Siddur Ashkenaz

The central nineteen benedictions of the daily prayer service, said standing in silence.

The core affirmation of divine oneness, love of God with all one’s soul, and the tzitzit command.

The very first sentence said upon awakening: thankfulness for the renewed gift of life and soul.

Gratitude for physical capabilities, guidance, the Torah, freedom, and strength for each day.

Opening benediction of the Verses of Praise, blessing the One Who spoke the cosmos into being.

King David’s masterwork psalm recited thrice daily: “The Lord supports all who stumble.”

The grand concluding benediction of Pesukei D’Zimra, with fifteen praises for the King of the Universe.

The universal conclusion to Jewish prayers, praising the Sovereign of all creation.

The ancient Aramaic praise marking transitions between major parts of the prayer service.

Recited by mourners to sanctify God’s great name and bring elevation to departed souls.

Recited following the study of Oral Torah, invoking peace and life upon teachers and students.

Recited by the prayer leader concluding the service, asking that Israel’s prayers be welcomed.

Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz’s beloved Safed hymn welcoming the Sabbath Bride with joy and majesty.

Welcoming the ministering angels into the Jewish home on Friday evening before the meal.

Sanctifying the holy Sabbath day over wine: remembering Creation and the Exodus from Egypt.

Ceremony marking the close of Shabbat and beginning of the work week: wine, fragrant spices, and fire.

Biblical thanksgiving recited after eating bread: food for all, the good Land, Jerusalem, and goodness.

Blessing recited when embarking on a journey, asking for safety, peace, and gracious return.

The night prayer said before going to sleep: forgiving all who wronged us, Shema, and Hamapil.