Laws of Davening Shemoneh Esray
Part 1: PLACE
3. Even when one prays in his house, he should have a set place to pray where no one will disturb him.
4. One should pray in a place (whether in shule or at home) where there are windows towards Jerusalem.
(Pathway to Prayer, Rabbi Mayer Birnbaum)
A One Minute a Day Torah Thought !
"Despite the fact that the Jewish people had not listened to their leaders, 'because of their anguished spirit and the cruel slavery', HaShem commanded Moshe and Aharon to keep on talking. For the word of the Lord always makes an impression and has an effect: if not immediately, then sometime later. Holy words are never wasted, and are ultimately heard.".
(Sefas Emes ZT"L - Sefer Torah Tavlin)
50 Suggestions for Concentrating during Prayer!
(10) The Rokeach says, one who wants to concentrate should train himself to pause briefly before the conclusion of each brocha and concentrate, and then conclude with baruch atah HaShem.
(Pathway to Prayer, Rabbi Mayer Birnbaum) |