The prayer Avinu Malkenu (Our Father, Our King) is recited after the Amidah (the main prayer, said while standing) and before the Torah service. It is a standard in the Jewish world, with varying regional versions and number of versus. It is recited throughout the Ten Days of Repentance, from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur, as well as on fast days. Rabbi Akiva instituted this prayer, as it is stated: Once Rabbi Eliezer ordered 13 fast days, but no rains fell.... Rabbi Akiva followed him before the Ark and said, Our Father, our King, we have no king but Thee. He was immediately answered (Taanit 25b).
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 02:53:23 +0000
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