The Koren Sacks Siddur

Nusach Askenaz Hebrew / English
By Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks
Edited by Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks
Translated by: Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks
(1280 Pages)Publisher: Koren Publishers, 2009
Part of the "The Koren Sacks Siddur Hebrew & English" series.

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The Koren Sacks Siddur is an inspiring new Hebrew/English prayer book that enriches the prayer experience. An intuitive design in the renowned tradition of Koren Publishers from Jerusalem helps reveal the traditional text's inner meanings. A beautiful translation, eloquent introduction and insightful commentary by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the U.K. deepen understanding of the purposes and possibilities of prayer.

Includes Prayer for the Welfare of the United States, Canada, and Israel; prayers for IDF and captured soldiers; and services for Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzma'ut.

Halakhic guides based on outstanding rabbinic scholarship reinforce the Siddur's contemporary relevance. Engage both your mind and heart in a new tefilla experience with The Koren Sacks Siddur.

"Every page is a pleasure to the eye. The layout conveys dignity and depth, and the subtleties of text and design will move us, sometimes unconsciously, to feelings and intuitions that are novel, pleasing, and uplifting. Rabbi Sacks offers us words of introduction and explanation, commentary, and an exquisite grasp of the poetry of prayer." Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, Executive Vice President, Orthodox Union

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Features include:

Accessible Language that provides new ways to approach the Hebrew text.
Precise, contemporary English translation
Modern Hebrew transliterations
Clear instructions in English
Inspiring Commentary that stimulates the intellect and stirs the spirit.
Eloquent introduction
Insightful explanations
Sophisticated Design that illuminates the text's inner meanings.
Innovative and Logical Layout
Line-by-line graphic layout
Hebrew and English text alignment
Specially designed fonts
Visual Subtleties Enhance Prayer
Meaningful Tefillot that reinforce the Siddur's contemporary relevance
For Israel's government, soldiers and national holidays
For women after childbirth
On the birth of a daughter
Sources of Prayers
Halakhic Guides that deepen understanding of Jewish practice.
To the Jewish year
To daily, Shabbat and holiday prayer
For visitors to Israel

Available Versions:

Standard, 5.5" x 8.25" (Yehuda) size, Ashkenaz, with dark slate Skivertex hardcover binding. Ideal for synagogue use.
Personal, 5.25" x 7.5" (Yerushalayim) size, Ashkenaz, with dark slate Skivertex hardcover binding. Ideal for daily or weekly personal use.
Pocket Compact size, 4" x 6" Ashkenaz, with dark slate Skivertex softcover binding. Fits neatly into talit and tefilin bags. Ideal for students and travelers.