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Making Prayer Real

The Book

Fresh, Useful Perspectives on the Spiritual Dynamics of Prayer
​Join over fifty Jewish spiritual leaders from all denominations in a candid conversation about the why and how of prayer: how prayer changes us and how to discern a response from God. In this fascinating forum, they share the challenges of prayer, what it means to pray, how to develop your own personal prayer voice and how to rediscover meaning and God's presence in the traditional Jewish prayer book.​
"Better music, better sermons and better prayer books can only go so far. Many innovations have been tried around the world, and no doubt, synagogue leadership will continue to think creatively about improving services. But deep and lasting change will only come when each of us takes ownership and responsibility for what only we can really guide―our inner lives."
―from the Preface

The Curriculum

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An Experiential, Heart-centered Approach to Teaching Prayer
The Making Prayer Real Curriculum offers an innovative, “spiritual dynamics” approach to learning prayer and liturgy. Over 50 outstanding teachers are brought into the classroom via video, beginning a conversation that challenges students and draws them into dialogue with prayer, the Siddur, and each other. Skills are emphasized over theology as a workshop atmosphere is cultivated. As students explore numerous traditional and alternative prayer practices they discover their preferences and abilities, crafting their own relationship to Jewish prayer as individuals and as members of the community.

The curriculum is distributed free of charge in partnership with the College Commons of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.  Click below to see sample videos, learn more about the pedagogy behind the curriculum, and access the curriculum on the College Commons website.

The eJournal

Resources for Deepening Prayer
Explore articles on the spiritual dynamics of Jewish prayer, Hebrew chants with Rabbi Shefa Gold, video and audio interviews with leading rabbis, teachings from Jewish sources, inspirational quotes and more!
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