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Specifically, this easy-to-read but powerful book takes each blessing of the Shemoneh Esrei \u2014 the fundamental prayer of the Jewish People \u2014 and explains how to use it most fully as a means to a deep, meaningful, and lasting relationship with Hashem.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cI am sure that all who study this book will find themselves speaking to The Creator in a very real and intelligent manner.\u201d<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cI personally benefited from its ideas, explained by an author who clearly knows what he is talking about. Highly recommended for those who wish to take prayer seriously.\u201d<\/i><br \/>\n<b>Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do we feel that our prayers open the gates of Heaven? Are we connected to Hashem as we pray? Does prayer elevate our soul, or leave us feeling frustrated and even empty? 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