THE LOGIC AND MYSTERY OF JEWISH PRAYER

Description

Journey into the meaning, mystery, and mechanics of Jewish prayer.

Location

ONLINE

Date & Time

TUESDAYS, 10:00-11:30am (ET) Dates: February 10, 2026 - March 24, 2026

“The purpose of prayer is not to change God, but to change ourselves.” - Maimonides, Guide for the Perplexed III:32

 

Course Description :

Why do we pray? What actually happens when we do? And what is Jewish prayer truly designed to accomplish?

 

In this course, we dive beneath the familiar words to uncover the powerful ideas that make prayer one of Judaism’s most enduring—and transformative—spiritual practices. We’ll explore how prayer shapes the soul, connects us to others, awakens gratitude, channels longing, and becomes a meeting point between the human and the divine.

 

Together, we will examine the beliefs, structures, and deeper intentions that animate Jewish prayer, opening up new ways to understand—and experience—the act of praying.

 

TUESDAYS, 10:00-11:30am (ET)

Dates: Feb. 10, 17; Mar. 17, 24

 
About the Instructor:
 

Rabbi Dr. Leon Weissberg is the former Director of the Leo Martin March of the Living in Miami-Dade and in Boca Raton. He has a doctorate in Educational Leadership and offers courses at various South Florida universities and schools. Leon has been teaching Melton courses for 35 plus years, developing a fan base and following wherever he goes.
 
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