What is
tefillah? It’s a question that addresses something so basic, so foundational to our daily living as a Jew and human that we almost never entertain it. Mistakenly translated “prayer,” which is derived from the Latin word meaning “to beg,”
tefillah plays a central role in our identity, but its true relevance, meaning, and power are not always clear. Rabbi David Aaron shared a profound insight on the nature of
tefillah, one that can transform how we relate to and experience its beauty and wonder.
In Parshat Vayechi, the saga of Yosef and his brothers ends, as Yaakov gifts each of his children with