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
Rabbi Steven Fox and Rabbi Peter
Knobel presenting the Mishkan T'filah at the 2007 Union for Reform
Judaism Biennial.
This
printing of Mishkan T’filah includes several minor updates due
to changes in copyright law, as well as typographical corrections. The
most significant of these are on pages 25, 187, 415, and 477 of the
Complete edition and page 69 of the Shabbat edition.
Pdf’s
of these pages are included here for those congregations who wish to update
their books.
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.
