Assignment+2+-+The+Basics+of+Three+Important+Prayers

The three prayers that are said on a daily basis that you chose as prayers that have the most meaning to you were Ashrei, Shema, and the Amidah. These are three very important prayers and thus it was not surprising that these three prayers in particular were the ones that were chosen.

Each group will be assigned to answer 2-4 of the questions below for the prayers mentioned above. Please be sure to save the answers to the questions as a word document and to send it to me via e-mail as well. When you do this - please make sure to include all the names of the people in your group in the word document as well as in your e-mail.
 * The assignment described below will be done in small groups.**

__**Questions**__ 1. What is the main idea(s) or purpose(s) of the prayer? 2. When was it written or complied and by whom? and/or where can it be found in Tanach? 3. When and how many times a day is it said? Are there any time restrictions or limitations? 4. (Besides the above information) Is there any other important or inspirational information about the prayer?


 * Group #1 - Rose and Noam** - Ashrei - Answer Questions #1-4[[file:Ashrei.docx]]
 * Group #2 - Cayleigh and Rebecca** - Shema - Answer Questions #1-3[[file:Shema-- Cayleigh and Becca.doc]]
 * Group #3 - Yifat, Jessica and Sarah** - Amidah - Answer Questions #1-3[[file:Amidah - Level 4.docx]]
 * Group #4 - Gabi, Paula, and Chana** - Shema and the Amidah - Question #4[[file:Shema and Amida.doc]]

Feel free to use any resources that you know to be accurate. The Artscroll Siddur, as well as Rav Schwab on Prayer, would probably be great places to start.
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- Accurate and complete answers to each of the assigned questions. - Sources cited. - Answers must be written using proper grammar, spelling and citations. Do not plagiarize!
 * Grading:**

Due **Tuesday November 8th** at 11:59pm.