Parts of prayer
This tefillah is where we ask Hashem for things.
What is shemona Esrei?
The reason three steps forward are taken at the beginning of shemonah esrei.
How do we approach Hashem.
The only liquid that can be consumed before praying schacharit.
What is water? (some consider coffee and tea to be water)
This prayer ends with the words rabah emunatechah, which means "great is your faith," it refers to Hashem's belief in us that we will do the right things.
What is modeh ani?
This name represents the position we stand in when we stna dat attention during shemonah esrei.
What is amidah?
In this blessing we praise Hashem as the creator of the world.
What is baruch Sheamar?
Something we do during davening that corresponds to respectfully leaving the presence of a king / important person.
What is the reason we take three steps back AFTER shemonah esri?
This shows we are excited to pray to Hashem.
Why rush to shul?
This phrasing is used in the blessing to hint to the idea that our neshamot have returned all clean and ready for a new day, but our bodies have been here with us, so we wash our hands to elevate them.
Why do we say netilat yadayim (raising our hands) instead of lirchotz (to wash)?
We put our feet together during the amidah to represent this.
When do we imitate malachim?
In this section we thank Hashem for all the things he provides for us physically.
What is Berachot?
Sefardim bow their heads on this word, after they had already bowed their backs on baruch.
What is attah?
These words should be recited slow enough to be clear and understandable.
What is prayer?
This prayer sets the tone for our day because it is recited first thing in the morning and is a thank you to Hashem for bringing us to this new day.
What is modeh ani?
the Cookie Monster's first name.
Who is Sid?
This section speaks about Hashem's control of time.
What is kriat Shema?
The water of netilat yadayim should reach this part of your arm.
What is the wrist?
This group of people is not allowed to eat DURING prayer, as doing so is rude.
Who is everyone?
This prayer is recited silently so no one else hears your private conversation with Hashem.
What is Shemonah Esrei?
This bird's favorite word is ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Who is Big Bird?
Berachot, Pesukei d'zimrah, shema, and the amidah are all part of this tefillah service.
What is Shachris?
The right time to ignore someone trying to talk to you.
What is davening/prayer?
If you need to do this first thing in the morning, wash netilat yadayim without a berachah, do it, and then wash again with the berachah.
What is go to the bathroom?
The number of brachot is shemonah esrei.
What is 19?
The first Muppet to have a regular spot on primetime television.
Who is Rowlf?