We are often taught to prize independence and self-reliance. And these are good things, but the Jewish prayer Ashrei is about just the opposite: having complete trust and faith that God will love and support us. And that, writes Sarah Esther Crispe, is Jewish tradition's key to happiness. The rabbis deemed the Ashrei prayer so important, they declared it should be recited three times daily. Make sure you know how here, with the complete text of Ashrei in Hebrew, transliteration, and English translation. Click to see Rabbi Mikey Stein chant all of Ashrei. This video makes it easy to follow along! Ashrei is famously an acrostic, which means it contains one line for each letter of the Hebrew alphabet (except the letter nun). But there's more to be discovered in its structure. Prayer has been the foundation of Jewish ritual and practice for thousands of years, but you may still wonder how and why to say the prayers in the canon. At My Jewish Learning, we invite you to explore the deeper side of prayer. Each week we'll share a unique exploration of a particular Jewish prayer, plus offer background materials and more to enhance your understanding. In the meantime, you can explore all of MJL's prayer resources here. |
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