Overview

A diverse and exciting commentary to the traditional liturgy for celebrating Shabbat in the synagogue. Volume eight in this critically acclaimed series (KABBALAT SHABBAT) explores the synagogue liturgy for greeting Shabbat, the beloved Friday night ritual that is perhaps most familiar of all synagogue services, and that features ""L'kha Dodi"" (""Come my Beloved"") as part of the most significant mystical addition to all of Jewish liturgy. MY PEOPLE'S PRAYER BOOK: VOLUME 8 - KABBALAT SHABBAT features the traditional Hebrew text with a new translation that lets people know exactly what the prayers say. Introductions explain what to look for in the prayers, and how to use the commentaries to find meaning in the prayer book. Commentaries from eminent scholars and teachers from all movements of Judaism examine Shabbat in the synagogue from the viewpoints of ancient Rabbis and modern theologians, including such specialised perspectives as liturgical history, Jewish mysticism, the Bible, and rabbinic law.

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Author:   Lawrence A. Hoffman
Publisher:   Jewish Lights Publishing
Imprint:   Jewish Lights Publishing
Edition:   Annotated edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 24.80cm
Weight:   0.621kg
ISBN:  

9781580231213

ISBN 10:   1580231217
Pages:   218
Publication Date:   16 December 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Replaced By:   9781580231213
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"About My People's Prayerbook Introduction to the Liturgy Of Kabbalat Shabbat: Politics, Piety, and Poetry Lawrence A. Hoffman Kabbalat Shabbat: A Liturgy from Psalms Marc Zvi Brettler Shedding Feminist Light on the Sabbath Candles Wendy I. Zierler The Mystical Spirituality of Safed Sharon Koren Introduction to the Commentaries: How to Look for Meaning in the Prayers Lawrence A. Hoffman The Liturgy of Kabbalat Shabbat 1. From the Kabbalists of Safed A. 95–99, 29: Psalms to Welcome Shabbat I. Psalm 95 II. Psalm 96 III. Psalm 97 IV. Psalm 98 V. Psalm 99 VI. Psalm 29 B. Greeting the Sabbath Queen and Bride I. Ana B’kho’ach (""By the Might…""): A Mystical Meditation II. L’khah Dodi (“Go Forth My Love…”): The Divine Union of Bride and Groom 2. From Medieval Eretz Yisrael: Psalms for Sacred Occasions A. Psalm 92: A Psalm for the Sabbath Day B. Psalm 93: A Psalm to Introduce Sacred Time 3. From Medieval Babylonia: Emphasizing Shabbat Light A. Bameh Madlikin (“With What May We Light…”) I. Mishnah Shabbat 2:1—Laws Of Wicks II. Mishnah Shabbat 2:6—Responsibilities of Women III. Mishnah Shabbat 2:7—Shabbat Preparation IV. Berakhot 64a: Torah Brings Peace About the Contributors List of Abbreviations Glossary"

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Excellent.... Stimulating. Binghamton (NY) Reporter Beautiful ... [the contributors] rightly deserve high praise. Louisville Community Absolutely fascinating. Liberal Judaism

Excellent.... Stimulating. --Binghamton (NY) Reporter Beautiful ... [the contributors] rightly deserve high praise. --Louisville Community Absolutely fascinating. --Liberal Judaism Excellent.... Stimulating. Binghamton (NY) Reporter Beautiful ... [the contributors] rightly deserve high praise. Louisville Community Absolutely fascinating. Liberal Judaism Excellent.... Stimulating. Binghamton (NY) Reporter Beautiful ... [the contributors] rightly deserve high praise. Louisville Community Absolutely fascinating. Liberal Judaism

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Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, the Barbara and Stephen Friedman professor of liturgy at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in New York

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