What is Jewish prayer?
Begin with a nine-prayer foundational atlas in English, spoken-Hebrew lettering and Hebrew script.
Learn to read →Come because you are curious
Perhaps you want to read the Torah, understand Jewish prayer, learn Hebrew, prepare a meal for a Jewish guest, support a loved one, or consider Jewish life. You do not have to become Jewish, profess a creed, disclose a personal history, or take part in worship to begin learning.
We explain religious distinctions instead of concealing them. You may ask sincere questions; disagreement must remain humane and informed.
What happens on Shabbat?
Read about Friday evening, Saturday, Havdalah, and different communities' rhythms.
Study Shabbat →Who are Jewish people?
Explore communities, geography, languages and plural Jewish histories.
Explore heritage →First visit: gentle etiquette
- Choose one topic and read the introductory material in advance.
- If invited to a synagogue or household, ask the host about clothing, prayer participation, food and electronics.
- If you are unsure whether a prayer is intended for you to recite, listen respectfully and ask later.
- Share personal details only through a reviewed, confidential system if and when one is activated.
- For formal conversion, speak with a qualified Jewish congregation rather than interpreting an Assembly course certificate as religious status.
Questions worth bringing
- What is the relationship among Torah, Tanakh, Mishnah and Talmud?
- What changes between a Hebrew translation and an English transliteration?
- Why do Jewish communities recite different melodies or liturgical forms?
- What does it mean to participate as a guest rather than as a member?