Foundations of Judaism
Foundations of Judaism
Foundations of Judaism (Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM): A sensitive and sophisticated introduction to Judaism, intended for beginners, focusing on many of the ritual, legal, and philosophical basics of our faith.
Suggested Bibliography (Continually Updated)
Theology
Maimonides’ 13 Principles of Faith: Original Treatise,
Paraphrased (Ani Maamin), Chart, Liturgical Summary (Yigdal)
Hebrew Reading
Pronunciation of Consonants, Pronunciation of Vowels,
Vowelization Chart
Shabbat Observance
Biblical Sources
Shabbat Mitzvot
39 Melachot (Prohibited Activities)
39 Melachot Cheat Sheet
Shabbat Study Questions
Video of Munkatcher Rebbe (1933)
Kashrut (Dietary Laws)
Kashrut Questions, Reasons for Kashrut, Biblical Sources, Chart
Prayer
Structure of Prayer: Weekday Prayer, Shabbat Prayer, Amidah Structure, Amidah Cheat Sheet
Blessings: Definition, Four Types, Before Pleasure, Stimulus-Response (Koren), Stimulus Response (Artscroll)
Liturgy Reading/Singing
Daily:
Upon Waking (Modeh/Modah Ani) - Text, Audio
Blessing on Hand-washing (Netillat Yadayim) - Text/Procedure, Audio
Post-Bathroom Blessing (Asher Yatzar) - Text, Audio
Blessings on Torah (Birkhot haTorah) - Text, Audio
Identity/Appreciation Blessings (Birkhot haShachar) - Text, Audio
Shema Paragraph 1 - Text, Reading Audio, Cantillation Audio
Weekday:
Amida Paragraphs 1-2 - Text, Audio (Weekday)
Shabbat:
Shalom Aleichem - Text, Classic Tune (Israel Goldfarb), Sixth Street Tune (Michael Shapiro), Shlomo Carlebach Tune
Eishet Chayil - Text, Classic Tune (Benzion Shenker)
Friday Night Kiddush - Text, Audio (Nusach), Audio (Musical Ending)
Nishmat - Text, Recording
Anim Zemirot - Text, Recording
Birkat Hamazon:
Shir HaMaalot - Text, Common Tune, Sixth Street Tune.
Zimun - Text, Common Tune
Blessing 1 (Birkat Hazan): Text, Common Tune
Blessing 2 (Birkat HaAretz): Text, Common Tune
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