The Palestinian Talmud on the Tefillah
4:3, 7d–8a
What is the meaning of an Abstract of Eighteen?
Rab said, “They say the end of each blessing.”
And Samuel said, “[They say] the beginning of each blessing.” [ . . . ]
R. Zeira sent [a question] to R…
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The Mishnah on the Tefillah
m. Berakhot 4–5 (selections)
4:1. The morning Prayer may be recited until midday. R. Judah says: Until the fourth hour [of daylight].
The afternoon Prayer may be recited until evening. R. Judah says…
The Tosefta on the Tefillah
t. Berakhot 3:4–25 (selections)
3:4. He who recites the Prayer must concentrate [on his prayers].
Abba Saul says, “A [Scriptural] allusion to [the requisite act of concentration in] prayer is, You will…
The Babylonian Talmud on the Tefillah
b. Berakhot 12a–b, 28b–29b, 34a
Rabbah bar Ḥinana Sava said in the name of Rav: One who is praying, when he…
Requesting Personal Needs on the Sabbath
y. Shabbat 15:3, 15b
We learned that it is forbidden to request one’s needs [in prayer] on the Sabbath. R. Zeira asked R. Ḥiyya bar Ba, “What about saying ‘Our Shepherd, sustain us’?” He replied, “This is a standard…
Requesting Personal Needs in the Tefillah
m. Rosh Hashanah 4:5–6, 9
4:5. The order of blessings [in the Prayer on Rosh Hashanah]: One recites the Fathers [avot], the Powers [of God] [gevurot], [and] the Sanctity of God [kedushat hashem] and includes [verses of]…
A Weekday Tefillah from the Land of Israel
O God, open my lips that my mouth may utter Your praises! (Psalm 51:17)
1. Praised be You…