A prominent Rabbi in Jerusalem was discussing his life before he became a Rabbi, and before he was even religious. He thought Judaism was the most illogical religion on Earth. Why were there so many laws and rules about how to wash your hands or what to eat? After all, he was studying philosophy, and was beyond this “nonsense.” The one thing that bothered him the most was the main prayer in the liturgy, the Amidah prayer. It was explained to him that, before the prayer, you take three steps forward, three steps back, bow forward and say the prayer … Continue reading →