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Nusah
1. The textual version of the liturgy in the various Jewish traditions. Each tradition…
Aliyah (in synagogue)
Lit. 'ascending'. A term describing a person who is 'called up' to recite the blessing…
An'im zemirot
A synagogue hymn recited at the end of the Musaf service on Shabbat. This hymn is also…
Dukhan
In the Temple service the Priestly Blessing was pronounced by the Priests while standing…
Hazzan (pl. Hazzanim)
1. In Temple and talmudic days, the hazzan was a general communal functionary. Since the…
Musaf (pl. Musafim)
Originally the additional sacrifice offered in the Temple, After Temple times it…
Kiddush
Lit. Sanctification. The blessing (over wine) by which the Sabbath or festival is…
Sheli'akh Tzibbur
lit. representative of the congregation. An insiders' name for any prayer leader or…
Adon Olam
Adon Olam is a rhymed liturgical hymn that is comprised of twelve verses. Adon Olam…
Aḥot qetanah
Aḥot qetanah, or little sister, is a hymn that is traditionally sung on Rosh Hashanah.…