© 2007 Moshe Zauderer

Build a foundation for engaging in prayer by understanding its purpose, components, and structure.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Formal and informal prayers
• Origins and sources of prayer texts
• The role of communal prayer and the synagogue
• Considerations when engaging in prayer: attitude, kavanah (focused intent), demeanor, timing (joy, sadness, etc.)
• Divine responses to prayers: factors in determining G-d’s response to our prayers