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FREE
Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheets:
(See Below)
Prayers are included for Nusach Ashkenaz, Nusach Sefard, and Nusach Chabad
HPLS publications are the perfect adjunct to Shabbat Across America and Hebrew Crash Courses.

While those programs are helpful, it may  take years to read Hebrew well enough to pray the Amidah (silent prayer).

The HPLS phonetic transliterated prayers and blessings allow you to participate immediately, with full comprehension.
Handbook Edition
Standard Edition
Volume 6
Afernoon Service for Sabbath and Festivals
Volume 1
Weekday Mincha- Maariv (Afternoon-Evening Service)		 Volume 2
Weekday Mornings		 Volume 3
Grace after meals		 Volume 4
Evening Service for Sabbath and Festivals		 Volume 5
Morning Service for Sabbath and Festivals
The HPLS Siddur, Six-Volume Set Traditional Version of Hebrew prayer book (Siddur) consists of the six volumes listed on the right:
Available in Standard and Handbook Editions. Click on individual volumes for description of differences.
The following downloads are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
If necessary, click here to get the Adobe Acrobat reader.
FREE
Phonetiic Transliterated Blessing Sheets
(See listing at left)		 Phonetic Transliterated HPLS Bencher (Grace After Meals)
The perfect simcha gift		 HPLS Passover Haggadah
Superior to anything else on the market		 HPLS Night Prayer
For Purim
Book of Esther
(Megillat Esther)
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 1:
HahvDahLah (325 kB pdf, from Vol 1) This is the concluding blessing said at the end of Shabbat
Weekdays
Sabbath & Festivals
Companion Siddur: HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Siddur with Page Number References to the Art Scroll Siddur, Classic Ashkenaz Edition
This HPLS publication is available as two separate volumes:
Evening Service for the Sabbath and Festivals
Morning Service for the Sabbath and Festivals.
Companion Siddur: HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Siddur with Page Number References to Siddur Sim Shalom, 1985,1998, and 2002 Editions.
This HPLS publication is available as four separate volumes:
Afternnon-Evening Service  for Weekdays
Morning Service for Weekdays
Evening Service for the Sabbath and Festivals
Morning Service for the Sabbath and Festivals.
Companion Siddur: HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Siddur
Morning Service for the Sabbath and Festivals with Page Number References to
Ben Zion Bokser Prayer Book
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 2:
TahLeet (tallis) and T'feeLeen (53 kB pdf, from Vol 2)
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 3:
Shabbat Song Tzoor MeeShehLoh
HPLS
Phonetic Transliterated
A First Book of
Hebrew Prayer
HPLS
Ethics of the Fathers
Phonetic Transliteration with flowing English
Reform Synagogue Study Guide for the Friday Evening Shabbat Service
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 4:
Friday Night Kiddush (268 kB pdf, from Vol 4)
Please scroll down for details of the above items.
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur - Six-Volume Set
(Traditional Version of Hebrew Prayer Book)
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 5:
MohDeh Ah'nee (217 kB pdf, from Vol 2 & 5)
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 6:
Sample from the prayer said on Monday
Psalm 23. The Lord is my Shepherd (168 kB pdf, from Vol 3)
The HPLS Siddur, Six-Volume Set Standard Edition - This is our first publication. It is a phonetically transliterated orthodox version of Hebrew prayer book. It measures 8.5" x 11" and is bound on the 8.5" side. It is made up of six volumes and contains over 700 pages. Refer to the Standard 6-Volume Set link for a description of the set and to order individual volumes of the set. Prayers are included for Nusach Ashkenaz, Nusach Sefard, and Nusach Chabad . All differences between the Standard and Handbook editions are explained in the description of the individual volumes.
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 7:
S'mah YisRahEhl (399 kB pdf)
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 8:
Click here for Index of the HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Siddur,  Six-Volume Set Standard Edition. (The Handbook Edition also contains a similar index.)
Lighting of the Shabbat and Festival Candles (156 kB pdf, from Vol 4)
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 9:
The HPLS Siddur, Six-Volume Set  Handbook Edition - This set is Similar is similar to the Standard Edition, but is arranged in 5.5" x 8" format with the binding on the 8.5" edge.  Except for several additional flow charts in Volumes 2 and 5 of the Standard Edition, the handbook edition is basically the same as the Standard Edition. The six volumes of the handbook edition contain over 1500 pages. Refer to the Handbook 6-Volume Set link for a description of the set and to order individual volumes. All differences are between the Standard and Handbook editions explained in the description of the individual volumes.
Ah'Sher YahTzar (131 kB pdf, from Vol 2 & 5)  Blessing said after going to the bathroom
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 10:
Pocket-size Ah'sher YahTzahr (103 kB pdf) See Pronunciation Guide for correct spelling of God's name on this blessing sheet.
HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Siddurim for the Sabbath and Festivals with
page-number references to Siddur Sim Shalom
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 11:
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur
Evening Service and Morning Service
for the
Sabbath and Festivals
(Sim Shalom version in Two Volumes)
Ahl HahMeech Yah (317 kB pdf, from Vol 3)
HPLS Evening Service for the Sabbath and Festivals with page number references to Siddur Sim Shalom $17.95
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 12:
This companion siddur has page-number references to both the 1985 and 1998 editions of Siddur Sim Shalom.

