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Prayer Book for Jewish Personnel in the Armed Forces of the United States
Prayer Book for Jewish Personnel in the Armed Forces of the United States Author:Edited by Stephan O. Parnes Hebrew and english. What follows is the entire text of the introduction: — Prayer is the language of our communication with G_d. In sensitive poetry and exalted prose, we convey our praise and gratitude to the Almighty for His bountiful blessings. Through prayer we also open our hearts, confess our sins, and give voice to our innermost needs a... more »nd aspirations. The structure of the classic Jewish prayer book and its inspiration derive from the Bible, especially from the Psalms, and from rabbinic creativity throughout the ages.
This new edition of the Prayer Book for Jewish Personnel in the Armed Forces of the United States has been prepared by the Commission on Jewish Chaplaincy of JWB, at the suggestion of the Religious Education Advisory Group-Jewish, of the Armed Forces Chaplain Board. It is intended exclusively for use by Jewish personnel in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and its veteran hospitals.
While the hallowed traditional text of the Hebrew prayers in this volume has been retained, the new English version is not meant to be a literal translation but rather a more modern, free rendition designed to reflect contemporary idiom and language.
It is our fervent hope that this prayer book will inspire the men and women of our faith while in the service of our country, and that it will strengthen their bonds to their homes and families and deepen their commitment to G_d, to Torah, and to our people everywhere.