6/1/2025 SUNDAY EVENING - 1ST DAY OF SHAVUOT BEGINS.
ARVIT:
In-Person Shavuot Services and Study at Beth Israel.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu.
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings (NEW)
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Hallel.
Tachanun - Omitted.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20 - Omitted.
Aleinu.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Ratzon
Hallel
Tachanun - Omitted.
Aleinu.
Blessing for the Study of Torah.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
6/2/2025 MONDAY EVENING - 2ND DAY OF SHAVUOT BEGINS.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (2).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Yehi Ratzon - NEW.
Hallel.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu.
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Hallel.
Tachanun - Omitted.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20 - Omitted.
Aleinu.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Ratzon
Hallel
Tachanun - Omitted.
Aleinu.
Blessing for the Study of Torah.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
6/3/2025 TUESDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (2).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Yehi Ratzon.
Hallel.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu.
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Hallel.
Tachanun - Omitted.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20 - Omitted.
Aleinu.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Ratzon
Hallel
Tachanun - Omitted.
Aleinu.
Putting on the Tefillin with Blessings
Blessing for the Study of Torah.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed - NEW.
6/4/2025 WEDNESDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3) - NEW (1 extra)
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu.
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun - Omitted.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20 - Omitted.
Aleinu.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Ratzon.
Tachanun - Omitted.
Aleinu.
Putting on the Tefillin with Blessings
Blessing for the Study of Torah.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
6/5/2025 THURSDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2) - NEW.
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu.
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun - Omitted.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20 - Omitted.
Aleinu.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Ratzon
Tachanun - Omitted.
Aleinu.
Tefillin with Blesing Blessing for the Study of Torah.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
6/6/2025 FRIDAY EVENING - SHABBAT BEGINS.
ARVIT:
In-person services at Shir Chadash/Gates of Prayer.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHABBAT MORNING:
Modeh Ani
Washing Hands
Asher Yatzar
Elohai Neshama
Washing Hands
Thanks for choosing us by giving us the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
In-Person Services at Beth Israel.
In-Person Torah Study at Shir Chadash.
SHABBAT MINCHA:
Washing Hands
Excerpts from Psalm 104 - NEW.
Ashrei
Uva L'Tziyon
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Tzidkat'kha - Psalm 119:142; 71:19; 36:7 - Omitted
Tachanun - Omitted
Aleinu
Blessing for the Study of Torah
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren)
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom (NEW) and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
6/7/2025 SATURDAY EVENING - WORKING WEEK BEGINS.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu.
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Yehi Ratzon - NEW.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun - Omitted.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20 - Omitted.
Aleinu.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton
Tachanun - Omitted.
Aleinu.
Three Torah Blessings - NEW.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
6/8/2025 SUNDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu.
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20.
Aleinu.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day - NEW.
Aleinu.
TThree Torah Blessings.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
6/9/2025 MONDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu.
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20.
Aleinu.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Tefillin with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A - NEW.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
6/10/2025 TUESDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Minyan With B'Nai Jeshurun.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Tefillin Meditation (NEW) & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
6/11/2025 WEDNESDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu.
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20.
Aleinu.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1). (NEW)
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
6/12/2025 THURSDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Prayer for The State of Israel. (NEW)
Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace. (NEW)
Psalm 121. (NEW)
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Minyan With B'Nai Jeshurun.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
6/13/2025 FRIDAY EVENING - SHABBAT BEGINS.
ARVIT:
In-person Services at Gates of Prayer.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHABBAT MORNING:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us by giving us the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
In-Person Torah Study at Gates of Prayer.
In-Person Services at Gates of Prayer.
SHABBAT MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Excerpts from Psalm 104.
Ashrei.
Uva L'Tziyon.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Tzidkat'kha - Psalm 119:142; 71:19; 36:7.
Pirkei Avot Study (1 paragraph). (NEW)
Aleinu.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
6/14/2025 SATURDAY EVENING - WORKING WEEK BEGINS.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu.
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20.
Uva L'Tziyon. (NEW)
Aleinu.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
6/15/2025 SUNDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu.
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20.
Uva L'Tziyon.
Aleinu.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily (NEW)
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
6/16/2025 MONDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Minyan with B'Nai Jeshurun.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Minyan with B'Nai Jeshurun.
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily.
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing during Amidah as per Berakhot 12B. (NEW)
6/17/2025 TUESDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu.
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20.
Uva L'Tziyon.
Aleinu.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily .
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing during Amidah as per Berakhot 12B.
- No shaving with a razor [Leviticus 19:27]. (NEW)
6/18/2025 WEDNESDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu.
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20.
Uva L'Tziyon.
Aleinu.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily .
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing during Amidah as per Berakhot 12B.
