Prayer

Answered Prayers

by Dr. Lisa Aiken

If we pray with sincerity, there is no such thing as an unanswered prayer.

Hearing God

by Rabbi Irwin Katsof

Prayer is a two-way street, speaking as well as listening.

40 Days to a Better Self

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Prayer is not waving a magic wand and hoping for the best.

Asking God For Forgiveness

by Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller

Skip the paralyzing guilt...The traditional confession repeated five times during the prayer service helps us do the inner work to mazimize the power of the day.

Prayer #11 - Acknowledging Good

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

In Hebrew, the word for gratitude can mean "thanks", "praise" and "confession."

Storm the Heavens

by Am Echad Resources

A special call to unite in prayer during these dangerous times.

Prayer #10 - Upside-down Hourglass

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

By having the right intention in prayer, we raise the sparks and bring time closer to its ultimate end.

Prayer #9 - Holy Sparks of Energy

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

The holy sparks of spiritual energy, embedded in the physical, animate the universe and fuel redemption.

Hear O Israel: Part 3 - Jewish Unity

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

Embodied in the first verse of the Sh'ma, and its accompanying praise of God's kingdom, is a profound allusion to the unity of the Jewish people.

Better than Skype

by Aliza Kramer

You're not bothering God.

Prayer #7 - Hear O Israel Part II

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

If we look at the Sh'ma, the quintessential Jewish prayer, through the eyes of gematria, we can see encoded the mission of Jews in world history.

Prayer #6 - Hear O Israel: Part 1

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

The message of the Sh'ma is applicable to every Jew at all times, at every conscious moment. It embodies one of the most profound concepts known to man: the Oneness of God.

Prayer #5 - Prayer Role Models

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

Abraham and Moses knew how to turn every action into an experience of communicating with God. Their very existence became synonymous with "prayer."

Olympics and Kavanah

by Richard Greenberg

Eons before anybody ever heard of Marion Jones or Tiger Woods, Judaism recognized the importance of mental focus. In the case of Judaism, however, the stakes are weightier than any gold medal.

Praying Big, Praying Small

by Yaffa Ganz

Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are a time of concentrated prayer. But how does one pray effectively if one isn't even sure how to begin or what to pray for?

Prayer #4 - Feeding the Universe

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

The physical universe contains a spiritual counterpart that acts as its soul. To thrive, the soul of the universe needs to be nourished by prayer.

Prayer #3 - Praying With Purity

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

Purity has the power to transform prayer into a focused, uplifting experience. Here are a few simple tools.

Prayer #2 - In Search of Meaningful Prayer

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

The difference between the words in the seemingly incomprehensible Siddur and those in your heart is your understanding. Here's how to make them one and the same.

Prayer: In Search of God and Self

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

Does prayer seems like a meaningless chore? Here is a fresh look at prayer and what it can do for you.

An Attitude of Gratitude: #2

by Rabbi Irwin Katsof

When we are grateful for God's gifts, He only wants to give us more.

What is Prayer?

by Rabbi Irwin Katsof

Prayer is not a half-hearted ritual recitation of words; it is an outpouring of the heart.

To Pray Or Not To Pray

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The saying goes: "God giveth and God taketh away." Is it all random? Or is there a deep message that we can tap into for personal growth and actualization?