J1- Worship in the synagogue, details from the synagogue service

Question 1

Introductory Prayers

Answer 1

The content of these prayers varies depending on the time of the day and time of year or festival being celebrated

Question 2

Barechu

Answer 2

This is the call to worship and this is the official start of the service

Question 3

Reciting the Shema

Answer 3

The worshippers will say this statement of faith. It is considered to be the most important in Jewish belief

Question 4

Blessing of the Shema

Answer 4

Prayers are said on the themes of creation, revelation, and redemption. They celebrate the Hebrews being delivered from slavery in Egypt, the giving of the Torah, and the future coming of the Messiah

Question 5

Amidah

Answer 5

Worshippers say private prayers from the Siddur. On Weekday services the prayers include prayers of God, petitions, and prayers of thanksgiving

Question 6

Reading of the Torah

Answer 6

A member of the congregation reads from the Torah and the Rabbi may then reach about and explain the reading

Question 7

Concluding prayers

Answer 7

This begins with the Aleinu, which is where worshippers pray for a time when no idolatry exists and God is worshipped by all, On Shabbat a prayer called Kaddish is also said. This prayer anticipates the Messianic Age. Finally, a song is sung.

Question 8

Order of the Synagogue Service

Answer 8

Intro prayers, Barechu, Reciting the Shema, Blessing of the Shema, Amidah, Reading of the Torah, and Concluding Prayers