[HANASHIR:2494] Re: Dancing Prayers

[Chazzzan <Chazzzan...>]

Rachelle, I assume that the phrase you used -- "holding oneself stiffly"
{during prayer} -- was an oblique reference to the traditional method of
davening and "shuckling."  This idea is a misunderstanding...in ALL the
traditional services I have attended, there is RARELY anyone who is holding
himself or herself stiffly.  Rather, some are quite animated in how much they
move, and devote their whole bodies to the meditative prayer experience.

What city do you live in?  Have you ever been to an Orthodox or Chabad
service?

Shabbat Shalom

Brian

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