Please join Chana at 11:30 am on the following Mondays:
December 8, 2025
03/ Lesson 3
A Work of Ascent
Making Sense of Liturgy, One Step at a Time
Many attempt to pray, but struggle to generate a genuine experience. Others struggle with deciphering the structure and texts of the Jewish prayer book. This lesson exposes the brilliance, beauty, and objectives behind the prayer book’s ladder-like structure; and identifies the ways in which its texts coax and guide a genuine prayer experience.
January 12, 2025
04/ Lesson 4
A Work of Praise
Finding G‑d in Our World
Jewish prayer involves singing G‑d’s praises for the universe He created, but does G‑d need our acclaim? Daily? This lesson reframes our perspective on praising G‑d, unveiling the act as a beautiful bridge across the Divine space between Creator and created, and revamping our view of ourselves, our universe, and our purpose in life.
February 9, 2025
05/ Lesson 5
A Work of Transcendence
Achieving True Transcendence in Prayer
We relate to G‑d via His interactions with us and see G‑d reflected in the miracles of nature. But can we connect in a meaningful way with G‑d Himself—as He transcends the universe? This lesson reveals and explores the transcendence hardwired into the Jewish prayers, provides intense insights into our bond with G‑d, and invites us to venture beyond.
March 9, 2025
06/ Lesson 6
A Work of Synthesis
Synthesizing¬ Divinity and Materiality in the Amidah
Materialism and spirituality appear in conflict, but the centerpiece of Jewish prayer—the Amidah that crowns each service—is the apex of both Divine bonding and pleas for material needs. This lesson revolutionizes our view of material-spiritual dissonance and offers a profound and fresh appreciation for prayer, G‑d, and life on planet Earth.
May 11, 2025
07/ Lesson 7
A Work of Alliance
Finding Meaning in Communal Prayer
Prayer is a deeply personal journey that includes reflection and contemplation. Why does Judaism insist on communal services, when solitude seems more conducive? This lesson investigates the role and power of communal prayer, reveals how it is essential in order to achieve the ultimate goals of prayer, and charts a path to balancing the personal with the collective.
June 8, 2025
July 13, 2025