Prayer Audio

Learn how Jewish mediation developed while intertwining Jewish history and Chassidic story.

If G-d knows what we need, why do we need to pray?

This class explains in detail the purpose of prayer and why there are variations in the nusach – prayer text – from Sefard to Ashkenaz.

The story of the great prophetess Chana is read as part of the Rosh Hashanah services. Many of the laws of prayer are derived from Chana’s conduct. But moreover, Chana also reveals the inner essence of prayer.

Finding meaning in Prayer and its unique High Holiday theme

Many people struggle with the long services during the High Holidays. We can reframe the experience to make it uplifting and even meaningful! Although our body may be having a hard time, the Neshamah - the G-dly spirit inside us - finds tremendous joy in connecting to G-d in the most intimate way during prayers—for the soul, it’s total ecstasy. This week’s story highlights the transformative power of a real prayer from our heart.

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

Many people want to talk to G-d these days. What if you’re not sure He exists?

It’s your brain, after all, and it's still the most sophisticated device we know of. Why shouldn’t you be the exclusive user?