Articles with the “nun” tag

Mincha: Afternoon Prayers

Mincha: Afternoon Prayers

The mincha (afternoon) prayer was first introduced by the Patriarch Yitzchak. A form of this prayer was later recited in the Temple when the afternoon offerings were brought.

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Ashrei: Lifting the Falling Shechinah

Ashrei: Lifting the Falling Shechinah

"Happy are they who dwell in Your house and praise You continually…" From this verse, the Talmudic sages found support for the proper preparation for prayer: first settle the minds and then pray. First dwell in the home then offer praise.

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