Prayer/Liturgy
Information about Jewish prayer, including daily, Shabbat, festival and High Holiday liturgy
Birkat HaMazon -- The Blessing After the Meal 
After a meal in which we have eaten bread, we say Birkat HaMazon the blessing after the meal. Learn about its structure and significance. Hallel 
On all major Jewish holidays, including Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot and on minor holidays such as Chanukah, we express our gratitude to G-d by recite Psalms 113-118 or Hallel. Hear O' Israel - The Shema in Jewish Prayer
The most central prayer in Judaism, Shema Yisrael, was quoted during the invocation given by Pastor Rick Warren to, then, President-elect Barack Obama. Why is the Shema such a central part of Jewish faith?
Jewish Prayer [offsite link]
A wealth of information and how-tos on Jewish prayer from Chabad-Lubavitch. Jewish Women You Should Know - Debbie Friedman
Debbie Friedman, legendary and prolific composer of Jewish music passed away on January 9, 2011. We celebrate her life's work and learn more about the many ways in which she touched and transformed Jewish life. Maariv - Bringing On The Evening
The Maariv or evening service is one of the three prayer services said daily by many Jews. Learn about its importance and meaning! Siddur Audio  [offsite link]
This is a fantastic resource for learning Jewish liturgy. The site contains audio files for Shabbat as well as weekday liturgy. There is also a selection of Shabbat zemirot, joyous Shabbat songs that are often sung during Shabbat meals. The Book of Psalms in Jewish tradition
The Book of Psalms is one of the most beloved books of the Bible. People, regardless of background, find great meaning and comfort in it. Psalms are an integral part of Jewish spirituality and ritual. The Niggun - A Wordless and Spiritual Melody
The niggun or wordless melody has experienced a tremendous growth in popularity throughout the Jewish world. Though it originated at the beginning of the 18th century with the advent of the Chassidic movement, niggunim are now sung by Jews spanning the spectrum of religious observance. The Shabbat Morning Service
The Shabbat morning service is the lengthiest of the week and the service which, in many traditional congregations, is the most well attended. Shabbat morning services in actuality consist of three distinct prayer services—Pesukei Dezimra or verses of praise, Shacharit, the morning service and Musaf The Spiritual Aspect of Baking Challah
A common event like baking bread can actually be a spiritual moment in time. Learn how to turn your challah baking into a deep and meaningful experience. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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