Pesukei
Pesukei is a Hebrew term meaning “verses,” and in Jewish practice it commonly refers to the section of morning prayers known as Pesukei Zimra, the Verses of Praise. This part of Shacharit is recited after the morning blessings and before the Shema, with the purpose of praising God and preparing the mind and heart for formal prayer.
The content of Pesukei Zimra is a fixed sequence of biblical verses and liturgical poems drawn mainly
Traditions differ in the specific additions and arrangements within Pesukei Zimra. Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Mizrahi rites
Etymology and scope: Pesukei means “verses,” and in practice the term is often used to denote the