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HPLS (Hebrew Prayers Learning Series)
Phonetic Transliterated prayer books (siddurim)
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HPLS siddurim enable you to pray in Hebrew with confidence and full comprehension immediately. 

You will be able to read very difficult and long Hebrew words and passages with ease.

Exclusive HPLS phonetic transliterations guide you to say the correct pronunciation.
All HPLS Siddurim use our exclusive
3-Tier Format:
English translation

Hebrew word

Phonetic transliteration


In Addition:
Each syllable starts with a capital letter.

Stressed syllables are in
bold typeface.

The order of the prayers is
Nusach Ashkenaz, Sefard, and Chabad.

Where helpful, flowing English text is placed above the translation, as illustrated below
See how easy it is to read Hebrew prayers using the HPLS Phonetic Transliterations
FREE
Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheets:
(See Below)
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HPLS publications are the perfect adjunct to Shabbat Across America and Hebrew Crash Courses.

While those programs are helpful, it may  take years to read Hebrew well enough to pray the Amidah (silent prayer).

The HPLS phonetic transliterated prayers and blessings allow you to participate immediately, with full comprehension.
HPLS product summary:
The HPLS Siddur, Six-Volume Set (Standard Orthodox Version of Hebrew prayer book) consists of the six volumes listed on the right:
Volume 6
Afernoon Service for Sabbath and Festivals
Volume 1
Weekday Mincha- Maariv (Afternoon-Evening Service)
Volume 2
Weekday Mornings
Volume 3
Grace after meals
Volume 4
Evening Service for Sabbath and Festivals
Volume 5
Morning Service for Sabbath and Festivals
The following downloads are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
If necessary, click here to get the Adobe Acrobat reader.
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 1:
HahvDahLah (325 kB pdf, from Vol 1) This is the concluding blessing said at the end of Shabbat
FREE Transliterated Blessing Sheets
(See listing at left)
Phonetic Transliterated HPLS Bencher (Grace After Meals)
The perfect simcha gift
HPLS Passover Haggadah
Superior to anything else on the market
HPLS Night Prayer
Hand-Book version of HPLS Siddur.
Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3

Volume 4
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 2:
TahLeet (tallis) and T'feeLeen (53 kB pdf, from Vol 2)
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur for the Sabbath and Festivals with Page Number References to Siddur Sim Shalom, 1985 and 1998 Editions
Evening Service
Morning Service
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur  for the Sabbath and Festivals with Page Number References to
Art Scroll Siddur standard edition
Evening Service
Morning Service
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur
Morning Service for the Sabbath and Festivals with Page Number References to
Ben Zion Bokser Prayer Book
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 3:
Shabbat Song Tzoor MeeShehLoh
NEW
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 4:
Friday Night Kiddush (268 kB pdf, from Vol 4)
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 5:
Reform Synagogue Study Guide for the Friday Evening Shabbat Service
HPLS
Phonetic Transliterated
Morning and Evening Prayers
I Teach my Toddler
MohDeh Ah'nee (217 kB pdf, from Vol 2 & 5)
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 6:
Psalm 23. The Lord is my Shepherd (168 kB pdf, from Vol 3)
HPLS Product Overview
Scroll down and click on highlighted items for more detail
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 7:
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur - 6-Volume Set
(Standard Orthodox Version of Hebrew Prayer Book)
S'mah YisRahEhl (399 kB pdf)
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 8:
Lighting of the Shabbat and Festival Candles (156 kB pdf, from Vol 4)
Sample from the prayer said on Monday
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 9:
Ah'Sher YahTzar (131 kB pdf, from Vol 2 & 5)  Blessing said after going to the bathroom
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 10:
Pocket-size Ah'sher YahTzahr (103 kB pdf) See Pronunciation Guide for correct spelling of God's name on this blessing sheet.
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 11:
The HPLS Siddur six-volume set contains over 700 pages.
Each volume measures 8 1/2" X 11" and is bound on the long (11-inch) end. 
Ahl HahMeech Yah (317 kB pdf, from Vol 3)
Click on image for more information
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 12:
The HPLS Siddur consists of the six volumes listed below.
All HPLS publications use our unique triple-tiered phonetic transliterations.
HahMahKohm Y'nahChehm (67 kB pdf, from Vol 1 & 2)
Click here for Index of Six-Volume Set
Summer sale
$89
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 13:
Transliterated Siddur - Six Volume Set (All six volumes listed below)  Click here for details of the six-volume set
Individual price for all six volumes $111.70
Mourner's KahDeesh (479 kB pdf)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Volume 1 - Weekday Afternoon-Evening (Mincha-MahAh'reev) Siddur (88 pages)
Click here for
Volume 1 details
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 14:
$14.95
Morning Kiddush for the Sabbath (210 kB pdf, from Vol 5)
Volume 2 - Weekday Morning Siddur & Supplement (208 pages)
Click here for
Volume 2 details
$23.95
Volume 3 - Mealtime Blessings (56 pages)
Click here for
Volume 3 details
$9.95
Free Phonetic Transliterated Blessing Sheet No. 15:
Volume 4 -  Evening Service for the Sabbath and Festivals Second Edition.  (94 pages) Click here for Volume 4 details
$14.95
Travelers' Prayer (348 kB pdf) See Pronunciation Guide for correct spelling of God's name on this blessing sheet.
Volume 5 - Morning Service for the Sabbath and Festivals   (268 pages)
Click here for
Volume 5 details
$23.95
Volume 6 - Afternoon Service for the Sabbath and Festivals Second Edition. (154 pages) Click here for Volume 6 details
$23.95
Click here for
Free Shabbat Music
Enjoy!
HPLS Siddur - Hand-Book Version
(5 1/2" x 8 1/2" format)
Weekday Afternoon-Evening (Mincha-Maariv) Prayers - Hand-Book Edition 156 pages.

