Minyan Meyuchad – Sample Service January 5, 2006

While there is much continuity to the services within Minyan Meyuchad from month to month, we do not have an absolutely fixed service format. Provided it is within the general ambit of what the group does, service leaders may adjust the service (e.g., with supplemental readings and songs) in ways that draw upon their particular skills and interests. Should the service leader contemplate a service radically different from what we usually do at MM, he or she should consult with a member of the planning committee first.

That said, we thought it might be helpful, especially to new service leaders, to provide a sample service indicating some of the basic prayers usually, though not always, covered. All references are to Siddur Eit Ratzon (Joseph G. Rosenstein, 2003).

A Sample Service Structure

(page number and content)

10 Ma Tovu

12 Elohai N’shamah

13 Morning Blessings

15-34 Some sampling of Psalms or verses thereof

35 Nismat Kol Chai

41 Chatzi Kadish

43 Barchu

45 Eil Adon

51 Shma

57 Mi Chamocha

58-73 Amidah (usually we do first two pages aloud through kedusha then continue silently)

73 Oseh Shalom

10 Blessing for Torah Study, followed by Torah discussion

Mi Sheberach prayer for ill (either 82 or Debbie Friedman version pasted into front of prayer book)

86 Prayer for Peace

89 Eitz Chiam He

103 Ein Kelohenu

104-6 Aleinu

107 Mourner’s Kaddish (if Mourners present)

108 Adon Olam

Finally, please know that, as with leading the Torah discussion, there are many resources to help. Most notably are other minyan members and the Rabbi. Also quite useful are the many fine online resources (such as www.sidduraudio.com or www.virtualcantor.com) containing liturgical melodies.