It is provided in two volumes that are similar to Volume 4 and Volume 5 of the HPLS siddur, six-volume set, but specifically designed and intended for users of Siddur Sim Shalom.

This is an Egalitarian edition and contains the blessings for the Matriarchs
HahMahKohm Y'nahChehm (67 kB pdf, from Vol 1 & 2)
HPLS Morning Service for the Sabbath and Festivals with page number references to Siddur Sim Shalom   $23.95  
Original price $27.00
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 13:
Mourner's KahDeesh (479 kB pdf)
Two-Volume Set: HPLS Morning Service and Evening Service for the Sabbath and Festivals with page-number references to Siddur Sim Shalom $33.00
(Price of individual volumes: $41.90)
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 14:
Morning Kiddush for the Sabbath (210 kB pdf, from Vol 5)
Click here for more information:
HPLS Sim Shalom Evening Service details
HPLS Sim Shalom Morning Service details
HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Siddurim for Weekdays with
page-number references to Siddur Sim Shalom
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 15:
Travelers' Prayer (348 kB pdf) See Pronunciation Guide for correct spelling of God's name on this blessing sheet.
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur
Afternoon-Evening Service and
Morning Service
for Weekdays
(Sim Shalom version in Two Volumes)
HPLS Afternoon-Evening Service for Weekdays with page number references to Siddur Sim Shalom   $14.95
This companion siddur has page-number references to both the 1985 and 2002 editions of Siddur Sim Shalom.

It is provided in two volumes that are similar to Volume 1 and Volume 2 of the HPLS siddur, six-volume set, but specifically designed and intended for users of Siddur Sim Shalom.

This is an Egalitarian edition and contains the blessings for the Matriarchs
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Free Shabbat Music
Enjoy!
HPLS Morning Service for Weekdays   with page number references to Siddur Sim Shalom  $23.95
Weekday
Afternoon-Evenings (Minch-Maariv)
Two-Volume Set
HPLS Afternoon-Evening Service and Morning Service for Weekdays with page number references to Siddur Sim Shalom $29.95
(Price of individual volumes: $38.90)
Weekday Mornings
Click here for more information:
HPLS Sim Shalom Weekday Mincha-Maariv Service details
HPLS Sim Shalom Weekday Morning Service details
Laminated Blessing Sheets
Set of eight of our most popular blessing sheets, printed on high-quality paper and laminated.
Includes blessing sheets No. 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, and 14
Phonetic Transliterated Siddurim with page-number references to Art Scroll Siddur
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur
Evening Service and Morning Service
for the
Sabbath and Festivals
(Art-Scroll version in Two Volumes)
$9.95 for all eight Laminated Blessing Sheets Learn to follow and understand the Hebrew Prayer Service with the HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Siddur.

Ideal if your synagogue uses the ArtScroll Siddur
HPLS Evening Service for the Sabbath and Festivals with page number references to Art Scroll Siddur $17.95
This companion siddur has page-number references to the Art Scroll Siddur, Classic Ashkenaz edition.

It is provided in two volumes that are similar to Volume 4 and Volume 5 of the HPLS siddur, six-volume set, but specifically designed and intended for users of the Art Scroll Siddur.

This is not an Egalitarian edition and does not contain the blessings for the Matriarchs
HPLS Morning Service for the Sabbath and Festivals with page number references to Art Scroll Siddur $23.95
Two-Volume Set - HPLS Morning Service and Evening Service for the Sabbath and Festivals  (2 volumes) with page number references to Art Scroll Siddur $33.00
(Price of individual volumes: $41.90)
Click here for more information:
HPLS Art Scroll Evening Service details
HPLS Art Scroll Morning Service details
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur Morning Service Edition, with page-number
references to the Ben Zion Bokser Siddur
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur
Morning Service
for the
Sabbath and Festivals
Learn to follow and understand the Hebrew Prayer Service with the HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Siddur.

Ideal if your synagogue uses the Ben Zion Bokser Siddur
This companion book has page-number references to the Ben Zion Bokser Siddur.

