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Jewish Worship

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Millgram has written a text that is both readable and useful. It's a great reference for understanding the scope, origin and meaning of the liturgy.

This book is very special. Rabbi Abraham Millgram Z"l was a very learned Jew . He is also an exceptional writer. What he does here is blend both deep historical knowledge and great religious knowledge to tell the story of the way Jews pray. His explanations are superlative. I would also point out that this book is a comprehensive one,and consists in interesting essays
on a wide variety of subjects. Here is a brief excerpt his introduction to his discussion of the Siddur.
" The Siddur differs radically from any other book of prayer past or present. It differs in content not only because of differences in belief and tradition, but also because of its unique history. It was not composed by an official body charged with the task of producing a prayer book for the synagogue. The Siddur grew slowly over a period of many centuries. To grasp its unique development and its singular character we must cast our eyes far back in history , for its roots are sunk deep in the soil of the Jewish past, reaching back more than three thousand years. The story of the Siddur must begin with a brief account of the ancient mode of worship which prevailed during the days of the First and Second Temples." p.39
Any one who wishes to augment their Jewish knowledge is strongly recommended to read this work.