Prayer

The concept of prayer seems paradoxical: asking G-d, who is infinite and all knowing, to grant us our puny needs and desires?

The origins and evolution of prayer through the ages.

Angels wait thousands of years to do what you can do any moment.

Miri gets a hi-tech lesson on “How Do Prayers Work?” We’re still waiting for the app.

We hear of the miracles that great people’s prayers can accomplish. But is prayer also for us regular folk?

There are some moments in our lives when we are at peace with our inner, spiritual selves. The majority of our experiences are strenuous, often painful, and challenge us to overcome the negative urges of our psyche.

How to react when confronted with an opportunity that may challenge, tempt or oppose your beliefs or goals . . .

From the story of the prophetess Chanah, we learn the proper way to approach G‑d and express our needs. (A text-based discussion of the first chapter of Samuel I.)

What’s the point of praying from a prayerbook? Why do we pray in Hebrew? Is it better to pray in shul? How to infuse your prayers with real emotion and meaning.

Jonathan finds out that the Siddur is AWESOME!!