Synopsis
This stunning work, an empowering entryway to the spiritual revival of our times, enables all of us to claim our connection to the heritage of the traditional Jewish prayer book. It helps rejuvenate Jewish worship in today's world and makes its power accessible to all. "Volume 9 Welcoming the Night: Minchah and Ma'ariv (Afternoon and Evening Prayer)" features the authentic Hebrew text with a new translation designed to let people know exactly what the prayers say. Introductions tell the reader what to truly use the commentaries and to search for - and find - meaning in the prayer book. Framed with beautifully designed Talmud-style pages, commentaries from many of today's most respected Jewish examine "Minchah and Ma'ariv" from the perspectives of ancient Rabbis and modern theologians, as well as feminist, halakhic, Talmudic, linguistic, biblical, Chasidic, mystical and historical perspectives.