Name that Prayer Contest
Find the answers to our monthly prayer quiz in the Shabbat Morning at The Emanuel CD booklet. Send your answers to judyefox@emanuelsynagogue.org. For each correct answer you submit, you will be entered into a drawing to take place in June. Prize to be announced. All who answer correctly will be listed in our newsletter as Prayer Mavens for the Month.
Would you like to submit questions for this contest? For each question you submit (with answers) we will put your name in the drawing.
February question submitted by Llyn Kaimowitz
As the ark is closed at the end of the Torah service, what do we call the Torah?
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January question submitted by Judye Fox
At which word do we gather the tzitzit on the four corners of our talit?
. . . . . V’havienu
December questions submitted by Llyn Kaimowitz
What are two reasons why we kiss the Torah as it passes us while being carried around the sanctuary?
. . . . . to show our love for the Torah
. . . . . to bring the words of Torah to our lips
While it’s always good not to talk during a service, when during the service is it particularly important not to talk or move around?
. . . . . during the K’dushah
November questions submitted by Ona Mastronarde:
We cover our eyes and say this very important prayer while sitting.
. . . . . Shema
When do we say it again, standing, and without closing our eyes?
. . . . . Torah Service
October questions submitted by Tom Fromson:
This prayer of peace, shares its title with our Shabbat prayer book.
. . . . . Sim Shalom
In this prayer, with several melodies to choose from (one of our greatest hits) God’s presence is celebrated as creator, without beginning or end.
. . . . . Adon Olam