Books about Prayer

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  1. Have you ever thought about it?

    WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF DAVENING?

    • It can’t be to tell Hashem what we need. He knows that already.
    • It can’t be to ask Hashem to change something He already decreed. Everything He does is for the best, so why should we intervene?
    • It can’t be just to elevate ourselves. If so, how does praying for someone else work?

    WE PRAY EVERY DAY, BUT DO WE UNDERSTAND WHAT WE ARE TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH?

    With profound and penetrating insights gleaned from a thorough review of Torah sources, Insights into Tefillah explains clearly the basics of prayer. One by one, Rabbi Prof. Avraham Weinroth answers the difficult questions associated with prayer, and inspires to a higher level of Divine service. In addition, he discusses: intent (kavanah), preparation before tefillah, praying for the sick, women’s prayer, Birkas Kohanim, and Kaddish.

    Now you too can daven fully and deeply, and achieve true deveikus with Hashem!

    About the Author:

    RABBI PROFESSOR AVRAHAM WEINROTH studied at HaYishuv HaChadash and Yeshivas Ateres Yisrael, and heads the law firm of Prof. A. Weinroth & Co. In addition to writing more than 200 articles, he has authored 19 books. His first English work, Faith in G-d Versus Human Effort (Feldheim, 2013), was originally published in 2006 as Bitachon Ve’hishtadlus, and won the Jerusalem Prize for Torah Literature and Jewish thought in 2008. Learn More

  2. Who would have imagined that the middle blessings of Shemoneh Esrei are related to and interact with the Hebrew months? But in this fascinating book, R' Zvi Ryzman shows that they are indeed related and very closely so. The author integrates a wide variety of sources, from the Talmud and Midrash to the classic exponents of Chassidic and Mussar thought, including the works of contemporary Torah thinkers. He weaves them all together in tapestry that is engrossing and extraordinary. The depth and quality of the reader's Shemoneh Esrei will be immeasurably improved.

    This book is unique and its author is a marvel. R' Zvi Ryzman of Los Angeles insists that he not be described as a rabbi, although he is in the top ranks Torah scholars. He calls himself an ish asakim, a businessman. Indeed he is the embodiment of the Rabbinic teaching that one should combine Torah with commerce - yet he gives priority to the beis midrash over the office. Reb Zvika is a scholar, teacher, lecturer, author, and philanthropist. He is a winner of the Jerusalem Prize for his many Hebrew volumes of Ratz KaTzvi. His halachah shiurim in Israel and America are attended and acclaimed by renowned rabbinic leaders. He has a fertile mind, is an original thinker and has a passion to share his brilliance with others, through the written and spoken word.

    In this book he explains how the Hebrew months are filled with fascination and meaning. The reader will marvel at the connection between the yearly cycle and Shemoneh Esrei- and never look at his Siddur or calendar the same way. Learn More

  3. When the going gets tough, the tough... start praying.

    • I'm just an ordinary person. Why should Hashem listen to my prayers?
    • Why do prayers sometimes go unanswered?
    • How can I "face time" with Hashem?
    • How should I pray? When should I pray? And most important - why should I pray?

    Let's face it: Life isn't always simple, even (especially?) for teens. But whatever is going on in your life - problems at school, challenges at home, complications with friends, or just an "I-woke-up-feeling-horrible" day - Hashem has given us a no-fail way to deal. It's called tefillah, prayer.

    With its short, relatable daily readings, stories to illustrate every point, and brief summaries at the end of each reading, Praying With Fire for Teens shows teenagers (their parents, too!) how to pray effectively, with focus, concentration, and optimism, so that we get the most out of the fantastic gift Hashem has given us - the gift of prayer. Learn More

  4. Never underestimate the power of a whisper.

    God appears to be far beyond our reach, beyond this world and 

    beyond all galaxies. But in truth, there is no one as close as He is.

    How close? Close enough to hear us whisper.

     

    “Rabbi Yitzchak Botton has authored a fine book explaining many fundamental ideas of Jewish prayer and the siddur.... Learning this work and putting its many wonderful ideas into practice will help people connect with Hashem, feel the depth of HaKadosh Baruch Hu’s love for them, and look at tefillah as a pleasure and honor rather than a burden.”
    —Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz, Rav, Kehillat Ohr Somayach, Jerusalem


    “Rabbi Yitzchak Botton’s sefer is based primarily on classical sources. His work is inspiring, instructive, and enlightening, bringing the lofty world of tefillah within the readers’ grasp and elevating readers so that they can aspire to enhance their davening.”
    —Rabbi Nisson Wolpin, z”l, former editor of the Jewish Observer


    “This is more than a sefer to be studied. You are holding a tool to a better davening. Rabbi Botton gives us the ability to achieve greater meaning in our davening. Read it
    again and again!”
    —Rabbi Yisroel Reisman, Rosh Yeshivah and Maggid Shiur of Torah Vodaath, Brooklyn, NY


    Originally from New York, Rabbi Yitzchak Botton is the author of the weekly column, “Prayer Essentials,” for Ohr Somayach’s Torah Weekly Ohrnet, and a rebbe in Ohr Somayach, where he gives lectures on various topics including Talmud, halachah, hashkafah, and Jewish mysticism. His many lectures on these topics can be found online on Hidabroot’s channel and its English website.

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  5. A step-by-step instruction how to quiet your inner voice of conflict. As an experienced therapist teaches you how to pray and meditate, you will learn self-mastery; how to become the "designer" of your reality and create a sense of peace and confidence. Learn More
  6. Each day a Jew arrives at the Bridge Called Prayer. He consciously decides whether or not to connect each blessing and challenge to the Almighty. Crossing the bridge initiates an intimate relationship with Avinu Malkeinu. Failing in this assignment, he becomes entangled in a web of distractions and ignores his treasured heirloom.

    In these days of chaos and confusion, before the arrival of the Mashiach, Chazal advise us to strengthen our emuna and rely more on our bond with the Almighty and less on our own exertions. Prayer is the catalyst of our salvation.

    A Bridge Called Prayer offers insight and practical tools in these critical areas of spiritual growth. The aim of this sefer is to inspire the reader to design and construct his own Bridge Called Prayer through…

    Fascinating explanations and insights from classic and contemporary sources.

    Practical advice and encouragement to help improve your prayer experience immediately!

    Inspiring anecdotes and stories of Sages, past and present.

    About The Author:

    Rabbi Yehonason Alpren was born in Birmingham, England. Formerly a talmid of Yeshivas Kerem B'Yavne and Gateshead Yeshiva, he trained as a lawyer and has been a member of the Kollel of the Mirrer Yeshiva in Jerusalem for the last thirty-five years.

    Rabbi Alpren guides his listeners with practical lessons and suggestions from Chazal, adapting and applying them into everyday lifetime situations. He transforms Torah study into a delightful experience through inspirational insights and personal experience. Learn More

  7. My little prayer & story book from the western wall
    Travel through the time with a stone fron the Kotel. Witness the building of the Holy Temple, see crowds of worshipers visiting Jerusalem for Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot, hear the Kohanim (priests) blessing the Jewish people and learn many more things about the Kotel.

    This charming little book will take you through the history of the Holiest site in the world, the place where heaven and earth meet, and teach you prayers to say at the Kotel. It will show you how you, like the Kotel, are a vital part of Jewish life! Learn More

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