Laws of Davening Shemoneh Esray
Part 5: THE PRAYER
9. At the end of the shemoneh esray, before saying "oseh shalom," one should bow so that all the vertebrae in his spinal column protrude, and take three steps backwards like a servant departing from his master.
10. After taking these three steps, while still bent over, he should say, "oseh shalom bimromov" turning towards the left, then say, "hu ya'aseh shalom alaynu" turning towards the right, then bow towards the front and finish the verse, and then stand up straight.
(Pathway to Prayer, Rabbi Mayer Birnbaum)
A One Minute a Day Torah Thought !
"Nothing grows from the ground unless seeds are planted first. The seed of falsehood must be buried before the truth can sprout forth!".
(Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk ZT'L - Sefer Torah Tavlin)
50 Suggestions for Concentrating during Prayer!
(29) The sefer Derech Chaim says, when those sitting next to someone pray with concentration, it will be easier for him to concentrate as well, whereas when those sitting next to him are scoffers who pray without concentration, it will be very difficult for him to concentrate. Concerning this it says (Sukkah 56b) "Woe to a wicked person and woe to his neighbor.".
(Pathway to Prayer, Rabbi Mayer Birnbaum) |
