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Tag: Nusach

0 Jewish Law Holidays

Lifnei Hashem Tit’haru — The Hinge of Leviticus and the Heart of Yom Kippur

Chaim Saiman in Lehrhaus · 29 Sep

Chaim Saiman explores the central verse of Yom Kippur, Leviticus 16:30, examining its pivotal role in atonement rituals and its repetition throughout the Yom Kippur liturgy.

0 Prayer Culture

Me and My Homeless Prayers

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 29 Sep

Rivka Bennun Kay reflects on her experience of navigating different prayer traditions as a Sephardic Jew in predominantly Ashkenazi settings.

0 Music Prayer

Between Nusach and Niggun: The Chazzan’s Evolving Role

Yosef Lindell in Jewish Action · 15 Sep

The role of the chazzan in Jewish prayer has evolved significantly over time.

0 Music Culture

Life and Niggunim // A conversation with noted Chasidic singer Isaac Honig

Ami Magazine in Ami · 29 Sep 2024

Isaac Honig, a noted Chasidic singer, shares insights into his dual roles as both a performer and a baal tefillah during the High Holy Days.

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The Siddur Has a Lot of Prayers. Where Did They Come From?

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 6 Aug 2023

This essay explores the origin of prayers in the Siddur (Jewish prayer book).

0 Music Prayer

The Role of Music in Prayer

Jewish Action · 12 Sep 2017

Chaim David Berson discusses the significance of music in prayer, mentioning how the right melody or musical theme can enhance the emotional connection during prayer, even without intellectual understanding.