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Sick, prayers for the


Subject Religion » Judaism

DOI: 10.1111/b.9780631187288.1992.x


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The eighth benediction of the weekday Amidah is a petition for the healing of the sick. In addition any person may offer prayers for sick friends or relatives; these may be added to the eighth or the 16th benediction of the Amidah, or they may be offered anywhere at any time in the words of the worshipper. Prayers for the sick may also be offered in the synagogue after the reading of the law, and it is customary to read psalms on behalf of the sick. It also became usual for a special form of prayer (including psalms, petitions, and a brief confession of sin) to be recited by a sick person. A special prayer, including the CHANGE OF Name , was composed for those very seriously ill. ... log in or subscribe to read full text

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