Time for Torah with Rabbi Silberberg: Teffilah Uva Letzion
Jul 7, 2022
Discover the rich history and significance of the Uva Letzion prayer, a powerful conclusion to davening. Explore the profound spiritual journey of Lag B'Omer and Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's impact on mysticism through the Zohar. Uncover the deep connection between physical actions and spiritual intentions in Torah study and prayer. Experience the essence of devotion, emphasizing emotional engagement in connecting with Hashem, and understand how Uva Letzion and Kaddish elevate the worship experience.
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Historical Ban Shaped Uval Etzion
- The Uval Etzion prayer includes Kedusha repeated to circumvent historical bans on saying Kedusha during prayer.
- This repetition allowed Jews to maintain the sanctity of prayer under oppressive decrees by embedding Kedusha in different parts.
Uval Etzion for Late Arrivals
- Uval Etzion also serves a practical purpose to allow latecomers to synagogue to participate in a central part of prayer: the Kedusha.
- Repeating Kedusha here gives a third chance to join this key part of the service.
Kabbalistic Prayer Ladder Explained
- Kabbalistically, prayer is a spiritual ladder ascending and descending through worlds; Uval Etzion corresponds to the descent phase mirroring its ascent.
- This structured ascent and descent explain why Kedusha appears again here, matching the prayer's spiritual pattern.