The Amidah: Our Forefathers : Discussions on Prayer, Lesson 42
The Amidah prayer begins with three blessings of praise that correspond to the three Patriarchs. The first blessing focuses on the special merit and quality of Abraham.
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Eileen Glasco
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April 2, 2016
Discussion on prayer
Your teaching on prayers have been invaluable to me. I still have a great deal to learn about Judaism and study every day. My question is. When saying the Amidah can I say it at home without a Minyan?
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November 19, 2015
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Reciting the Amidah Everyone is obligated to recite the Amidah three times (Women twice)a day. When possible, men should do this with a Minyan to fulfill the additional obligation of public prayer.