Observant Jews recite the Amidah at each of three prayer services in a typical weekday: morning (Shacharit), afternoon (Mincha), and evening (Ma'ariv). A fourth Amidah (called Mussaf) is recited on Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, and Jewish festivals, after the morning Torah reading.

Is the Amidah said on Shabbat?

Next, the Shema and blessings are said, followed by the Shabbat Amidah. On Shabbat, the middle section of the Amidah is a prayer to celebrate the holiness of the Sabbath day, instead of asking for God's help. This is to help the worshipper stay focussed and avoid becoming distracted by other concerns.

What is the Amidah in English?

The Amidah (עמידה, "standing") is one of the two main prayers of Judaism. It has that name because people say it standing up. Jews say it at every prayer service of the year. ... This simply means "prayer". It has that name because it is so central to Judaism.