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• AMIDAH — (Heb. עֲמִידָה; standing ), the core and main element of each of the prescribed daily services. In talmudic sources it is known as Ha Tefillah ( The Prayer par excellence). As its name indicates, the Amidah must be recited standing. Other names… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Amidah — The Amidah (Hebrew: תפילת העמידה, Tefilat HaAmidah The Standing Prayer ), also called the Shmona Esre (שמנה עשרה, Shmonah Esreh The Eighteen [‏Blessings‏] ), is the central prayer of the Jewish liturgy. As Judaism s prayer par excellence , the… …   Wikipedia

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• Amidah — /ah mee dah/, n. Judaism. a liturgical prayer that is recited in standing position at each of the three daily services and consists of three opening blessings, three closing blessings, and one intermediate blessing on the Sabbath and holy days… …   Universalium

• Judaism — /jooh dee iz euhm, day , deuh /, n. 1. the monotheistic religion of the Jews, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the precepts of the Old Testament and in the teachings and commentaries of the rabbis as found chiefly in the… …   Universalium

• Amidah — [ə mi:də] noun Judaism a prayer consisting of a varying number of blessings recited while the worshippers stand. Origin C19: Heb., lit. standing …   English new terms dictionary

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• Outline of Judaism — Main article: Judaism The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Judaism: Judaism – religion, philosophy, and way of life of the Jewish people,[1] based on the ancient Mosaic Law. Contents 1 History and branches 2 …   Wikipedia