily bread,
and the lord hoarded the result and held the keys.
Should we address our prayers to such a word?
So instead of calling God “Lord,” I often use
the term “sovereign” or “ruler.” I think “Boss” is
the most accurate term in contemporary U.S. society for someone who has immediate power over a
person’s life; our government may be democratic,
but our workplace is hierarchical. However, I also
think most people would find the colloquial immediacy of “Boss” an impediment to prayer.
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Why Is the Translation Like That?
Translation and Typography
The meaning of our prayers is often subtle, and a
single translation cannot imply all the connotations. For that reason, this book uses different
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Most of the translation is contemporary English,
choosing a simple word when a lofty one could
also be used.
Some is in Singlish™, singable English that fits
the common Hebrew tune. Singlish is in bold type.
Some is in verse. As soon as you see verse, you
may be tempted to think that it can’t be close to
the original. Don’t jump to conclusions, though. In
many cases, I think the verse translation is closer
to the meaning of the original than a prose translation would be. After all, when Hebrew is artistic,
shouldn’t the translation somehow try to capture
that artistry?
If you don’t like it, I’m sorry. It’s the best I could
do, and it’s time to get over your distrust of rhyme.
Much truth can be conveyed through artistry.
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types of translations. First, a single Hebrew phrase
can be translated different ways in different parts
of the book. Second, since many of our prayers are
poetry, this book sometimes uses the most common features of English poetry, especially rhythm
and rhyme. If the result departs too far from the
plain sense of the Hebrew, a footnote provides an
alternative translation.
Translations in bold text, like this, are Singlish—singable translations that fit the Hebrew
tune—so you can sing the English as well as the
Hebrew. Many of our psalms and other prayers are
acrostics; they follow each letter of the Hebrew
aleph-bet or spell a Hebrew word or name. The
acrostic letters are bold.
Pale characters, like this, show the congregation’s response to the leader. For an explanation of
the appropriate times to respond, see our note on
page 425.
Italics in the translation are for words added to
explain the literal meaning of the Hebrew. We
avoid gender-specific pronouns for God—we
don’t want to imply that God is either male or
female, so we use italics (God) where the Hebrew
uses a pronoun.
Our prayers often quote sources in the Torah or
other parts of our scripture. This book marks the
sources with a distinct Hebrew font, and the curious can easily chase the allusions to their source.
Torah quotations include the “trop,” the cantillation marks. Words added to honor the Matriarchs
as well as the Patriarchs are also in a distinct typeface so that those who wish may add the words,
while others can easily skip them.
Prayer ‫וַ י ְַקדֵּ שׁ אֹ ת ֹו‬
Scripture ‫וַיְ קַ ֵדּשׁ אֹתוֹ‬
Torah ‫וַיְ קַ ֵ ֖דּשׁ אֹת֑ וֹ‬
Shaded words show variations in the text, either
for Shabbat or for different versions of prayers.
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Pronunciation
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ch is the guttural sound in “loch”
u is “oo” as in “good”
e is sometimes pronounced as in “get,”
sometimes as in “persnickety,” and
sometimes to rhyme with “may”
ei is usually pronounced to rhyme with
“may”
Jewish Prayer
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Well, you can’t work on a book like this without
developing some thoughts on Jewish prayer. Oy
vay! It’s so wrong in so many ways—so obscure,
so long, so demanding, so boring. I won’t try to
defend many aspects of our prayers, but I will say
this. You can look on the Siddur as a sourcebook;
read a little here, a little there. But wherever you
open it and whatever you read, you’ll find people
talking to God. You may not want to say the same
things in the same way, but you too want to join
their chorus: you want to talk to God. And if you
don’t know how, the siddur offers all kinds of
models.
Anyway, you haven’t tasted true boredom until
you’ve heard the sermon delivered at our wedding.
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Well now, when you think about it, there’s not
much original in any language. In English, we use
the same half-million or so words, just ringing the
changes on the combinations. In Hebrew prayer,
the vocabulary isn’t words—it’s phrases, quotations, verses from psalms and other sources, each
one rich with contextual connotations. I’ve tried to
show some of those connotations in the footnotes.