- No shaving with a razor [Leviticus 19:27].
- Shomer Negiah. (NEW)
6/19/2025 THURSDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu.
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20.
Uva L'Tziyon.
Aleinu.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily .
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing (Berakhot 12B) & feet alignment (Berakhot 10B - NEW) during Amidah.
- No shaving with a razor [Leviticus 19:27].
- Shomer Negiah.
6/20/2025 FRIDAY EVENING - SHABBAT BEGINS.
ARVIT:
On- line B'Nai Jeshurun Services.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHABBAT MORNING:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us by giving us the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
In-Person Torah Study at Gates of Prayer.
In-Person Services at Shir Chadash.
SHABBAT MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Selections from The Songs of Ascent (NEW)
Excerpts from Psalm 104.
Ashrei.
Uva L'Tziyon.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Tzidkat'kha - Psalm 119:142; 71:19; 36:7.
Psalm 23 (NEW)
Pirkei Avot Study (1 paragraph).
Aleinu.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and cheese together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily .
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing (Berakhot 12B) & feet alignment (Berakhot 10B) during Amidah.
- No shaving with a razor [Leviticus 19:27].
- Shomer Negiah.
6/21/2025 SATURDAY EVENING - WORKING WEEK BEGINS.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Minyan with B'NAi Jeshurun.
Psalm 5:9 יְהוָה, נְחֵנִי בְצִדְקָתֶךָ (NEW)
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Partial Birkat Hagomel בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַגּוֹמֵל לְחַיָּבִים טוֹבוֹת שֶׁגְּמָלַנִי כָּל טוֹב (NEW)
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and dairy together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily .
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing (Berakhot 12B) & feet alignment (Berakhot 10B) during Amidah.
- No shaving with a razor [Leviticus 19:27].
- Shomer Negiah.
6/22/2025 SUNDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu - מַה טּוֹבוּ אֹהָלֶיךָ יַעֲקֹב מִשְׁכְּנֹתֶיךָ יִשְׂרָאֵל
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20.
Uva L'Tziyon.
Aleinu.
Psalm 5:9 יְהוָה, נְחֵנִי בְצִדְקָתֶךָ
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Partial Birkat Hagomel בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַגּוֹמֵל לְחַיָּבִים טוֹבוֹת שֶׁגְּמָלַנִי כָּל טוֹב
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and dairy together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily .
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing (Berakhot 12B) & feet alignment (Berakhot 10B) during Amidah.
- No shaving with a razor [Leviticus 19:27].
- Shomer Negiah.
- No food or drink (except for water) min 20 minutes before Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv. (NEW)
6/23/2025 MONDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu - מַה טּוֹבוּ אֹהָלֶיךָ יַעֲקֹב מִשְׁכְּנֹתֶיךָ יִשְׂרָאֵל
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
Prayer for God's Compassion.
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20.
Uva L'Tziyon.
Aleinu.
Psalm 5:9 יְהוָה, נְחֵנִי בְצִדְקָתֶךָ
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Partial Birkat Hagomel בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַגּוֹמֵל לְחַיָּבִים טוֹבוֹת שֶׁגְּמָלַנִי כָּל טוֹב
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and dairy together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule) & no imitation of either with the other (NEW).
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily .
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing (Berakhot 12B) & feet alignment (Berakhot 10B) during Amidah.
- No shaving with a razor [Leviticus 19:27].
- Shomer Negiah.
- No food or drink (except for water) min 20 minutes before Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv.
6/24/2025 TUESDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Partial Hallel - Rosh Hodesh
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu - מַה טּוֹבוּ אֹהָלֶיךָ יַעֲקֹב מִשְׁכְּנֹתֶיךָ יִשְׂרָאֵל
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
We pray for God's Compassion.
We acclaim God's Holiness. (NEW)
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20.
Uva L'Tziyon.
Aleinu.
Psalm 5:9 יְהוָה, נְחֵנִי בְצִדְקָתֶךָ
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun - Omitted since Rosh Hodesh approaching.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Partial Birkat Hagomel בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַגּוֹמֵל לְחַיָּבִים טוֹבוֹת שֶׁגְּמָלַנִי כָּל טוֹב
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and dairy together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule) & no imitation of either with the other.
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily .
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing (Berakhot 12B) & feet alignment (Berakhot 10B) during Amidah.
- No shaving with a razor [Leviticus 19:27].
- Shomer Negiah.
- No food or drink (except for water) min 20 minutes before Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv.
6/25/2025 WEDNESDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Partial Hallel - Rosh Hodesh
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu - מַה טּוֹבוּ אֹהָלֶיךָ יַעֲקֹב מִשְׁכְּנֹתֶיךָ יִשְׂרָאֵל
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
We pray for God's Compassion.
