Prayer and Blessings
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Prayer and Repentance
Whenever I do something I know is wrong, I feel horrible the next day. I was wondering if there are any prayers I can say or anything that the Torah provides that can make you feel better? Is there anything…
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Abraham in the Prayers
I am not Jewish, but I have a friend who is, and I am curious about why he prays to Abraham. Do you pray to Abraham? If so, why? wasnt he a man? Isnt it inappropriate to pray to a…
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The Essence of Yom Kippur
I noticed that the word repentance never shows up in the text when addressing Yom Kippur. There are numerous times when it is noted that “atonement” will come but there seems to be no mention of repentance. Have I missed…
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Dealing with Infertility
Could you recommend a prayer for a woman who is trying to get pregnenat with no luck for few years? I’m not sure which books you have available. There are some (e.g. Aneini) which have different kinds of prayers for…
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Shabbos Candle Lighting
Could you please kindly send me the proper recital for the woman lighting the candles ~ in hebrew and an English translation please if possible. Also please describe briefly the movements by the women ~ ie bringing the light/energy to…
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“Hear” O Israel
Why is the ear the preferred method of God’s revelation to the Jewish people? The ear is the best channel for wisdom. The eye can lead astray. Hearing leads to understanding. Do you hear me?
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The Best Time for Prayer
Do the Jewish people believe there is a season, particularly a month of great answers to prayer? I am interested if there is a certain month one can expect answers to big prayers. If so, is the month of AV…
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Daniel, and the Lion’s Den of Life
How did Daniel handle being in the lions den? How do we handle life when we feel like we are in the pit, consumed , being swallowed up not knowing where to begin to get out. Knowing God is there…
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Reciting Psalms Anytime
I know that if certain Psalms are read during hard times it can help. How do I do this? Do I just read them out loud and G_d hears it? Is this done at a certain time of day etc…?…