PTiJ: How should animals pray?
As it states in Tehillim 150:6:
כֹּל הַנְּשָׁמָה, תְּהַלֵּל יָהּ: הַלְלוּ-יָהּ. (Kol Han'shamah t'halel Yah! Hallelu Yah!)
It very clearly specifies "everything that breathes" so animals are certainly included in this obligation. But, the majority of animals do not have the linguistic capability of articulating all the phonemes of Hebrew. (Although dogs might not have difficulty pronouncing "baaaaaaRUCH", I don't think I could say as much for other words!)
How can animals incapable of speaking Hebrew praise God as they are commanded?
This question is Purim Torah and is not intended to be taken completely seriously. See the Purim Torah policy.
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As it states in Tehillim 150:6:
כֹּל הַנְּשָׁמָה, תְּהַלֵּל יָהּ: הַלְלוּ-יָהּ. (Kol Han'shamah t'halel Yah! Hallelu Yah!)
It very clearly specifies "everything that breathes" so animals are certainly included in this obligation. But, the majority of animals do not have the linguistic capability of articulating all the phonemes of Hebrew. (Although dogs might not have difficulty pronouncing "baaaaaaRUCH", I don't think I could say as much for other words!)
How can animals incapable of speaking Hebrew praise God as they are commanded?
This question is Purim Torah and is not intended to be taken completely seriously. See the Purim Torah policy.
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Perek Shirah...?
– רבות מחשבות
1 hour ago
@רבותמחשבות Yup! See the end of my answer.
– DanF
1 hour ago
If Purim is in two weeks it does not mean every question should be PTIJ. It's a legit serious question.
– Al Berko
1 hour ago
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True, I could have phrased it as a serious question, but I am looking for PTiJ answers (like @Aaron’s).
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
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As it states in Tehillim 150:6:
כֹּל הַנְּשָׁמָה, תְּהַלֵּל יָהּ: הַלְלוּ-יָהּ. (Kol Han'shamah t'halel Yah! Hallelu Yah!)
It very clearly specifies "everything that breathes" so animals are certainly included in this obligation. But, the majority of animals do not have the linguistic capability of articulating all the phonemes of Hebrew. (Although dogs might not have difficulty pronouncing "baaaaaaRUCH", I don't think I could say as much for other words!)
How can animals incapable of speaking Hebrew praise God as they are commanded?
This question is Purim Torah and is not intended to be taken completely seriously. See the Purim Torah policy.
purim-torah-in-jest
As it states in Tehillim 150:6:
כֹּל הַנְּשָׁמָה, תְּהַלֵּל יָהּ: הַלְלוּ-יָהּ. (Kol Han'shamah t'halel Yah! Hallelu Yah!)
It very clearly specifies "everything that breathes" so animals are certainly included in this obligation. But, the majority of animals do not have the linguistic capability of articulating all the phonemes of Hebrew. (Although dogs might not have difficulty pronouncing "baaaaaaRUCH", I don't think I could say as much for other words!)
How can animals incapable of speaking Hebrew praise God as they are commanded?
This question is Purim Torah and is not intended to be taken completely seriously. See the Purim Torah policy.
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Perek Shirah...?
– רבות מחשבות
1 hour ago
@רבותמחשבות Yup! See the end of my answer.
– DanF
1 hour ago
If Purim is in two weeks it does not mean every question should be PTIJ. It's a legit serious question.
– Al Berko
1 hour ago
2
True, I could have phrased it as a serious question, but I am looking for PTiJ answers (like @Aaron’s).
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
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2
Perek Shirah...?
– רבות מחשבות
1 hour ago
@רבותמחשבות Yup! See the end of my answer.
– DanF
1 hour ago
If Purim is in two weeks it does not mean every question should be PTIJ. It's a legit serious question.
– Al Berko
1 hour ago
2
True, I could have phrased it as a serious question, but I am looking for PTiJ answers (like @Aaron’s).
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
2
2
Perek Shirah...?
– רבות מחשבות
1 hour ago
Perek Shirah...?
– רבות מחשבות
1 hour ago
@רבותמחשבות Yup! See the end of my answer.
– DanF
1 hour ago
@רבותמחשבות Yup! See the end of my answer.
– DanF
1 hour ago
If Purim is in two weeks it does not mean every question should be PTIJ. It's a legit serious question.
– Al Berko
1 hour ago
If Purim is in two weeks it does not mean every question should be PTIJ. It's a legit serious question.
– Al Berko
1 hour ago
2
2
True, I could have phrased it as a serious question, but I am looking for PTiJ answers (like @Aaron’s).
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
True, I could have phrased it as a serious question, but I am looking for PTiJ answers (like @Aaron’s).
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
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Due to their limitations of speech, Animals have a custom to only pray the silent Amidah.
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See this answer that indicates that sign language is a valid form of communication in halacha. (On a serious level, my son is deaf, and I have attended many Shabbatonim and events where davening is done almost exclusively using sign language. There are quite a number of halachic articles on this topic.)
Almost all animals emit various forms of sign language. A dog wagging its tail is usually happy. A cat that crouches and has its ears pointed indicates fear and defense. There are numerous ways that each animal can pray using its own sign language. This is not a problem.
