Jewish Prayer - الصلاة اليهودية - כריעות בשמונה עשרה

EARLIER COMMENTS TO THE VIDEO ARE VERY INFORMATIONAL, CHECK'EM OUT.

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According to Talmudic law and the shita of Rambam (Maimonides) and his son R' Abraham.

NOTE: Not EVERYTHING done in the clip is obligatory. I made this clear in the annotations. If someone is confused or mislead because he did not read, that is not my fault. READ.

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TRANSLATION OF HEBREW
http://sagavyah.tripod.com/id103.html#fullprayer

INFORMATION ON BOWING
http://sagavyah.tripod.com/id82.html#kneeling
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In our days there are not many Jews who still kneel and bow during regular daily prayer. A noticable number of Orthodox Ashkenazi Jews do bow to the ground during Yom haKipurim and Rosh haShana. Most Jews are not even aware that such is the historical practice of the Jewish people to kneel and prostrate during regular daily prayer. Therefore, be prepared that if you kneel or prostrate in most synagogues, you are sure to get reactions of surprise. They may or may not be encouraging reactions. Nonetheless, so long as you are still able to concentrate properly while praying and are willing to endure the possible consequences of bowing and prostrating in public, I only encourage you to do so. It is a shame to fear men more than the Most High. How can bowing or prostrating be a sign of arrogance, especially when you know people may look upon you negatively for doing so? Rather, it is an expression of humility and submission to the Almighty. The following text of formal Jewish prayer and instruction on how it is done is according to Talmudic law as codified in the Mishneh Torah of Rambam (Maimonides). References to halakha are given in abbreviated form. For example, HT5:4 means "Hilkhoth Tefilah" chapter 5, the fourth halakha. Hilkhoth Tefilah is found in Sefer Ahavah in the Mishneh Torah:

"The mention of bending-down {k'reya} in every place is on the knees.." (HT5:13)

There are 5 places where one "bends-down" during this prayer (HT5:10). Each time one "bends-down," he should arch his back bending over until his backbone pokes out slightly (HT5:12). One need not bow in this manner if he is unable because it causes him pain (HT5:12). There are some additional reasons why a person may not need to fully bow, usually either because of stress of the situation or stress of the body (HT5:1). I will elaborate upon these later. The 5 places where one "bends-down" are highlighted in the text of prayer found in the link below. In the text of prayer found on that link, upon reading a word highlighted in bold letters, "bend-down" and make your body like an arch (qeshet). Afterwards, straighten back up into a standing position upon reading a word that is underlined.

The content of this prayer were established by the Court established under Moses, at the time at which it was headed by Ezra, Nehemiah, Daniel, Zechariah, etc... with the exception of a few small portions that were added by a later generation of that same Great Court. This prayer is called the Amidah (standing) because the majority of it is prayed in standing position (HT5:2); It's also called the Shemoneh Esreh (eight-teen) because, though now it consists of 19 blessings, it originally consisted of 18 blessings to the Almighty

When beginning any of the 3 daily prayers, start from a standing position facing toward the Temple in Israel, with feet side by side, eyes lowered, and ones right hand clasped over his left hand over his heart, with his heart turned to "Above" in fear, awe, and dread, as a servant before his master, (HT5:4). The text for the regular weekday prayer can be found HERE:
http://sagavyah.tripod.com/id103.html#fullprayer


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[greenbutterfly101]

When Jews pray do they say certain prayers for certain times of day. Also please may you recommend a book that covers briefly the Jewish faith. Thank you kindly.

[omedyashar]

@greenbutterfly101 Yes, we have 5 specific prayer times each day. 3 prayer times for the 'standing prayer' and 2 prayer times for the recitation of Shema and its blessings of praise to God.

If you want to book that briefly covers the historical Jewish faith, I suggest the book Faith and Opinions by Saadia Gaon, written around 1200 years ago.

[elucidater87]

Please read about the Torah and the Talmud, as well as the Jewish diaspora and the aftermath of the Babylonian, persian and egyption captivity. Then you will know the changes that have been made to the ORIGINAL jewish faith.

[omedyashar]

@elucidater87 I've been aware of these kinds of claims for around 15 years. I do not consider myself infallible, but I am not exaggerating when I say that I am certain that I've invested far more time investigating the claims for and against the reliability of the Torah and the rest of the Hebrew Bible - more than the vast majority of people who doubt the Torah's reliability. I'm also sure I've investigated far more than most who believe in the Torah. I've posted videos about these matters.

[nlove40]

I'm a Muslim and while watching you pray, i feel peace in myself. Jewish and Muslim prayer is very similar. well we all pray to the same God anyways. Jews and Christians are our brothers. Dont let the racist people and their evil thoughts corrupt your mind. May Allah bless you.

[omedyashar]

@elucidater87 You ask a very important question. The answer to your question is simply that Torah does not teach this idea. Talmud does not teach this idea. Orthodox Jews do not teach this idea. This means that your question is based on a misconception. It is a widespread misconception, but it is a misconception nonetheless. The Jewish perspective on who can enter heaven is far far more universal than in Christianity or Islam. Jews do not believe that only Jews go to heaven.

[vonlathen12]

Muslims prayer are similar to jews pray..... Eloah He Aqbar

[ramses0101]

MAY HIS NAME BE MAGNIFIED AMONG THE NATIONS , psalm 117, i am egyptian and i praise the lord

[YildizOsmanli]

HAH AMAZING! reading comments from Muslims apprently they do not even know about the other religions something they SHOULD DO. As many things are like the jewish, as well as the pagan (circling at the stone in the kaaba and thouching it) But hey true islam has been distorted ALOT by the 10th century. Im Muslim and know about hindus, christians, jewish faith, mormons, santeria, palo mayombe and aspiring to be a theologist very soon.

[YildizOsmanli]

@halflifeproductionz amazing how so many muslims dont know this...

[YildizOsmanli]

@roda2468 Not all Muslims pray 5 times a day as only 3 are mentioned the more the better though xD and yeah muhammad conformed to jewish traditions so they can be more attracted to islam...

[metal9023]

Salam alaikom. I'm Muslim I like your style of reciting. Ps to those who curse thwbjews. Please do not! A Muslim does not hate Jews, people of the book before us u got problems with zoonist. Not jews

[paranormzed]

r u Karaite ?