Passover and the Crisis of Jewish Identity
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I am just getting into a routine of daily prayer. The old siddur that I have uses a very stilted translation. Is there anything more up-to-date that you’d recommend?
As far as commentary and instruction on Jewish prayer, nothing comes close to the ArtScroll Siddur (Mesorah Publications 1984). It is translated by top-rate Jewish scholars, who understand the subtleties of the Hebrew language and have a great knowledge of Talmudic sources. More than just a text of the prayers, this includes full explanations of all prayers, laws and customs. Features a masterful essay on the essence of prayer. Includes special prayers for the holidays and life-cycle events. Beautifully organized and designed.
ArtScroll also publishes a transliterated prayer book. They even have what’s called an “inter-linear” prayer book, which has the Hebrew and English running together on the same line.
You should find these in any Jewish bookstore, or at www.artscroll.com.
May the Almighty hear all our prayers!
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as a matter of personal preference, i find the koren siddur, with Rabbi Jonathan Sack’s commentary, z”tzl, scholarly and attractive. and more in line with my own background.