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This post presents the Hebrew, English and transliterated texts of the blessings recited before and after the Torah reading when called
This short video demonstrates how to recite the blessings before and after the Torah reading according to the Reconstructionist tradition,
This post provides the Hebrew and English texts for the prayer recited for one who is called up to the Torah
This link will take you to the musical prayer navigator of Mechon Hadar, where you can find audio recordings for each
These two short videos demonstrate the singing of the blessings recited before and after the Torah reading, when called up for an
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Perfect for beginners, this clear article from Chabad.org explains the origins behind being called up to the Torah, as well as
With references to halachic and Kabbalistic sources, this brief article from Chabad.org explains why being called up to the Torah
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In this 4 minute long instructional video from MyJewishLearning.com, Rabbi Steven Exler explains and demonstrates what to do and say
This interactive online tool from Chabad.org allows you to learn to recite the traditional blessings before and after the Torah
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In this personal article, Lauren Hamburger relays her first experience of being called up to the Torah for an aliyah,
In his post from Chabad.org, Rabbi Yossi Lew explains why the term “aliyah” is used to describe both being called
This post presents an original prayer which was written by Rabbi Jill Hammer to be recited by an individual or community
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