In this book, Rabbi Reuven Hammer, who currently teaches in Jerusalem, contends that prayer is an expression of connection with God and the thread that ties study, ritual practice, and moral living together. In this excellent overview, he looks at the role and meaning of prayer in Judaism. He begins with the Psalms and goes on to discuss the origins of the synagogue, the creation of the Siddur (Jewish prayerbook), and the daily order of prayer. This guide to personal devotion and the worship service closes with an evaluation of Sabbath, holiday, and special prayers.