Unlocking the Siddur

From Going Through the Motions to Meaningful Prayer

Starting July 7th

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by synagogue services?

"What page are we on? Are we supposed to be standing, sitting, or bowing? And how does all this actually deepen my relationship with the Creator?"

If you have ever asked yourself these questions, this course is for you.

Unlocking the Siddur is a comprehensive guide to the texts, history, and profound significance of Jewish prayer. Whether you prefer to pray in English or Hebrew, you will walk away knowing the "how-tos" of the synagogue and the deep meaning behind the words.

Join us, and watch your prayers take on an entirely new life.

Course Details

Start Date

Tuesday, July 7

Schedule

Tuesdays, 7:30–8:30 PM

Format

In person or via Zoom

In person at Chabad of Olney

Cost

Free of Charge

Opening Series

Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21

Lesson 1
Jul 7

The Appeal of Our Ancestors

Intro to Prayer / Modeh Ani

Lesson 2
Jul 14

A New Lease on Life

Morning Hand Washing / Asher Yatzar / Elokai Neshamah

Lesson 3
Jul 21

Count Your Blessings

Morning Blessings / Birchot Hashachar

Second Series

Tuesdays, August 11, 18, 25

Lesson 4
Aug 11

In Awe of the Law

Daily Torah blessing / Birchot HaTorah

Lesson 5
Aug 18

A Wrap-Up to Remember

Tallit and Tefillin

Lesson 6
Aug 25

To Love a Fellow Soul

Foundations of your prayer / Hareini Mekabel / Mah Tovu / Adon Olam / The Akeidah / Le'olam Yehei Adam / The mini Shema

Continuing the Journey

Lesson 7
Sep 1

On Utterances and Offerings

Why the Temple's offerings are relevant / Korbanot / Ketoret / Eizehu Mekoman / Rabbi Yishmael Omer

Lesson 8
Sep 8

All Together Now

Kaddish

Lesson 9
Sep 15

Praising the High Heavens

The beginning of the minyan / Hodu / Baruch She'amar

Lesson 10
Sep 22

Big and Small, They Praise G-d All

Verses of Song / Pesukei Dezimrah

Lesson 11
Oct 6

Divine Love and the Angels Above

Blessings of Shema – Birchot Keriat Shema

Lesson 12
Oct 13

The Earth, Seven Heavens, One G-d

The Shema / Keriat Shema

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