Da Lifnei Mi Atah Omed
It is the word in judaism used to describe how one prays petitions either alone or in a group.
Da lifnei mi atah omed. Da lifnei mi atah omed know before whom you stand that phrase from rabbinic literature is on top of many arks in synagogues. Da lifnei mi atah omed know before whom you stand. These words are displayed over the ark containing the torah scrolls in many synagogues. The hebrew word kavanah is essentially mindfulness in the words we pray.
Know before whom you stand ask the rabbi q why do synagogues often inscribe over the ark the words da lifnei mi attah omed know before whom you stand. Where do these words come from. We should be filled with respectful awe over the presence of god especially when we approach the torah the word of god. 818 854 7650 education center.
Da lifnei mi atach omed agudas achim date. In a synagogue setting da lifnei mi attah omed reminds us to have a reverent and focused attitude while attending services. About this artwork currently off view photography artist jay wolke title da lifnei mi atach omed agudas achim origin united states date made 1994 medium chromogenic print. Da lifnei lifnei mi mi atah omed mi atah omed you you and me we are blessed to have this connection and this energy flows between us and every generation when the light shines above and from behind step by step i rise up closer to you i climb.
Shomrei torah synagogue 7353 valley circle boulevard west hills ca 91304 main office. So as his incredible career comes to a close and as both yankee fans and baseball fans start to think about his impact i want to highlight one jewish value that i think exemplifies derek jeter s legacy. Da lifnei mi atah omed know before whom you stand. This is my vision of synagogue life in the 21st century.
I hope you will join me in making it a reality. Thousands of jewish people see this reminder in front of them while sitting in synagogue.