Prayer is often seen as something we do when we need something.

But according to Torah, tefillah is fundamentally about relationship.

In this second shiur of the How to Give Life series, we explore Avodah—the second pillar upon which the world stands—and how prayer creates a living connection between the human being and God.

Through the teachings of the Maharal, Nefesh HaChaim and Chazal, we examine the structure of tefillah, the ascent through the spiritual worlds, and the deeper meaning of standing before Hashem.Part 2 of the How to Give Life series.