The synagogue survival kit
By: Jordan Lee Wagner
Publisher: Rowman & Liittlefield Publisher's, Inc.
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 347
ISBN-13: 9780765709684
Subjects: Siddur; Judaism; Liturgy; Prayer; Synagogue etiquette; Customs and practices
Description: In an effort to counter the confusion and isolation often experienced by a novice synagogue goer, as well as by many who regularly attend synagogue, this book offers introductions and instructions for all aspects of the synagogue experience.
Notes: "A Jason Aronson book."

"A guide to understanding Jewish religious services"--Cover.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Following the service; title: Pronunciation; title: The Siddur; title: The synagogue; title: Fitting in; title: Synagogue customs; title: Synagogue features; title: Jewish worship; title: Congregational prayer; title: The structure of Jewish services; title: The Amidah section; title: The Sh'ma section (K'riyat Sh'ma); title: The Kaddish; title: The praise section; title: The Torah-Reading section (K'riy-at Hatorah); title: The closing section; title: The preliminary morning service; title: Appendix A. How to put on t'fillin; title: Appendix B. Concordance of Siddur page numbering.