Hebrew Prayers Learning Series
Dear Friend,
The idea for the series came many years ago when I attended a Mincha minyan (quorum of 10 in a Jewish prayer group) and not one person among us could lead the service. This real need inspired me to transliterate a siddur (Hebrew prayer book) that everyone could use. The HPLS is the direct result of my personal quest for a tool to help me pray in Hebrew.
B'shalom,
Ephraim Linker
Lead a Kiddush in front of family and friends.
Experience first-hand the power of the language of our forefathers!
- Unique Triple-Tier format, which includes Hebrew text, word-for-word English translation, and word-for-word phonetic transliteration, each in-line, one above the other, assures meaningful and correct reading of the prayers.
- Each syllable starts with a capital letter to facilitate correct pronunciation.
- Also, stressed syllables that are not at the end of a word are in bold typeface.
- With a literal English definition above each Hebrew word, you get the authentic prayers, rather than a poetic interpretation, and you learn Hebrew naturally and easily.
To guide you to the key passages and thereby make participation in the synagogue service easy, the siddur is written in a hybrid style, where about 80 percent of the passages are word-for-word Triple-Tier text, and the remaining passages are in two-column format. An example of this hybrid format is shown below in the photo of two pages from Volume 2 of the HPLS Siddur.
Using the HPLS Siddur you will easily experience the wonderful difference it makes to speak a Hebrew word with full Kavanah (intention) because you understand what each word means, and you know that each word is being pronounced correctly.
A renowned Jewish scholar has extensively edited all HPLS publications for accuracy.
The following examples are of words that are often mispronounced. In each example, the top word is the correct pronunciation.
The HPLS Siddur addresses the need to help all Jews connect with the Hebrew service by making the traditional Hebrew service immediately accessible to non-Hebrew- speakers. It guides the reader into the heart of the Hebrew service without the delay of years of study, or years of language classes. It is perfect for adults seeking immediate connection to Judaism.
Beginner's Minyan
Youth group
Bat-Bar Mitzvah Lessons
Following and leading the Jewish prayer service
Checking pronunciation and grammar
Jewish outreach
Reference siddur for Jewish Library
Choir or chorus guide
Cantorial pronunciation guide
Guide for checking Hebrew diction
In the HPLS Siddur, the Hebrew word and the transliteration are in a direct correspondence making it easy to begin to assimilate the Hebrew itself.
To compound matters, in other siddurim, the English translation may or may not be included, or may not be true to the Hebrew words. Another missed opportunity!
As long as we are speaking Hebrew, why not understand it? Many readers feel strongly that it makes a difference to know the meaning as well as the sound!
Maybe
Maybe
No
No
No
No
English Translation
Transliteration
In-Line Translation and Transliteration
Flow Charts of the Ashkenaz prayer service
Flow Charts of the Sefard prayer service
Flow Charts of the HaAri prayer service
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
- Pray in the privacy of your home, knowing you are saying the Hebrew correctly and properly
- Be able to lead blessings and prayers in front of family and friends
- Experience the joy of singing traditional Hebrew holiday and Shabbat songs
- More fully participate in the Jewish tradition, heritage and culture!
- With the Triple-Tier format, you can quickly and easily switch between the Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation.
- Includes prayers for Nusach Ashkenaz, Nusach Sefard, and Nusach HaAri (Chabad Lubavitch). Click here for more about Nusach.
- Includes flow charts (HPLS Siddur volumes 2 and 5) for ease in following the service.
The HPLS siddur uses this approach - first to teach how a word should sound, using transliterations.
In time, when the reader is familiar enough with how the words are pronounced, the transition from reading transliterated Hebrew to reading and recognizing printed Hebrew is easy
(Click here to view sample page.)
Answer: This layout permits the columns to be narrower, making the text easier to read. Also, by having four columns across the two pages (see sample page) it is easier to see where you are in the service when passages are skipped.
Answer: Purchase Volume 5 if you daven (pray) orthodox and the order of the prayers is either Nusach Ashkenaz, Nusach Sefard, or Nusach HaAri (Chabad). Purchase the HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Siddur if your synagogue uses Siddur Sim Shalom.
Answer: Yes. Specify the change in the PayPal comments box when you place the order. The price of the set will be the same as listed.
Answer: Yes. Specify the change in the PayPal comments box when you place the order. The price of the Six-Volume set (see below) will be the same.
For more information on HPLS publications visit our Home Page
Sabbath and Festivals With Page Number References to Siddur Sim Shalom, 1985 and 1998 Editions
Sabbath and Festivals With Page Number References to Siddur Sim Shalom, 1985 and 1998 Editions
(See listing on Home Page)
Weekday Mincha Maariv
Weekday Mornings
Grace after meals
Evening Service for Sabbath and Festivals
Morning Service for Sabbath and Festivals
Afernoon Service for Sabbath and Festivals
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