Chant or read the prayers when praying alone?
I am Reform and have never davened privately but am considering davening more often. One thing I am confused about is what to do with tunes (nusach). Are they only for public worship, or is it necessary/preferable to chant the prayers even when praying alone?
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I am Reform and have never davened privately but am considering davening more often. One thing I am confused about is what to do with tunes (nusach). Are they only for public worship, or is it necessary/preferable to chant the prayers even when praying alone?
tefilla
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Ruth WangRuth Wang
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Welcome to MiYodeya Ruth and thanks for this great first question. Great to have you learn with us!
– mbloch
Jan 24 at 7:25
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Please note that certain prayers are only to be recited with the congregation. For instance, Kaddish and Kedushah. If you can get your hands on a good, Orthodox prayerbook with clear instructions in English, such as those published by Artscroll, that will make things much easier for you, and will answer most of your questions.
– shmu
Jan 24 at 11:05
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I am Reform and have never davened privately but am considering davening more often. One thing I am confused about is what to do with tunes (nusach). Are they only for public worship, or is it necessary/preferable to chant the prayers even when praying alone?
tefilla
asked Jan 24 at 7:15
Ruth WangRuth Wang
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I am Reform and have never davened privately but am considering davening more often. One thing I am confused about is what to do with tunes (nusach). Are they only for public worship, or is it necessary/preferable to chant the prayers even when praying alone?
tefilla
tefilla
asked Jan 24 at 7:15
Ruth WangRuth Wang
233
asked Jan 24 at 7:15
Ruth WangRuth Wang
233
asked Jan 24 at 7:15
Ruth WangRuth Wang
233
asked Jan 24 at 7:15
Ruth WangRuth Wang
233
asked Jan 24 at 7:15
Ruth WangRuth Wang
233
233
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Welcome to MiYodeya Ruth and thanks for this great first question. Great to have you learn with us!
– mbloch
Jan 24 at 7:25
3
Please note that certain prayers are only to be recited with the congregation. For instance, Kaddish and Kedushah. If you can get your hands on a good, Orthodox prayerbook with clear instructions in English, such as those published by Artscroll, that will make things much easier for you, and will answer most of your questions.
– shmu
Jan 24 at 11:05
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Welcome to MiYodeya Ruth and thanks for this great first question. Great to have you learn with us!
– mbloch
Jan 24 at 7:25
3
Please note that certain prayers are only to be recited with the congregation. For instance, Kaddish and Kedushah. If you can get your hands on a good, Orthodox prayerbook with clear instructions in English, such as those published by Artscroll, that will make things much easier for you, and will answer most of your questions.
– shmu
Jan 24 at 11:05
1
1
Welcome to MiYodeya Ruth and thanks for this great first question. Great to have you learn with us!
– mbloch
Jan 24 at 7:25
Welcome to MiYodeya Ruth and thanks for this great first question. Great to have you learn with us!
– mbloch
Jan 24 at 7:25
3
3
Please note that certain prayers are only to be recited with the congregation. For instance, Kaddish and Kedushah. If you can get your hands on a good, Orthodox prayerbook with clear instructions in English, such as those published by Artscroll, that will make things much easier for you, and will answer most of your questions.
– shmu
Jan 24 at 11:05
Please note that certain prayers are only to be recited with the congregation. For instance, Kaddish and Kedushah. If you can get your hands on a good, Orthodox prayerbook with clear instructions in English, such as those published by Artscroll, that will make things much easier for you, and will answer most of your questions.
– shmu
Jan 24 at 11:05
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The OU has good advice on this topic
Say prayers (and blessings) out loud, but not overly loud, in order to
help you to concentrate on what you are saying.
Exception: The main exception is the amida prayer, which is said
quietly enough that you can hear yourself but that people near you
cannot hear what you are saying.
You should feel free to use the tunes (nusachim) if they help you concentrate or raise your enjoyment but they are by no means obligatory. Even in public prayers, there are certain minyanim that will only use minimal amount of chanting.
See also this related question on whispering.
answered Jan 24 at 7:29
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The OU has good advice on this topic
Say prayers (and blessings) out loud, but not overly loud, in order to
help you to concentrate on what you are saying.
Exception: The main exception is the amida prayer, which is said
quietly enough that you can hear yourself but that people near you
cannot hear what you are saying.
You should feel free to use the tunes (nusachim) if they help you concentrate or raise your enjoyment but they are by no means obligatory. Even in public prayers, there are certain minyanim that will only use minimal amount of chanting.
See also this related question on whispering.
answered Jan 24 at 7:29
mblochmbloch
25.9k545132
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The OU has good advice on this topic
Say prayers (and blessings) out loud, but not overly loud, in order to
help you to concentrate on what you are saying.
Exception: The main exception is the amida prayer, which is said
quietly enough that you can hear yourself but that people near you
cannot hear what you are saying.
You should feel free to use the tunes (nusachim) if they help you concentrate or raise your enjoyment but they are by no means obligatory. Even in public prayers, there are certain minyanim that will only use minimal amount of chanting.
See also this related question on whispering.
answered Jan 24 at 7:29
mblochmbloch
25.9k545132
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The OU has good advice on this topic
Say prayers (and blessings) out loud, but not overly loud, in order to
help you to concentrate on what you are saying.
Exception: The main exception is the amida prayer, which is said
quietly enough that you can hear yourself but that people near you
cannot hear what you are saying.
You should feel free to use the tunes (nusachim) if they help you concentrate or raise your enjoyment but they are by no means obligatory. Even in public prayers, there are certain minyanim that will only use minimal amount of chanting.
See also this related question on whispering.
answered Jan 24 at 7:29
mblochmbloch
25.9k545132
The OU has good advice on this topic
Say prayers (and blessings) out loud, but not overly loud, in order to
help you to concentrate on what you are saying.
Exception: The main exception is the amida prayer, which is said
quietly enough that you can hear yourself but that people near you
cannot hear what you are saying.
You should feel free to use the tunes (nusachim) if they help you concentrate or raise your enjoyment but they are by no means obligatory. Even in public prayers, there are certain minyanim that will only use minimal amount of chanting.
See also this related question on whispering.
answered Jan 24 at 7:29
mblochmbloch
25.9k545132
answered Jan 24 at 7:29
mblochmbloch
25.9k545132
answered Jan 24 at 7:29
mblochmbloch
25.9k545132
answered Jan 24 at 7:29
mblochmbloch
25.9k545132
25.9k545132
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Welcome to MiYodeya Ruth and thanks for this great first question. Great to have you learn with us!
– mbloch
Jan 24 at 7:25
3
Please note that certain prayers are only to be recited with the congregation. For instance, Kaddish and Kedushah. If you can get your hands on a good, Orthodox prayerbook with clear instructions in English, such as those published by Artscroll, that will make things much easier for you, and will answer most of your questions.
– shmu
Jan 24 at 11:05