My Hope, My Fear
The Tissue of Quotations
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Our prayers use quotation from here, a quotation
from there. The whole thing looks like a patchwork of quotations; couldn’t someone think up
something original for a change?
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How long can a book like this last? While our
traditional prayers go back hundreds of years, the
way in which we present them can last only a
much shorter time. While I’d like to think this is a
book that “steel in strength and time in durance
shall outwear” (as Spenser said of his Shepherd’s
Calendar), I know better. A translation is useful if
it’s contemporary; five or ten years from now, the
English language will have moved on, and this
will be out of date.
In the meantime, I hope this book will help
people find Jewish tradition easier to reach, taste
and enjoy than before. How strange that my metaphor should recall the Garden of Eden and (as
Milton said) “the fruit of that forbidden tree.” For
deep beneath my sunny hope lives a dark fear: that
I should divert people from the true path of Jewish
prayer and undermine their bond with God, the
very bond I aim to strengthen. Dear Reader, you
must be my judge until one will come to settle all
our religious disputes.
Bibliography
Here’s a list of the books I had on my desk while I worked on this book. It doesn’t reflect the debts I owe to the
many writers and people who have made me think and brought me (some) understanding.
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Adelsohn, A. Z. Jewish Liturgy and Its Development. New York: Henry Holt, 1932.
Alcalay, Reuben. The Complete Hebrew-English Dictionary. Jerusalem; Massadah Publishing, 1965.
Birnbaum, Philip, tr. and annot. Daily Prayer Book: Ha-Siddur Ha-Shalem. New York: Hebrew Publishing
Company, 1977.
Braude, William G. The Midrash on Psalms. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1959.
Dahood, Mitchell, S. J. tr. Psalms (three volumes). New York: Doubleday, 1966-70.
Danziger, Rabbi Hillel. tr. and annot. The ArtScroll Tehillim. Brooklyn: Mesorah Publications, 1988.
Davis, Rabbi Avrohom. The Complete Metsudah Siddur. New York: Metsudah, 1990.
Dembitz, Lewis N. Jewish Services in Synagogue and Home. Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society,
1898.
Feuer, Rabbi Avrohom Chaim, tr. Tehillim: A New Translation with a Commentary Anthologized from Talmudic,
Midrashic and Rabbinic Sources. Brooklyn: Mesorah Publications, 1977.
Graves, Robert and Raphael Patai. Hebrew Myths: The Book of Genesis. New York: Greenwich House, 1983.
Gold, Avie. The Complete ArtScroll Machzor: Succos (Nusach Ashkenaz). New York: Mesorah, 1987.
Harlow, Rabbi Jules, ed. and tr. Siddur Sim Shalom: A Prayerbook for Shabbat, Festivals, and Weekdays. New
York: The Rabbinical Assembly, 1985.
Hertz, Joseph H. The Authorised Daily Prayer Book, Revised Edition: Hebrew Text, English Translation With
Commentary and Notes. New York: Bloch, 1963.
Klein, Isaac. A Guide to Jewish Religious Practice. New York: The Jewish Theological Seminary of America,
1979.
Milgrom, Abraham. Jewish Worship. Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society, 1971.
Sabbath and Festival Prayer Book. The Rabbinical Assembly of America and The United Synagogue of America, 1946.
Scherman, Rabbi Nosson. The Complete Artscroll Siddur. Brooklyn: Mesorah Publications, 1984.
Scherman, Nosson and Meir Zlotowitz, General Editors. The Mishnah: Seder Moed vol 1(a): A New Translation with a Commentary Anthologized from Talmudic, Midrashic and Rabbinic Sources. New York:
Mesorah, 1982.
Singer, Rev. S. The Authorized Daily Prayer Book of the United Hebrew Congregations of the British Commonwealth of Nations. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1962
The Koren Classic Siddur: A Hebrew Prayerbook. Pocket size Ashkenaz (Hebrew Edition). Jerusalem: Koren
Publishers, 2008.
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