The Kippah
The linen kippah, or yarmulka, is the head covering worn to show reverence for the Holy One. It is our expectation that all men and women present will wear a kippah or head covering.
The Tallit
The linen tallit is the four-cornered prayer shawl worn by Hebrew worshipers. In our Essenian congregation we encourage all adults to embrace the mitzvah (commandment) of tallit. There are tallitot available in the lobby for your use.
The Siddur
The Siddur for Shabbat and Holidays is the blue prayer book that we use during the service. It opens and is read from right to left as it is written in Hebrew. Included in this pamphlet you will find a guide to the prayers in the siddur.
The Chumash
The Chumash is a book in the pews and contains the text of the Torah, the Five Books of Moses, as well as the Haftarah (prophetic portion) for each week. There are additional commentaries that allow everyone to study the weekly portion as it is read during the Torah service.
