Gearing Up for the High Holidays

Written by Behrman House Staff, 08 of August, 2014

Feel more comfortable participating in services this year. Don't sit silent just because you feel nervous about Hebrew. We have tools to help learners of all ages practice Hebrew reading skills. 

Don't understand what the prayers say or why we say them? Hineni Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults goes beyond teaching rote prayer. It helps you understand the themes, the origins, and the deeper meaning of each one.

Discover answers to a range of intriguing questions you may have as you learn more about prayer, like 'Why in Etz Hayyim is the Torah call a 'Tree of Life?' or 'Why do mourners recite the Kaddish, even though it does not mention death?'

A helpful chart shows the placement of the prayers in the service, a prayer dictionary allows for quick translation of prayer words, and alternative versions of the prayers reflect the diversity of Jewish practice. At the same time, you'll come to understand prayer choreography--when to stand, when to sit, and why we rise up on our toes three times during the K'Dushah. 

Hineni Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults will help you feel synagogue savy this year. 

Looking for easy, fun Hebrew practice online? Click here for free online Hebrew games!

 

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