Jewish Prayer for Dummies

Quick synopsis of the Amidah.

• Praise the Lord. He's holy and we Jews are holy. (1-3)

• Please grant us wisdom, health, and wealth. (4, 8, 9)

• Please let us serve you better so that you will forgive us and we can be redeemed. (5, 6, 7)

• We really, really want to live under a theocracy. And while you're at it, please destroy all those sinners. (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)

• Please accept these prayers. (16)

• By the way, we really do want to sacrifice animals to you once again. (17)

• Thanks for listening. (18)

• Please give us Jews peace and blessings. (19)