How Do We Begin to Pray?
Why the Amidah begins with Praise
With- Rabbi Michael Skobac
You want to talk to God. But where do you begin?
How do we approach God in prayer? What should come first? And how can we move beyond simply reciting words to developing a meaningful connection with our Creator?
Jewish tradition offers profound guidance. In this lecture, Rabbi Michael Skobac explores the opening three blessings of the Amidah (Shemoneh Esrei), revealing an essential Jewish understanding of how we prepare ourselves to communicate with G-d.
Discover the deeper meaning of:
• Avot: Connecting our prayers to the faith and spiritual legacy of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
• Gevurot: Recognizing G-d’s power and developing trust in His relationship with the world.
• Kedushat Hashem: Understanding G-d’s holiness and what it means to approach Him with humility.
Why does Jewish prayer begin with praise rather than personal requests?
And how does this approach help us develop greater concentration, awareness, and a meaningful relationship with G-d?
Discover how understanding the beginning of the Amidah can transform the way you pray.
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ABOUT RABBI MICHAEL SKOBAC
Since 1991, Rabbi Michael Skobac has served as Director of Education and Counselling for Jews for Judaism, an organization dedicated to Jewish education and counter-missionary outreach, reaching a worldwide audience through its popular YouTube channel. With 45 years of experience, Rabbi Skobac is a leading expert in Jewish-Christian dialogue who has helped thousands of people navigate complex theological questions about the Messiah, the Bible, and faith.
About JEWS FOR JUDAISM:
Jews for Judaism is a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity through Jewish education and outreach. We provide intellectually serious resources on Torah, Jewish philosophy, spirituality, ethics, Israel advocacy, and contemporary religious challenges, equipping Jews to deepen their understanding of their heritage and respond thoughtfully to religious claims that challenge authentic Judaism, including those advanced by Christian missionary groups.
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