Koren Sacks Sefard Siddur

The Wisdom, Introduction, Commentary, and Translation of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks and the beauty of the koren font merge together for the Koren Sacks Sefard Siddur. When I looked through this siddur and read the commentary I saw that the commentary was compiled with both Jewish and secular sources on the meaning of prayer. Also in the commentary was stories or inspiring messages based on the words of prayer. Another feature of the siddur that I liked is that the Hebrew and English sides of the page are opposite of normal and the words face out and not in allowing for a greater concentration on the words of prayer. A great feature in the Siddur is the laws of daily prayer, holiday prayer, and a guide for a visitor to Israel about special laws. What I liked about it is that it did not say what one must do but it says people do this or the custom is to do this. It allows people to practice Judaism in there own way. The final thing I liked about the siddur is that it is very progressive for women's rights in the orthodox world. For example with the inventation to grace after meals which in the past was only done by men, the siddur says if three or more women eat together they may say the zimmun formula and substitute חברותי for רבותי. For all of these reasons I would recommend the Koren Sacks Siddur to all who are looking for a new meaningful praying experience.
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Why Koren Publishers is better than Artscroll.

Since Artscroll was founded in 1976, the publication society has become the go to English language Judaic company for Orthodox jews. In 2009 though a newcomer came for English speaking Jews with the introduction of the Koren Sacks Siddur. Artscroll does not have prayers for the State of Israel and tells you what the law is and what you must do. It acts as your possek. many people were not comftorable with that as they want to be informed of what most people must do but not told what they have to do. Also Koren Publishers is more supportive of womens rights when halachically possible, as for example when it talks about the Grace After Meals it says if three women ate together they may say zimmun but should substitute "chavrotai" for "Rabbotai" All of these changes have made more people comftorable with the Koren Siddur and though only 4 years old Koren Publishers has become the go to publication society for English Speaking, Modern Orthodox, Relegious Zionist Jews.

USMNT Wins Gold Cup

The United States beat Panama 1-0 on a goal by brek Shea in the 69th minute to win the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup. This win means that they will be playing in a playoff against the winner of the 2015 gold cup to determine the CONCACAF berth for the 2017 FIFA confederations Cup. 

USMNT

With the us winning today against Honduras 3-1 they advance to the CONCACAF Gold Cup finals on Sunday. This win gives the US a ten game win streak which is a record for the USMNT. 

Maccabiah games

Today in Israel the worlds third largest multi sport event started so expect a daily recap of what happened. 

2013 women's lacrosse World Cup

In today's round of 12 matchup Israel beat New Zealand 12-9 to advance to tomorrow's quarterfinal. Against host Canada. Congrats to the new country. 

All star game

The American League has won the all star game 3-0. This is the first time ever that two consecutive all star games have ended in a shutout with the AL therefore getting home field advantage in the World Series. Kipnis ended the game.