Shabbat morning prayers generally begin somewhat later than those on other days of the week, giving us the opportunity to enter a more meditative state of mind in preparation for prayer. Spend a few minutes studying a Hasidic text to enter the luminous world of the soul.
The order of the prayer is similar to that of the other days: verses of praise (psukei deZimbra), he Shema with their corresponding blessings and then the Amide (Standing prayer in a low voice). Throughout the prayer, several psalms are added in honor of Shabbat.
After the Amide The Torah reading continues. The Torah is divided into 54 portions. One portion is read each Shabbat (sometimes two, and sometimes a portion related to the time of year is added, such as on Rosh Chodesh – the beginning of the month).
The procedure for reading the Torah is as follows: the ark is opened and a Torah scroll is brought to the reading table (bimáSeven men are called, one after the other, and the person reading reads aloud the portion corresponding to each one (this is called in Hebrew a Aliyah). After these seven people, a Kaddish and an additional one is called, called maftir. The last bit of the weekly reading is read, and then the maftir Read a portion of the prophets related to the weekly reading.
After the Torah reading, the scroll is returned to the ark and the prayer is recited. musaf. Musaf It means "added," and it is a Amide in place of the additional Shabbat sacrifices. Then the prayer is completed as during the week.
The evening prayer is shorter: a short introduction is made, the first Aliyah from next week's Torah portion and the Amide.
Shalom BH. Thank you, Rabbi, for the clarification. Excuse my question. When do the Selichot prayers begin? What day?.
B»H
Hello, this year (5773) they begin on the 25th of Elul (Saturday, August 13).
Greetings,