Prayer

Why do we stand with our feet together and bow during Shemoneh Esrei? Discover the profound symbolism of free will, surrendering to Hashem, and how prayer becomes a spiritual offering of ourselves to...

Discover the deeper meaning behind Pesukei Dezimra and its five stages of praise. Learn how each section connects us to Hashem, reflects Jewish history and the coming of Mashiach, and transforms our d...

A firsthand account of an extraordinary Rosh Hashanah in Jerusalem, including large-scale prayer on the Temple Mount, the blowing of the shofar with silver trumpets, and hopes for expanded Jewish wors...

A treasured Sukkot tradition teaches that the time of tying the lulav is especially auspicious for praying that one’s children grow in righteousness, follow the right path, and remain connected to Tor...

Discover how the stages of Jewish prayer mirror a spiritual journey through the Beit HaMikdash, beginning with preparation and rising step by step until the Amidah, when every Jew can imagine standing...

Why do we begin asking Hashem for forgiveness before Rosh Hashanah, and what happens when the words of our prayers do not seem to match what we actually feel? This class explores the purpose and prope...

For neurodivergent Jews, communal prayer can bring unique challenges, from sensory overload and time pressure to keeping pace with the congregation. A candid conversation explores how flexibility, sel...

What happens when a community fasts and prays, yet the crisis continues? This Daily Rambam lesson explores the powerful rituals of the final communal fasts, including prayer, repentance, words of spir...

What should a Jewish community do when months pass without rain? This Daily Rambam lesson explores the carefully structured series of fast days established during a drought, from the first fasts obser...

What transforms prayer from a daily obligation into a profound encounter with Hashem? Discover how silence, meditation, surrender, and redirecting our emotions can help us become a vessel for Divine c...