Prayer and Song

Shnuer Zalman said: "A song lifts us from the place we are to the place we want to be."

At JCB singing and music are central to our expressions of Jewish life.  In addition to the exquisite voice of our cantor, Talya Smilowitz, our prayers are also lifted by a number of talented musicians.   Their bios can be viewed on the adjacent page.  To listen to the cantor singing a variety of songs and prayers visit this page.

Aliya Blessing
If you would like to practice the aliya blessing download the prayer here.
Listen to the cantor singing the blessing below.

Shabbat Blessings
The blessings to recite before your Shabbat dinner at home can be downloaded here. 
 
 

Traveler’s Prayer
If going on a vacation or journey, you can recite the traveler's prayer.

Blessings for Nature
For blessings to recite when seeing the extraordinary sights of nature, follow this link.

Mezuzah
When hanging a mezuzah, you can recite these prayers. 
 
 

Prayers for Yahrtzeit Candle
If lighting a yahrtzeit candle you can recite these prayers.
 
 

Prayers at Graveside
If visiting the grave of your loved one, you can recite these prayers.
 
 

Shiva
Many congregants list details about their shiva observance on the new website: ShivaListings.com.