When Prayer Flows: Learning the Amidah by Heart
Monday nights, January 26-February 23
6:30-7:45pm
The rabbis spoke of prayer that "flows in your mouth" easily and naturally, that feels deeply familiar and accessible. This course is designed in response to Rahmana community members asking for support entering the language, structure, and meaning of Jewish communal prayer. Together, we'll learn the opening section of the Amidah—the central Jewish prayer—by heart, so it becomes a memorized, spiritual tool to flow forth when you reach for it.
Along the way, we'll explore the profound poetry woven into these ancient words, orienting us to wonder and holiness, connections to our ancestors, and invitations to something larger than ourselves. By the end, you'll feel closer to prayer in its personal and communal expressions, with access to participate in it more fully.
We will spend time in skill-matched partner learning (please miss no more than one session so you can be present for your partner). Each class will end with evening prayers (maariv) and brief reflection.
May our prayers flow forth, simultaneously familiar and fresh.
Make Monday nights a mini-retreat! Learners are invited to enjoy soup during the break and join Yemima learning from 8-9:30pm. Sign up here for the Monday Night Mini-Retreat.
To make this offering sustainable, we ask that participants contribute: $72-$180
Located in the Hilltop neighborhood, address shared following registration
Monday nights, January 26-February 23
6:30-7:45pm
The rabbis spoke of prayer that "flows in your mouth" easily and naturally, that feels deeply familiar and accessible. This course is designed in response to Rahmana community members asking for support entering the language, structure, and meaning of Jewish communal prayer. Together, we'll learn the opening section of the Amidah—the central Jewish prayer—by heart, so it becomes a memorized, spiritual tool to flow forth when you reach for it.
Along the way, we'll explore the profound poetry woven into these ancient words, orienting us to wonder and holiness, connections to our ancestors, and invitations to something larger than ourselves. By the end, you'll feel closer to prayer in its personal and communal expressions, with access to participate in it more fully.
We will spend time in skill-matched partner learning (please miss no more than one session so you can be present for your partner). Each class will end with evening prayers (maariv) and brief reflection.
May our prayers flow forth, simultaneously familiar and fresh.
Make Monday nights a mini-retreat! Learners are invited to enjoy soup during the break and join Yemima learning from 8-9:30pm. Sign up here for the Monday Night Mini-Retreat.
To make this offering sustainable, we ask that participants contribute: $72-$180
Located in the Hilltop neighborhood, address shared following registration
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