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Kaddish without a Minyan

15/03/2020 11:54:40 AM

Mar15

During this challenging time, many of us are not able to attend synagogue for health related concerns. Now and days ahead, some of us may be mourners or may be observing a yahrzeit and wish to recite the mourner's kaddish. Traditionally, kaddish is recited in the presence of a minyan. Currently, Beth Emeth and other synagogues are reaching out by livestreaming as many services as possible so that one may join public prayer and/or recite kaddish.

The following attachment takes us back to an early time in our liturgical history before kaddish was regulated as a communal prayer.

For those who cannot attend synagogue or connect via a livestream, what follows are variations of kaddish which may be recited privately. The first two examples originate from Siddur Rav Amram Gaon, printed in the year 960CE, the very first printed Siddur.

During this time of concern and precaution, one may fulfill kaddish obligations by reciting any of the attached texts. Click here to find the texts

I wish everyone good health. I pray that soon enough, we will see each other at shul.

Sincerely,

Rabbi Howard Morrison

Fri, 29 March 2024 19 Adar II 5784