| The Reform Temple of Framingham Massachusetts |
 |
|
|
300
Pleasant Street
Framingham, MA 01701 508-872-8300 |
        |
      |
 |
 |
|
|
Explanations |
|
This section affords you the opportunity to access information on the traditions of Judaism.There are many links to a more in-depth look into the area(s) that might be of special interest to you. |
|
|
Simple
explanations for daily prayers
|
|
| Bar'chu |
Call to Worship |
| Yotzer
Or (morning) |
Wonder of God's creations. |
| Ma'ariv Aravim (evening) | Wonders
of God's creations. Prayer over creation. Praise of God as Creator |
| Ahavat Olam | Revelation
-- Tthe eternal love between God and the Jewish people (Israel). Reaffirming our relationship with God and God's Oneness. |
| Sh'ma | Unity
-- The belief in one God, the unity of God and the Jews |
| V'ahavta | Ways to love God |
| G'ulah: Emet V'emunah | Redemption
-- Rejoicing that we are free today because God rescued our ancestors from Egypt. Reminds us that there are people who are still not free. |
| Mi Chamocha | Praising God's power |
| Hashkivenu | Expression
of our trust in God. Asks for God's protection when we go to bed and hope that we may awake the following morning refreshed with new energy. |
| Amidah | |
|
-Adonai
S'fati Tiftach...
|
Introduction
to the Amidah. Asks that our prayers be sincere |
|
-Avot
V'imahot...
|
Says Adonai is the Shield and Protector of the Jewish people |
|
-G'vurot...
|
Wonder
of God's strength. God's greatness and power to give freedom and healing |
|
-K'dusha...
|
Sanctity
of God's name. Imitating the angels in heaven who declare God's holiness |
| Birkat Shalom | Peace
and our longing for it. Shalom Rav is commonly sung at night |
| Aleinu | Praise
God for choosing the Jews. Acknowledges our obligation to bring about the Messianic Age. |
| Kaddish | Expresses our praise for God. |
|
|
|||
|
©
Temple Beth Am, Framingham, Ma. 01701. All Rights Reserved.
|
|||
|
questions about the temple / events shalom@tempbetham.org
Information for posting / or comment about the website webmaster@tempbetham.org |
