{"id":22305,"date":"2025-07-27T17:53:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T16:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sukkatshalom-bneinoach.com\/?p=21674"},"modified":"2025-07-27T17:53:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T16:53:59","slug":"the-power-of-prayer-a-lesson-from-moses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sukkatshalom-bneinoach.com\/ko\/the-power-of-prayer-a-lesson-from-moses\/","title":{"rendered":"THE POWER OF PRAYER – A LESSON FROM MOSES"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A THOUGHT ABOUT PARSHAT<\/a> <\/strong>DEVARIM 5785

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(<\/em>Deuteronomy 1:11<\/em><\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Book of Deuteronomy (Devarim)<\/strong>, Moses begins his first farewell speech to the people of Israel. It is the 1st of Shevat, in the year 2488 on the Hebrew calendar, and the nation is preparing to enter the Promised Land. Moses takes this moment to remind them of all the kindness and guidance G-d had shown during the 40 years in the wilderness\u2014and to encourage them to remain faithful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the middle of this address, Moses says something surprising: \u201cMay G-d increase you a thousandfold.\u201d<\/em> But didn\u2019t G-d promise Abraham that his descendants would be beyond number? Why would Moses mention a number\u2014a thousandfold?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chassidic explanation (Hitva\u2019aduyot 5722, vol. 3, p. 200) is that Moses wasn’t limiting G-d’s blessing. Instead, he was teaching the people about the power of prayer. He gave them a starting point, a number, to inspire them to pray for even more. He was showing them that G-d’s promises still require our active participation through prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is Prayer So Important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This small verse contains a big lesson: Even when something is promised by G-d, it\u2019s our prayers that open the door to receive it. Moses prayed not because he doubted G-d\u2019s promise, but because he understood that G-d wants us to ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayer isn\u2019t a last resort or a ritual. It\u2019s a personal connection. It builds our relationship with our Creator. Moses wasn\u2019t just praying for the people\u2014he was showing them how to pray, and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And this lesson applies not only to Jews but to all people who seek to walk with G-d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Prayer Obligatory for Noahides?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jewish law requires Jews to pray three times a day, using fixed texts, facing Jerusalem. These prayers are a daily act of worship and connection to G-d, replacing the ancient Temple sacrifices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what about Noahides\u2014non-Jews who follow the Seven Laws of Noah, a moral code for all humanity?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Talmud and Maimonides (Rambam) do not list prayer as an official obligation for Noahides. However, early Jewish authorities like Rabbeinu Nissim Gaon and Rav Shmuel ben Chofni Gaon saw things differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rabbeinu Nissim wrote that some duties don\u2019t require divine revelation\u2014they can be known through reason alone. Among them are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n