Mishkan T'filah

This page provides an overview of our new siddur. Further information relating to the World Union Edition and its introduction in to BPJC, please see our MT News page.

The Union for Progressive Judaism (UPJ) used its October 2008 biennial to announce the adoption of the new official siddur, a special World Union Edition of Mishkan T’filah, the new prayer book of the URJ, North America’s Reform movement. It will introduce the prayer book to all affiliates during this, the UPJ’s 80th anniversary year.

Since 1975, the region’s congregations have been using Gates of Prayer. We are very excited to be receiving a prayer book specifically designed by our Rabbinical Council for Australian Progressive congregations.

The World Union Edition of the long awaited and warmly received successor to Gates of Prayer, has been adapted in our region for the needs our region. Designed and composed for compelling, meaningful and spiritual worship, Mishkan T’filah will become the authentic voice of Progressive Judaism for the twenty-first century.

	Services for Shabbat, Festivals, Daily and Home use with traditional feel, yet designed for creativity.
	A broad selection of readings including beloved passages from our Progressive liturgical tradition and great poetic writings from throughout Jewish history.
	Faithful, contemporary, gender-inclusive English.
	Fully transliterated on every page for inclusivity.
	Theological and stylistic diversity.
	Innovative design with location locator and page notes for educated choice
	Consulting Editor Rabbi David Stein, Plaut Chumash and New Women's Chumash

As we look to introduce Mishkan T’filah into our services before the end of 2010, rest assured that the traditional elements of our services will not change. Our intent is to work as a congregation to develop new services incorporating additional readings and poetic writings from throughout Jewish history.

We will be consulting with members throughout the transition and have started receiving feedback from US congregations to assist us during the changeover.

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This page was last updated 27 August 2010

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