Prayer

• How Many Times a Day Do Jews Pray? — The three daily prayer services
• What Is Shacharit? — The morning prayer service explained
• What Is Mincha? — The afternoon prayer service
• What Is Maariv? — The evening prayer service
• What Is the Shema? — Judaism
• What Is the Amidah? — The standing prayer at the heart of Jewish liturgy
• Why Do Jews Pray in Hebrew? — The significance of the holy language
• What Is a Bracha? — Understanding Jewish blessings
• What Blessing Do I Say Before Food? — Blessings for different types of food
• What Is Birkat HaMazon? — The grace after meals
• What Is Modeh Ani? — The first words upon waking
• What Is a Minyan? — The quorum required for communal prayer
• What Is an Aliyah? — Being called to the Torah
• What Is a Siddur? — The Jewish prayer book explained
• Does God Answer Prayers? — Jewish perspectives on prayer and response
• Can I Pray in English? — Praying in languages other than Hebrew
• How Do I Concentrate During Prayer? — Developing kavanah (intention) in prayer