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Did you just finished a delicious meal? Now it's time to say the Birkat Hamazon. Learn more about this blessing with Rabbi Michael Balinsky of the Chicago Board of Rabbis.
This video was created at the Chicago Rabbinic Writers Lab, a program where 10 rabbis wrote Introduction to Tefillah videos in chevruta as a group. This series breaks down and explains major Jewish prayers so you can feel more knowledgeable and comfortable while attending a Jewish service.
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Did you just finished a delicious meal? Now it's time to say the Birkat Hamazon. Learn more about this blessing with Rabbi Michael Balinsky of the Chicago Board of Rabbis.
This video was created at the Chicago Rabbinic Writers Lab, a program where 10 rabbis wrote Introduction to Tefillah videos in chevruta as a group. This series breaks down and explains major Jewish prayers so you can feel more knowledgeable and comfortable while attending a Jewish service.
SUBSCRIBE to RJ on the GO: reformjudaism.org/rjonthego to attend live, interactive, virtual experiences for children and families.
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ABOUT US
BimBam sparks connections to Judaism through digital storytelling for learners of all ages. Founded in 2008, BimBam’s catalog of hundreds of animated videos and other digital content are now under the auspices of the Union for Reform Judaism, and many can be found on its flagship educational website, ReformJudaism.org. Watch something Jewish at https://reformjudaism.org.

![Pesukei DZimra: The Jewish Warm Up Prayer
How do Jews get ready to pray? Every morning Jews warm up with a series of blessings known as the Pesukei DZimra. Learn more about this special warm up prayer with Rabbi David Russo of Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago.
Pesukei DZimra, or in Verses of Song, has been recited for at least 2,000 years. Ancient rabbis even spent one hour warming up before the prayer service begins.
This warm up prayer reminds us of the importance of prayer and that we should first become present before we pour ourselves over in the presence of G-d. Without the warm up, we might not take this whole prayer things as seriously.
Pesukei DZimra is part of a Jewish prayer service. To learn more about the structure of a service, check this video out: https://www.bimbam.com/jewish-service/
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