Liturgy and Worship

Mah Tovu - מַה טֹּבוּ

Gabriel Perdomo • Psalm 5:8, Numbers 24:5, Psalm 26:8, Psalm 95:6, Psalm 69:14

The Mah Tovu comes from Numbers 24:5 and Psalms 5:8, 26:8, 95:6 and 69:14. It is customary to recite the Mah Tovu as you enter the synagogue or shortly after. This prayer helps express the appreciation for being able to come together and worship.

Hineh Ma Tov - הִנֵּה מַה טוֹב

Gabriel Perdomo, Melina Perdomo • Psalm 133:1

Hineh mah tov umanayim shevet achim gam yachad! Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for people to dwell together in unity! -Psalm 133:1 This verse is often recited or sung as a part of Shabbat (Sabbath) or other gatherings. It emphasizes the beauty and importance of unity among people.

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Avinu - אבינו

Gabriel Perdomo • Matthew 6:9–13

The Lord's Prayer, also known as "Our Father," is a prayer that Yeshua taught to his disciples as recorded in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the books of Matthew (Matthew 6:9-13) and Luke (Luke 11:2-4).

Veshamru -וְשָׁמְרו

Gabriel Perdomo • Exodus 31:16–17

Veshamru means "and ye shall keep." It comes from Exodus 31:16-17, which is part of the commandment to observe the Sabbath day. Veshamru refers to a passage recited during Sabbath services. It emphasizes the importance of observing the Sabbath as a perpetual covenant between God and the Israelites, in accordance with the commandments given in the Torah. The passage serves as a reminder of the sanctity of the Sabbath and the obligation to rest and refrain from work on that day.

Shema - שמע

Gabriel Perdomo • Deuteronomy 6:4–9

In the recitation of Deuteronomy 6:4-9, special emphasis is given to the first six Hebrew words of this passage (Shema Yisrael, Adonai eloheinu, Adonai echad) and a six-word response is said in an undertone (barukh shem kevod malkhuto le'olam va'ed). After a pause, Deuteronomy 6:5-9 is then recited, which stresses the commandment to love the L-rd your G-d with all of your heart, soul, and might.

V'ahavta - וְאָהַבְתָּ

Gabriel Perdomo • Numbers 15:40–41, Numbers 15:37–39, Deuteronomy 6:5–9, Deuteronomy 11:13–21

This prayer is a continuation of the Shema and is found in Deuteronomy 6:5-9 and Numbers 15:40-41. In traditional communities, it also includes Deuteronomy 11:13-21 (which explains the consequences for following or disregarding God’s commandments) and Numbers 15:37-39 (text regarding tzitzit).

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