Ma'ariv Aravim
When do we say this prayer?
What do we do with our body during this prayer?
Close our eyes
When do we say this prayer?
Right after the Shema
Do we say this prayer at the beginning, middle or end of the evening service?
Extra point: after which prayer?
Beginning!
After the Barchu
What is the main point of this prayer (using the meaning).
Our God is the only God.
other responses:
-Jacob whispered it quietly on his deathbed
-some think we aren't holy enough to say it out loud
-it is said quietly because it is not written in the Torah
This prayer talks about God's abilities and roles, list them.
-changes time and seasons
-plans and organizes the stars
-Creator of day and night, and transforms them from one to the other
-brings on the evening
When are we supposed to say this prayer each day?
Extra point: what times of the day?
Twice, once in the morning and once at night (before going to bed)
In your own words, what are we saying.
We are blessing (grateful for or praising) God forever.
Can you read this prayer in Hebrew?
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהֹוָה, הַמַעֲרִיב עֲרָבִים.
Can you read this prayer in Hebrew?
Extra Point: can you chant it
שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ יְהֹוָה אֶחָד
Can you read this prayer in Hebrew?
בָּרוּךְ שֵּׁם כְּבוֹד מַלְכוּתוֹ לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד.