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What is Pesukei D’zimra?

by Rabbi Moshe Miller

  

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Pesukei d'zimra literally means verses of song (or praise). These are selected Scriptural passages that have been incorporated into the morning liturgy. The verses of praise occupy the first section of the morning prayers, followed by the blessings preceding the Shema prayer, and then the Amidah or Shmoneh Esrei (18 benedictions).

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Amidah
Highlight of every prayer, recited silently while standing. Weekday Amidah consists of nineteen blessings, Sabbath and holiday Amidah contains seven blessings.
Shema
The most fundamental Jewish prayer, recited twice daily. This prayer, of Biblical origin, professes the belief in G-d's absolute unity.