Discover the profound impact of prayer in shaping our lives and our relationship with the divine from this soul-stirring conversation. Prayer transcends simple acts and offerings, we explain, as it fosters an intimate bond with Hashem that eclipses even the most benevolent deeds. We delve into the rituals that enrich our daily lives, such as the profoundly symbolic act of washing hands before breaking bread, a gesture that acknowledges our reliance on God's grace. Listen closely and uncover how these moments of humility and trust are the true core of prayer, more significant than any physical offering we could present.In our heartfelt dialogue, we share touching tales of children in Yeshivas who pray for our IDF soldiers during this war, underscoring the miraculous nature of collective prayer. The power of words spoken with genuine hope and faith can yield astounding outcomes; this is evident in the way their prayers coincided with unexpected low casualty statistics. Furthermore, we touch upon the daily practice of reciting the Ashrei prayer (Psalm 145), a thrice-daily ritual that serves to remind us of our roles as grateful recipients of God's endless generosity. Join us and let this episode be a gateway to building your personal spiritual sanctuary, where your connection with Hashem can deepen and flourish.This episode (Ep. #3) of the Prayer Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated my dearest friends, Dr. Leonard Goldberg! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on January 19, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 21, 2024_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!

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