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Tefillah Corner

Ten central prayers, taught the same warm way as the rest of Hebrew Cafe — Hebrew with nikkud, transliteration you can switch off, English, a tap-any-word breakdown, audio you can slow down, and a short check at the end.

  • Shema

    שְׁמַע

    The core declaration of Jewish faith, recited morning and evening.

  • V'ahavta

    וְאָהַבְתָּ

    The paragraph following the Shema, on loving God with all one has.

  • Amidah (Shemoneh Esrei)

    עֲמִידָה

    The central standing prayer of every Jewish service.

  • Kaddish (Mourner's Kaddish)

    קַדִּישׁ

    An Aramaic prayer sanctifying God's name, recited by mourners.

  • Aleinu

    עָלֵינוּ

    The closing prayer of every service.

  • Kol Nidre

    כָּל נִדְרֵי

    The Aramaic declaration that opens Yom Kippur evening.

  • Birkat Hamazon

    בִּרְכַּת הַמָּזוֹן

    Grace after meals.

  • Kiddush

    קִדּוּשׁ

    The blessing sanctifying Shabbat and festivals over wine.

  • Shehecheyanu

    שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ

    A blessing of gratitude for first occasions and milestones.

  • Hallel

    הַלֵּל

    Psalms of praise recited on festivals.