We acclaim God's Holiness.
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun - omitted since Rosh Hodesh.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20 Tachanun - omitted since Rosh Hodesh.
Uva L'Tziyon.
Aleinu.
Psalm 5:9 יְהוָה, נְחֵנִי בְצִדְקָתֶךָ
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun - omitted since Rosh Hodesh.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Partial Birkat Hagomel בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַגּוֹמֵל לְחַיָּבִים טוֹבוֹת שֶׁגְּמָלַנִי כָּל טוֹב
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and dairy together (1 hour Amsterdam separation rule) & no imitation of either with the other.
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
- No fish and meat together. (NEW)
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily .
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing (Berakhot 12B) & feet alignment (Berakhot 10B) during Amidah.
- No shaving with a razor [Leviticus 19:27].
- Shomer Negiah.
- No food or drink (except for water) min 20 minutes before Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv.
6/26/2025 THURSDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Partial Hallel - Rosh Hodesh
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu - מַה טּוֹבוּ אֹהָלֶיךָ יַעֲקֹב מִשְׁכְּנֹתֶיךָ יִשְׂרָאֵל
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
We pray for God's Compassion.
We acclaim God's Holiness.
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun - omitted since Rosh Hodesh.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20 - omitted since Rosh Hodesh.
Uva L'Tziyon.
Aleinu.
Psalm 5:9 יְהוָה, נְחֵנִי בְצִדְקָתֶךָ
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun - omitted since Rosh Hodesh.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Partial Birkat Hagomel בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַגּוֹמֵל לְחַיָּבִים טוֹבוֹת שֶׁגְּמָלַנִי כָּל טוֹב
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and dairy together (3 hour separation rule (NEW)) & no imitation of either with the other.
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
- No fish and meat together.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily .
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing (Berakhot 12B) & feet alignment (Berakhot 10B) during Amidah.
- No shaving with a razor [Leviticus 19:27].
- Shomer Negiah.
- No food or drink (except for water) min 20 minutes before Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv.
6/27/2025 FRIDAY EVENING - SHABBAT STARTS!
ARVIT:
On- line Gates of Prayer.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHABBAT MORNING:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us by giving us the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
In-Person Torah Study at Gates of Prayer.
In-Person Services at Shir Chadash.
SHABBAT MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Selections from The Songs of Ascent.
Excerpts from Psalm 104.
Ashrei.
Uva L'Tziyon.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Tzidkat'kha - Psalm 119:142; 71:19; 36:7.
Psalm 23.
Pirkei Avot Study (1 paragraph).
Aleinu.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and dairy together (3 hour separation rule) & no imitation of either with the other.
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
- No fish and meat together.
- All meat at home to be eaten on a disposable paper plate. (NEW)
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily .
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing (Berakhot 12B) & feet alignment (Berakhot 10B) during Amidah.
- No shaving with a razor [Leviticus 19:27].
- Shomer Negiah.
- No food or drink (except for water) min 20 minutes before Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv.
6/28/2025 SATURDAY EVENING - WORKING WEEK BEGINS.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Morning Minyan at Shir Chadash.
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Partial Birkat Hagomel בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַגּוֹמֵל לְחַיָּבִים טוֹבוֹת שֶׁגְּמָלַנִי כָּל טוֹב
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and dairy together (3 hour separation rule) & no imitation of either with the other.
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
- No fish and meat together.
- All meat at home to be eaten on a disposable paper plate.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily .
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing (Berakhot 12B) & feet alignment (Berakhot 10B) during Amidah.
- Tallit covering one's head on Shabbat during Amidah. (NEW)
- No shaving with a razor [Leviticus 19:27].
- Shomer Negiah.
- No food or drink (except for water) min 20 minutes before Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv.
6/29/2025 SUNDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu - מַה טּוֹבוּ אֹהָלֶיךָ יַעֲקֹב מִשְׁכְּנֹתֶיךָ יִשְׂרָאֵל
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
We pray for God's Compassion.
We acclaim God's Holiness.
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20.
Uva L'Tziyon.
Aleinu.
Psalm 5:9 יְהוָה, נְחֵנִי בְצִדְקָתֶךָ
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Partial Birkat Hagomel בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַגּוֹמֵל לְחַיָּבִים טוֹבוֹת שֶׁגְּמָלַנִי כָּל טוֹב
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and dairy together (3 hour separation rule) & no imitation of either with the other.
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
- No fish and meat together.
- All meat at home to be eaten on a disposable paper plate.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily .
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing (Berakhot 12B) & feet alignment (Berakhot 10B) during Amidah.
- Tallit covering one's head on Shabbat during Amidah.
