Encyclopedia - Jewish Services: Encyclopedia - Jewish Services
Jewish services are the communal prayer recitations which form part of the observance of Judaism. These prayers, often with instructions ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tisha B'av: Encyclopedia Ii - Tisha B'av - Background
Tisha B'Av - The destructions. The fast commemorates two of the saddest events in Jewish history -- the destruction of the First Temple...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jewish Services: Encyclopedia Ii - Jewish Services - Shabbat Services
Jewish services - Friday night services. Shabbat services begin on Friday evening with the weekday Mincha (see above), followed in some...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jewish Services: Encyclopedia Ii - Jewish Services - Services On Passover, Shavuot And Sukkot
The services for the three festivals of Pesach ("Passover"), Shavuot ("Feast of Weeks" or "Pentecost"), and Sukkot ("Feast of Tabenacles"...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tisha B'av: Encyclopedia Ii - Tisha B'av - History Of The Observance
In the long period which is reflected in Talmudic literature the observance of the Ninth Day of Av assumed a character of constantly grow...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tisha B'av: Encyclopedia Ii - Tisha B'av - Abolition In Modern Israel?
In the 20th century, with the re-establishment of a Jewish state in the Land of Israel, many religious Zionists opined that the commemora...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jewish Services: Encyclopedia Ii - Jewish Services - The Prayers And Their Origins
Jewish services - Backgrounds. There are three prayer services each day on weekdays. A fourth additional prayer service (called mussaf...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tisha B'av: Encyclopedia Ii - Tisha B'av - Observances
Tisha B'Av - Restrictions. Tisha B'Av is observed with a full day fast (a day without eating or drinking) that lasts 25 hours, beginnin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jewish Services: Encyclopedia Ii - Jewish Services - Related Customs
Many Jews sway their body back and forth during prayer. This practice (referred to as shokeling in Yiddish) is not mandatory, and in fact...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jewish Services: Encyclopedia Ii - Jewish Services - The Prayers And Their Origins
Jewish services - Backgrounds. There are three prayer services each day on weekdays. A fourth additional prayer service (called mussaf,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jewish Services: Encyclopedia Ii - Jewish Services - Weekday Prayer Services
Jewish services - Shacharit: morning prayers. Various prayers are said upon arising; tzitzit (small garment with fringes) are donned at...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jewish Services: Encyclopedia Ii - Jewish Services - Services On Passover Shavuot And Sukkot
The services for the three festivals of Pesach ("Passover"), Shavuot ("Feast of Weeks" or "Pentecost"), and Sukkot ("Feast of Tabenacles"...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jewish Services: Encyclopedia Ii - Jewish Services - Guide On Etiquette For Visitors
In most synagogues or temples, it is considered a sign of respect for all male attendees to wear a head covering, usually a dress hat or ...   » Read the article