Liturgical Texts

How to Say the Blessings on the Torah

A multimedia presentation about what you need to know to get an aliyah in synagogue.

Maybe you haven't done it since your bar or bat mitzvah; maybe you did not have a bar or bat mitzvah; maybe you do it occasionally, even often, but don't feel confident about it. Saying the blessings on the Torah--known as "getting an aliyah"--can be intimidating. But it can also be a deeply meaningful experience. The following multimedia presentation explains what an aliyah is, what it means, and how to do it.

 

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