The reason for these two prayers for peace may be that one was written in the Land of Israel (“Shalom Rav”, which was found in the Cairo Geniza), while the other (“Sim Shalom”) was written in Babylonia. Evidence for the the different usages of these prayers dates back to the 1100s. The Sephardic (and Nusach Ari) tradition is to use “Sim Shalom” all the time, and the tradition in Avignon, France, is to use “Shalom Rav” all the time. There are 2 versions: “Sim Shalom”, which is used in the morning (plus fast day afternoons), and “Shalom Rav”, which is used in the afternoon and evening. Praised are You, God, the Holy God.Ĭontext: This is the last blessing of the Amidah, and it focuses on peace (“Birkat Shalom”). Holy are You and holy is Your name holy ones praise You each day.
In the evening or when praying without a minyan: Your praise will never leave our lips, for You are God and Sovereign, great and holy. Halleluyah!”įrom generation to generation we will declare Your greatness, and forever sanctify You with words of holiness. “Adonai will reign forever, your God, O Zion, from generation to generation. May our eyes behold Your dominion, as described in the songs of praised offered to You by David, rightfully anointed:
May You be exalted and sanctified in Jerusalem, Your city, from one generation to another, forever and ever. When shall You rule in Zion? Let it be soon, in our day, and throughout all time. Our sovereign, manifest Yourself wherever You dwell, and rule over us, for we await You.
“Praised is Adonai’s glory wherever God dwells!” Then in thunderous voice, rising above the chorus of seraphim, other heavenly beings call out words of blessing: “Holy, holy, holy is Adonai Tzvaot, the whole world is filled with God’s glory!” We hallow Your name in this world as it is hallowed in the high heavens, as Your prophet Isaiah described: On Shabbat and Festival mornings (Shacharit):
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