The Jewish Wisdom Database

One who stands [in prayer] in Eretz Yisrael (the land of Israel) should direct his heart towards Jerusalem, if he was standing in Jerusalem, he should direct his heart towards the holy Temple.

The prayer of the sick for himself will avail more than any other.

All are equal in prayer before the Lord.

The gates of prayer are never closed.

The best weapons of Jew are his prayers.

The gates of prayer are sometimes closed, but the gates of repentance are forever open.

You don't have to pray loudly; just direct your heart to heaven.

Unless we believe that God renews creation every day, our prayers grow habitual and tedious.

Prayers truly from the heart open all the doors in Heaven.

The prayers of the sick are more effective than the prayers of others, and are answered first.

But how can you say, 'It was only talk, so no harm was done?' Were this true, then your prayers, and your words of kindness, would be a waste of breath.