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Gates of Awe
Holy Day Prayers for Young Children
Rabbi Howard Bogot
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1991
The second in a series of prayerbooks for early childhood use, Gates of Awe contains rich and enchanting illustrations combined with poetic text that enhances the sense of awe found during the Holy Days. The special qualities of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are skillfully introduced to young worshippers through the inspiration of prayer, the excitement of the Shofar and the lessons in the stories of Abraham and Torah.
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Gates of Forgiveness
Shaarei Selicha
Chaim Stern
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1993
Shaarei Selicha contains an evening service adapted from Gates of Prayer, as well as extensive meditations and a complete new service for Selichot, the penitential service in preparation for the Rosh HaShanah and the Days of Awe.
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Gates of Healing
Hirshel Jaffe
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Offering prayers, meditations and readings for the inspiration and comfort of those suffering in the hospital or at home. Gates of Healing also reaches out to the family and friends of the patient.  Its message comes from traditional and modern sources, combining the past and present to bring strength and support to those confronted with such devastating diseases as cancer and AIDS.
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Gates of Healing
A Message of Comfort and Hope
Hirshel Jaffe
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Offering prayers, meditations and readings for the inspiration and comfort of those suffering in the hospital or at home. Gates of Healing also reaches out to the family and friends of the patient.  Its message comes from traditional and modern sources, combining the past and present to bring strength and support to those confronted with such devastating diseases as cancer and AIDS.
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Gates of Mitzvah
Simeon J. Maslin
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1972
This comprehensive guide to Jewish observance throughout the life cycle is the best introduction to Reform Jewish practice available.  It includes sections on birth, childhood and education, marriage and the Jewish home, and death and mourning, as well as essays on sexuality, kashrut, divorce and the single parent family, Jewish ethical wills, tzedakah and other topics.  Shaarei Mitzvah also features extensive notes and references for further study.
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Gates of Prayer - English Open
Chaim Stern
Central Conference of American Rabbis

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Gates of Prayer for Shabbat and Weekdays - English-opening, Gender-Inclusive
Chaim Stern
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1994
Gates of Prayer for Shabbat and Weekdays contains services for Shabbat and weekdays, evening and morning, within the covers of a single, elegantly designed, hardbound volume.  The selection of three complete services for Erev Shabbat enables congregations to use this book regularly for most worship purposes.
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Gates of Prayer for Shabbat and Weekdays-Hebrew-opening, Gender-Inclusive
Chaim Stern
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1994
Gates of Prayer for Shabbat and Weekdays contains services for Shabbat and weekdays, evening and morning, within the covers of a single, elegantly designed, hardbound volume.  The selection of three complete services for Erev Shabbat enables congregations to use this book regularly for most worship purposes.
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Gates of Prayer for Weekdays and at a House of Mourning
Chaim Stern
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1992
Includes services for the funeral home and the house of the bereaved, afternoon and evening services, special “At a House of Mourning” service, additional readings, meditations and Kaddish. 
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Gates of Prayer for Young People
Roy A. Walter
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1997
Gates of Prayer for Young People fills the need for daily and Shabbat services in congregational worship and the religious school setting.  Building on its forerunners Gates of Wonder and Gates of Awe, this innovative volume includes evening and morning services for weekdays and Shabbat.  Enhanced by full-color art throughout, this text is contemporary, gender-inclusive and designed for young people between five and twelve years of age.
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Gates of Prayer, Large Print, Hebrew Opening
Chaim Stern
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, while expressing that tradition within the context of Reform Judaism, this prayerbook contains a variety of services for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, Israeli Independence Day, Holocaust Remembrance Day and Tisha B'Av.  It also includes special readings, meditations and 40 pages of songs complete with transliterations.
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Gates of Prayer
Shaarei Tefila - Hebrew-opening: The New Union Prayerbook for Weekdays, Sabbaths and Festivals
Chaim Stern
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, while expressing that tradition within the context of Reform Judaism, this prayerbook contains a variety of services for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, Israeli Independence Day, Holocaust Remembrance Day and Tisha B'Av.  It also includes special readings, meditations and 40 pages of songs complete with transliterations.
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Gates of Prayer WHM - Hebrew Open
Chaim Stern
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1992

