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Entering Jewish Prayer: A Guide to Personal Devotion and the Worship Service Paperback – January 3, 1995

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This engaging and informative book provides an introduction to the liturgy of the Siddur--the Jewish prayerbook. More than a "how-to" guide, this resource deals with basic issues for the modern worshiper, the historial compilation of the Siddur, and much more.

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January 3, 1995
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"Anyone who wants to make use of the traditional prayerbook especially meaningful would do well to acquire this magnificent commentary. [It] will add to one's appreciation of one of Judaism's most prized treasures—its liturgy."
—Emanuel Rackman, Chancellor, Bar-Ilan University

"Reuven Hammer has achieved brilliantly and with great success what many had thought impossible—an inspirational guide to Jewish devotion wedded to impeccable scholarship."
—Louis Jacobs, author of Hasidic Prayer

"A useful and enlightening account of the meaning of Jewish prayer. It should be read by all who want to speak to God in the language of Jewish tradition."
—Arthur Hertzberg

"A thoughtful, helpful book that will open the hearts and minds of many Jews to finding new meaning in the traditional prayer."
—Harold S. Kushner

"Those who already know how to pray will find this book enhances their knowledge of the service. For those to whom the service is one vast mystery, it will open the door to greater understanding and spirituality."
—Deborah E. Lipstadt, Emory University

"Accessible and thoughtful . . . a wonderful place for the beginner to start."
—David Teutsch, President, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College

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This engaging and informative book provides an introduction to the liturgy of the Siddur--the Jewish prayerbook. More than a "how-to" guide, this resource deals with basic issues for the modern worshiper, the historial compilation of the Siddur, and much more.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Schocken (January 3, 1995)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0805210229
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0805210224
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.14 x 0.79 x 7.93 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #775,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #118 in Jewish Prayerbooks (Books)
- #362 in Prayerbooks (Books)
- #542 in Jewish Life (Books)

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Kat

I didn’t know a book could be defective, but here we are.

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2021

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This is hard to get into the picture, so I did my best.

I cannot speak to the content of the book because all of the left hand pages don’t have an adequate margin at the spine. So you can not read several words per line, or tear the book apart to see the rest.

Unfortunately I think I’m stuck with this one, because I have tried several acrobatic attempts and the book is bent. So I wouldn’t say avoid this book for the content, but beware of the publishing.

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N. Levi

A useful book

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2013

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This is a useful book, which discusses many interesting concepts, but is far from comprehensive.

I have done extensive study previously concerning both Shabbat and High Holy Day services, and this book did add to my knowledge, however, why the discussion in the book was interesting, there was a real limit to what the book brought to the discussion, compared to what a person well versed in Jewish Prayer would have already known and discussed previously.

I would recommend the book more for those who haven't done much prior study of the subject.

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Lots of information.

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2019

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Packed with so much information. I thought it would be a quick read and turned into needing a highlighter and a notebook! Definitely a book everyone should have.

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Belinda Goldberg

Well done

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2022

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Understanding & Enhancing Prayer

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015

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For those interested in the development and significance of the central prayers in the Jewish liturgy there is no better place to start than Entering Jewish Prayer. Rabbi Hammer's presentation is consistently lucid. Embracing his insights has deepened the act of prayer for me. The historic context he shares, provides resonance to the myriad inflections of meaning embedded in the siddur - particularly the Sh'ma, the Amida, and Tachanun.

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Andy Kahn

Helping to make prayer meaningful

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2013

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This book is an incredible resource for those looking to derive meaning from the Jewish prayer tradition. It has helped me in my own personal practice of prayer by giving me historical context for the prayers I am saying, and by elucidating the structure of the service. This is definitely worth the read for anyone interested in Jewish prayer, or even prayer in general!

7 people found this helpful

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CJR

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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019

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Captures the essence of Jewish prayer and the deep connection between Jews and G-d.

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JEAN J

Good addition to my library

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018

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Wato

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2016

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Great book great service

Axenus

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2015

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thank you

Jennifer Collinson

Shalom

Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2014

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I cannot believe the detail and I thank the writer for being more then sympathetic to my particular position of not knowing and just discovering for myself as I am looking to convert out of personal desire and need yet fall short of even language. I enjoyed now having a rich text with which to discuss and draw from further as I continue to grow.

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