The Mincha Prayer
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Remember the following three truth’s from our beloved Scriptures!
“Ye
shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may keep the commandments of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם (the LORD your Eloleichem) which I
command you”. Davarim - Deuteronomy 4:2.
“This is My Name FOREVER, and this is My Memorial to ALL Generations”. Shemot - Exodus 3:15. (JPS).
“I am יְהוָה, that is My Name; and My glory
will I not give to another”. Yeshayahu - Isaiah 42:8. (JPS).
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The
Afternoon Jewish Prayer..
With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
Just before the study, I would like to
commence with one more important quote from the book of Yahoshua
- Joshua Ch 1:7-8. (JPS-1917).
“Be strong and courageous. Be careful to obey the entire Torah My servant Moshe has given you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Torah depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”
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Introduction:
1. the “Modeh Ani” being of course the early morning prayer, is located on another page, there is a link to it after the completion of this study re our other daily prayers.
The “Mincha” prayer
is the second prayer of the day, and its time begins half an hour after midday
and lasts until the evening. While the Shacharit
(morning) and Maariv (evening) prayers occur during
the transitions from night to day at sunrise and from day to night at sunset,
the Mincha prayer is recited during the routine time
of the day when we are busy and occupied with daily activities. This prayer is
short in its basic structure and does not include the “Shema” recitation as per
the other two prayers. At its centre stands the “Amidah”
prayer!
Over centuries, “Mincha” became a fixed part of the daily prayer routine in Our Faith. Its name, “Mincha”, literally means “gift” or “offering,” reflecting its historical connection to the afternoon sacrifices in the Holy Temple.
Meaning and Significance:
As the day
transitions from morning to evening, Mincha
represents a moment of introspection and gratitude. It serves as a reminder to
pause and acknowledge God’s presence in our daily lives. This prayer stands as
a testament to the discipline and dedication required to maintain a regular
prayer practice, even in the midst of a busy day.
Structure of the Mincha Prayer:
“Mincha” is concise yet profound, consisting of several key
components:
1. Ashrei (Tehillim - Psalm 145):
This Tehillim - Psalm of praise opens the Mincha service, setting a tone of gratitude and reverence.
2. Amidah (The Standing Prayer):
The centrepiece of Mincha,
the Amidah, consists of 19 blessings, including
requests for wisdom, forgiveness, and peace.
3. Tachanun (Supplications):
On weekdays, the Amidah
is followed by Tachanun, a series of supplications
seeking אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה
- the LORD Elohim (God’s), blessed be His Sanctified
Name, mercy and forgiveness.
4. Aleinu (Concluding Prayer):
The service concludes with Aleinu, a prayer acknowledging God’s sovereignty and expressing hope for universal recognition of His kingship.
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Elohim’s guidance! For interest, as you may have discovered, this site has
become very much a teaching one!
Remember what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be
He, said the following, via a number of our prophets...
“Return unto Me, and I will return unto you, saith צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה- the LORD of hosts”. Mal’a’chi -
Malachi 3:7. MEC).
And Remember ...
Enjoy
your Sabbath Rest, Shabbat Shalom!
אֲנִי יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם, בְּחֻקּוֹתַי
לֵכוּ; וְאֶת-מִשְׁפָּטַי
שִׁמְרוּ, וַעֲשׂוּ
אוֹתָם
וְאֶת-שַׁבְּתוֹתַי, קַדֵּשׁוּ; וְהָיוּ
לְאוֹת, בֵּינִי
וּבֵינֵיכֶם-לָדַעַת, כִּי
אֲנִי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם
“I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה
(the LORD your Elo’hei’chem);
walk in My statutes, and keep Mine
ordinances, and do them; and hallow My Sabbaths, and they shall be a sign
between Me and you, that ye may know that I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה - YaHVaH your Elo’hei’chem”. Yechezkel - Ezekiel 20:19-20. (JPS).
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follows;
For אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim, Blessed be His Sanctified Name,
He is the one who gave us our Life!”
May the שָׁלוֹם - Shalom = Peace of צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה= the LORD of hosts. be with
you, and please always uphold our blessed שַׁבָּת - Shabbat, as well as the ‘מוֹעֲדִים - Mo’a’dim - Feasts, and continue saying your
daily תְּפִלָּה - Te’fee’lah’s (Prayers) and
regular בְּרָכָה - Be’ra’chah’s (blessings) before food and
drinks, etc!
שָׁלוֹם
עֲלֵיכֶם - Shalom Aleichem - Peace be with you!
Rabbi,
Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
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