Hineni: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults

In 136 clear, concise pages, Hineni: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults prepares adult learners for full participation in Shabbat morning services. Adults acquire synagogue skills—and gain confidence! —as they learn how to: Recite the Shabbat morning prayers as well as blessings for home rituals. (Blessings over candles, wine, and hallah at Shabbat dinner, ritual food items at Passover seder) Actively participate in the prayer service. (When we stand and when we sit during the service, why we rise up on our toes three times during the K’dushah) Understand the meaning of the prayers. (How is the Sh’ma like a pledge of allegiance? Why do mourners recite the Kaddish, even though it does not mention death?) Recognize 200 important prayer words and 20 key roots.