Spiritual Practice: Experiences of Prayer
If we don’t believe that God literally hears and answers our prayers, how do we cultivate meaningful experiences of prayer?
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Spiritual Practice
The Deep Nourishment of Jewish Prayer as Personal Practice
Most of us were taught the what of Jewish prayer, but never the how.
May 3, 2026
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Faith, Prayer and Trust: Where Will My Help Come From?
Even if we don’t have faith in a God who hears, we can trust that we are not alone.
April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026
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‘Birkhot Hashakhar’: The Morning Blessings as Mindfulness Practice
Every berakhah that we recite is an opportunity to focus our attention mindfully on a blessing that we might otherwise ignore.
March 8, 2026
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‘Laughter Torah Yoga’: Joyous Vulnerability as a Path to Radical Amazement
Laughter is a form of prayer that allows us to accept and forgive ourselves, each other, life and God.
February 22, 2026
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Memoir as Spiritual Practice
Writing memoir opens me to surprise and discovery on the blank page.
October 7, 2025
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Okay! Here you go! You asked for it..
Simple parts: The “God” I could believe in does not care if I believe.
As for prayer: If you pray for something, it’s to enhance your efforts.
In continuing, I ask rather rhetorically: Have you ever tried to discuss with someone who is clueless?
I feel like that clueless person; so if you find me so, then just give me some platitude and let me go on my merry, ignorant way.
Last night (I keep thinking what I do is my last effort) I attended the first course on Zohar, hoping it would enlighten me about the heart and soul of Judaism. I was clueless and still am. And It (and Torah discussions) seem to have nothing to do with what is happening today. I’ll not likely attend the other two classes. Of course I do not expect any sort of refund. I’d rather it go as a donation towards efforts to make the world a better place.