Books about Prayer
Discover a Classic Work - And Watch Your Own Tefillos Soar!
Of course, we daven. Of course, we say the words.
But have you ever wanted to bring authentic passion and fire to your tefillos?
Have you ever wanted to truly feel connected to Hashem through your mitzvos? This classic sefer will help.
Published close to 250 years ago by Rav Alexander Ziskind of Horodna, Sefer Yesod VeShoresh HaAvodah outlines the kavanos, the intentions we should have before performing any mitzvah. It also brilliantly describes the intensity and kavanos we should have in our prayers, and the deeper meaning of specific tefillos.
This volume includes a phrase-by-phrase translation, elucidation, detailed explanatory notes and a summary at the end of each chapter. Each feature has been carefully designed to guide the reader into understanding the sefer's many vital teachings and make the sefer accessible to all.
Finally, we can bring the author's passion, fervor and holiness into our own lives, and into our own mitzvos and tefillos, profoundly deepening our connection to prayer and to our Creator.
Vol. 1 contains the first four She'arim (Gateways) of the sefer, covering the following topics, among others:- Shaar 1 – The Gateway to Service of the Heart: How to attain awe and love of Hashem, and how to constantly find opportunities to serve Him through the mind and the heart.
- Shaar 2 – The Gate of the Early Morning Watch: How to best perform the mitzvos, berachos, and tefillos that apply from the moment we awaken until we complete the section of Korbanos, and the importance of davening in a shul and treating it with respect.
- Shaar 3 – The Gate of Song: Inspirational thoughts to elevate our Pesukei DeZimra, as well as guidance for properly pronouncing the words of the tefillah.
- Shaar 4 – The Eastern Gate: Kavanos to enhance our recitation of Birchos Krias Shema, and detailed kavanos for Krias Shema itself.
- Shaar 1 – The Gateway to Service of the Heart: How to attain awe and love of Hashem, and how to constantly find opportunities to serve Him through the mind and the heart.
- ‘Inner Worlds’ is not just another book explaining the words of the prayers.
The instinct to pray is as ancient as instinct itself.
Prayer itself has taken on countless forms, from offerings to song, words to whispers, tearful supplication to sublime silence. At times, prayer is as primitive and raw as a cry for help, at times, prayer is a formulaic equation intended to effect change, – but always, flowing from a place deep within, and forever with a hope for a better future.
Throughout ‘Inner Worlds’ attention is paid to the poetry, history, theology and contextual meaning of the prayers, however, the intention of this work is to provide a guide to finding meaning and effecting transformation through our prayer experience.
Explore:
* What happens when we pray?
* How do we enter the mind-state of prayer?
* Learning to incorporate the body into the prayers
* Discover techniques to enhance and deepen prayer and make it a transformative experience.
In this empowering and inspiring text, Rav Pinson demonstrates how through proper mindset, preparation and dedication, the experience of prayer can be deeply transformative and ultimately, life-altering. Learn More
- The World of Prayer, Commentary and Translation of the Siddur
Considered by many to be the finest English commentary on the siddur ever written, this classic work is now available in a One Volume edition, containing both volumes.
Revised and updated to modern language, the reader will gain a genuine understanding of the words of the tefillos, enabling him or her to pray with deeper devotion and to experience the comforting and purifying power of our daily dialogue with the Almighty.
A clear layout, flowing translation, inclusion of the Hebrew siddur text, plus explanation and commentary make this a valuable stepping stone to greater concentration and understanding in prayer.
Make your daily prayers really count by opening your eyes to the beauty and meaning of the Siddur! Learn More
- Tehillim / Psalms - 2 Volume Hardcover Set Learn More
- Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski M.D. has written many a memorable and masterly tome, but this popular-sized edition of his best-selling Prayerfully Yours may well be the masterpiece for which he will be remembered.
In Twerski on Prayer, Rabbi Twerski responds to the inner need of countless thousands: How can I get the most out of my prayers? How can I use prayer to bring myself closer to my Maker?
Rabbi Twerski quotes the chassidic master Rabbi Moshe of Sambur: "The Torah is what G-d gave to man. It is the G-d-given method whereby we can bond with Him. Prayer is what man gives to G-d. It is the means whereby we can bind Him to us." Marvelous words! Inspiring words!
In this book, Rabbi Twerski shows us how to translate those words to reality. In his unique and winning manner, he explains and comments on many of the daily, Sabbath, and festival prayers. Interspersed with his comments are essays that explain many of the practices and customs associated with the Siddur.
This is not a typical Twerski book. It is an original and priceless contribution to every Jew's service of the heart, a book that will be cherished and read over and over again. Learn More
- Selichos: Nusach Polin - Sefard Learn More
- Siddur: Complete H/E - Sefard - Full Size Learn More
- My Prayer 2 vol Set - H/C Boxed Learn More