On a slightly serious note - doesn't Pereke Shira convey the idea that all animals sing praises to G-d each day? How are they doing this?
Good answer! I was at a NFTY (American Reform Jewish youth movement) shabbaton a couple months ago and we prayed through the Amidah with sign language.
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
@OldBunny2800 are you deaf?
– DanF
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No, but we all found it an enlightening and holy experience just the same.
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
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Due to their limitations of speech, Animals have a custom to only pray the silent Amidah.
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Due to their limitations of speech, Animals have a custom to only pray the silent Amidah.
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Due to their limitations of speech, Animals have a custom to only pray the silent Amidah.
Due to their limitations of speech, Animals have a custom to only pray the silent Amidah.
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See this answer that indicates that sign language is a valid form of communication in halacha. (On a serious level, my son is deaf, and I have attended many Shabbatonim and events where davening is done almost exclusively using sign language. There are quite a number of halachic articles on this topic.)
Almost all animals emit various forms of sign language. A dog wagging its tail is usually happy. A cat that crouches and has its ears pointed indicates fear and defense. There are numerous ways that each animal can pray using its own sign language. This is not a problem.
On a slightly serious note - doesn't Pereke Shira convey the idea that all animals sing praises to G-d each day? How are they doing this?
Good answer! I was at a NFTY (American Reform Jewish youth movement) shabbaton a couple months ago and we prayed through the Amidah with sign language.
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
@OldBunny2800 are you deaf?
– DanF
1 hour ago
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No, but we all found it an enlightening and holy experience just the same.
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
add a comment |
See this answer that indicates that sign language is a valid form of communication in halacha. (On a serious level, my son is deaf, and I have attended many Shabbatonim and events where davening is done almost exclusively using sign language. There are quite a number of halachic articles on this topic.)
Almost all animals emit various forms of sign language. A dog wagging its tail is usually happy. A cat that crouches and has its ears pointed indicates fear and defense. There are numerous ways that each animal can pray using its own sign language. This is not a problem.
On a slightly serious note - doesn't Pereke Shira convey the idea that all animals sing praises to G-d each day? How are they doing this?
Good answer! I was at a NFTY (American Reform Jewish youth movement) shabbaton a couple months ago and we prayed through the Amidah with sign language.
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
@OldBunny2800 are you deaf?
– DanF
1 hour ago
2
No, but we all found it an enlightening and holy experience just the same.
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
add a comment |
See this answer that indicates that sign language is a valid form of communication in halacha. (On a serious level, my son is deaf, and I have attended many Shabbatonim and events where davening is done almost exclusively using sign language. There are quite a number of halachic articles on this topic.)
Almost all animals emit various forms of sign language. A dog wagging its tail is usually happy. A cat that crouches and has its ears pointed indicates fear and defense. There are numerous ways that each animal can pray using its own sign language. This is not a problem.
On a slightly serious note - doesn't Pereke Shira convey the idea that all animals sing praises to G-d each day? How are they doing this?
See this answer that indicates that sign language is a valid form of communication in halacha. (On a serious level, my son is deaf, and I have attended many Shabbatonim and events where davening is done almost exclusively using sign language. There are quite a number of halachic articles on this topic.)
Almost all animals emit various forms of sign language. A dog wagging its tail is usually happy. A cat that crouches and has its ears pointed indicates fear and defense. There are numerous ways that each animal can pray using its own sign language. This is not a problem.
On a slightly serious note - doesn't Pereke Shira convey the idea that all animals sing praises to G-d each day? How are they doing this?
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Good answer! I was at a NFTY (American Reform Jewish youth movement) shabbaton a couple months ago and we prayed through the Amidah with sign language.
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
@OldBunny2800 are you deaf?
– DanF
1 hour ago
2
No, but we all found it an enlightening and holy experience just the same.
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Good answer! I was at a NFTY (American Reform Jewish youth movement) shabbaton a couple months ago and we prayed through the Amidah with sign language.
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
@OldBunny2800 are you deaf?
– DanF
1 hour ago
2
No, but we all found it an enlightening and holy experience just the same.
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
Good answer! I was at a NFTY (American Reform Jewish youth movement) shabbaton a couple months ago and we prayed through the Amidah with sign language.
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
Good answer! I was at a NFTY (American Reform Jewish youth movement) shabbaton a couple months ago and we prayed through the Amidah with sign language.
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
@OldBunny2800 are you deaf?
– DanF
1 hour ago
@OldBunny2800 are you deaf?
– DanF
1 hour ago
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2
No, but we all found it an enlightening and holy experience just the same.
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
No, but we all found it an enlightening and holy experience just the same.
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago
add a comment |
2
Perek Shirah...?
– רבות מחשבות
1 hour ago
@רבותמחשבות Yup! See the end of my answer.
– DanF
1 hour ago
If Purim is in two weeks it does not mean every question should be PTIJ. It's a legit serious question.
– Al Berko
1 hour ago
2
True, I could have phrased it as a serious question, but I am looking for PTiJ answers (like @Aaron’s).
– OldBunny2800
1 hour ago