Authorized Daily Prayer Book

by Joseph H. Hertz

"The Jewish Prayer Book" or the "Siddur" is of paramount importance in the life of the Jewish people. This unique prayer book by the late Chief Rabbi of the British Empire contains the most comprehensive English commentary and introduction ever published and is recognized as one of the greatest historical works on Jewish liturgy. It is the most complete Siddur in Hebrew and English. Its 1,145 page, printed in large, clear type are divided as The Weekday Service, The Service for Sabbath and Festivals, The Life of Man (Private Prayers and Blessings). This Authorized Daily Prayer Book is indispensable to congregation, library, rabbi, student and layman alike.

1145 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1987

About the author

Joseph Herman Hertz, CH, Ph.D. (Columbia University; B.A., New York City College), was Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth (U.K.), 1913–1946, and the first graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He previously served as Professor of Philosophy at Transvaal University College, 1906–08.