More about Prayer

The siddur is not a hymnal; it is a symphony. It has been carefully composed to guide the soul through the unfolding drama of redemption. Far from being a random collection of prayers, the traditional Jewish prayer book is deliberately structured to echo the story of Israel’s salvation and to awaken our longing for its fulfillment. This lecture explores how the rhythms and themes of the siddur prepare us to recognize, desire, and live in the light of redemption.

Clement's Prayer

What did the liturgy and prayers of the early disciples of Yeshua sound like? Clement's epistle to the Corinthians concludes with a majestic prayer with strong parallels to Jewish liturgy. This lesson and the contents of the prayer include material pertinent to the modern political divide as Clement teaches us how to pray for government officials. Download the oriignal class handout in the PDF attachment below.

Moses' Private Tent of Meeting

If Moses already had a tent of meeting where God appeared to him and spoke to him face to face, for what did he need to spend forty days on Mount Sinai receiving the instructions for building a tent of meeting? If you’ve already got a tent of meeting, why build another one?

Praying from the Siddur Quarantine Style

The Covid-19 epidemic is forcing us to stay at home. The governor of the State of Wisconsin has announced a mandatory “shelter at home” order as has the governor of Minnesota.

Women, Prayer, and Rosh Hashanah

The teaching from the first day of Rosh Hashanah on the subject of a woman's obigation to pray, efficacy of her prayers, and the power of a praying mother.

I Love Davening Together: Enriching Communal Prayer

There is a lot of richness and beauty to the Shabbat service and the traditional siddur. It can be a spiritually engaging and deep experience.

This lecture was delivered by one of our members at the UMJC Conference in Chicago in 2017.

High Holiday Melodies

Learn these beautiful high holiday melodies to enhance your participation in the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services.

Kullam Ahuvim

Rosh Chodesh Morning Service Audio

Put on your headphones, close your eyes, and enter the world of a traditional Messianic Synagogue.

Our main services are on Shabbat. In honor of Shabbat being a day when we abstain from creating, we do not record our Shabbat services. We also keep the Sabbath pure, simple, and grand with a completely acapella service--no musical instruments.

Mimekomecha (From Your Place)