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[Prayer] for Peace Among the Nations, by Rabbi Morrison David Bial (1962)

Contributed by: Morrison David Bial, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

“[Prayer] For Peace Among the Nations” by Rabbi Morrison David Bial was first published in his anthology, An Offering of Prayer (1962), p. 59, from where this prayer was transcribed. . . .

הַנּוֹתֵן תְּשׁוּעָה | Prayer for the Royal Family of Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ (1962)

Contributed by: Israel Brodie, Joseph Herman Hertz, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

The text of the prayer, haNoten Teshuah, as adapted for Queen Elizabeth II. . . .

Learning, a prayer for thirst in Torah study by Rabbi Ely E. Pilchik (1962)

Contributed by: Ely Emanuel Pilchik, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

“Learning” by Rabbi Ely E. Pilchik was first published in Rabbi Morrison David Bial’s anthology, An Offering of Prayer (1962), p. 63, from where this prayer was transcribed. . . .

Sabbath Eve (In the Home), a prayer welcoming the Shabbat Queen by Rabbi Ely E. Pilchik (1962)

Contributed by: Ely Emanuel Pilchik, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

“Sabbath Eve (In the Home)” by Rabbi Ely E. Pilchik was first published in Rabbi Morrison David Bial’s anthology, An Offering of Prayer (1962), p. 28, from where this prayer was transcribed. . . .

A Prayer for the Despondent, by Rabbi Morrison David Bial (1962)

Contributed by: Morrison David Bial, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

“A Prayer for the Despondent” by Rabbi Morrison David Bial was first published in his anthology, An Offering of Prayer (1962), p. 45, from where this prayer was transcribed. . . .

Apologia on the Sabbath, by Rabbi Morrison David Bial (1962)

Contributed by: Morrison David Bial, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

“Apologia on the Sabbath” by Rabbi Morrison David Bial was first published in his anthology, An Offering of Prayer (1962), p. 31, from where this prayer was transcribed. . . .

Invocation for Temple Meeting, by Rabbi Morrison David Bial (1962)

Contributed by: Morrison David Bial, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

“Invocation for Temple Meeting” by Rabbi Morrison David Bial was first published in his anthology, An Offering of Prayer (1962), p. 69, from where this prayer was transcribed. . . .

The Open Door of the Heart, a prayer by Rabbi Morrison David Bial (1962)

Contributed by: Morrison David Bial, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

“The Open Door of the Heart” by Rabbi Morrison David Bial was first published in his anthology, An Offering of Prayer (1962), pp. 43-44, from where this prayer was transcribed. . . .

Prayer for Music Service, by Rabbi Morrison David Bial (1962)

Contributed by: Morrison David Bial, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

“Prayer for Music Service” by Rabbi Morrison David Bial was first published in his anthology, An Offering of Prayer (1962), p. 61, from where this prayer was transcribed. . . .

Invocation for United Jewish Appeal, by Rabbi Morrison David Bial (1962)

Contributed by: Morrison David Bial, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

“Invocation for United Jewish Appeal” by Rabbi Morrison David Bial was first published in his anthology, An Offering of Prayer (1962), p. 70, from where this prayer was transcribed. . . .

Prayer for National Holiday, by Rabbi Morrison David Bial (1962)

Contributed by: Morrison David Bial, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

“Prayer for National Holiday” by Rabbi Morrison David Bial was first published in his anthology, An Offering of Prayer (1962), p. 71, from where this prayer was transcribed. . . .

Prayer of the Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives: Rabbi Morton M. Kanter on 8 June 1961

Contributed by: Morton Milford Kanter, the Congressional Record of the United States of America, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

The Opening Prayer given in the U.S. House of Representatives on 8 June 1961. . . .

Prayer of the Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives: Rabbi Alex J. Goldman on 20 April 1961

Contributed by: Alex J. Goldman, the Congressional Record of the United States of America, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

The Opening Prayer given in the U.S. House of Representatives on 20 April 1961. . . .

Prayer of a Congregational Rabbi upon their Installation, by Rabbi Wolf Gunther Plaut (1961)

Contributed by: Wolf Gunther Plaut, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

“Installation Prayer” by Rabbi Wolf Gunther Plaut was first published in Rabbi Morrison David Bial’s anthology, An Offering of Prayer (1962), p. 51, from where this prayer was transcribed. . . .

Prayer of the Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives: Rabbi Chaim U. Lipschitz on 9 June 1960

Contributed by: Chaim Uri Lipschitz, the Congressional Record of the United States of America, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

The Opening Prayer given in the U.S. House of Representatives on 9 June 1960. . . .

Prayer of the Guest Chaplain of the U.S. Senate: Rabbi David H. Panitz on 27 April 1960

Contributed by: David Hirsh Panitz, the Congressional Record of the United States of America, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

The Opening Prayer given in the U.S. Senate on 27 April 1960. . . .

סדור לימות החול (אשכנז) | Siddur Limot hê-Ḥol :: Weekday Prayer Book (Rabbinical Assembly of America 1961)

Contributed by: Gershon Hadas, the Rabbinical Assembly of America, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

A weekday prayerbook (not including the prayers for Shabbat or specific festivals beyond Rosh Hodesh and intermediate festival days) prepared by the Prayerbook Commission of the Rabbinical Association of America under the chair of Rabbi Gershon Hadas and published in 1961. . . .

Prayer of the Guest Chaplain of the U.S. Senate: Rabbi Dr. Julius Mark on 29 March 1960

Contributed by: Julius Mark, the Congressional Record of the United States of America, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

The Opening Prayer given in the U.S. House of Representatives on 29 March 1960. . . .

בָּאנוּ חֹשֶׁךְ לְגָרֵשׁ | Banu Ḥoshekh l’Garesh (We come to chase the dark away), by Sara Levi-Tanai (1960)

Contributed by: Sara Levi-Tanai, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

In 1960, the Publishing House of the Composers’ League in cooperation with the Center for Culture and Education (בית הוצאה של איגוד הקומפוזיטורים בשיתוף עם המרכז לתרבות ולחינוך), published the songbook זמר־חן (Zemer Ḥén), containing the now popular Ḥanukkah song and melody “Banu Ḥoshekh l’Garesh” (p. 49), originally simply titled “Ḥanukkah” by Sara Levi-Tanaiׁ (1910-2005). . . .

Prayer on the Anniversary of Temple Israel, by Rabbi Roland Gittlesohn (ca. 1960)

Contributed by: Roland B. Gittelsohn, Aharon N. Varady (transcription)

“Temple Anniversary Prayer” by Rabbi Roland Gittelsohn was written sometime between 1953 and 1962, likely for Temple Israel (Boston, Massachusetts), where he served from 1953 until 1977. Unfortunately, no more information was provided by Rabbi David Bial in his anthology, An Offering of Prayer (1962), p. 52, from where this prayer was transcribed. . . .

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