- No shaving with a razor [Leviticus 19:27].
- Shomer Negiah.
- No food or drink (except for water) min 20 minutes before Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv.
- Recite daily at least 10 prayers in Hebrew (no repetitions). (NEW)
6/30/2025 MONDAY EVENING.
ARVIT:
Washing Hands.
Reform Arvit Poems (3).
Psalm 78:38; 20:10.
Shema with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses. Blessings (2 Before/3 After).
Alternative Reform Hashkiveinu added (2).
Amidah with names in Refa'einu & extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Alternative Reform Modim added - (2).
Yehi Ratzon.
Psalm 128.
Concluding Prayer.
Prayer for The State of Israel, Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace & Psalm 121.
Aleinu.
BEDTIME SHEMA:
Personal Reflection & Forgiveness & Peaceful Sleep Prayer.
Shema - Det. 6:4-9.
Verses that recall God's Blessings and Protection.
SHACHARIT:
BIRKCHOT HASHACHAR:
Modeh Ani.
Washing Hands.
Asher Yatzar.
Elohai Neshama.
Washing Hands.
Thanks for choosing us for the Gift of the Torah.
Recite the Great Principle of Torah.
Mah Tovu - מַה טּוֹבוּ אֹהָלֶיךָ יַעֲקֹב מִשְׁכְּנֹתֶיךָ יִשְׂרָאֵל
Reform Shacharit Poems (2).
Nisim B'Chol Yom.
We pray for God's Compassion.
We acclaim God's Holiness.
Yehi Ratzon.
Laasok B'Divrei Torah.
Leviticus 19:2, 14-18.
V'Haarev Na & Eilu D'Varim.
Study Text 1 - There Are Eight Degrees In the Giving of Tzedakah.
Study Text 2 - choice between Mishkan T'Filah & Sim Shalom.
Psalm 30.
P'SUKEI D'ZIMRAH:
Baruch She-Amar.
Hodu.
Psalm 100.
Ashrei.
Psalms 146-150.
Psalms: 89:53, 135:21, 72:18-19.
Psalm: 22:29; Ovadiah 1:21; Zekhariah 14:9.
Short Poem by Judah Halevi.
Yishtabach.
Shema - with "God is Faithful Sovereign" & full verses & Blessings.
Amidah - extra supplication & alternative supplication to follow.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Ashrei.
Psalm 20.
Uva L'Tziyon.
Aleinu.
Psalm 5:9 יְהוָה, נְחֵנִי בְצִדְקָתֶךָ
MINCHA:
Washing Hands.
Ashrei.
Amidah - with extra beginning & extra supplication.
Yehi Raton.
Meditation verse on the Amidah for Weekdays (1).
Tachanun.
Psalm of the Day.
Aleinu.
Partial Birkat Hagomel בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַגּוֹמֵל לְחַיָּבִים טוֹבוֹת שֶׁגְּמָלַנִי כָּל טוֹב
Tefillin Meditation & Tefillin Wrap with Blessings.
Three Torah Blessings / Numbers 6:24-26; Peah 1:1; Shabbat 127A.
Torah - reading 5 page min in Hebrew. [The Torah - A Modern Commentary URJ].
Talmud -1 pages (Koren).
Kashrut:
- no pork and no shellfish, no game meat and no imitations.
- effort to rid the meat of any visible blood & avoiding the hindquarter.
- Kosher wine only.
- no meat and dairy together (3 hour separation rule) & no imitation of either with the other.
- checking eggs for blood spots (I have my own chickens).
- checking vegetables and fruit for bugs.
- No fish and meat together.
- All meat at home to be eaten on a disposable paper plate.
Other:
- Follow Jewish Calendar and celebrate Holidays.
- Kabbalat Shabbat & Shabbat Services Attendance/Family Celebration.
- Shabbat Group Torah Study.
- Sunday Shacharit Minyan Attendance & Monday-Friday Twice Min Minyan Attendance.
- Mezuzot: on all outside doors/touching when coming in and out of the house & checking all daily .
- Lighting Candles on Friday night at home.
- Following Zmanim.
- Using combination of Mishkan T'Filah, Sim Shalom, Lev Shalom and ArtScroll Siddurim.
- Washing Hands in the Morning within 4 Cubits of the bed.
- Bowing (Berakhot 12B) & feet alignment (Berakhot 10B) during Amidah.
- Tallit covering one's head on Shabbat during Amidah.
- No shaving with a razor [Leviticus 19:27].
- Shomer Negiah.
- No food or drink (except for water) min 20 minutes before Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv.
- Recite daily at least 10 prayers in Hebrew (no repetitions).
- Jewish Speech Rules as per Greenburg in "Jewish Household" [NEW]
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