In an effort to counter the confusion and isolation often experienced by a novice synagogue-goer, as well as by many who regularly attend synagogue, The Synagogue Survival Kit: A Guide to Understanding Jewish Religious Services offers introductions and instructions for all aspects of the synagogue experience. No matter what kind of synagogue you attend, the roadmap is the same. Some synagogues may read certain prayers in English translation rather than the original Hebrew or replace some traditional prayers with newer versions, but the service will still touch on the same topics in the same order for the same reasons. If you know the structure of the traditional service, you can readily find your place in any other one. The Synagogue Survival Kit maps the complete traditional service structure and points out the changes commonly encountered in different congregations in an effort to counter the confusion and isolation often experienced by novice synagogue-goers and regular attendees, alike. Always mindful of the sophisticated, adult reader with little or no Jewish background, Jordan Lee Wagner clearly and comprehensively explains the practices, vocabulary, objects, and attitudes that one can expect to find in any synagogue.

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By Jordan Lee Wagner

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Acknowledgments
Preface
Following the Service
Pronunciation
The Siddur
The Synagogue
Fitting In
Synagogue Customs
Synagogue Features
Jewish Worship
Congregational Prayer
The Structure of Jewish Services
The Amidah Section
The Sh'ma Section (K'riyat Sh'ma)
The Kaddish
The Praise Section
The Torah-Reading Section (K'riy-at Hatorah)
The Closing Section
The Preliminary Morning Service
Appendix A: How to Put on T'Fillin
Appendix B: Concordance of Siddur Page Numbering
Index
About the Author