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Mishkan T'filah: A New Reform Siddur Mishkan T'filah: A New Reform Siddur
Publication Date: 2007

CCAR Press is proud to present . . .
Mishkan T’filah, the first new Siddur for the North American Reform Movement in more than thirty years. Including services for Shabbat, weekdays and festivals, as well as other occasions of public worship, and texts for more than a hundred songs, Mishkan T’filah reflects the full diversity of our Movement. This new Siddur includes:

  • Broad selection of readings including beloved passages from our Reform liturgical tradition and great poetic writings from throughout Jewish history
  • Faithful, elegant translations
  • Contemporary, gender-inclusive English
  • Theological and stylistic diversity
  • Extensive commentaries, source notes and usage guides
  • More than 100 contemporary and traditional song texts
  • Choice of transliterated and non-transliterated editions
  • Innovative design in two-page spreads (additional Shabbat services
    in linear style also included)
  • Two-color printing enhances usability

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Specifications for Mishkan T’filah

To assist congregations in making the transition to Mishkan T’filah, the Joint Commission on Worship, Music and Religious Living has created a website, www.urj.org/mishkan, which offers resources in understanding and leading worship with Mishkan T’filah. Topics include:

  • Mishkan T’filah’s structure, page layout, transliteration, and citations.
  • Guidelines to determine whether and when purchasing Mishkan T’filah is right for your congregation.
  • Working with model service outlines, addressing “stage direction” issues and more.
  • Helping non-clergy and bar and bat mitzvah students lead worship with Mishkan T’filah.

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