Festival Liturgy

Catalog description

A study of the liturgy throughout the cycle of the Jewish year, from biblical origins to the present era. Features: variations in the basic liturgy, especially the Amidah for Shelosh Regalim; the development of Hallel customs; the form, function and texts of principal piyyutim; variations in practice among various rites and contemporary communities; the role of the Musaf service along with the theological implications of this part of the liturgy. A discussion of the liturgies that have evolved in response to the history of the Jewish community in the twentieth century Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron, Yom Ha’atzmaut. Discussion of creative and innovative rituals that can be introduced into the fixed liturgy.