Podcast
Praying On Purpose
Hosted by Rabbi Larry Rothwachs · EN
Short motivational messages and insights by Rabbi Larry Rothwachs. Brief Torah messages, delivered 3x a week, designed to inspire increased thought and enhanced awareness of the prayers that we recite, focusing on the “why,” the “how” and the “what” of daily prayer. This initiative is dedicated as zchus for a refuah sheleima for אילנה חנה בת גילה בריינלע
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Wartime Prayers
Oct 15, 202300:13:04Tap to summarizeDuring times of war, each and every one of us must go to battle. Prayer is one of the many powerful weapons in our arsenal.
Transcribe →Seize the Moment
Sep 3, 202300:12:59Tap to summarizeLearning to share our most powerful emotions with Hashem can greatly enhance our connection and moments of formal prayer.
Transcribe →Sound Barrier
Aug 29, 202300:14:23Tap to summarizeThe custom of blowing the shofar throughout the month of Elul is designed to prepare us for the month of Tishrei, although not necessarily in the way we assume.
Transcribe →Help Yourself
Aug 27, 202300:13:32Tap to summarizeThis is a time of year during which we seek divine assistance in many different areas. Perhaps more importantly though, we must remember to show up and claim the blessings that come our way.
Transcribe →The Only Thing to Fear
Aug 24, 202300:12:45Tap to summarizeOur Elul and Tishrei prayers include a special daily reminder that, in life, the only thing to fear is fear itself.
Transcribe →Ascend the Throne
Aug 22, 202300:13:06Tap to summarizeThe month of Elul is a time period marked with distinction - and not merely because it precedes the month of Tishrei. Its special quality provides us with a unique focus for prayer.
Transcribe →Making the First Move
Aug 20, 202300:12:34Tap to summarizeThe month of Elul invites us to demonstrate initiative in our quest to reconnect with Hashem - and prayer provides us with the perfect opportunities to do so.
Transcribe →Then and Now
Jul 6, 202300:11:37Tap to summarizeThe period of the three weeks offers us a unique opportunity to bridge the past with the present.
Transcribe →Look Up
Jul 2, 202300:11:58Tap to summarizeLooking up and reminding ourselves to whom we should always direct our hopes and prayers is the greatest segulah in the world.
Transcribe →Pause for Thought
Jun 15, 202300:13:11Tap to summarizeThe birchos hashachar, recited every morning, serve as 15 unique prompts, directing our minds and hearts to heightened awareness.
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