Serve with Joy: Discussions on Prayer, Lesson 14
As we begin our many praises of G-d in creation, we first establish some important principles in the Psalm Mizmor LeTodah, like G-d’s transcendent providence within nature. We then move on to explain the main ideas conveyed in the 21 verses of Yehi Ch’vod.
Related Text: | Siddur: Mizmor Letoda, Siddur: Yehi Chevod | |
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It is difficult to give a simple answer to this question because of the many variables that come into play. How fluent are you in reading Hebrew? How long are you able to maintain focused on one matter? and how much time do you have available to spend on it. When I am praying alone and have time I will spend between one and one and a half hours. In my Shul the Shachrit takes between forty and fifty (Monday and Thursday) minutes. The principle of the matter as stated in the Code of Jewish Law is "it is better to say a little with proper intent than a lot without it." However, there are basic prayers that must be said even if the level intent is questionable because the general intend of 'talking to Hashem' is there for anyone who is praying.
RSK.