Restoring the meaning of prayer
Since ancient times, eminent rabbis of the Jewish tradition have recognized that one of the major impediments to living a fulfilling religious life is the inevitable monotony of prayer. As we repeat the same words week after week, they begin to lose their inspirational power. How can we restore meaning and break the monotony?
Bring intention to your prayers – “Kavanah”
The key is maintaining proper intention. In the Jewish tradition, the concept of intention is summed up by the rich term kavanah. Literally this word means "direction". Only by focusing our words in the right direction, towards an exalted objective, can we ever hope to achieve a prayer that is full of intention and meaning. This is not easy to do! The means of acquiring this direction is having a profound understanding of the words we are reciting.
Break the monotony - Join our celebration
How can we achieve this profound understanding? The secret is breaking through the veil of translation. When you can read your favorite biblical passages in Hebrew, you will be startled by how fresh and meaningful the most familiar words will become.
Traditionally the Jewish New Year also marks a fresh start. We want to celebrate this special time with you. From today and only until Saturday (September 23) the Israel Institute of Biblical studies is offering a special “Jewish New Year discount” on our live Biblical Hebrew courses. Enroll today and start a new journey of rediscovering the Holy Scriptures.
