Episode Synopsis "Why do Jews sway whilst praying?"

Why do Jews sway whilst praying? Why can’t we just stand still? Is there something more to the swaying (shokeling)?

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• God’s name
• Preparing for prayer
• We don’t loose from praying
• The power of prayer
• Making God bright through our prayers
• Intent whilst praying
• The foundation of prayer
• Two more principles of prayer
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• Something prayed for is always worth more
• Is there a good time to pray?
• Do all prayers get answered?
• What’s the idea behind repeatedly praying?
• The essence behind prayer
• Why do we stand in prayer?
• Why do Jews sway whilst praying?
• When is it good to pray?
• Why do we pray with others?
• The prayer of Shacharit
• Why can’t we pray how & when we want?
• How can ‘little me’ stand before God?
• How can we thank God for the downfall of others?
• Why is prayer called ‘Tefillah’?
• Where are we when we pray?
• Is it all about asking?
• My personal journey through prayer
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• Why do we need to do our part?
• Do we really need what we are asking for?
• Why do we mention others in our prayers?
• The fundamental idea behind prayer
• Understanding prayer
• Why are prayers so long?
• Singing & Praising
• Why do we praise, and not just ask?
• Making Judaism easier
• Praying without words
• How to be answered immediately!
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• Why on earth do we pray?