The Requirement of Prayer

Sifre Deuteronomy 41

3rd or 4th Century

Another interpretation of and to serve Him: This refers to prayer. You might say, “This refers to prayer [according to you], but might it not refer to [Temple] service?” [The answer is no,] since scripture says: with all your heart and with all your soul (Deuteronomy11:13)—is there such a thing as [Temple] service in one’s heart? Therefore what…

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This midrash derives the requirement to pray from several biblical verses.

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