Is Anyone Listening When I Pray?

Is anyone really listening when we pray? Dive into the purpose of Jewish prayer, to show how it’s more than just a wish list — it’s a powerful practice for self-reflection, connection, and finding meaning in chaos. Through candid humor and personal reflections, explore how Jewish prayer not only helps us navigate life’s challenges but also fosters self-awareness, gratitude, and a profound connection to tradition.

Big Ideas

1. Prayer connects us to other Jews both in the present and the past who have experienced the same joys and suffering that we have.
2. Prayer is not about receiving what you want, but about seeing yourself as worth listening to and reflecting on who you are.
3. Prayer helps cultivate gratitude and self-awareness.

Essential Questions

1. How does prayer connect us to other Jews both in the past and the present?
2. What is the purpose and meaning of prayer?
3. How does prayer help cultivate gratitude and self-awareness?

Funding for this program is being provided through a grant from the Mayberg Foundation, The Zalik Foundation Fund, and The Weisfeld Family Charitable Foundation. This project is in partnership with the Jewish Education Innovation Challenge.