Click here for
HPLS Weekday Mincha-Maariv Details
14.95
Weekday Morning Prayers - Hand-Book Edition 388 pages.

Click here for
HPLS Weekday Morning Prayers Details
$23.95
Laminated Blessing Sheets
Set of eight of our most popular blessing sheets, printed on high-quality paper and laminated.
Includes blessing sheets No. 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, and 14
$29.95 for both weekday editions
reg price $39.90
$9.95 for all eight Laminated Blessing Sheets
Evening Service for the Sabbath and Festivals - Hand-Book Edition 183 pages.

Click here for
HPLS Evening Service for the Sabbath and Festivals Details
$17.95
All 3 Hand-Book volumes:
Weekday Mornings, Weekday Mincha-Maariv, and Evening Service for the Sabbath and Festivals
$39.95
reg price $56.85
HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Bencher
Say the Grace After Meals with ease using the Transliterated HPLS Bencher
The above sample is from the opening prayer for the Grace after Meals
The HPLS Bencher Contains the complete Grace after Meals for Weekdays, Shabbat, and Festivals, plus Shabbat songs (Z'mirot), blessings for the Bride and Groom (Shevah Bruchas), and various blessings relating to food. (5.5" W x 8.5" H, 113 pages)
Click here for
HPLS Bencher Details
Phonetic Transliterated HPLS Bencher
Summer Sale $7.95
each
HPLS Judaica Artwork
from the HPLS Haggadah
Phonetic Transliterated HPLS Bencher
Package of Four
$27.80
Click on image for more information
The HPLS Bencher differs from the NCSY Bencher in that it uses the exclusive HPLS Triple-Tier format.
Transliterated Passover Haggadah
Make your Seder more meaningful with the HPLS Transliterated Haggadah
The above sample from the HPLS Passover Haggadah is part of the Kiddush said for the first of the four cups of wine.
HPLS Passover Haggadah 
The HPLS  Haggadah has the same Triple-Tier Format as the HPLS siddur. 

Convenient hand-book-sized 5.5" x 8.5" format (139 pages)
- Like no other Haggadah!
- Extensively edited for completeness and accuracy.
- Ideal for a communal Seder.
- Makes a perfect gift to bring to the seder!

Click here for
HPLS Passover Haggadah Details
Phonetic Transliterated
HPLS Passover Haggadah
$11.95 each
Phonetic Transliterated 
HPLS Passover Haggadah
Package of three
$24.00
Click here for Judaica Artwork from the HPLS Passover Haggadah
Click here for a New Jersey Jewish News reprint of article about the HPLS Passover Haggadah
Phonetic Transliterated Night Prayer
For a peaceful rest, before going to bed say the prayers in the HPLS Transliterated Night Prayer
The above sample is from the Adon Olam Prayer
HPLS Night Prayer 

Traditional Ashkenaz version of the Night Prayer, fully translated and transliterated in the HPLS Triple-Tier Format plus flowing- English translation.

Convenient hand-book-sized 5.5" x 8.5" format (43 pages)

Click here for
HPLS Night Prayer Details
Phonetic Transliterated
HPLS Night Prayer
$7.95 each
Click on image for more information
Companion Siddur
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur with page-number references to Siddur Sim Shalom
Learn to follow and understand the Hebrew Prayer Service with the HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Siddur.
Ideal if your synagogue uses Siddur Sim Shalom.
These companion siddurim have page-number references to both the 1985 and 1998 editions of Siddur Sim Shalom.

The HPLS Sim Shalom Evening Service edition  is similar to
Volume 4 of the HPLS siddur, six-volume set. In addition, the HPLS Sim Shalom Evening Service edition includes the weekday afternoon (Mincha) service.

