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Why Does G-d Need Me To Pray? with Rabbi Ephy Greene
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Hashem is this infinite being, for lack of better term. He's all-encompassing and created us out of nothing, indicating his sheer power. Yet, it's a mitzvah to pray and is a commandment to pray during certain times. So then... does he need anything or not? And of all things, why prayer?
Prayer is an area of specialty for Rabbi Ephy Greene of Aish HaTorah's Yeshiva in Jerusalem, Israel. During a 'swearing in' ceremony by the IDF, Ephy goes into detail on why Hashem wants us to daven and seek spirituality within ourselves. Chaz Volk, host of Bad Jew, learns why it's a necessity to get closer to Hashem.
00:00 Introduction
04:33 Life-changing moments
07:08 Questioning purpose
10:09 Our relationship with God depends on us
16:07 The search for meaning
18:06 Informal prayer expresses vulnerability
20:57 Structure is essential
25:31 Torah is God's communication and vision
27:10 Living a moral life through heartfelt prayer
30:54 Conclusion
About Ephy Greene:
Rabbi Ephy Greene has been teaching in the US & Israel for over 20 years. Growing up the son of a Conservative rabbi, but attending Orthodox schools, Ephy experienced Jews and Judaism in a variety of contexts, from USY retreats to studying with Chassidim in the Mir. Rabbi Greene has been teaching in Aish HaTorah in Jerusalem for the past decade. He is also a Jewish singer/songwriter, inspirational speaker, and loving, but slightly embarrassing dad!
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www.AishYeshiva.com
Listen to music by Ephy Greene on Spotify
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