Archive for January 2018
Orthodox Ashkenazi Daytime Kiddush (Text & Audio)
This post presents a printable PDF file containing the Hebrew, English and transliterated text of the daytime Kiddush, as well
Chabad Daytime Kiddush
This printable PDF file presents the Hebrew and English text of the daytime Kiddush according to the custom of the Chabad Lubavitch
How to Recite the Sephardic Daytime Kiddush (Text & Audio)
This post offers a two-page step-by-step guide explaining how to recite the daytime Kiddush according to Sephardic tradition, including the
A Reform Summer Camp’s Abbreviated Grace After Meals with Hand Motions
This almost 3 minute video from URJ Camp Kalsman demonstrates how the campers and staff at this Reform camp recite
Friday Night & Beyond: Insights on Daytime Kiddush (Plus Text & Audio)
This thorough excerpt from “Friday Night and Beyond” by Lori Palatnik begins with meaningful explanations as to why Kiddush is recited during
Abbreviated Grace After Meals: The Four Blessings
This post includes the Hebrew text of the abbreviated version of the Grace After Meals, along with a printable PDF
Mayim Achronim: Washing the Finger Tips Prior to Grace After Meals
This brief post by Rabbi Baruch Davidson outlines the laws, customs and meaning behind the commandment to wash one’s fingertips
Nusach Ari Grace After Meals (Audio & Hebrew text)
This post presents an almost 5 minute long audio recording and the Hebrew text for the Nusach Ari version of the
Preliminary Psalms Recited Prior to the Grace After Meals
This short excerpt from Wikipedia briefly presents the various customs as to which Psalms are traditionally recited prior to the
Women and Zimmun
This two page article by Jennifer Breger summarizes the complicated subject of a women’s participation in a “Zimmun,” (literally, “invitation”)