The Synagogue Survival Kit
A Guide to Understanding Jewish Religious Services
Σύνοψη του βιβλίου "The Synagogue Survival Kit"
In an effort to counter the confusion and isolation often experienced by a novice synagogue-goer, as well as by many who regularly attend synagogue, The Synagogue Survival Kit: A Guide to Understanding Jewish Religious Services offers introductions and instructions for all aspects of the synagogue experience. No matter what kind of synagogue you attend, the roadmap is the same. Some synagogues may read certain prayers in English translation rather than the original Hebrew or replace some traditional prayers with newer versions, but the service will still touch on the same topics in the same order for the same reasons. If you know the structure of the traditional service, you can readily find your place in any other one. The Synagogue Survival Kit maps the complete traditional service structure and points out the changes commonly encountered in different congregations in an effort to counter the confusion and isolation often experienced by novice synagogue-goers and regular attendees, alike. Always mindful of the sophisticated, adult reader with little or no Jewish background, Jordan Lee Wagner clearly and comprehensively explains the practices, vocabulary, objects, and attitudes that one can expect to find in any synagogue.
Περιεχόμενα
Acknowledgments Preface Following the Service Pronunciation The Siddur The Synagogue Fitting In Synagogue Customs Synagogue Features Jewish Worship Congregational Prayer The Structure of Jewish Services The Amidah Section The Sh'ma Section (K'riyat Sh'ma) The Kaddish The Praise Section The Torah-Reading Section (K'riy-at Hatorah) The Closing Section The Preliminary Morning Service Appendix A: How to Put on T'Fillin Appendix B: Concordance of Siddur Page Numbering Index About the Author