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Gates of Repentance - English Open
Chaim Stern
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Gates of Repentance, containing services, readings, meditations and songs for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, features contemporary, gender-inclusive language throughout. Like its companion, Gates of Prayer, this volume combines the old with the new and supplies each congregation latitude in establishing its own patterns of worship.
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Gates of Repentance - Hebrew Open
Chaim Stern
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Gates of Repentance, containing services, readings, meditations and songs for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, features contemporary, gender-inclusive language throughout. Like its companion, Gates of Prayer, this volume combines the old with the new and supplies each congregation latitude in establishing its own patterns of worship.
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Gates of Repentance - LP - Hebrew
Chaim Stern
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1997
Gates of Repentance, containing services, readings, meditations and songs for Rosh HasShanah and Yom Kippur, features contemporary, gender-inclusive language throughout. Like its companion, Gates of Prayer, this volume combines the old with the new and supplies each congregation latitude in establishing its own patterns of worship.
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Gates of Repentance for Young People
Rabbi Judith Abrams
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 2002
Gates of Repentance for Young People is the Machzor designed for children's High Holy Day services; it completes the series begun with Gates of Wonder, Gates of Awe, and Gates of Prayer for Young People. Each service emphasizes the significant themes of the High Holy Days in engaging ways. The volume includes services for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur for both early and late primary grades in contemporary, gender-inclusive language, along with new translations of the High Holy Day readings from the Torah and Haftarot and illustrations by award-winning artist Neil Waldman.
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Gates of Shabbat
Neil Waldman
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1991
Gates of Shabbat is a comprehesive how-to guide containing detailed yet concise information about the Jewish Sabbath at home and in the synagogue. A full appreciation of Jewish custom, ritual and tradition enriches the book, while detailed discussion of the many choices facing contemporary Jews gives it broad appeal. Designed for ease of use, Gates of Shabbat assumes no prior knowledge on the part of its readers, and is an excellent reference for Jews and non-Jews alike.
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Gates of Shabbat - Shaarei Shabbat
A Guide for Observing Shabbat, Revised Edition
Rabbi Mark Dov Shapiro
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 2016

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Gates of the Seasons
Peter S. Knobel
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1983
A survey of the sacred days of the Jewish yearly cycle providing detailed guidance on observing the Sabbath and the Jewish holidays, including Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Day) and Yom Ha-Atzma-ut (Israeli Independence Day). Gates of the Seasons provides historical background, essays, extensive notes, a bibliography, glossary and an index.
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Gates of Understanding
Shaarei Bina - Vol. II: Appreciating the Days of Awe
Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1977
A religious commentary to help High Holy Days worshipers unlock the message behind the liturgy. Covers the history and tradition of the prayers, music in the service, synagogue poetry, the role of God, sin and repentance and much more. Also includes comprehensive notes to Gates of Repentance and a thorough index.
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Gates of Understanding Volume 1 - PDF Electronic Version
A Companion Volume to Gates of Prayer
Chaim Stern
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1977
A book about prayer, written to enrich Gates of Prayer, for which it gives sources of al the prayers, additional meditatios and songs. Explores the worship service, obstacles to prayer, the function of the prayer book, and other topics.
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Gates of Wonder
A Prayerbook for Very Young Children
Rabbi Howard Bogot
Central Conference of American Rabbis, 1989
This is the first official prayerbook for young children ever produced by the Reform Movement. Intended for pre-school children through six years of age, Gates of Wonder is beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Neil Waldman. As young children enter the Gates of Wonder they will experience a world of beauty, a world of mystery and the enduring world of Jewish prayer.
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