The HPLS Sim Shalom Morning Service edition is similar to
Volume 5 of the HPLS six-volume siddur.

Both editions are specifically designed and intended for users of Siddur Sim Shalom.

The HPLS Sim Shalom siddurim are Egalitarian and contain the blessings for the Matriarchs.

Each edition measures 8.5" W x 11" H, and is bound on the long (11") end.
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur
Evening Service
for the
Sabbath and Festivals
Evening Service for Shabbat and Festivals
Ref Sim Shalom (126 pages)
$17.95 each
Click on image for more information
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur
Morning Service
for the
Sabbath and Festivals
Morning Service for Shabbat and Festivals
Ref Sim Shalom (258 pages)
$23.95 each
Summer Sale: Both for $33
Price for individual volumes $41.90
Click on image for more information
Companion Siddur
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur with page-number references to ArtScroll Siddur
Learn to follow and understand the Hebrew Prayer Service with the HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Siddur.
Ideal if your synagogue uses the ArtScroll Siddur
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur
Evening Service
for the
Sabbath and Festivals
These companion siddurim have page-number references to the ArtScroll Siddur - Classic Ashkenaz Edition.

The HPLS ArtScroll Evening Service edition  is similar to
Volume 4 of the HPLS siddur, six-volume set . In addition, the HPLS ArtScroll Evening Service edition includes the weekday afternoon (Mincha) service.

The HPLS ArtScroll Morning Service edition is similar to
Volume 5 of the HPLS six-volume siddur.

Both editions are specifically designed and intended for users of the ArtScroll Siddur.

The HPLS Art Scroll editions are not Egalitarian and do not contain the blessings for the Matriarchs.

Each edition measures 8.5" W x 11" H, and is bound on the long (11") end.
Evening Service for Shabbat and Festivals
Ref Art Scroll (126 pages)
$17.95 each
Click on image for more information
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur
Morning Service
for the
Sabbath and Festivals
Morning Service for Shabbat and  Festivals
Ref Art Scroll (245 pages)
$23.95 each
Both for $36
reg price $41.90
Click on image for more information
Companion Siddur
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur Morning Service Edition, with page-number
references to the
Ben Zion Bokser Siddur
Learn to follow and understand the Hebrew Prayer Service with the HPLS Phonetic Transliterated Siddur. Ideal if your synagogue uses the Ben Zion Bokser Siddur
Phonetic Transliterated Siddur
Morning Service
for the
Sabbath and Festivals
This companion book has page-number references to the Ben Zion Bokser Siddur.

It is similar to
Volume 5 of the HPLS siddur, six-volume set, but is specifically designed and intended for users of the Ben Zion Bokser Siddur

This is not an Egalitarian edition and does not contain the blessings for the Matriarchs

(8.5" W x 11" H, 248 pages)
Morning Service for Shabbat and Festivals
Ref  Ben Zion Bokser
$23.95
Click on image for more information
NEW
Morning and Evening Blessings I Teach my Toddler
This prayer book allows parents to read Hebrew Songs and Praises to their child, from newborn to kindergarten.  Amazingly you will find that your child will quickly learn these songs and praises.

Emphasis is on songs and praises recited by children during the synagogue service on Shabbat. It also contains praises said at home in the morning. For praises said in the evening we included the
HPLS Night Prayer at the end of this prayer book.

This siddur is egalitarian and contains gender-specific prayers. 
In addition, the 15 Morning Blessings includes the variations contained in Siddur Sim Shalom.

The siddur contains16 original beautifully illustrated drawings that were done by Rebecca Linker  (120 pages)
Summer Sale $9.95
Regular price $11.95
Click on image for more information
Phonetic Transliterated Hebrew
Morning and Evening Blessings
I Teach my Toddler
Book of Esther Megillat Esther
HPLS Phonetic Transliterated
HPLS Phonetic Transliterated
Book of Esther Megillat Esther
Measures 8 1/2" x 11" and is bound on the long (11") edge. (56 pages). Includes the blessings said before and after  reading the Megillah on Purim

Click here for
HPLS Megillat Esther Details
Phonetic Transliterated
HPLS Book of Esther
$11.95 each
Reform Service
Synagogue Study Guide for the Friday Evening Shabbat Service
HPLS Study Guide
Click here for more information
$7.95
HPLS Yahoo Group
Members of the HPLS Yahoo Group periodically get free additional Blessing Sheets.

Members are also notified of special sales and when new products are released.  Sale prices on items can be obtained by following the link on the messages posted on the HPLS Yahoo Group message board.
Click here for information on how to join and obtain special offers from our Yahoo Group.
General Information
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Sale prices in effect until Sept 7, 2010.
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