Rabbi's Corner

Message from the Rabbi

Prayer Gives Us A Chance to Think of Others
“Isaac pleaded with יהוה on behalf of his wife, because she was barren; and יהוה responded to his plea, and his wife Rebekah conceived.” (Genesis 25:21)

The prayer we offer on behalf of someone else is the most beautiful prayer we can possibly utter.  Often we find ourselves asking for something for ourselves.  We pray to be successful.  We pray for forgiveness for the mistakes we have made.  We pray for greater understanding when our patiences grows tired.  However, I believe the prayer we offer for someone else is the highest form of prayer.  Prayer gives us the chance to step out of our own self centered world and think about others.  Life can be exhausting when all we think about is ourselves.  Life is elevated when we think of others.  

This week’s Discussion: The Farbissene Punim - The Resting Bitter Face