It is similar to Volume 5 of the HPLS siddur, six-volume set, but is specifically designed and intended for users of the Ben Zion Bokser Siddur

This is not an Egalitarian edition and does not contain the blessings for the Matriarchs

(8.5" W x 11" H, 248 pages)
HPLS Phonetic Transliterated siddur with page-number references  to the
Ben Zion Bokser Siddur
$23.95
Click on image for more information
HPLS Bencher
Say the Grace After Meals with ease using the Phonetic Transliterated HPLS Bencher
The above sample is from the opening prayer for the Grace after Meals
The HPLS Bencher Contains the complete Grace after Meals for Weekdays, Shabbat, and Festivals, plus Shabbat songs (Z'mirot), blessings for the Bride and Groom (Shevah Bruchas), and various blessings relating to food. (5.5" W x 8.5" H, 113 pages)
$11.95 each
Click here for details of the HPLS Bencher
The HPLS Bencher differs from the NCSY Bencher in that it uses the exclusive HPLS Triple-Tier format.
HPLS Passover Haggadah
Make your Seder more meaningful with the HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Passover Haggadah
HPLS Judaica Artwork
from the HPLS Haggadah
The above sample from the HPLS Passover Haggadah is part of the Kiddush said for the first of the  four cups of wine.
Passover begins on Friday April 6, 2012 and ends on Friday evening April 13, 2012.

The first line of the Mah NishTahNah is phonetically translated on top of our Haggadah web page
HPLS Passover Haggadah
The HPLS Haggadah has the same Triple-Tier Format as the HPLS siddur.

Convenient hand-book sized 5.5" x 8.5" format (139 pages)

- Like no other Haggadah!
- Extensively edited for completeness and accuracy.
- Ideal for a communal Seder.
- Makes a perfect gift to bring to the seder!   
Two publications in the HPLS series contain the Four Questions (Mah NishTahNah) said at the Seder.
These HPLS publications are the Haggadah and "A First Book of Hebrew Prayer".
The HPLS Phonetic-Transliterated Morning Festival service for Passover is contained in these HPLS siddurim: Vol 5 Standard Edition, Vol 5 Handbook, Vol 5 Sim Shalom, Vol 5 Art Scroll, & Vol 5 Bokser.
Click here for Details of HPLS Passover Haggadah

Start getting ready for Passover Now
$11.95 each
Click here for Judaica Artwork from the HPLS Passover Haggadah
Click here for a New Jersey Jewish News reprint of article about the HPLS Passover Haggadah
HPLS Night Prayer
For a peaceful rest, before going to bed say the prayers in the HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Night Prayer
The above sample is from the Adon Olam Prayer
HPLS Night Prayer

Traditional Ashkenaz version of the Night Prayer, fully translated and transliterated in the HPLS Triple-Tier Format plus flowing- English translation.

Convenient hand-book-sized 5.5" x 8.5" format (43 pages)
$7.95
Click on image for more information
Ethics of the Fathers (Pirkei Avot)
Hebrew Prayers Learning Series
Ethics of the Fathers

This HPLS publication contains the six chapters of the Pirkei-Avot section of the Mishnah.

It is presented in the standard HPLS 3-tier format: Translation, Hebrew Text, and Phonetic Transliteration. As a bonus feature, flowing-English text is provided on each facing page.

In addition, a page-number cross-reference is provided to the 2002-2010 Chabad Lubavitch Hebrew-English Tehillat Hashem Siddur.

For further information on this volume please refer to the Preface to the Ethics of the Fathers
Ethics of the Fathers
(Pirkei-Avot) 305 pages
$14.95
A First Book of Hebrew Prayer
A First Book of
Hebrew Prayer
"You shall teach them to your children"

Guide a new generation into the joyful spirit of the Hebrew prayer service!
This volume contains the songs and praises most recited and beloved by children during the Shabbat service.

Now you can lead your children in such favorites as Y'deed NehFehsh, Ah'dohn OhLahm, and Ayn KehLohHayNoo. Plus the book also includes various important everyday and holiday blessings -- a total of 19 in all!

The HPLS 3-Tier format makes pronunciation and comprehension immediate and easy for both adult and child. The colorful illustrations accompanying every prayer will help spark the child's imagination.

This book is a delight, and a must for all who wish to share their Yiddishkeit with the important young people in their lives.
$13.95
Click here for more information
Reform Synagogue Study Guide for the Friday Evening Shabbat Service
HPLS Study Guide
Click here for more information
$7.95
For Purim
Purim begins on March 7, 2012 and ends on Thrusday evening March 8, 2012.
Follow the reading of the Megilla with the 
HPLS Book of Esther (Megillat Esther).
HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Megillah
Book of Esther (Megillat Esther) $9.95
General Information
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All orders are shipped via the USPS Priority Mail Service. The following rates are based on approximately what it costs us to ship  to US addresses:
$4.95 for first $50.00
$10.50 for $50.01 to $100.00
$14.00 for $100.01 to $200.00.
$14.00 for each additional $200.00
World-wide shipping available.
For International orders, please email us for the shipping cost to your country.
Refund within 30 days of purchase.
Prices effective January 1, 2012, subject to change without notice.
Published by F. Ephraim Linker LLC
P.O. Box  670723
Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367-0723
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NYC Tel 917-714-1707
All our siddurim are printed in the U.S.A
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